Bret Eugene Imler
Jul 5, 2026
Bret Eugene Imler
Bret Eugene Imler, 66, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on July 5, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Bret was born on May 25, 1960, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Richard Eugene and Mary Ellen (Pritchard) Imler. On June 20, 1981, he was united in marriage with his...
Clarence "Tony" Thompson
Jul 4, 2026
Clarence A. “Tony” Thompson
“Gone from my sight, but not from my heart.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence A. “Tony” Thompson, 83, of Kingston. Tony passed away at his residence at 12:00 p.m. on July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on August 22, 1942, in Circleville, the son of the...
Norma Jane Lowery
Jun 29, 2026
Norma Jane (Chaffin) Lowery
Norma Jane (Chaffin) Lowery, 84, of Chillicothe, Ohio, peacefully entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 20, 1942, Norma was the daughter of the late Richard Eugene Chaffin and Mary Amanda (Barnett) Chaffin. She was raised in a family grounded...
Donnabelle Derexson
Jun 23, 2026
Donnabelle (Potts) Derexson
Donnabelle (Potts) Derexson, 97, of Pinellas Park, Florida, formerly of Kingston, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 at Oak Manor Healthcare, Largo, Florida. She was born on April 19, 1929, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Burnheimer) Potts. Donnabelle was a 1947 graduate of Centralia High School.
Donnabelle is survived by her...
George William Hunt
May 25, 2026
George William Hunt
George William Hunt, 98, of Adelphi, entered into Heaven on May 25, 2026 at Circleville Post Acute following an extended illness. He was born on November 16, 1927, in Hocking County, the son of the late William Bryan and Lessie (Noble) Hunt.
George is survived by his daughter, Shirley McNichols, of Adelphi; grandchildren, Cheryl McWhorter and Shannon (Robert) Corwin;...
Doug Louis Holbrook
May 25, 2026
Doug Louis Holbrook
Doug Louis Holbrook, 70, of Laurelville, passed away at his residence on May 25, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born August 14, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late Harold Holbrook and Louise Ellen (Denight) Moyer.
Along with his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Ann Holbrook, whom he married...
Diane Marie Ebert
May 16, 2026
Diane Marie (Elkins) Ebert
Diane Marie (Elkins) Ebert, 70, of Laurelville, passed away on May 16, 2026 at her home at her daughter’s house following an extended illness. She was born on July 27, 1955 to the late Bill and Thelma (Riddle) Elkins. Diane was a 1973 graduate of Logan Elm High School.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...
Richard Lee Tuttle
May 14, 2026
Richard Lee Tuttle
Richard Lee Tuttle, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away on May 14, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on April 29, 1951, in Franklin, Indiana, the son of the late Burnice Tuttle and Judy (Moore) Barnhart. On September 3, 1983, he united in marriage with his beloved wife of 42 years, Cathy (Routt)...
Patricia C. Congrove
May 12, 2026
Patricia C. Congrove
Patricia C. Congrove, 86, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 at Ohio Health Hospice House in Columbus. She was born on October 28, 1939, in Ironton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harrison and Carrie (Jones) Lunsford. On March 16, 1957, she united in marriage with her husband, Billy Joe Congrove, and they shared over...
Randall William Keck
May 9, 2026
Randall William Keck
Randall William Keck, 74, of Frankfort, passed away on May 9, 2026 at his residence. He was born on July 14, 1951, in Circleville, the son of the late Cecil and Ruth (Ingram) Keck.
Randy is survived by his daughters, Carrie (Richard) Foraker, of Chillicothe, and Cristy Keck; grandchildren, Dalton Foraker, Shaneah Foraker, Gabriel Southwick, and Destiny Parrott; great-grandchild,...
Rita Charlene Tatman
May 5, 2026
Rita Charlene (Lowery) Tatman
Rita Charlene (Lowery) Tatman, 81, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1944, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Harold Amos and Betty R. (Steele) Lowery. On December 31, 1962, she was united in marriage with her beloved husband, Ray...
Norma Jean McFann
Apr 28, 2026
Norma Jean (Waugh) McFann
Norma Jean (Waugh) McFann, 84, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Savior on April 28, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1941, in Washington Court House, the daughter of the late Willard Asbar and Ruth Amelia (Adams) Waugh. On March 2, 1969, she united in marriage with her beloved husband of 55 years, Frederick McFann,...
Robert Warren Carroll
Apr 23, 2026
Robert (Bob) Warren Carroll
Robert (Bob) Warren Carroll, 84, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 after 43 years of loving his wife, Gloria Dean nẻe Kempton. Bob was born March 27, 1942 to Delbert Foster Carroll and Ruth nẻe Giffin in Bainbridge Ohio, where he grew up on the family farm.
Bob served as a Maintenance Man for the...
Glenn Elmon Congrove
Apr 23, 2026
Glenn Elmon Congrove
Glenn Elmon Congrove, 91, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on April 23, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on April 17, 1935, in Adelphi, the son of the late Arthur Elmon “Brownie” and Mary Esther (Hobbs) Congrove.
Glenn is survived by his children, Jennifer (Jeff) McCalla, of Chillicothe, and Dennis Congrove (Mary...
John A. Reed
Apr 21, 2026
John A. Reed
March 10, 1932 - April 21, 2026
John was born in Los Angeles, California on March 10, 1932 to Eugene and Margaret (Osterhaus) Reed. John lost his father at the young age of 4. His mother worked very hard after her husband’s death to provide for John and his sister, Jean. Margaret worked sewing vacuum bags together in her...
Dan Raymond Paxton
Apr 17, 2026
Dan Raymond Paxton
Surrounded by family and doggies, Dan Raymond Paxton, 61, of Kingston, left his earthly life to be with the creator on April 17, 2026 in Kingston, Ohio. He was born on July 21, 1964, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Douglas M. Paxton and Phyllis J. (Van Meter) Paxton, who survives.
In addition to his mother, Dan is...
April Amanda Browning-Ramey
Apr 17, 2026
April Amanda Browning-Ramey
April Amanda Browning-Ramey, 50, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2026 at her home. She was an incredibly strong woman who put up a courageous fight with Stage 4 Brain Cancer. She was born on March 1, 1976, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Douglas Browning and Shirley Smyers. On...
Edward Benheart Templin Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Edward Benheart Templin Jr.
Edward Benheart Templin Jr., 82, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026 at Westmoreland Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was born on July 2, 1943, in Argillite, Kentucky, the son of the late Edward Benheart and Julia Alice (Sullivan) Templin Sr.
Edward is survived by his nieces and nephew, Brandi B. Orloske, of Baker,...
Donald E. Coates Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
In Don's words, "I do not want an obituary." Here is a non-obituary for Donald E. Coates Jr:
Donald E. Coates Jr.
July 30, 1952 - April 8, 2026
Donald E. Coates Jr., of Pomeroy Ohio, formerly of Circleville, Ohio. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Mike; and sister, Debbie. He is survived by his nephew and niece, Casey and Jennifer, of...
Carl Eugene Gearhart Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Carl Eugene Gearhart Sr.
Carl Eugene Gearhart Sr., 94, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on April 3, 2026 at his family farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 6, 1931, in Kingston, the son of the late Charles Virgil and Hannah Marie (Evans) Gearhart. On July 31, 1995, he united in marriage with his wife of 31...
