Obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Richard Pete Danner

Richard Pete Danner, 81, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at Pickaway Manor following an extended illness with his brother, Bob by his side. He was born on August 25, 1944, in Laurelville, the son of the late Beman E. and Ruby F. (Carroll) Danner.

Richard is survived by...

Nov 13, 2025

Ginger Carol (Ullman) Karr

Ginger Carol (Ullman) Karr, 81, of Kingston, passed away on November 13, 2025 at Bristol Village of Waverly following an extended illness. She was born on November 1, 1944, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Walter Bryson and Grace Ellene (Clark) Ullman. On August 20, 1992, she was united in marriage with...

Nov 11, 2025

Elizabeth "Betsy" (Boggs) May

Elizabeth "Betsy" (Boggs) May, 86, started her journey to eternal life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1939 to Howard and Catherine Boggs, Kingston, Ohio.

In 1961 she graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Loretto Heights College in Denver, Colorado.  She immediately chased her...

Nov 11, 2025

Linda Sue (Beglin) Shoemaker

Linda Sue (Beglin) Shoemaker, 85, of Kingston, passed away on November 11, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Laurelville, in the same home where generations of her family were born, the daughter of the late Albert and Pauline (Karshner) Beglin. On September 9, 1962, she united in...

Nov 10, 2025

Josephine Frances Hatton

Josephine Frances Hatton entered heaven on Monday, November 10, 2025, at home with her son. Josephine (Jo or Joie) was born on May 15, 1940, in Ross County, to the late Albert and Jessie (Anders) Wunsch. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy L. Wunsch and Mary E. Cook, and by...

Nov 7, 2025

Dora Jane (Coey) Speakman

Dora Jane (Coey) Speakman, 85, of Kingston, passed peacefully Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Dora was born on January 4, 1940, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Vernie William and Anna Geraldine (Price) Coey. On January 21, 1961, Dora united in marriage with her beloved...

Nov 3, 2025

Tonya Lynn Stewart

Tonya Lynn Stewart, 46, of Londonderry, passed away on November 3, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 12, 1979, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Sonja "Joey" Stewart.

Tonya is survived by her beloved children, Allee Benson, JJ Stewart, Billy Benson, and Aleya Benson; sister, Jackie...

Oct 29, 2025

Carl E. Hart

July 19,1932 - October 29,2025

Carl E. Hart, 93, of Laurelville, went home to be with our Lord on October 29, 2025 at Berger Hospital with his loving family beside him. He was born on July 19, 1932, in Laurelville, the son of the late Harley and Martha (McNichols) Hart. On May...

Oct 13, 2025

Deborah Elizabeth (Woodson) Ferguson

Deborah Elizabeth (Woodson) Ferguson, 64, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 30, 1961, in Circleville, the daughter of the late James Edward and Dorothy Evelyn (Sturup) Woodson.

Deborah is survived by her beloved children, Meggan...

Oct 6, 2025

Paul M. Priest Jr.

Paul M. Priest Jr., 81, of Kingston, was welcomed into Heaven on October 6, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on January 23, 1944, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Paul M. and Ethel Irene (Dresbach) Priest Sr. On April 26, 1964, he united in...

Oct 5, 2025

Leonard Martin Glispie

Leonard Martin Glispie, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away on October 5, 2025 at Hopewell Grove Nursing Home, Chillicothe, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 1958, in Washington Court House, the son of the late Leonard Monroe and Ruby Jane (Goble) Glispie. On June 11, 1977, he united in marriage...

Sep 15, 2025

Rodney Murl Stanley

Rodney Murl Stanley, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away on September 15, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on March 28, 1951, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Roy Bryan and Hattie Gail (Pence) Stanley. On November 17, 1972, he united in marriage with his beloved wife of almost...

Sep 9, 2025

Bernard Leroy Kirk

Bernard Leroy Kirk, 84, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on September 9, 2025 at his residence on his family farm surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on July 3, 1941, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Elize Leroy and Norma Jean (Graves) Kirk. On October 11, 1963, he united...

Sep 7, 2025

Christopher Brent Williams

Christopher Brent Williams, 62, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on September 7, 2025 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on February 22, 1963, in Lancaster, the son of the late Dale Edward and Helen Sue (Azbell) Williams Sr..

Christopher is survived by his beloved wife, Diana (Harper)...

Aug 31, 2025

Christina Marie (Layton) Downs

Christina Marie (Layton) Downs, 46, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born on September 1, 1978, in Columbus, the daughter of James David and Teresa Dean (Armentrout) Layton Sr., who survive. On September 25, 2004, she was united in marriage...

Aug 30, 2025

Robert Allen Dillie

Robert Allen Dillie, 63, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1961, in Circleville, the son of the late Clayton Clifford and Connie (Fout) Dillie.

Robert is survived by his son, Justin (Mindy) Dillie, of Laurelville; grandchildren, Reanne Roberts, Nataley Dillie,...

Aug 21, 2025

Shirley Ann (Hill) Cooper

Shirley Ann (Hill) Cooper, 78, of Batavia, formerly of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on August 21, 2025 at Hospice of Cincinnati following an extended illness. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Londonderry, the daughter of Mitchell Victor Hill, who survives, and the late Wyona Mae (Sayre) Hill. On January 11, 1989,...

Aug 17, 2025

Phyllis Ann (Sullivan) Leasure

Phyllis Ann (Sullivan) Leasure, 81, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on August 17, 2025 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on October 6, 1943, in Greenup, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Monroe and Sally (Manuel) Sullivan. On August 12, 1961, she was united in marriage with her...

Aug 8, 2025

Rosemary Joy Brown

Rosemary Joy Brown, 85, of Kingston, passed away on August 8, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on August 11, 1939, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Hiram Edward and Madlyn Ruth (Moore) Brown III.

Rosemary is survived by sons, Ron G. (Mary Jo) Sexton, of...

Jul 30, 2025

Katrina S. Rossiter

Katrina S. Rossiter, 70, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on July 30, 2025 at Hopewell Grove Nursing Home, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born on September 13, 1954, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Burnell L. Rossiter and Virginia L. (Holdren) Rossiter, who survives.

In addition to her father,...