Obituaries

May 6, 2021

John Trenton Wheeler

John Trenton Wheeler, 14, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on May 6, 2021 at Nationwide Children's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 19, 2006, in Delaware, the son of John Logan (Ashley) Dune and Megan (Nate) Elkins, who survive.

Trenton is also survived by his beloved siblings,...

May 4, 2021

Dorothy Louise (Nungester) Roe

Dorothy Louise (Nungester) Roe, 77, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on May 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24, 1943, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Albert and Flora (Schwalbach) Nungester. On November 16, 1962, she united in marriage with her loving husband of 54 years,...

Apr 28, 2021

Amy Renee Smith-Fyffe

Amy Renee Smith-Fyffe, 52, of Chillicothe, went to be at peace with God on April 28, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 24, 1969, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late David and Rita (Mace) Smith.

Amy is survived by her sister, Ashley (Justin) Allen, of Chillicothe;...

Apr 14, 2021

Harold "Nick" Reeves

Harold "Nick" Reeves, 77, of Lockbourne, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1943, in Mobile, Alabama, the son of the late William Harold and Mildred (Moss) Reeves.

In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Apr 12, 2021

Robert Cecil Brown

Robert Cecil Brown, 87, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021 at Winchester Care and Rehabilitation surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 23, 1934, in Circleville, the son of the late Leslie and Mary A. (Starkey) Brown.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 68...

Apr 11, 2021

Roger Lee Johnson

Roger Lee Johnson, 80, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1941, in Chillicothe, the son of the late William and Mary Johnson.

Roger is survived by his beloved children, Roger A. (Thelma) Johnson, Rhonda Johnson, and Shelley Johnson;...

Apr 2, 2021

John Sanford Williams

John Sanford Williams, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 25, 1938, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, the son of the late Lonnie and Lexie (Hill) Williams. On October 15, 1960, he united in marriage with his...

Mar 29, 2021

Amber Dawn Liebe

Amber Dawn Liebe, 34, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 1, 1986, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Michael R. Liebe and Patty A. Jordan, who survives.

Amber is also survived by her fiancé, Branden Bartley; cousin, Mark...

Mar 28, 2021

John William Tolson

John William Tolson, 85, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2021 at the Kobacker House, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 26, 1936, in Mullan, Idaho, the son of the late William and Sarah (Hutchinson) Tolson. On July 16, 1975, he united in marriage with his loving...

Mar 25, 2021

Joshua Thomas Payne

Joshua Thomas Payne, 38, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1982, in Chillicothe, the son of Cody and Mary Jane (Porter) Payne, who survive.

Joshua is also survived by his beloved daughter, Summer Cheyanne Payne; brother, Jeremy (LeeAnn)...

Mar 19, 2021

Shaun Michael Lambert

Shaun Michael Lambert, 42, died unexpectedly in a tragic motor vehicle accident Friday, March 19, 2021.

He was born on October 31, 1978 to Ron and Kathy Lambert, who survive. Also surviving, his pride and joy, daughter, Morgan (Lambert) Daniels; his brother, Brandon Lambert; special nieces, Aspen and Kiersten Lambert; and special...

Mar 17, 2021

Janice Minerva (Polen) Harper

Janice Minerva (Polen) Harper, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away March 17, 2021 after an extended struggle with complications due to COVID-19. She was born July 26, 1939 in Ross County, Ohio to the late Frederick B. Polen and Helen F. (Wood) Polen, who survives. She was a devoted wife to the late James...

Mar 9, 2021

Malvin Earl Swepston

Malvin Earl Swepston, 93, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born on May 19, 1927, in Kingston, the son of the late Ollen and Opal (Dawson) Swepston. On June 16, 1948, he united in marriage with the love of his life, Marian Louise (Mathew) Swepston,...

Mar 5, 2021

Stephen Douglas Heckler

Stephen Douglas Heckler, 68, of Galena, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 25, 1952, in Columbus, the son of the late George Clarence and Marjorie Louise (Pritchard) Heckler.

Doug is survived by...

Mar 1, 2021

John E. Bennett

John E. Bennett, 92, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at 6:50 pm on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 23, 1929 in Ross County to the late Claris E. and Evelyn (Easter) Bennett.  John is survived by his loving wife...

Mar 1, 2021

Kenneth Alan Stephens

Kenneth Alan Stephens, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 at OSU Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on April 16, 1950, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Garrison) Stephens.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Sandi Stephens; sons, Alan (Hillary...

Feb 19, 2021

Sandra Kay Timmons

Sandra Kay Timmons, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on July 9, 1946, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Truit and Clarabella (Adkins) Timmons.

Sandra is survived by her beloved sister, Karen Jean Timmons; aunts,...

Feb 17, 2021

Donald Earl Hansford

Donald Earl Hansford went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2021. He was born on April 24,1948 in Charleston, West Virginia to Donald Burke and Elma Louise Hansford. Don married the love of his life, Donna, on March 14, 1970. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2020. He cherished...

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Wunsch) Cook

Mary Elizabeth (Wunsch) Cook, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare and Nursing Center. She was born on November 27, 1928, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Albert and Jessie (Anders) Wunsch.

Mary is survived by her beloved sons, Richard (Carolyn) Lance, of Chillicothe,...

Feb 11, 2021

Ruth B. (Hettinger) Brokaw

Ruth B. (Hettinger) Brokaw, 84, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on February 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1936, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Willis and Minnie (Arledge) Hettinger.

Ruth is survived by her beloved children, Randy (Kim) Keeton, Gary (Georgiann) Brokaw, and Karen...