Obituaries

Jan 6, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Allen Sprouse

Joseph "Joe" Allen Sprouse, 40, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1980 in Chillicothe.

Joe is survived by his parents, Carolyn Ann Abner and James Edward Abner; siblings, Patsy D. (Abner) Phillips, Kara (Abner) Hurley, and Justin Abner; many aunts, uncles,...

Jan 5, 2021

Gary L. Leasure

Gary L. Leasure, 72, of Circleville, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Ohio Health Doctors West Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1948, in Circleville, the son of the late Melvin L. and Emma (Evans) Leasure. On July 20, 1968, he was united in marriage with his loving wife of 52...

Dec 30, 2020

Donald W. Jones

Donald W. Jones, 86, of Hallsville, entered into Heaven on December 30, 2020 at Adena Medical Center just hours after his son's passing. He was born on April 19, 1934, in Kingston, the son of the late Drexel and Alice "Allie" (Thompson) Jones. On August 31, 1952, he was united in marriage with his...

Dec 30, 2020

James "Jamie" Drexel Jones

James "Jamie" Drexel Jones, 64, of Hallsville, entered into Heaven on December 30, 2020 at the Ohio State Medical Center just hours prior to his father. He was born on June 24, 1956, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Donald William Jones and Loretta (Scott) Jones, who survives. On October 8, 1994,...

Dec 30, 2020

Joyce Ann (Pennington) Hupp

Joyce Ann (Pennington) Hupp, 81, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020 at Logan Elm Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born on October 21, 1939, in Whisler, the daughter of the late Willard and Dorothy (Gatwood) Pennington. On August 3, 1957, she united in marriage with her late husband,...

Dec 29, 2020

Mary Runkle Moore

Mary Runkle Moore, 81, of Laurelville, passed peacefully on December 29, 2020 at Logan Elm Healthcare, Circleville. She was born on January 21, 1939, in Junction City, the daughter of the late Elmer and Ludwina (Clifford) Runkle.

Mary is survived by her beloved son, Albert (Debbie) Moore II, of Laurelville; granddaughter, Amanda...

Dec 28, 2020

Frank B. "Hank" Carper Sr.

Frank B. "Hank" Carper Sr., 80, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on December 28, 2020 at the Ohio State Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born on January 20, 1940, in Kingston, the son of the late Emory W. and Ruth (Thomas) Carper. On August 2, 1958, he was united...

Dec 21, 2020

Thomas N. Lapke

Thomas N. Lapke, 81, of Makawao, Hawaii, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020. He was surrounded by his wife of 60 years and his four children.

He was born May 25, 1939 in Licking County, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence Michael and Theresa Josephine Lapke....

Dec 16, 2020

Marsha Lynn Blackburn

Marsha Lynn Blackburn, 61, of Laurelville, passed away on December 16, 2020 unexpectedly at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1959, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Martha Boyer.

Marsha is survived by her son, Glen Stonerock; her companion, Robert Ziegeler; her brother, Charles Boyer; and numerous other special...

Dec 16, 2020

Charlotte May (Ross) Clary

Charlotte May (Ross) Clary, 79, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 1, 1941, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Hobert and Opal (McDonald) Ross. In 1958, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Otis L....

Dec 15, 2020

Vickie Lee (Miller) Dixon

Vickie Lee (Miller) Dixon, 65, of Laurelville, went peacefully with our Lord on December 15, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28, 1955, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Harold Miller and Romana (Miller) Poling.

Vickie is survived by her sons, Chuck...

Dec 14, 2020

Franklin D. Hawkins, Jr.

Franklin D. Hawkins, Jr., 63, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020 at Ohio Health Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born on August 27, 1957, in Kewanee, Illinois, the son of the late Franklin D. and Beverly (Smith) Hawkins Sr..

Franklin is survived by his beloved children, Greg Hawkins...

Dec 6, 2020

Judith Ann Kutschbach

Judith Ann Kutschbach, 82, of Portsmouth, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born on August 10, 1938, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Gladys Louise (Good) Kutschbach.

Judy is survived by her brother, Joe (Liz) Kutschbach, of Chillicothe; thirteen nieces and nephews;...

Dec 2, 2020

Earl Leroy Truman, Sr.

Earl Leroy Truman, Sr., 80, of Chillicothe, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1940, in Duck Run, Ohio, the son of the late Turley L. and Clara A. (Roberts) Truman. On July 17, 1959, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Nancy...

Nov 29, 2020

Jeffrey Michael Parker

Jeffrey Michael Parker, 64, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1956, in Millersport, the son of the late Mary Margaret Parker. He was also preceded in death by his longtime step-father, James Parker.

Jeff is survived by his beloved sister, Margaret Adams, his...

Nov 22, 2020

Paul "Pete" Wesley Reynolds

Paul "Pete" Wesley Reynolds, 50, of Chillicothe, went to be home with the Lord on November 22, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born on March 15, 1970, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Paul William and Dorothy (Leasure) Reynolds. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Shawn...

Nov 21, 2020

Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 20, 1948, in Gallia County, the son of the late Carlon and Margaret (Hawk) Johnson.  On June 7, 1971, he was united in marriage to his...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert "Bob" E. Dever

Robert "Bob" E. Dever, 76, of Circleville, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 19, 2020 unexpectedly. He was born on March 21, 1944, in Piketon, the son of the late Garrett and Mary (Smith) Dever.

Bob is survived by his beloved daughters, Missy (Ron) Branham and Angie (Kent) Malone,...

Nov 17, 2020

Wanda Elaine (Leach) Cradlebaugh

Wanda Elaine (Leach) Cradlebaugh, 63, of McArthur, entered into Heaven on November 17, 2020 at Mount Carmel Hospital Grove City after a brief illness. She was born on June 26, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Dorothy (Hoffpauir) Leach.

Wanda is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2020

Stanley Eugene Pritchard

Stanley Eugene Pritchard, 64, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation, Lancaster.  He was born on October 9, 1956, in Circleville, the son of the late Thomas Leroy Pritchard and Rose (Mattox) Snyder, who survives.

Stanley is also survived by his beloved sons, Jason (Lila)...