Obituaries

Nov 7, 2020

Orwin "Sam" Chaney

Orwin "Sam" Chaney, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 10, 1940, in Knockemstiff, the son of the late George Edward and Mabel Mae (Kellough) Chaney.

Orwin is survived by his loving wife, Ruth (Cooper) Chaney;...

Nov 1, 2020

Dean Alan Roll

Dean Alan Roll, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on November 28, 1952, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Berlyn Hough and Opal Marie (Riley) Roll.

Dean is survived by his beloved children, Susan (Richard) Ledvina and Jacob (Kerry) Roll; 5...

Oct 28, 2020

Patricia Lou (Sims) Bennett

Patricia Lou (Sims) Bennett, 91, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born on September 9, 1929, in Frankfort, the daughter of the late Roy and Mabel (Stevenson) Sims. On September 5, 1948, she united in marriage with her loving husband, C. Edward Bennett Jr.,...

Oct 28, 2020

Georgia Leora (Pritchard) Brokaw

Georgia Leora (Pritchard) Brokaw, 82, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on October 28, 2020 at Wyngate Senior Living Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1938, in Londonderry, the daughter of the late Ralph Thomas and Dorothy (Thomas) Pritchard. On August 27, 1955, she united in marriage with...

Oct 26, 2020

Sandra Kay (Meachem) Kramer

Sandra Kay (Meachem) Kramer, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1956, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Lewis Meachem and Mildred (Leach) Meachem, who survives.

Sandra is also survived by her loving...

Oct 15, 2020

Rita Jane Gearhart

Rita Jane Gearhart, 68, of Kingston, passed away on October 15, 2020 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born on January 25, 1952, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Wayne and Sarah (Martin) Robinson. On December 28, 1968, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Carl Gearhart, who survives.

Rita...

Oct 14, 2020

Kathryn May Stevens

Kathryn May Stevens, 61, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020 at Logan Elm Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born on July 4, 1959, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Jack and Libby (Robison) Davis.

Kathryn is survived by her longtime companion, Clemon Conley, of Laurelville; beloved...

Oct 13, 2020

Dora B. (Spillman) Carter

Dora B. (Spillman) Carter, 91, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020, at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Dora was born on September 30, 1929, on Twin Branch, near Louisa, Ky., daughter of Covie Samuel (Wert) Spillman and Stella Mae Diamond. On December 6, 1946, she married Lennie...

Oct 11, 2020

Larry E. Elkins

Larry E. Elkins, 79, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on October 11, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 28, 1941, the son of the late Lem and Rebecca (Finley) Elkins.  On July 3, 1962, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Mary...

Sep 27, 2020

Mary Jane (Clements) Culwell

Mary Jane (Clements) Culwell, 69, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on September 27, 2020 at Adena Pike Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 14, 1951, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Oscar and Francis (Nungester) Clements. On November 16, 1967, she united in marriage with her...

Sep 26, 2020

Michael Carl McFadden

Michael Carl McFadden, 70, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2020 at Berger Hospital.  He was born on January 1, 1950, in Columbus, the son of the late Oris Vern and Mary (Wilson) McFadden.  On October 29, 1972, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Charma (Kerr) McFadden, who survives....

Sep 21, 2020

Eileen Elizabeth (Bias) Hare

Eileen Elizabeth (Bias) Hare, 72, of Logan, entered into Heaven on September 21, 2020 at Logan Healthcare and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. She was born on May 16, 1948, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Vernie Stewart and Siminia Mae (Dingess) Bias.

Eileen is survived by her loving sons,...

Sep 13, 2020

Mary Kathryn (Roll) Rigsby

Mary Kathryn (Roll) Rigsby, 85, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on September 13, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 18, 1935, in Stoutsville, the daughter of the late Howard W. and Cora (VanFossan) Roll. On April 9, 1960, she united in marriage with her loving...

Sep 12, 2020

Peggy Lynn (Gearing) Frizzell

Peggy Lynn (Gearing) Frizzell, 70, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on September 12, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 19, 1950, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Eunice (Graves) Gearing.

Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Frank Frizzell;...

Sep 2, 2020

Guy Lloyd Norman

Guy Lloyd Norman, 82, of Hallsville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 2, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on December 19, 1937, in Hallsville, the son of the late Charles and Marie (Brokaw) Norman.

Guy is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie (Steele) Norman;...

Aug 27, 2020

Sylvia Enid (Fagundo) Chirchill

Sylvia Enid (Fagundo) Chirchill, 83, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on August 27, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1937, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Jorge and Minita (Velez) Fagundo.

Sylvia is survived by her loving...

Aug 7, 2020

Sharon Ruth (Graves) Fortner

Sharon Ruth (Graves) Fortner, 66, of Chillicothe, left her earthly home on August 7, 2020 to live where those gone before were waiting for her in Heaven. She fought a courageous battle against breast to bone cancer for 17 years. She was born on May 20, 1954, the daughter of the late Harold...

Jul 31, 2020

Robert Edgar Swepston

Robert Edgar Swepston, 83, of Kingston, went to join family and friends with the Lord, on July 31, 2020, at his life long farm residence.  He was born on March 21, 1937, Kingston, the son of the late Ollen and Opal (Dawson) Swepston.  On July 22, 1962, he was united in marriage to his...

Jul 24, 2020

Thurman "Sonny" E. DeLong

Thurman "Sonny" E. DeLong, 89, of Hallsville, went to be with our Lord on July 24, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 13, 1931, the son of the late Thurman C. and Edith (Arledge) DeLong. On August 22, 1951, he was united in marriage with the love of...

Jul 23, 2020

James Edward Woodson

James Edward Woodson, 87, of Walhonding, passed away on July 23, 2020 at Logan Elm Healthcare, Circleville, after an extended illness. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Lost Creek, West Virginia, the son of the late Claude Everett and Cleo Maude (Rice) Woodson.

James is survived by his daughter; Deborah...