Obituaries

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)...

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....