Obituaries

Apr 29, 2020

Russell Eugene Rhoades Russell Eugene Rhoades, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born on June 5, 1955, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Charles E. and Irene (Mace) Rhoades. Russell is survived by his son, Rusty (Junielyn) Rhoades, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Dillian Rhoades, Destinee...

Apr 28, 2020

Emory Neal Carper Emory Neal Carper, 78, of Londonderry, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020 at Signature Healthcare Center. He was born on October 27, 1941, in Kingston, the son of the late Emory W. and Ruth (Thomas) Carper. On December 25, 1971, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Annabelle (Kellough) Carper, who survives. Emory is also...

Apr 27, 2020

Leona Mae (Rutter) Barnes ADELPHI: Leona Mae (Rutter) Barnes, 87, of Adelphi, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 20, 1932, in Adelphi, Ross County, the daughter of the late Roy and Sarah (Rogers) Rutter. She united in marriage with the love of her life, the late Damon (Bud) Barnes,...

Apr 26, 2020

Celia Emaline (Dresbach) Zeigler Celia Emaline (Dresbach) Zeigler, 102, of Kingston, entered into Heaven peacefully on April 26, 2020 at her lifelong home, the five generation Dresbach family farm house, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1917, in Hallsville, the daughter of the late Walter and Iva (Ellifritt) Dresbach. On September 29, 1940, in Rockbridge,...

Apr 24, 2020

There is a promise given to us from Jesus that he will never leave or abandon us and will comfort us always.  It is with great sadness that the family of Clyde Addison Reichelderfer shares his passing on April 24, 2020, due to complications associated with Covid-19.  Clyde was born on October 28, 1933 to Althea T. (Harpster) and Russell...

Apr 24, 2020

Shane Michael Nusser Shane Michael Nusser, 42, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 5, 1978, in Circleville, the son of the late Steven Nusser and Anita Barnhart, who survives. Shane is survived by his twin brother, Shawn Nusser, of Chillicothe, and brother, Chad Tuttle, of Portsmouth; special...

Apr 22, 2020

Dennis James Burdett Dennis James Burdett, 60, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving children after an extended illness. He was born on July 5, 1959, in Columbus, the son of the late Charles William and Dolores (Bolin) Burdett. On October 3, 1982, he united in marriage with the love of...

Apr 21, 2020

Charles Larry Chaffin Charles Larry Chaffin, 75, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his home after an extended illness. He was born on December 25, 1944, in Kingston, the son of the late Charles and Marguerite (Taylor) Chaffin. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda (Leasure) Chaffin;...

Apr 8, 2020

Claude "Duke" Rutter Jr. Claude "Duke" Rutter Jr., 69, of Amanda, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was born on March 5, 1951, in Glouster, the son of the late Claude and Rosie (Giffen) Rutter. On September 6, 1969, he united in marriage to his loving...

Apr 1, 2020

Rodney W. Amerine Rodney W. Amerine, 75, of South Bloomingville, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rodney was born on December 9, 1943, in South Bloomingville, the son of the late Ernest and Scarlett (Albright) Amerine. Rodney is survived by his loving wife, Charlene (Hettinger) Amerine; daughter, Shawna (Tony) Diehl, of...

Mar 19, 2020

Marlin Clarence "Junior" Wolfe Jr. Marlin Clarence Wolfe Jr., 49, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 at OSU Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on August 15, 1970, in Circleville, the son of Marlin C. Wolfe Sr., who survives, and the late Linda (Liff) Wolfe. Marlin is also survived by his sisters, Teresa Wolfe...

Mar 13, 2020

Donna Mae (Price) Hardin Donna Mae (Price) Hardin, 58, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020 at Berger Hospital unexpectedly. She was born on February 17, 1962, in Maryland, the daughter of the late Roy and Phyllis (Summerville) Price. Donna is survived by her children, Chazz (Angela) Bailes, of Chillicothe, Tara (David) Lott, of Chillicothe, and Carla Bailes,...

Mar 13, 2020

Robert L. Edler Robert L. Edler, 82, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on March 13, 2020 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born on September 19, 1937, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Robert W. and Garnette Vivian (Irwin) Edler. On March 20, 1959, he united in marriage to his loving wife, Mary Lou (Ritchie) Edler,...

Mar 11, 2020

Charlie D. Nichols Charlie D. Nichols, 85, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020 at Brown Memorial Home, Circleville, holding his daughter, Teresa's, hand. Charlie was born on December 9, 1934, in Greenup, Kentucky, the son of the late Otto and Ethel (Mullins) Nichols. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of...

Mar 10, 2020

Gabriel Ray Davis Gabriel Ray Davis, of Chillicothe, treasured son of Chris and Samantha (Cardenas) Davis, was born into the arms of our Lord on March 10, 2020. In addition to his parents, Gabriel is survived by his loving siblings, Lucas and Lydia Davis; grandparents, Raymond "Ray" Cardenas, Lynette Cardenas, Tanbrea and Kelly Irwin, Wayde and Diana Davis, and David...

Feb 24, 2020

Thelma Louise (Patterson) Penwell Thelma Louise (Patterson) Penwell, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 10, 1938, in Byers, Ohio, the daughter of the late Paul Ronald and Rose Evelyn (Remy) Patterson. On December 7, 1953, in Great Falls, Montana, she was united in...

Feb 16, 2020

Phyllis Eileen (McGinnis) Bailor

Phyllis Eileen (McGinnis) Bailor, 89, of Carriage Court Assisted Living in Lancaster, passed on peacefully on February 16, 2020.  She was born June 7, 1930 to the late Rev. Theodore and Cecile (Eubanks) McGinnis.  On May 13, 1951, Phyllis married her loving husband, Eldon Eugene Bailor, who preceded her in death in 2014....

Feb 15, 2020

Keith Allen Mead Keith Allen Mead, 57, of Waverly, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. Keith was born on November 12, 1962, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Larry David and Sylvia (Wilson) Mead. Keith is survived by his wife, Rhonda Mead; daughters, Amanda Mead and Jeana "Nikki" Mead; grandchildren, Heaven,...

Feb 14, 2020

Jerry D. Knece Jerry D. Knece, 75, of Marysville, formerly of Circleville, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Circleville on December 23, 1944, to the late Marvin and Helen (Kinser) Knece. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Logan Elm High School. He was also predeceased by his...

Jan 30, 2020

William Elidege Elliott William Elidege Elliott, 30, of Chillicothe, passed away on January 30, 2020 unexpectedly. He was born on November 29, 1989, in Chillicothe, the son of Patricia Renault-Au and Erwin Au and Billy (Andrea) Elliott, who survive. Will is also survived by his daughter, Cassidy Elliott, and her mother, Emily Music; siblings, Drew (Kalea) Tatman and Liza (Blake)...