Obituaries

Mar 19, 2019

Richard D. Wilson Richard D. Wilson, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019 at OSU Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on September 30, 1929, in Williamsport, the son of the late Charles Brian and Frances (Edler) Wilson. On July 1, 1953, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Barbara Sue (Bostwick)...

Mar 17, 2019

Mary Katherine "Mary K." Damron Mary Katherine "Mary K." Damron passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center following a recent fall. She was 89 years old. Mary K. was born on March 4, 1930. She was preceded in death by husband of 41 years, William Brown Damron; son, William (Bill) Mayo Damron; sister, Margaret Spradlin;...

Mar 15, 2019

Patricia Joann Jackson Patricia Joann Jackson, 86, Kingston, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on March 15, 2019.  She was born on January 21, 1933 to Neal and Ada (Thornton) Lauerman. Pat married Arthur Jackson on April 26, 1955.  They celebrated 33 years of marriage before he passed in 1988. Pat worked at the Kingston IGA and...

Mar 14, 2019

Deanna E. Carroll Deanna E. Carroll, 79, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019 at Mount Carmel Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was born on March 17, 1939, in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Cantor) Evans. On August 18, 1957, she was united in marriage with her loving...

Mar 13, 2019

Larry Allen Bennett Sr. Larry Allen Bennett Sr., 74, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 3, 1944, in Yellowbud, the son of the late George and Della Mae (Tootle) Bennett Sr. Larry is survived by his sons, Larry Allen (Mindy) Bennett Jr.,...

Mar 8, 2019

Danny Henderson Horsley Danny Henderson Horsley, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1953, the son of the late Hence and Helen (Flannery) Horsley. On January 24, 1986, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Anna (Abbott) Horsley, who survives. Danny...

Mar 6, 2019

Johnnie E. Dillie Johnnie E. Dillie, 58, of Laurelville, passed away on March 6, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17, 1959, in Laurelville, the son of Carl and Ethel Hart, of Laurelville, who survive. Johnnie is also survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda (King) Dillie; daughter, Michelle M....

Feb 21, 2019

Dale Franklin McAfee Dale Franklin McAfee, 85, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 19, 1933, in Whisler, the son of the late Merle and Dollie (Crawford) McAfee. Dale is survived by his loving children, Sherry Fox, Jeff (Dennise) McAfee, and Bruce (Jane) McAfee, all of...

Feb 19, 2019

Tammy Jo (Casebolt) Miller Tammy Jo (Casebolt) Miller, 47, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1971, in Columbus, the daughter of Earl Casebolt, who survives, and the late Rita (Rathburn) Casebolt. Tammy is also survived by her loving husband, Myron Miller; children,...

Feb 19, 2019

Dorothy M. (Roll) Anderson Dorothy M. (Roll) Anderson, 91, of Laurelville, formerly of Hallsville, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019 at Brown Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on November 16, 1927, in Whisler, the daughter of the late Wallace and Lettie Pearl (Miller) Roll. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brothers, Vemont,...

Feb 15, 2019

Howard L. Fish Howard L. Fish, 79, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 15, 1939, in Redhouse, WV, the son of the late Elmer Lowell and Mildred (Waters) Fish. Howard was a graduate of Bidwell Porter High School in 1957. He retired from Thomson Consumer Electronics (RCA)...

Feb 5, 2019

Wanda Louise (Francis) Graves Wanda Louise (Francis) Graves, 83, of Adelphi, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 2, 1935, in Tucson, the daughter of the late Herschel and Wanda (Garnes) Francis. On May 16, 1953, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Samuel Curtis Graves, who preceded her...

Feb 3, 2019

Erma L. Fox Erma L. Fox, 102, of Fairborn, formerly of Logan, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2019 at Elmcroft of Fairborn Senior Living. She was born on September 8, 1916, in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Burton and Ursa (Dumm) Fox. Erma is survived by her special nephew, Roger Norman, of Fairborn; nieces, Jean Buffinton, of...

Jan 28, 2019

Danny Lee Hess Danny Lee Hess, 64, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1954, in Columbus, the son of the late George and Mildred (Seese) Hess. Danny is survived by his son, Danny Lee (Viola) Hess II; grandson, Danny Lee Hess III; niece, Angel Bowe; and mother of...

Jan 28, 2019

Bonnie (Caudwell) Russell Bonnie (Caudwell) Russell, 82, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2019 at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home, Circleville. She was born on April 6, 1936, in Wayne, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William and Rebecca Jane (Napier) Caudwell. Bonnie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jay Russell. Private graveside services will be...

Jan 22, 2019

Alice F. Thompson Grooms

Alice F. Thompson Grooms, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 9, 1938, in Columbus, the daughter of the late LaVern W. and Thelma M. (Dixon) Hoagland. On December 4, 1953, she united in marriage with her...

Jan 9, 2019

Larry David Winland

Larry David Winland, 68, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1950, in Laurelville, the son of the late Gaiel and Lucille (Noble) Winland. On September 2, 1972, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Barbara Ann...

Jan 1, 2019

Francis Sherman Strausbaugh

Francis Sherman Strausbaugh, 86, of Kingston, entered into his heavenly home on January 1, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Home, Chillicothe. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Herman Wade and Florence Gertrude (Seymour) Strausbaugh. On May 1, 1957, he was united in marriage with his loving wife,...

Dec 31, 2018

Joseph William Krafthefer

Joseph William Krafthefer, 91, of Kingston, crossed over to the place he had prepared to spend eternity with our Lord on December 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 8, 1927, in Tucson, the son of the late Michael William and Glenna Emma (Rutter) Krafthefer. He was also predeceased by his...

Dec 24, 2018

Karlita R. Davis

Karlita R. Davis, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018 at her residence after an extended illness. She was raised by the late Howard and Jennie Shoemaker.

Karlita was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Davis, a brother, and a sister. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn R....