Obituaries

Dec 24, 2018

Homer Louis Wiget Sr.

Homer Louis Wiget Sr., 87, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on December 24, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 15, 1931, in Portsmouth, the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Ruby) Wiget. On November 14, 1962, he was united in marriage with...

Dec 21, 2018

Michael Leo Karshner

Michael Leo Karshner, 60, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born on March 31, 1958, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Eldon M. Karshner and Ruth (Remy) Karshner, who survives.

Michael is also survived...

Dec 21, 2018

Donald Eugene Carroll

Donald Eugene Carroll, 82, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018 at the Vineyards at Concord, Frankfort. He was born on July 23, 1936, in Kingston, the son of the late Howard L. and Regina (French) Carroll. On August 18, 1957, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Deanna (Evans)...

Dec 16, 2018

Janet Dare (VanDyke) Willis

Janet Dare (VanDyke) Willis, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 16, 2018 at Traditions of Chillicothe where she resided.

She was born October 21, 1937 in Vansant, Virginia, in Buchanan County to the late Jennings R. and Fanny (Breeding) VanDyke.  She married her high school sweetheart and love...

Dec 13, 2018

Ira Eugene "Gene" Patrick

Ira Eugene "Gene" Patrick, 85, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018 while surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born on April 12, 1933 near Kingston, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleo (Dresbach) Patrick and father, Pearl Patrick of Kingston; brother, Dane (Violet)...

Nov 25, 2018

Richard Allen Miller

Richard Allen Miller, 69, of Tarlton, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born on November 26, 1948, in Chillicothe, the son of the late James E. and Pauline E. (Rankin) Miller.

Richard is survived by...

Nov 24, 2018

William Eugene Benson

William Eugene Benson, 59, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1959, in Santa Rosa, California, the son of the late Earl Benjamin Benson and Margie (Drummond) Benson, who survives. On July 7, 1977, he united in marriage with his loving...

Nov 24, 2018

Ray Elwood Tatman

Ray Elwood Tatman, 78, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 27, 1940, in Vinton County, the son of the late Kenneth "Joe" and Ora (Schwalbach) Tatman. On December 31, 1962, he was united in marriage with his loving...

Nov 16, 2018

Pauline Elizabeth (Lutz) Fizer

Pauline Elizabeth (Lutz) Fizer, 96, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 8, 1922, in Whisler, the daughter of the late Harley and Althea (Crago) Lutz Sr.

On November 16, 2016, Pauline was preceded in death...

Nov 15, 2018

Donna Sue Pinkstock

Donna Sue Pinkstock, 61, of Adelphi, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 29, 1957, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Charles Thurston and Bette (Leasure) Thurston, who survives. On Valentine's Day, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Gary Pinkstock, who...

Nov 7, 2018

Thelma Jean Moore

Thelma Jean Moore, 56, of Piketon, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 7, 1961, in Ashtabula, to the late Ivan and Sylvia (Hall) Moore. On June 8, 1979, she was united in marriage with her loving husband, Johnny Moore Sr.,...

Nov 6, 2018

Benjamin Franklin Valentine Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Valentine Jr., 94, of Hallsville, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018 at the Chillicothe VAMC. He was born on January 14, 1924, in Kingston, the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Caroline (Brown) Valentine Sr.

Benjamin is survived by his sister, Norma Viney, of Kingston; granddaughters, Amanda...

Nov 5, 2018

James Martin Keeton Sr.

James Martin Keeton Sr., 75, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on November 5, 2018 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 28, 1943, in Kingston, the son of the late Emery and Ina (Jarrell) Keeton.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in...

Nov 4, 2018

Brandon Jay Browning

Brandon Jay Browning, 39, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on November 4, 2018 at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born on April 20, 1979, in Chillicothe, the son of Randy Marion and Deborah Eileen (Kreisel) Browning, of Kingston, who survive.

He is also survived by his wife,...

Oct 30, 2018

David L. Pritchard

David L. Pritchard, 78, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 30, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with ALS. He was born on August 20, 1940, in Adelphi, the son of the late Charles and Alice (Schrader) Pritchard.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by...

Oct 27, 2018

Eugene "Skeeter" Russell Strausbaugh Jr.

Eugene "Skeeter" Russell Strausbaugh Jr., 63, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 1, 1955, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Eugene Russell and Mildred (Minor) Strausbaugh Sr.

Eugene is survived by his loving...

Oct 16, 2018

Mary Lou (Steel) Lehman

Mary Lou (Steel) Lehman, 82, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2018, in Logan, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1936, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Oakley and Bessie (Weaver) Steel.

She is survived by her children, Teresa (Mike) Smith, of Laurelville,...

Oct 12, 2018

Dianna Sue Speakman

Dianna Sue Speakman, 68, of Circleville, went to be with our Lord on October 12, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1950, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Leo and Margilee (Smith) Speakman.

She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Hedges...

Oct 11, 2018

Agnes Marie (Gearhart) Streitenberger

Agnes Marie (Gearhart) Streitenberger, 92, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord on October 11, 2018 at National Church Residences of Chillicothe. She was born on April 21, 1926, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Virgil and Marie (Evans) Gearhart. On October 25, 1944, she united in marriage with her loving...

Oct 11, 2018

Samuel Curtis Graves

Samuel Curtis Graves, 83, of Adelphi, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Raymond and Edith (Piquenot) Graves.

Samuel is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Louise (Francis) Graves; children,...