Obituaries

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,...

Oct 2, 2018

Goldie Marie Gilpen

Goldie Marie Gilpen, 82, of Laurelville, went to be with our Lord on October 2, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 9, 1936, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Roy and Iva (Danner) Hines.

She is survived by her brother, Larry Hines, of...

Sep 28, 2018

Robert Lee Virgin

Robert Lee Virgin, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018 at Heartland of Chillicothe surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 19, 1944, in Greenfield, the son of the late John and Monnie (Justice) Virgin. On January 16, 1985, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Judy...

Sep 19, 2018

Martha Jean (Clements) Hart

Martha Jean (Clements) Hart, 73, of Adelphi, went to be with our Lord on September 19, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1944, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Oscar and Francis (Nungester) Clements. On September 21, 1961, she united in marriage with...

Sep 13, 2018

Jennifer Elaine (Wiggins) Stump

Jennifer Elaine (Wiggins) Stump, 70, of South Bloomingville, went to be with our Lord on September 13, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1948, in Logan, the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Johnston) Wiggins. On July 7, 1964, she united in marriage...

Sep 6, 2018

Kenneth Glen Wells

Kenneth Glen Wells, 93, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2018 at Logan Care and Rehabilitation Center, Logan. He was born on June 6, 1925, in Gallipolis, the son of the late Haskell and Belva (Stevers) Wells.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Della (Henson) Wells; children, Trina (Bill)...

Aug 29, 2018

Paul Edward Hawkins

Paul Edward Hawkins, 71, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1946, in West Virginia, the son of the late John and Cledith (Green) Hawkins.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Hawkins; children, Billie...

Aug 26, 2018

Glenn Edward Dickson

Glenn Edward Dickson, 88, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2018 at Logan Elm Health Care Center, Circleville. He was born on September 29, 1929, in Lancaster, the son of the late William Denver and Mayme (Stebleton) Dickson. On April 16, 1960, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Wanda...

Aug 14, 2018

Stanley Hense Horsley

Stanley Hense Horsley, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away on August 14, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 13, 1968, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Cyrus and Sadie (Vansickle) Horsley.

He is survived by his loving husband, Chad Elliott, of Chillicothe; son, Chad Elliott...

Aug 13, 2018

Stanley R. "Tom" Knell

Stanley R. "Tom" Knell, 67, of Chillicothe, went to sleep on August 13, 2018 at 10:35 a.m. and woke up in the arms of Jesus from pancreatic cancer.  He was born March 3, 1951, in Kentucky, to the late Burley Mason and Janie (Jefferson) Knell.  On February 25, 1973, he married his loving...

Aug 11, 2018

Lucille Annabelle (Leasure) Winland

Lucille Annabelle (Leasure) Winland, 84, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord on August 11, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1933, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Beeman and Gladys (Turner) Leasure. On October 24, 2000, she united in marriage with...

Aug 4, 2018

Ruth Virginia (Canter) Jackson

Ruth Virginia (Canter) Jackson, 97, of Circleville, born in Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, Ohio on January 9, 1921 to Cora Trilby (Congrove) Canter and Roy B. Canter, died peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

She grew up on a farm helping to milk the cows, bring in the hay, and many...