Obituaries

Jul 26, 2025

Joseph E. Cupp

On Saturday, July 26th, 2025, Joseph E. Cupp was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus. He died at home, surrounded by family and friends. Joe was born on August 9th, 1941, in Circleville, Ohio, to Virginia (Arledge) Cupp and Arthur Cupp, who predeceased him, along with siblings: James, Charles, Robert, Walter (Buzz), John,...

Jul 21, 2025

Franklin Delano Haynes

Franklin Delano Haynes, 88, of Chillicothe, died on July 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Franklin was born on February 9, 1937, in Hallsville, the son of the late Delano and Ida Elizabeth (Dearth) Haynes. On December 28, 1958, he married Barbara Sue (Detillion) Haynes, who survives. They were married...

Jul 16, 2025

Boyd Eldon Danner

Boyd Eldon Danner, 88, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025 at Circleville Post Acute following a brief illness. He was born on January 14, 1937, in Laurelville, the son of the late Elmer E. and Lillian (Robinson) Danner.

Boyd is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Pollock) Danner; children, Jimmy...

Jun 30, 2025

Richard Lee McDonald

Richard Lee McDonald, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 30, 2025 at OSU Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on October 22, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Clark McDonald and Norma (Houck) Boyer, who survives. On July 6, 1996, he united in marriage with his...

Jun 28, 2025

Freeman Conley

Freeman Conley, 89, of Adelphi, entered into his Heavenly home on Saturday, June 28, 2025 surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 22, 1935, in Hindman, Kentucky, the son of the late George and Stella (Thomas) Conley.

Freeman is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Danner) Conley; children,...

Jun 17, 2025

Nicholas Rex Hoffmann

Nicholas Rex Hoffmann, 61, of Circleville, passed away on June 17th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born on January 29, 1964, in Bethesda, Maryland, the son of the late Rex Hoffmann and Ruth Blosser.

Nic was predeceased by sister, Faye Wade; mother and father-in-law, Ed...

Jun 16, 2025

Terry Lee Sprouse

Terry Lee Sprouse, 67, of Tarlton, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1957, in Columbus, the son of the late Everett Lee Spouse and JoAnn (Harris) Sprouse, who survives.

In addition to his mother, Terry is survived by his siblings, Everett Lewis...

Jun 16, 2025

Rachelle "Shelly" Parker-Hunter

Rachelle "Shelly" Parker-Hunter, 63, of Laurelville, passed away on June 16, 2025 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital surrounded by loving family. She was born on July 6, 1961, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Pearl Russell and Martha (Boyer) Harper.

Shelly is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Todd...

Jun 12, 2025

Mary Ann (Congrove) Weaver

Mary Ann (Congrove) Weaver, 87, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on June 12, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by loving family. She was born on June 28, 1937, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Noble and Leola (Morgan) Congrove.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Thomas Weaver, Glenn...

Jun 3, 2025

Toni Lee (Stevens) Lines

Toni Lee (Stevens) Lines, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025 at her residence. She was born on April 25, 1964, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Damon and Margie (Harper) Stevens.

Toni is survived by her daughter, Wendi Lines; sister, Dawn Sheppard; step-mother, Shirley Stevens; former husband and...

Jun 1, 2025

Terry Lee Schooley

Terry Lee Schooley, 78, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on June 1, 2025 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 1, 1947, in Circleville, the son of the late Edwin Malcolm and Erma Barbara (Greene) Schooley. On June 29, 1968, he was united in marriage with his...

May 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jacquelyn Donahue Alexander

September 16, 1946 – May 25, 2025

God gently put His arms around Jacquie and guided her to her heavenly home on the morning of May 25, 2025, after her battle with Stage 4 lung cancer.

Jacquelyn Donahue Alexander was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on September...

May 19, 2025

Ricky Joe "Bear" Mettler

Ricky Joe "Bear" Mettler, 72, of Adelphi, passed away on May 19, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle of several health issues over many years. He was born on December 1, 1952, the son of the late Francis Eugene and Imogene (Rinehart) Mettler.

He was predeceased by...

May 10, 2025

Susan Marie (Atkins) Smith

Susan Marie (Atkins) Smith, of Adelphi, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 10, 2025 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Her battle included stage 4 lymphoma, which she overcame, then a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, which led to bone cancer. She was born on December 27, 1953,...

May 10, 2025

Roger Dale Thacker

Roger Dale Thacker, 76, of Kingston, passed away on May 10, 2025 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, following an automobile accident. He was born on April 18, 1949, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of the late Raymond Lee and Etta (Dillon) Thacker. On March 6, 1972, he was united in marriage with his...

Apr 30, 2025

Marilyn "Sue" Garrett

Marilyn "Sue" Garrett, 79, of Kingston, passed away April 30, 2025 at Berger Hospital in Circleville.  She was born September 5, 1945, in Laurelville, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Margaret (Hettinger) Brokaw.  Sue united in marriage to the late Samuel R. Garrett on July 6, 1963.

Sue is survived by her...

Apr 26, 2025

Pastor Larry Junior Leasure

Pastor Larry Junior Leasure, 84, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on April 26, 2025 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on May 13, 1940, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Wesley and Thelma (Thomas) Leasure. On August 12, 1961, he was united in marriage with his beloved...

Apr 15, 2025

Patsy J. (Petty) Simon

Patsy J. (Petty) Simon, of Chillicothe, OH, passed peacefully on April 15, 2025 after a long stay at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born on April 16, 1936 to the late Lloyd and Mildred (Gates) Petty, in Circleville, Ohio.

Patsy is survived by her children, Ray (LaBrenda) Henson, of Trion,...

Apr 11, 2025

Clariol Wise "Shorty" Sykes

Clariol Wise "Shorty" Sykes, 97, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on April 11, 2025 at Circleville Post Acute following an extended illness. He was born on October 21, 1927, in Pound, Virginia, the son of the late Alexander M. H. and Versia (Hale) Sykes. On November 2, 1949, he was united in marriage...

Apr 1, 2025

David Allen Ludemann

David Allen Ludemann, 56, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at Kobacker House, Columbus, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on April 13, 1968, in Defiance, the son of the late Robert Paul Ludenmann and Margine Sue (Knisley) Ludemann, who survives.

David is also survived by...