Obituaries

Jan 30, 2018

Violet Mae (Robinson) Brooks

Violet Mae (Robinson) Brooks, 75, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on January 30, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1942, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Harold and Geneive (Hettinger) Robinson.

Violet is survived by her children, Luke (Joan) Lagore, Pauline (Buck) Ramey, Melody...

Jan 27, 2018

Virginia Kathryn Thimmes

Virginia Kathryn Thimmes, 93, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on January 27, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 7, 1924, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Nungster) Thimmes.

Virginia is survived by her nieces and nephews, David Graves, Hayward Graves, Dale...

Jan 18, 2018

Nicholas Kelley

Nicholas Kelley, 86, of Kingston, passed away on January 18, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 2, 1931, in Kingston, the son of the late Clifford and Olive (Betz) Kelley. On December 17, 1982, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Kay (Geirhart) Kelley, who survives....

Jan 9, 2018

Howard William Beavers

Howard William Beavers, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on January 9, 2018 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1939, in Kingston, the son of the late Howard Raymond and Myrtle (Pennington) Beavers. On June 12, 1960, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Betsy...

Dec 26, 2017

Lloyd Clayton McNichols

Lloyd Clayton McNichols, 83, of Londonderry, entered into Heaven on December 26, 2017 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on August 9, 1934, in South Bloomingville, the son of the late William and Letha (Tatman) McNichols. On May 9, 1959, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Jeannie (Kneece)...

Dec 23, 2017

Frances Marie (Hall) Hunter

Frances Marie (Hall) Hunter, 100, of Whisler, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at Logan Elm Nursing Home. She was born on July 22, 1917, in Whisler, the daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Lutz) Hall. On November 10, 1934, she was united in marriage with her loving husband,...

Dec 14, 2017

Myron Frazier Gearhart

Myron Frazier Gearhart, 94, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017 at his residence on his family farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 9, 1923, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Paul Henry and Wanna (Hissey) Gearhart. On November 29, 1957, he was united in marriage...

Dec 8, 2017

Roberta C. (Jackson) Shaw

Roberta C. (Jackson) Shaw, 75, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2017 at Pickaway Manor surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was born on March 5, 1942, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Bert L. and Ruth (Shepard) Jackson.

Roberta is survived...

Nov 24, 2017

Brian David Redman

Brian David Redman, 47, of Kingston, passed away on November 24, 2017 at Grant Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on October 3, 1970, in Newark, the son of John Redman and Helena (Call) Redman Kazee.

Brian is survived by his mother; son, David (Christina) Redman; daughter,...

Nov 20, 2017

Donald Chapman Marshall

Donald Chapman Marshall, 86, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1931, in West Virginia, the son of the late Chester and Ruby (Richey) Marshall.

Don was also preceded in death by...

Nov 17, 2017

Helen L. (Derexson) Donegan

Helen L. (Derexson) Donegan, 90, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2017 at Franklin Woods Nursing Home. She was born on October 29, 1927, in Wayne Township, the daughter of the late Leslie and Alta (Jackson) Derexson.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Mark) Hammond, son-in-law,...

Nov 13, 2017

Pamela A. (Danner) Hunter

Pamela A. (Danner) Hunter, 59, of Nelsonville, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2017 at The Pickering House in Lancaster. She was loved by many and always willing to lend a hand in any way that she could. Truly a blessing to anyone that knew her.

She is survived...

Nov 8, 2017

Wilbert G. Musser

Wilbert G. Musser, 96, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2017 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center after an extended illness. He was born on August 18, 1921, in New Berlin, PA, the son of the late Lamont and Hilda (Geise) Musser.

Wilbert is survived by his...

Nov 7, 2017

Sarah Louise (Parrett) Abbott

Sarah Louise (Parrett) Abbott, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on November 7, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on September 26, 1939, the daughter of the late David and Louise (Rutherford) Parrett.

Sarah is survived by her children, Ben C. Abbott and...

Oct 25, 2017

Elaine Morrison

Elaine Morrison, 68, of Tarlton, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 22, 1949, the daughter of the late Perry and Jeannie Jenkins.

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Abby (John) Clark; son, Jason (Teresa) Morrison; brothers, Bob (Patty) Jenkins,...

Oct 19, 2017

Edward Carl Umsted

Edward Carl Umsted, 70, of Circleville, passed away on October 19, 2017 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1947, in Akron, the son of the late Edward Frey and Ethel (Olsen) Umsted.  On August 18, 1968, he united in marriage with his loving...

Oct 12, 2017

George H. Butler Jr.

George H. Butler Jr., 82, of Circleville, passed away on October 12, 2017 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 21, 1934, the son of the late George H. and Bertha (Wolf) Butler Sr.

George is survived by his wife,...

Oct 9, 2017

Dakota "Coty" Allen Mead

Dakota "Coty" Allen Mead, 24, of Waverly, passed away on October 9, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born on June 10, 1993, the son of Keith Allen Mead, of Waverly, who survives, and the late Rita Lee (Marcum) Mead. He was a 2011 graduate of Waverly...

Oct 1, 2017

David Joseph White Jr.

David Joseph White Jr., 52, of Tarlton, passed away on October 1, 2017 unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on January 11, 1965, the son of David Joseph and Linda L. White Sr., of Laurelville, who survive.

David is also survived by his daughter, Shandie White;...

Sep 29, 2017

Sylvia Edith (Garrett) Ebert

Sylvia Edith (Garrett) Ebert, 88, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on September 29, 2017 at National Church Residences of Chillicothe. She was born on November 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Homer and Maudie (Poling) Garrett.

Sylvia is survived by her son, Barry (Doris) Ebert, of Chillicothe; granddaughter, Nicole Ebert;...