Obituaries

Aug 2, 2018

Carol Ann (Routt) Wertman

Carol Ann (Routt) Wertman, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away on August 2, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1937, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Merrel and Mary (Stephenson) Routt. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester Wertman.

Aug 1, 2018

Mary Evelyn (Speakman) Parker

Mary Evelyn (Speakman) Parker, 72, of Circleville, went to be with our Lord on August 1, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 13, 1945, the daughter of the late James and Bernice (Gilpen) Speakman.

She is survived by her daughters, Dixie (Scott) Jordan,...

Jul 29, 2018

John Wilcox Jordan

John Wilcox Jordan, 96, of Peterborough NH, passed away peacefully July 29, 2018, after a period of declining health. John was born in Louisa, Kentucky, the son of the late John and Trinnie Jordan. He was the last surviving child of 11.

John served his country as a Marine during WWII and...

Jul 12, 2018

Glenn Russell Steele

Glenn Russell Steele, 84, of Kingston, passed away on July 12, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 22, 1934, in Laurelville, to the late Oakley Haynes and Bessie Marie (Weaver) Steel.  He married his late wife, Kathryn May Metcalfe, on October 27, 1956 in Kingston.  They enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2018

Bobby Lee Holbrook

Bobby Lee Holbrook, 60, of Columbus, formerly of Kingston, passed away on July 10, 2018 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio from cancer.

He was born on April 9, 1958, the son of Lundon and Ruth Holbrook, of Kingston, in Lancaster, Ohio.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth...

Jul 10, 2018

Billie Sue (Ferguson) Kuhn

Billie Sue (Ferguson) Kuhn, 72, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on July 10, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 24, 1945, to the late Roscoe R. Ferguson and Allene (Elkins) Ross.

Billie is survived by her children, Dana L. (Diane) Martin, James (Mindy) Martin, and Austin...

Jul 8, 2018

Larry "Red" Carl Morrison

Larry "Red" Carl Morrison, 75, of Hallsville, went to be with our Lord on July 8, 2018. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Calvin E. and Elsie Florence (Wiley) Morrison. On November 11, 1967, he united in marriage with his loving wife of 50 years,...

Jul 7, 2018

Dane Allen Butcher

Dane Allen Butcher, 23, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord on July 7, 2018. He was born on July 19, 1994, in Chillicothe, the son of Bruce Butcher and Tracy (Clark) McManis, who survive.

Dane is also survived by his children, Brayley Isabella and Krystal Rayne Butcher; brothers, Bruce Butcher...

Jul 7, 2018

Mary Mae (Edler) Phillips

Mary Mae (Edler) Phillips, 87, of Kingston, passed from her earthly home into her heavenly home on July 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1930, to the late Charles W. and Bernice (Whitten) Edler. She was united in marriage to Carl George Phillips on July 28,...

Jun 22, 2018

Theodore Penwell Sr.

Theodore Penwell Sr., 86, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24, 1931, in Bourneville, the son of the late Cary and Maggie (Wilt) Penwell. On December 7, 1953, in Great Falls, Montana, he was united in marriage with his...

Jun 7, 2018

Nikki Nashae Dixon

Nikki Nashae Dixon, 25, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 in Grove City. She was born on June 28, 1992, in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Angela Dixon (Bryan Coffenberger) and Mark Dixon.

Nikki is also survived by her fiancé, Jason Dawson; sisters, Jessica, Alana, and Ashley; step-brother, Shawn...

May 14, 2018

Shawn William Morrison

Shawn William Morrison, 25, of Kingston, passed away on May 14, 2018 at his home in Kingston. He was born, in Columbus, on September 17, 1992, the son of the late Bruce A. Morrison and Mary Jo (Jeffery) Smith, who survives.

Shawn was also preceded in death by his uncle,...

May 11, 2018

Dennis Tisdale

Dennis Tisdale, 53, of Chillicothe, passed away on May 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17, 1964, in Circleville, the son of the late Joe Tisdale and June (Danner) Tisdale, who survives. Dennis was a 1982 graduate of Logan Elm High School.

Dennis is also...

May 8, 2018

James Selvan Lute

James Selvan Lute, better known as Jim, of Circleville, passed away May 8th 2018 at his home at the age of 80 years. Born July 29, 1937, in Scioto County Ohio, as the first of 3 children to Velma Lute-Parker (formerly Williams) and Tracy M Lute, he spent his youth being a role model...

May 1, 2018

Faye Marlene (Collins) Crago

Faye Marlene (Collins) Crago, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. The only child born to the late Jessie Osborn and Clara Evelyn (Hertenstein) Collins on September 23, 1935 in Ross County in her grandparent's living room. Faye always said they had one perfect child...

Apr 26, 2018

Jerolyn Raye (Mooney) Atkins

Jerolyn Raye (Mooney) Atkins, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born on September 2, 1933, in Ironton, the daughter of the late Andrew Lee and Teresa (McCoy) Mooney. On November 7, 1981, she was united in marriage with her loving husband, Shirley "Jake" Atkins,...

Apr 24, 2018

William Curtis Jones Jr.

William Curtis Jones Jr., 81, of Chillicothe, passed on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. William (Bill) was born on December 26, 1936, in Hallsville, the son of the late William C. and Ostia (Cunningham) Jones Sr. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Jones.

He...

Apr 10, 2018

Catherine L. Vickers

Catherine L. Vickers, 76, of Tarlton, passed away on April 10, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born on February 26, 1942, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Amos and Virginia (Kane) Van Fossen. She worked for PPG and retired in 2006...

Apr 6, 2018

Daniel "Dennie" Ray Vickers

Daniel "Dennie" Ray Vickers, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 9, 1965, in Columbus, the son of the late James and Olive (Fisher) Evans and late Joann Irish. On September 28, 2006 in St. Lucia, he was united in marriage with...

Mar 29, 2018

Lucy E. (Davis) Wolfe

Lucy E. (Davis) Wolfe, 95, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord on March 29, 2018 at Berger Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1923, in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Pearley and Dessie (Detillion) Davis. On December 24, 1948, she was united in marriage with her loving husband,...