Obituaries

Mar 18, 2018

Shirley Mae Knapp

Shirley Mae Knapp, 87, of Columbus, went home to be with Jesus, peacefully, on March 18, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 28, 1930, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Jessie (Adams) Large. On June 23, 1948, she was united in marriage...

Feb 25, 2018

Peggy Jane (Pritchard) Sayers

Peggy Jane (Pritchard) Sayers, 56, of Hamden, passed away on February 25, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1961, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary E. (Myers) Pritchard.

Peggy is survived by her son, Bruce Manahan, of Columbus;...

Feb 23, 2018

Melissa Mae Dillie

Melissa Mae Dillie, 35, of Laurelville, passed away on February 23, 2018 at Berger Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 23, 1983, in Logan, the daughter of Johnnie E. and Brenda (King) Dillie, of Laurelville, who survive.

Melissa is also survived by her son, Wesley...

Feb 23, 2018

Evelyn M. (Morrison) Dean

Evelyn M. (Morrison) Dean, 98, of Laurelville, went home to the Lord on February 23, 2018 at her family home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 16,1919.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Dean, and daughter, Cathy Diane. She is survived by Glenna...

Feb 18, 2018

Tammy Sue Holbrook

Our beloved Tammy Sue Holbrook, 53, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2018 of natural causes. She was born on June 25, 1964, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Clarence V. Sr. and Charlotte J. (Phillips) Holbrook.

Tammy is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Shannon) Carpenter and Holly Carpenter...

Feb 15, 2018

John David Karr

John David Karr, 73, of Kingston, passed away on February 15, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1944, in Laurelville, the son of the late Edgar and Hattie (Poling) Karr. On August 20, 1992, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Ginger (Ullman) Karr,...

Feb 10, 2018

Dane T. Willis, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Traditions of Chillicothe with his loving wife by his side.

He was born May 16, 1937 to the late Dane Tilghman and Mary Etta (Bell) Willis.  He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Janet Dare Van...

Feb 8, 2018

Virginia Lee (Ginny) Detillion, age 73, passed away on February the eighth, 2018. She died of natural causes. She is survived by her two sons, William David Lewis (51; currently living in Glendale) and Roger Glenn Detillion (40; currently living in Ohio). She is also survived by five siblings; one sister (Judy Davis (Vanhorn)) and four brothers (Robert, Phillip,...

Feb 7, 2018

Shawn Dwayne Richmond

Shawn Dwayne Richmond, 33, of Chillicothe, passed away on February 7, 2018 at Adena Pike County Medical Center. He was born on February 7, 1985 in Columbus.

Shawn is survived by his son, Shawn Coen Lee Richmond; mother, Patricia Richmond; sisters, Sandra Bowe, Kayla Brewster, Jennifer Arthurs, and Misty Arthurs; and brother,...

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,...