Obituaries

Jun 3, 2016

Thelma Norma Jean Hopkins

Thelma Norma Jean Hopkins, 83, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on June 3, 2016 at Westmoreland Place.

She was born on May 21, 1933, to the late Charles Price and Florence (Kness) Walsh.

On Oct. 2, 1948, she married Raymond Hopkins, who preceded her in death.

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May 26, 2016

Betty J. Bostwick

Betty J. Bostwick, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on May 26, 2016 at Westmoreland Place after an extended illness. She was born on June 25, 1937, the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Spencer) Estep.

She is survived by her brother, Albert Estep Jr., of Kingston, and niece, Joyce Smith, of...

May 20, 2016

Alvin Leroy (Punk) Arledge

On May 20, 2016, our most precious father, Alvin Leroy (Punk) Arledge, 89, of Laurelville, while surrounded by his loving family, slipped from this world and into the arms of his family awaiting him in Heaven.  He was born January 15, l927, the eldest son of Ora Schwalbach Tatman and he was the...

May 8, 2016

Maxine Marie (Ankrom) Davis

Maxine Marie (Ankrom) Davis, 89, of Chillicothe, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord on May 8, 2016 at National Church Residences of Chillicothe. She was born on April 18, 1927, the daughter of the late Emmitt and Ethel (Bush) Ankrom.

She is survived by her son, Paul...

May 3, 2016

Harold Woodrow Arledge Jr.

Harold Woodrow Arledge Jr., 76, of Chillicothe, beloved father and husband, went to be with our Lord on May 3, 2016 unexpectedly. He was born on April 16, 1940, the son of the late Harold and Helen (Congrove) Arledge Sr..

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 58...

Apr 6, 2016

William Alan Higgins

William Alan Higgins, 46, of Circleville, passed away on April 6, 2016 at his residence. William was born, in Nelsonville, on July 27, 1969, the son of Alan B. and Betty (Pritchard) Higgins.

He is survived by his wife, Johnna (Elmore) Higgins, of Marengo; mother, Betty Higgins, of Circleville, and many other...

Apr 3, 2016

Clayton Mathue Thomas Rucker

Clayton Mathue Thomas Rucker, 26, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Clayton came screaming into the world on August 28th, 1989 just minutes before his twin sister Caitlyn. Clayton was the son of Sandi Payne and Howard (Howie) Payne.

Clayton is...

Apr 3, 2016

Mary Ellen (Woodward) McKnight

Mary Ellen (Woodward) McKnight, 85, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016 at Riverside Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on April 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Dewey and Daisy (Beavers) Woodward. On November 21, 1948, she married her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Irl McKnight....

Mar 31, 2016

Evelyn Ruth (Hill) Montgomery

Evelyn Ruth (Hill) Montgomery, 97, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven peacefully on March 31, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 7, 1919, in Vinton County, to the late Thomas and Flossie (Graves) Hill. She was married to Ronald L. Montgomery, who preceded her in death in 2014.

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Mar 23, 2016

Eddy Riddle

Eddy Riddle, beloved son, 54, of Laurelville, passed away on March 23, 2016 at Adena Hospital after a long, hard fought battle against cancer. He was born on July 22, 1962, the son of Ivan and Nancy (Conrad) Riddle.

In addition to his parents, Eddy is survived by his brothers, Andy Riddle, Kelly...

Mar 22, 2016

Arpine Helen Bridenbaugh

Arpine Helen Bridenbaugh, 91, of Chillicothe, passed away on March 22, 2016, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born on March 30, 1924 to Clarence and Alice (Brooks) Doles in Chillicothe, Ohio. She married Charles Russell Bridenbaugh on June 26, 1953. She is survived by daughter Sabrina (husband Phillip)...

Mar 19, 2016

Russell S. Gilmore

Russell S. Gilmore, 67, of Circleville, passed away on March 19, 2016 at Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1948, the son of the late Russell W. and Myrtle (Shoemaker) Gilmore.

Russell is survived by his wife, Mary (Bernard) Gilmore; sons, Robert and Russell...

Mar 18, 2016

Dwight Eugene Davis

Dwight Eugene Davis, 94, of Kingston, went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 4, 1922, the son of the late John R. and Lucy (Pontious) Davis, of Kingston. On January 6, 1946, he married the former...

Mar 12, 2016

Carol F. Veenhuis

Carol F. Veenhuis, 73, of Kingston, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Eugene and Gladys (Sutton) Muller.

Carol graduated from Pershing High...

Mar 3, 2016

Larry Noble Congrove

Larry Noble Congrove, 71, of Laurelville, went to be with our Lord on March 3, 2016 at Berger Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1944, the son of the late David and Leola (Morgan) Congrove.  On October 24, 1967, he married his wife of 36 years, Virginia (King) Congrove, who preceded him in...

Feb 20, 2016

Grace Irene (Rowland) Bentley

Grace Irene (Rowland) Bentley, 79, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord on February 20, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 8, 1936, the daughter of Robert and Clara (Raypole) Rowland.

Grace is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Janita Holden, of Chillicothe;...

Feb 11, 2016

Ronald Dean Hochheimer

Ronald Dean Hochheimer, 68, of Kingston, died of a heart attack on February 11, 2016 at Shirley Wooten's CRC Home in Hallsville, OH. He was born in Santa Monica, California on March 20, 1947, the son of the late Bill (Lester William) and Ella (Hannah Palm) Hochheimer.

An Army brat born in...

Feb 3, 2016

Ralph Michael Pritchard

Ralph Michael Pritchard, 57, of Laurelville, passed away at his home where he was born in Ross County on Bull Creek Road on February 3, 2016. He was born on October 2, 1958, the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Thomas) Pritchard.

He is survived by his sisters, Georgia Brokaw, Jo-Ann...

Jan 20, 2016

Charles Picklesimer

Charles Picklesimer, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away on January 20, 2016 unexpectedly at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1932, the son of the late Elbert and Madge (Pelfrey) Picklesimer. On August 10, 1957, he married his wife of 55 years, Esther (Miller) Picklesimer, who preceded him in death.

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Jan 17, 2016

Damon (Bud) Barnes

ADELPHI:  Damon (Bud) Barnes, 88, of Adelphi, passed away on Sunday January 17, 2016, at Ohio State University Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born April 12, 1927, in Hallsville, Ross County, the son of William & Bessie (Barnhart) Barnes.

Left behind to cherish their memories are his beloved...