Obituaries

Jun 22, 2016

Mary E. (Myers) Pritchard

Mary E. (Myers) Pritchard, 87, of Londonderry, passed away on June 22, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Henry and Thelma (Palmer) Myers.

She is survived by her children, Eugene (Charolette) Pritchard, of McArthur, Roger (Donna) Pritchard,...

Jun 18, 2016

Alma Faye (White) Davis

Alma Faye (White) Davis, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 18, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 24, 1927 in Westernport, Maryland, the daughter of the late Edward and Ida White. On August 30, 1949, she married her loving husband, Harold Davis, who preceded her in death.

Jun 14, 2016

Robert Leo Atwood

Robert Leo Atwood, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 14, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. He was born November 17, 1935, the son of the late Robert and Bernice (Reisinger) Atwood Sr. On November 12, 1954, he married his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth (McWhorter) Atwood, who survives.

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Jun 12, 2016

Warren Leon Reed

Warren Leon Reed, 78, of Laurelville, passed away on June 12, 2016 at the Pickering House, Lancaster, with his family by his side.   He was born August 22, 1938, in Circleville, the son of the late William and Rosetta (Pearce) Reed.  On June 23, 1965, he married his wife of 50 years,...

Jun 10, 2016

Donna Jean (Moss) Hettinger

Donna Jean (Moss) Hettinger, 63, of Whisler, entered into Heaven on June 10, 2016 at Adena Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born October 17, 1952, in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Donald J. and Lillian (Lane) Moss. On April 14, 1984, she married Floyd W. Hettinger,...

Jun 5, 2016

Jackie Lynn (Houser) Wilson

Jackie Lynn (Houser) Wilson, 61, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on June 5, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She was born on March 7, 1955, the daughter of the late Carl and Virginia (Dawson) Houser Sr. On May 28, 1992, she married her loving husband, Charles...

Jun 3, 2016

Allene Elkins Ross

Allene Elkins Ross, 90, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on June 3, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Lem and Rebecca (Finley) Elkins. On July 8, 1948, she married Elmer G. Ross with whom she raised four children....

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...