Obituaries

Dec 4, 2015

William Robert Simmons

William Robert Simmons, 45, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 4, 2015 at Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1970 in Gallipolis, Ohio.

William is survived by his wife, Kari (Dyer) Simmons; sons, Joshua (Nicki) Simmons, Tyler (Kristen) Simmons, Matt (Destiny) Simmons, and Ryan Simmons; parents,...

Nov 28, 2015

Elmer Wayne Justice

Elmer Wayne Justice, 71, of Ray, passed away on November 28, 2015 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on January 8, 1944, the son of the late Isaac and Viola (Seymour) Justice.

Elmer was a 1963 graduate of Vinton County High School. On April 18, 1966,...

Nov 8, 2015

James Michael "Mike" Sims

James Michael "Mike" Sims, 62, of Kingston, passed from this life on November 8, 2015 unexpectedly at the Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 1, 1953, the son of the late James and Alice Sims. Mike was also preceded in death by a nephew,...

Nov 1, 2015

Rose Ann Justice

Rose Ann Justice, 98, of Kingston, went to be with our Lord on November 1, 2015 surrounded by her family. Rose was born on July 13, 1917 in Yellowbud, the daughter of the late William and Minnie Viola (Boots) Justice.

Rose was predeceased by her parents and all of her siblings including...

Oct 31, 2015

Donald Morrison

Donald Morrison, 69, of Tarlton, passed away on October 31, 2015 at Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on July 12, 1946, the son of the late Dick and Marjorie (Hettinger) Morrison. He was a 1965 graduate of Centralia High School. On June 14, 1968, Donald married his wife of 47 years,...

Oct 30, 2015

Maryanne (Hinton) Trevorah

Maryanne (Hinton) Trevorah, 38, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2015 at Riverside Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 23, 1977 to Donald E. and Carolyn Mae (Clements) Hinton. On July 12, 1997, she married her husband of 18 years, Richard Trevorah. Maryanne was predeceased by...

Oct 29, 2015

Donald Lemley

Donald Lemley, 78, of Kingston, passed away on October 29, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Donald was born on May 15, 1937, the son of Herbert and Velma (Dowler) Lemley.

On April 7, 1963, he married his wife of 52 years, Janet (Newton) Lemley. He was a 1956 graduate of...

Oct 24, 2015

George Edwin Schultz

George E. Schultz, 91, of Londonderry, passed away on October 24, 2015 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center following a long illness. He was born on July 7, 1924 in Milton, West Virginia, son of the late Orville and Selvia Schultz.

He was preceded in death by his brother and...

Oct 19, 2015

Thomas Willis Karshner

Thomas W. Karshner, 50, of Hallsville, passed away on October 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by family.

Tom was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 29, 1964 to Ruby Karshner and the late Larry P. Karshner.  He is survived by a son, Zachary Thomas Karshner; brother, Larry (Billie) Karshner; sister, Charlene...

Oct 18, 2015

Philip J. Fullerton

Philip J. Fullerton, 63, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on October 18, 2015 at Berger Hospital.

Philip is survived by his wife, Sherry Fullerton; sons, Phillip, Spencer, and Travis Fullerton; daughters, Miranda Fullerton and Nicole Alexander; brother, Robert Fullerton; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Memorial services will be held on...

Oct 18, 2015

Donna Leah (Congrove) Vansickle

Donna Leah (Congrove) Vansickle, 74, of Laurelville, passed away on October 18, 2015 at Heartland of Chillicothe. Donna was predeceased by her husband, Ronald E. Vansickle.

Donna is survived by her sons, William Vansickle, Ronald (Trudy) Vansickle, Tim (Darlene) Vansickle, Ronald (Tammy) Vansickle and Steve (Tammy) Vansickle; daughters, Lori...

Oct 13, 2015

Della "Jane" (Nungester) Stevens

Della "Jane" (Nungester) Stevens, 81, of Laurelville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 14, 1934, in Adelphi, Ohio, the daughter of Rancy and Alice (Pritchard) Nungester.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband of 41 years,...

Oct 12, 2015

Jennifer Lynne Smith

Jennifer Lynne Smith, 37, of Lancaster, entered into Heaven on October 12, 2015 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on December 29, 1977, the daughter of Jeffrey and Pamela (Tillis) Smith.

Jennifer is survived by her parents; son, Alexander Wolff; daughters, Brailey Smith and Karli Ours,...

Oct 9, 2015

Stanley Leroy Miller

Stanley Leroy Miller, 90, of Clarksburg, passed away at Signature HealthCare in Chillicothe on October 9, 2015 after bravely battling cancer. Stanley proudly served his country as a WWII Navy veteran and corpsman.  Stanley was also a school teacher and principle at Adena Local Schools.

Stanley is survived by his sons, John,...

Sep 27, 2015

Floyd Ward

Floyd Ward, 92, of Chillicothe, heard God call his name on September 27, 2015. Surrounded by angels, he was escorted to Heaven and met his Savior face to face.

Floyd was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 21, 1922, to the late Thomas and Rhoda Ward. He is survived by his devoted wife...

Sep 26, 2015

Vina Belle Hedges

Vina Belle Hedges, 97, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Lorien Taneytown, Maryland.

Born February 10, 1918 IN Blakeley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James William Stewart and Melvina Mullins.  She was the wife of the late Clifton Wright Hedges, of Westminster,...

Sep 24, 2015

Donald Bond Beavers

Donald Bond Beavers, 77, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on September 24, 2015. He was born August 2, 1938, the son of late Thurman and Margaret Beavers.

Don was a 1956 graduate of Kingston Union High School and retired from Mead Papermill after 44 years. Don is survived by his wife of...

Sep 18, 2015

Avonelle Louise (Timberman) Imler

Avonelle Louise (Timberman) Imler, 83, of Kingston, passed from Earth to Heaven on Sept. 18, 2015, surrounded by her family and close friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Imler, whom she married July 8, 1950; her infant daughter, Diane Imler; parents, Clarence and Ina Timberman, and sister, Vivian Stewart....

Sep 15, 2015

Robert King

Robert King, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away on September 15, 2015 at his home. Robert was an US Army veteran.

Robert is survived by his sons, Robert (Fred) and Bobby King; brother, Paul (Brenda) King, Wes King, and Denver (Joshalin) King; and sisters, Peggy King, Carol (Harry) Kaiser, and Martha (Lou) Jordan.

Sep 15, 2015

Joan (Richter) Whaley

Joan (Richter) Whaley, 79, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. She was born on January 29, 1936, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Morris) Richter. She graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1954.

She married her best friend, Gene Whaley, on October 21, 1955, who survives. She is...