Obituaries

Sep 15, 2025

Rodney Murl Stanley

Rodney Murl Stanley, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away on September 15, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on March 28, 1951, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Roy Bryan and Hattie Gail (Pence) Stanley. On November 17, 1972, he united in marriage with his beloved wife of almost...

Sep 9, 2025

Bernard Leroy Kirk

Bernard Leroy Kirk, 84, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on September 9, 2025 at his residence on his family farm surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on July 3, 1941, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Elize Leroy and Norma Jean (Graves) Kirk. On October 11, 1963, he united...

Sep 7, 2025

Christopher Brent Williams

Christopher Brent Williams, 62, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on September 7, 2025 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on February 22, 1963, in Lancaster, the son of the late Dale Edward and Helen Sue (Azbell) Williams Sr..

Christopher is survived by his beloved wife, Diana (Harper)...

Aug 31, 2025

Christina Marie (Layton) Downs

Christina Marie (Layton) Downs, 46, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born on September 1, 1978, in Columbus, the daughter of James David and Teresa Dean (Armentrout) Layton Sr., who survive. On September 25, 2004, she was united in marriage...

Aug 30, 2025

Robert Allen Dillie

Robert Allen Dillie, 63, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1961, in Circleville, the son of the late Clayton Clifford and Connie (Fout) Dillie.

Robert is survived by his son, Justin (Mindy) Dillie, of Laurelville; grandchildren, Reanne Roberts, Nataley Dillie,...

Aug 21, 2025

Shirley Ann (Hill) Cooper

Shirley Ann (Hill) Cooper, 78, of Batavia, formerly of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on August 21, 2025 at Hospice of Cincinnati following an extended illness. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Londonderry, the daughter of Mitchell Victor Hill, who survives, and the late Wyona Mae (Sayre) Hill. On January 11, 1989,...

Aug 17, 2025

Phyllis Ann (Sullivan) Leasure

Phyllis Ann (Sullivan) Leasure, 81, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on August 17, 2025 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on October 6, 1943, in Greenup, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Monroe and Sally (Manuel) Sullivan. On August 12, 1961, she was united in marriage with her...

Aug 8, 2025

Rosemary Joy Brown

Rosemary Joy Brown, 85, of Kingston, passed away on August 8, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on August 11, 1939, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Hiram Edward and Madlyn Ruth (Moore) Brown III.

Rosemary is survived by sons, Ron G. (Mary Jo) Sexton, of...

Jul 30, 2025

Katrina S. Rossiter

Katrina S. Rossiter, 70, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on July 30, 2025 at Hopewell Grove Nursing Home, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born on September 13, 1954, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Burnell L. Rossiter and Virginia L. (Holdren) Rossiter, who survives.

In addition to her father,...

Jul 26, 2025

Joseph E. Cupp

On Saturday, July 26th, 2025, Joseph E. Cupp was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus. He died at home, surrounded by family and friends. Joe was born on August 9th, 1941, in Circleville, Ohio, to Virginia (Arledge) Cupp and Arthur Cupp, who predeceased him, along with siblings: James, Charles, Robert, Walter (Buzz), John,...

Jul 21, 2025

Franklin Delano Haynes

Franklin Delano Haynes, 88, of Chillicothe, died on July 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Franklin was born on February 9, 1937, in Hallsville, the son of the late Delano and Ida Elizabeth (Dearth) Haynes. On December 28, 1958, he married Barbara Sue (Detillion) Haynes, who survives. They were married...

Jul 16, 2025

Boyd Eldon Danner

Boyd Eldon Danner, 88, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025 at Circleville Post Acute following a brief illness. He was born on January 14, 1937, in Laurelville, the son of the late Elmer E. and Lillian (Robinson) Danner.

Boyd is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Pollock) Danner; children, Jimmy...

Jun 30, 2025

Richard Lee McDonald

Richard Lee McDonald, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 30, 2025 at OSU Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on October 22, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Clark McDonald and Norma (Houck) Boyer, who survives. On July 6, 1996, he united in marriage with his...

Jun 28, 2025

Freeman Conley

Freeman Conley, 89, of Adelphi, entered into his Heavenly home on Saturday, June 28, 2025 surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 22, 1935, in Hindman, Kentucky, the son of the late George and Stella (Thomas) Conley.

Freeman is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Danner) Conley; children,...

Jun 17, 2025

Nicholas Rex Hoffmann

Nicholas Rex Hoffmann, 61, of Circleville, passed away on June 17th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born on January 29, 1964, in Bethesda, Maryland, the son of the late Rex Hoffmann and Ruth Blosser.

Nic was predeceased by sister, Faye Wade; mother and father-in-law, Ed...

Jun 16, 2025

Terry Lee Sprouse

Terry Lee Sprouse, 67, of Tarlton, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1957, in Columbus, the son of the late Everett Lee Spouse and JoAnn (Harris) Sprouse, who survives.

In addition to his mother, Terry is survived by his siblings, Everett Lewis...

Jun 16, 2025

Rachelle "Shelly" Parker-Hunter

Rachelle "Shelly" Parker-Hunter, 63, of Laurelville, passed away on June 16, 2025 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital surrounded by loving family. She was born on July 6, 1961, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Pearl Russell and Martha (Boyer) Harper.

Shelly is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Todd...

Jun 12, 2025

Mary Ann (Congrove) Weaver

Mary Ann (Congrove) Weaver, 87, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on June 12, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by loving family. She was born on June 28, 1937, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Noble and Leola (Morgan) Congrove.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Thomas Weaver, Glenn...

Jun 3, 2025

Toni Lee (Stevens) Lines

Toni Lee (Stevens) Lines, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025 at her residence. She was born on April 25, 1964, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Damon and Margie (Harper) Stevens.

Toni is survived by her daughter, Wendi Lines; sister, Dawn Sheppard; step-mother, Shirley Stevens; former husband and...

Jun 1, 2025

Terry Lee Schooley

Terry Lee Schooley, 78, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on June 1, 2025 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 1, 1947, in Circleville, the son of the late Edwin Malcolm and Erma Barbara (Greene) Schooley. On June 29, 1968, he was united in marriage with his...