Obituaries

Apr 11, 2015

Jan McConnell

Jan McConnell, of Chillicothe, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

She leaves behind her sweetheart, Ron Gunter; beloved daughter, Heather; granddaughters, Autumn and Brittany; great-grandchildren, Xander, Octavia, Teigan, and Desmond, whom she loved more than anything.

Visitation with the family and friends will be held on Thursday from 6-8pm at...

Apr 2, 2015

Rita Marie Danner

Rita Marie Danner, 76, of Chillicothe, died on April 2, 2015 of natural causes. Rita was born on November 18, 1938 in Columbus.  She was the late wife of Charles Danner. Rita was the mother of Theresa (Billy) Graham, of Chillicothe; a grandmother to Tom (Shawna) Gifford, of Jamestown, TN.; a great grandmother to...

Apr 2, 2015

Myrtle Pennington Beavers

Myrtle Pennington Beavers, 94, of Kingston, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2015 at approximately 11:30 a.m. at National Church Residences of Chillicothe, Ohio.

Myrtle was born Sept 18, 1920 in Lawrence County, Ky., the daughter of Oscar and Virgie (Cooksey) Pennington. On April 30, 1939, she married Howard Raymond Beavers in...

Mar 30, 2015

Ann Haughn

Ann Haughn, 78, of Laurelville, died on March 30, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.  Ann was born on September 25, 1936, in Hocking County, to the late Albert and Ethel (Waites) Unger.  She graduated from Laurelville-Perry High School on May 26, 1954.  On February 11, 1955, she married George H Haughn and...

Mar 22, 2015

Leathel A. (Shoemaker) Russell

Leathel A. Russell, 74, of South Bloomingville, passed into Heaven on March 22, 2015. She was born on Sept. 3, 1940, the daughter of the late John W. and Elana (Morrison) Beam.  She was also predeceased by husbands, Donald Clayton Shoemaker Sr. and John Richard Russell; son, Daniel Eugene Shoemaker; brothers, Jack, Bud,...

Mar 21, 2015

Thomas F. Weaver

Thomas F. Weaver, 84, of Circleville, passed away on March 21, 2015 surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 13, 1930, the son of the late Clarence "Bill" and Carrie (Barnes) Weaver. He was also predeceased by sons, Fredrick, Terry & Gary; brother, John; son-in-law, George Saysoff; daughter-in-laws, Carol Roush...

Mar 20, 2015

Thomas H. Louthen III

Thomas H. Louthen III, 68, of Laurelville, passed away on March 20, 2015 surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife, Ruth Brown.  He was born on October 31, 1946, the son of Thomas Henry Jr. and Francis (Collins) Louthen.  Thomas was an Air Force Veteran. Arrangements are currently pending at...

Mar 17, 2015

Cindy Jo Napoli

Cindy Jo Napoli, 38, of Logan, passed away on March 17, 2015 at her home.  She is preceded in death by her father, Glen Stonerock; her brother, Robert Stonerock; her son, Nicholas; an aunt, Esther Stonerock; and special friend, Ryan Gerhard.

Surviving are her mother, Marsha Blackburn; step-father, Robert Ziegeler; 5 children,...

Mar 17, 2015

Mary E. Kempton

Mary E. (Carter) Kempton, 66, of Laurelville, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2015 at her residence.  She was born on July 13, 1948, the daughter of the late Vern C. and Betty J. (Smith) Carter. She was also predeceased by her sister, Carolyn Grubb.

Surviving...

Mar 10, 2015

Maurice F. Brown

Maurice "Brownie" F. Brown, 88, of Hallsville, passed from this life on March 10, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.  Maurice was born on March 13, 1926, the son of the late Pearl and Bertha Mauger Brown.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Virginia Lou Roll Brown; daughter, Sherry Brown Seymour;...

Mar 9, 2015

Christopher A. Beavers

Chris Beavers, 54, of Columbus, entered into Heaven on March 9, 2015. He was born on Sept. 13, 1960, the son of Donald and Dee Large Beavers, who survive.  Also surviving are a son, Dustin (Hollie) Beavers; daughter, Jenna (Dan) Lomphoy; grandchildren, Peyton Beavers, Brinn Tuttle, and Aria Lomphoy; brothers, Mike (Angela) Beavers and...

Feb 19, 2015

Jeanne C. (Phillips) Barron

Jeanne C. (Phillips) Barron, 64, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her home.  She was born on February 23, 1950, in Indiana, to Omer K. and Nancy C (Chowning) Phillips.

She was a retired teacher from Pickaway-Ross CTC.

Survivors include her father, O.K. Phillips, of Carroll; her...

Feb 14, 2015

Janice Marie (Congrove) Bickel

Janice (Congrove) Bickel, 70, of Kingston, died on February 14, 2015 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born on May 11, 1944, the daughter of Walter and Wilma (Hettinger) Congrove.  On Sept. 5, 1967, she married David James Bickel, who preceded her in April 22, 2010.

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Feb 9, 2015

Hulda (Lowery) Danner

Hulda (Lowery) Danner, 71, of Laurelville, died on February 9, 2015 at Berger Hospital.  She was born in Dayton on March 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Willard and Gladys Lowery.  On July 10, 1965, she married Floyd Danner, who preceded her in death on November 27, 2000.  She was also predeceased by...

Feb 7, 2015

Joshua Shane Park

Joshua Shane Park, 24, of Chillicothe, left this life on February 7, 2015 at his home. He was born on Feb. 4, 1991, the son of Warren Shane and Heather Lynn (Wisecup) Park. He was a 2009 Zane Trace graduate.

Josh is survived by his parents; sister, Ashley Nichole Park (Chase Huffman);...

Feb 6, 2015

Dorothy Alma Trenner

Dorothy Alma Trenner, 102, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Feb. 6, 2015 at Heartland Nursing Home. She was born on Nov. 28, 1912, in Londonderry, to the late James and Sarah Timmons McWhorter. On June 1, 1964, she married Richard Trenner, who died in July of 1984. She was also predeceased by...

Jan 25, 2015

Frances Louise Benson

Frances Louise Benson "Louise" (née Dresbach) passed away at Sterling House, in Columbus, OH, on January 25, 2015, at the age of 94.

Louise is survived by her daughter, Pamela Jean Larsen, who lives in OR, 2 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, who live in OK; 3 siblings, Celia...

Jan 17, 2015

Larry Neal Lauerman

Larry Neal Lauerman, 70, of Kingston, passed from this life peacefully on January 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife, Irita Cavinee Lauerman.

He was born on February 10, 1944 to the late Neal and Ada (Thornton) Lauerman.  On June 13, 1964, he married...

Jan 6, 2015

Henry Leroy Diehl

Henry Leroy Diehl, 76, formerly of South Bloomingville, died on Jan. 6, 2015 in Carrolton, Ky.  He was born on May 3, 1938 in Laurelville, the son of late Clarence and Maimi Kneece Diehl.  Leroy was a self-employed truck driver and Army veteran.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Thelma Marie Eveland Diehl...

Dec 22, 2014

Amy Lee Edler

Amy Lee Edler, 62, of Kingston, passed from this life on Dec. 22, 2014 at the Adena Regional Medical Center with her family at her side.  She was born on Nov. 18, 1952 to the late Sherman and Mary Elizabeth Meadows Edler.

She was a 1971 Zane Trace graduate and a 1992...