Donald Krafthefer
Jan 3, 2014
Donald Krafthefer Donald Krafthefer, 67, of Chillicothe, died Jan. 3, 2013 at Adena.  Donald was born Jan. 25, 1946 to the late Albert and Kathryn Barnhart Krafthefer.  He also predeceased by brothers, Albert and Thomas and step mother, Betty Krafthefer. He survived by his wife, Kathryn; sons, Donald (Christina) and Shaun (Tonya) Krafthefer; daughter, Katie (Daniel) Branham; half-brothers, Bill (Delsie),...
Carolyn Lafaun Sims
Dec 14, 2013
Carolyn Lafaun Sims Carolyn Lafaun Sims, co-founder of Sims Water Service of Kingston went to be with her LORD and savior on December 14, 2013. She was born in Jackson March 1, 1927 to the late Ross and Ruth Ogier. She was preceded in death by her husband William R. Sims of Kingston, brothers Aaron, Arden, and Larry Ogier of...
Ralph Grimm
Dec 13, 2013
Ralph Grimm Ralph Grimm, 80, of Kingston, went home to be with Jesus December 13, 2013 at his residence.  He was born on September 12, 1933 to the late Nannie and Walter Grimm.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Foster "Jay" Grimm and Ora Grimm. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; his children, Reta Grimm White,...
Peggy Laverne (Ward) Huff
Dec 12, 2013
Peggy Laverne Huff Peggy Laverne Huff, 83, of Chillicothe, fell asleep in death at home after an extended illness on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born December 31, 1929, the daughter of the late Harry L. Ward and Mary R. Avis. She and her predeceased husband of 59 years, Ernest J. Huff had...
Brilynn Kallie Karr
Dec 1, 2013
Brilynn Kallie Karr Brilynn Kallie Karr, 7 weeks, of Laurelville, Ohio died Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Nationwide Children's Hospital of complications of the heart.  Brilynn was born October 12, 2013, to Brian and Cassie Karr.  She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Nicolas Brian and Zakary Lee, of the home; maternal grandparents, Tony (Pap) & Kathy (Mam) Steele;...
Martha Alice (Large) Pennington
Nov 25, 2013
Martha Alice Pennington Martha Alice Pennington, 84, passed away on November 25, 2013 at the Willow Brook Christian Home in Delaware, Ohio. She was born January 16, 1929 to the late Jestie and Arthur Large. She is preceded by her late husband, Luther Pennington, and two infant sons, Darrell and Duane Pennington. Alice is also preceded in death by sisters,...
Russell E. Cottrill
Nov 13, 2013
Russell E. Cottrill Russell Eugene "Gene" Cottrill, age 77, of Chillicothe, OH departed this world November 13, 2013. He was born December 27th, 1935 to the late John Lewis and Easter Lucille (Woodruff) Cottrill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Wayne, brother-in-law, Barney, and grandson, James. Gene is survived by his loving wife of...
James W. Pennington
Nov 2, 2013
James W. Pennington James W. Pennington, 69, of Chillicothe, passed Nov. 2, 2013 at Adena.  He was born Sept. 2, 1944 to the late Williard and Dorothy Pennington.  He was retired from Thompson Consumer (RCA) and was a Vietnam Era Army Veteran. James is survived by his wife, Beverly Knece Pennington; daughters, Cynthia Erwin, Chillicothe, Angie (David) Whitt, Circleville and...
Faye I. (Immell) Dodd
Oct 28, 2013
Faye I. Dodd Faye I. Dodd, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away October 28, 2013 at her residence.  She was born April 4, 1938 in Kingston to the late Ralph and Alda Routte Immell.  She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Dodd. Also surviving are children, Doug (Kristen) Dodd, David (Mary) Greeno and Cheryl Greeno; grandchildren, Logan Dodd, Evan Dodd,...
Donna Helen Beougher
Oct 23, 2013
Donna Helen Beougher Donna Helen Beougher, 96, Laurelville, died October 23, 2013 at Logan Elm Health Care.  She was born in Liberty Center, Ohio to the late Carl and Agnes Boulis Mourer. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Judson J. Beougher; her sisters Charlene, Winona, and twin Doris; granddaughter Mary Jo Beougher; and granddaughter Kelsey Beougher. Surviving are...
Sabrina Lynn Riddle
Oct 8, 2013
Sabrina Lynn Riddle Sabrina Lynn Riddle, 42, of Baltimore, Ohio, died unexpectedly at OSU Hospital October 8, 2013.  She was born in Hocking County on December 23, 1970 to Dwight Riddle and Alice Robinson Riddle Dillie who survives. Sabrina was a graduate of Logan Elm High School and lived in Laurelville the majority of her life where she made many...
Jane Caroline (Taylor) Lesher
Oct 2, 2013
Jane Caroline Lesher Jane Caroline Taylor Lesher, 92, of Adelphi, Ohio passed peacefully on October 2, 2013 at Pickaway Manor Care Center. She was born Dec. 14, 1920, in Springfield the daughter of the late James T. and Inez E. Felix Taylor. She was also predeceased by her husband, Philip Lesher; brothers, George T., Felix C., Dale D., and James...
Ernest Arledge Jr
Sep 17, 2013
Ernest Arledge Jr Ernest Arledge Jr., 70, of Adelphi, OH passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving wife and family by his side, on September 17, 2013.  Ernest (Ernie) was born on March 22, 1943 to the late Ernest Arledge Sr. & Marylyn (Ratcliff) Arledge. Ernie was a life long semi driver, who worked at Owens Illinois, MS...
Violet Mae (Lively) Rister
Sep 11, 2013
Violet Mae Rister Violet Rister, 81, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven Sept. 11, 2013 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. She was born Dec. 31, 1931 the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Fightner Lively. She also predeceased by husbands, Delbert Kerr and Manuel Rister; brothers, Paul, Hugh; sister, Charlotte King, and granddaughter, Amber Renee McFadden. Surviving are a daughter,...
Dorothea Dora (Schroeter) Nichols
Sep 5, 2013
Dorothea "Dora" Nichols Dorothea "Dora" Nichols, 72, of Chillicothe, died at her home September 5, 2013.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Nichols whom she married on January 1963 in Germany before coming to Ohio. She was born in Liegnitz, Poland-Germany on February 22,1941 to the late Erick and Anna (Ahlfeld) Schroeter. She is also survived by brother, Gunter...
Ted Noel
Sep 4, 2013
Ted Noel Ted Noel, 69, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven September 4, 2013 at Riverside Hospital.  He was born Dec. 15, 1943 the son of the late Garland and Carol Bennett Noel. He is survived by the love of his life his wife, Sharon Noel; son, Ted (Marsha) Noel, Chillicothe; daughters, Kelly Noel, Kingston and Shelley (Keith) Baum, Barnsville;; grandchildren,...
Donna Lee Harper
Sep 2, 2013
Donna Lee Harper Donna Harper, 69, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on Sept. 2, 2013 in Circleville. She was born the daughter of Roscoe Ferguson and Allene (Elkins) Ross on January 28, 1944 in Hocking County.  She was predeceased by her step-father, Elmer Ross, who raised her, father; brothers, Bud Ross Ferguson, and Risky Ross; and son-in-law, Robert Bales. She...
Alice Edith (Garrett) Kneece
Aug 26, 2013
Alice Edith Kneece Alice Edith Kneece, 95, of South Bloomingville, entered Heaven August 26, 2013 at Logan Elm Health Care, Circleville.  Alice was born October 7, 1917 in Laurelville to Nelson and Lucy Wilkins Garrett.  Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Kneece who she marred May 7, 1935. She also preceded by her parents, brothers, Ernest, George,  ...
Lloyd H. Myers
Aug 24, 2013
Lloyd H. Myers Lloyd Myers, 93, of Laurelville, joined his late wife and beloved son in their eternal home on August 24, 2013 at Heartland in Chillicothe. He was born June 1, 1920 in Eldersville, Pa. to the late William and Ora (Long) Myers.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his son, Dennis, 5 brothers, and 3...
Phyllis Mae (Betz) Donahue
Aug 12, 2013
Phyllis Mae Betz Donahue On August 12, 2013, Phyllis Mae Betz Donahue, or Mammy as she became to be known affectionately, joined God and her heavenly family and friends after 90 years of life on earth. Phyllis lived every moment she was given. She rode a mechanical bull at 90, got a tattoo in her 80s, and always told you...
