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...
Minnie I. (Boden) Scott
Aug 10, 2013
Minnie I. Scott Minnie I. Scott, 98, of Chillicothe, was taken by the Lord to walk with him on August 10, 2013. She was born on August 9, 1915 to the late George and Sudie (Chew) Boden. Surviving are a grandson, Jeff (Dianna) McGee; great grandchildren, Matt (Kim Edwards) McGee, Jeremiah (Becky) Johnson, Amanda (Zach) Hoylman, and Dylan McGee; great...
Shirley Eugene Atkins
Jul 28, 2013
Shirley Eugene "Jake" Atkins "Precious memories, how they linger, how they touch my soul!" These words to an old gospel song hang in the air over the house of Shirley Eugene "Jake" Atkins this morning. At 11:55 on July 28th "Jake" Atkins succumbed to the illnesses that he had so valiantly fought for the past several years. The area has...
Daniel E. Congrove, Sr.
Jul 10, 2013
Daniel Congrove Daniel E. Congrove, Sr., 54, of Kingston, Ohio, born on June 20, 1959, left this earth peacefully in his sleep July 10, 2013 at his home from complications due to ALS. He was a 1977 graduate of Chillicothe High School and a member of the Evangelical  Church, Oak Hill, Oh.  Dan retired from Chardan Trucking in Oct of...
Helen Elizabeth (Kerns) Jones
Jun 29, 2013
Helen Elizabeth Jones Helen Jones, 93, of Kingston, entered into Heaven June 29, 2013. She was born June 8, 1920 in Tucson, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Boden Kerns.  On Aug. 31, 1939, she married Marvin F. Jones who preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1986.  She was also predeceased by sons, Robert F. and Marion...
Robert A. Kitchen
Jun 21, 2013
Robert A. Kitchen Robert "Bob" Kitchen, 84, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away June 21, 2013 at Pickaway Manor.  He was born May 25, 1929 the son of the late N. D. and Tella Donahue Kitchen.  He was preceded in death by his soul mate, Wanda Self Kitchen; an infant son, Dusty Allen, sister, Mary Smith and brother, Edwin. Robert was...
Rita June (Tisdale) Hart
Jun 20, 2013
Rita June Tisdale Hart Rita June Tisdale Hart, 73, Kingston, Ohio went to be with our Lord June 20, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 26, 1939 near Laurelville the daughter of Marne and Magdalene Wiggins Tisdale.  Rita was predeceased by her father, Marne, infant son, Raymond; brother, Joe K. Tisdale and grandson, Joshua...
Robert David Walton
Jun 15, 2013
Robert Walton Robert David Walton, 76, of Laurelville, passed this life June 15, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 10, 1936 in Knightstown Ind. the son of the late Luther and Mary Kirkpatrick Walton. Robert was retired from the Circleville G. E. maintenance department. Surviving are his wife, Linda Bosworth Walton; sons, Mike (Jan) Meadows...
Ruth (Finley) Queen
May 30, 2013
Ruth Queen Ruth Queen, 99, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven May 30, 2013 at Traditions of Chillicothe.  She was born Nov. 3, 1913 in Stliner, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Clara Ross Finley.  Ruth worked at the Powder Plant and later at the Shoe Factory. She was also predeceased by her husband, Fullen Queen; brother, John...
Kevin Michael Garrett
May 22, 2013
Kevin Michael Garrett Kevin Michael Garrett, 25, of Kingston, passed away on May 22, 2013, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born May 28, 1988 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Patricia Vanderpool. He married his High School sweetheart, Jessica Lutz, October 6, 2012, who survives. Kevin is also survived by his parents, Kevin and Sherry (Hinton) Garrett of...
Helen Louise (Potts) Holdren
May 21, 2013
Helen Louise Holdren Helen Louise Holdren, 88, of Kingston, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus May 21, 2013. Helen passed peacefully at her home with her loving husband of sixty-eighty years by her side. Helen was born September 24, 1924 in Chillicothe to Charles and Florence (Burnheimer) Potts.  Helen was predeceased by brothers, Harold and Ralph...
Flora Maye (Jones) Riffle
May 13, 2013
Flora Maye Riffle Maye Riffle, 74, of Hallsville, went to be with our Lord on May 13, 2013 at her daughter's home.  She was born June 13, 1938 to the late Dwight and Tessie Jones. Maye graduated from Centralia High School.  She worked many years in the Kingston area; first at the Kingston Cardinal Market and later at the Kingston...
