Obituaries

May 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jacquelyn Donahue Alexander

September 16, 1946 – May 25, 2025

God gently put His arms around Jacquie and guided her to her heavenly home on the morning of May 25, 2025, after her battle with Stage 4 lung cancer.

Jacquelyn Donahue Alexander was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on September...

May 19, 2025

Ricky Joe "Bear" Mettler

Ricky Joe "Bear" Mettler, 72, of Adelphi, passed away on May 19, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle of several health issues over many years. He was born on December 1, 1952, the son of the late Francis Eugene and Imogene (Rinehart) Mettler.

He was predeceased by...

May 10, 2025

Susan Marie (Atkins) Smith

Susan Marie (Atkins) Smith, of Adelphi, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 10, 2025 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Her battle included stage 4 lymphoma, which she overcame, then a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, which led to bone cancer. She was born on December 27, 1953,...

May 10, 2025

Roger Dale Thacker

Roger Dale Thacker, 76, of Kingston, passed away on May 10, 2025 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, following an automobile accident. He was born on April 18, 1949, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of the late Raymond Lee and Etta (Dillon) Thacker. On March 6, 1972, he was united in marriage with his...

Apr 30, 2025

Marilyn "Sue" Garrett

Marilyn "Sue" Garrett, 79, of Kingston, passed away April 30, 2025 at Berger Hospital in Circleville.  She was born September 5, 1945, in Laurelville, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Margaret (Hettinger) Brokaw.  Sue united in marriage to the late Samuel R. Garrett on July 6, 1963.

Sue is survived by her...

Apr 26, 2025

Pastor Larry Junior Leasure

Pastor Larry Junior Leasure, 84, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on April 26, 2025 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on May 13, 1940, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Wesley and Thelma (Thomas) Leasure. On August 12, 1961, he was united in marriage with his beloved...

Apr 15, 2025

Patsy J. (Petty) Simon

Patsy J. (Petty) Simon, of Chillicothe, OH, passed peacefully on April 15, 2025 after a long stay at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born on April 16, 1936 to the late Lloyd and Mildred (Gates) Petty, in Circleville, Ohio.

Patsy is survived by her children, Ray (LaBrenda) Henson, of Trion,...

Apr 11, 2025

Clariol Wise "Shorty" Sykes

Clariol Wise "Shorty" Sykes, 97, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on April 11, 2025 at Circleville Post Acute following an extended illness. He was born on October 21, 1927, in Pound, Virginia, the son of the late Alexander M. H. and Versia (Hale) Sykes. On November 2, 1949, he was united in marriage...

Apr 1, 2025

David Allen Ludemann

David Allen Ludemann, 56, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at Kobacker House, Columbus, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on April 13, 1968, in Defiance, the son of the late Robert Paul Ludenmann and Margine Sue (Knisley) Ludemann, who survives.

David is also survived by...

Mar 12, 2025

Mary (Clausen) Lodrigue

Mary (Clausen) Lodrigue, 70, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2025 at OhioHealth Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born on November 24, 1954, in Lexington, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lynn Wesley and Joyce Geneva (Bartrum) Clausen.

Mary is survived by her beloved niece, Sarah (Terrance)...

Mar 10, 2025

Kandyce F. Callender

On Monday, March 10th, 2025, Kandyce F. Callender passed away after a short battle with cancer. Her final weekend was just how she would have wanted, surrounded by love and her family. As people would come and say their goodbye's, talk, cry, laugh, love and cherish, one could feel her presence. Though her voice...

Mar 8, 2025

Nancy Lee (Jones) Huhn

Nancy Lee (Jones) Huhn, 80, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1945, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Marvin Fulton and Helen Elizabeth (Kerns) Jones. On May 16, 1964, she united in marriage with her beloved...

Mar 8, 2025

Brian Eugene Moss

Brian Eugene Moss was born August 7, 1953, left this world after his extremely long courageous battle with cancer, March 8, 2025. He is preceded in his death by his parents, Sally and Harold (Bucker) Moss, his daughter-in-law, Cari Galloro and his (grand)daughter, Carlie Moss.

Brian is survived by his children, Shawn...

Mar 8, 2025

Peggy Ann Congrove

Peggy Ann Congrove, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at Wyngate Senior Living Community surrounded by family following a brief illness.

Peggy was born on August 1, 1938 to the late Julia E. and Lloyd E. Evans. On March 21, 1958, Peggy married her loving husband of 66 years,...

Mar 7, 2025

David Chester "Red" Phillips

David Chester "Red" Phillips, 73, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025 at Chillicothe Post Acute following an extended illness. He was born on September 6, 1951, the son of the late Chester and Billy (Sexton) Phillips. On April 17, 1998, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Cheri (Leach)...

Mar 3, 2025

Roger Fiske Chapin Jr.

Roger Fiske Chapin Jr., of Kingston, passed from this life on March 3, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born on July 30, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Roger and Francis (Glover) Chapin Sr.. Roger grew up as a small child in Boston but spent most of...

Feb 28, 2025

Carolyn Sue (Steinbrook) Strausbaugh

Carolyn Sue (Steinbrook) Strausbaugh, 89, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on February 28, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 12, 1935, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Fred and Ocie (Allman) Steinbrook. On May 1, 1957, she united in marriage with her beloved husband,...

Feb 20, 2025

Clarence George Gray

Clarence George Gray, 86, of Kingston, Ohio, entered into Heaven on February 20, 2025. Born on November 6, 1938, in Chillicothe, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ernest and Thelma (Coffenberger) Gray, who instilled in him the values of hard work, integrity, and kindness—principles he carried with him throughout his life.

Feb 19, 2025

Mary Louise (Hinton) Crosby

Mary Louise (Hinton) Crosby, 83, of Laurelville, passed away from this life on February 19, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 9, 1941, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Harold and Doris (Routte) Hinton. On January 25, 1958, she united in marriage with her beloved husband, Damon Eugene Crosby, who preceded...

Feb 13, 2025

Janet Arlene (Yates) Frazier

Janet Arlene (Yates) Frazier, 73, of Londonderry, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She resided with her son, Jimmie Lee (Sherry) Frazier Jr. in Londonderry. She was born on December 26, 1951, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Ruth (Farbee) Yates. On October 4,...