Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

Rose Marguerite (Henderson) Riddle

Rose Marguerite (Henderson) Riddle, 93, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on February 7, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 17, 1931, in Urbana, the daughter of the late Richard and Frances (Jinks) Henderson. On October 28, 1950, she united in marriage with her beloved husband, Billie Wade...

Feb 2, 2025

Sylvia Lee (Flowers) Krafthefer

Sylvia Lee (Flowers) Krafthefer, 92, of Kingston, happily exited this life on February 2, 2025 to be with her Jesus and her loved ones who were awaiting her arrival. Sylvia was born May 17, 1932, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Dolph M. and Iva (Wilson) Flowers, who predeceased her.

In addition...

Jan 24, 2025

Harold "Cliff" Harber Jr.

Harold "Cliff" Harber Jr., 69, of Chillicothe, was ushered into his Heavenly home on Friday, January 24, 2025, ending a long battle with heart and kidney disease. He was born January 17, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Harold C. and Evelyn (Wilburn) Harber Sr..

Cliff is survived by his...

Jan 15, 2025

Sue Ann (Cox) Congrove

Sue Ann (Cox) Congrove, 64, of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1960, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Russell and Billie (Sexton) Cox.

Sue had a deep passion for her flowers. She was an avid Ohio State, Dale Earnhardt, and...

Jan 14, 2025

Janice S. Goodman

Janice S. Goodman, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away from an extended illness on January 14, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 10, 1959, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Delta and Janie (Arledge) Goodman. Janice was a 1977 graduate of Zane Trace High School.

Jan 2, 2025

Charles L. Streitenberger

Charles L. Streitenberger, 82, of Kingston, passed away on January 2, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on January 10, 1942, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Leonard and Cleo (Weaver) Streitenberger. Charles attended Centralia High School and worked in engine repair of farm equipment. He will be deeply...

Dec 25, 2024

Paris Curry

Paris Curry, age 94, of Delbarton, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 while at his daughter's home in Kingston, Ohio. He was born on November 29, 1930 to the late Amos Curry and Quince Slone Curry in Delbarton, West Virginia.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Dec 22, 2024

Jerry L. Sherwood

Jerry L. Sherwood, 83 of Kingston, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. He was born July 14, 1941 to the late William Russell Sherwood and Edna Pauline (Timmons) Sherwood.

He was united in marriage on October 14, 1966 to Barbara R. (Pinnix)...

Dec 20, 2024

Ronald Joseph Golob

Ronald Joseph Golob, 81, of Kingston, passed away on December 20, 2024 at Westmoreland Nursing Home, Chillicothe. He was born on March 26, 1943, in Cleveland, the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Maricic) Golob.

Ron attended Saint Paul School in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated in 1962. He proudly served his...

Dec 18, 2024

Dr. Charles Jenkins "Chuck" Thurston

May 10, 1952 – December 18, 2024

Dr. Charles Jenkins Thurston, known as "Chuck," passed away on December 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Therese and family members, leaving a legacy of service, faith, and dedication. Born on May 10, 1952, at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Chuck's life testified...

Dec 17, 2024

Sandy Lynn (Barnhart) Collier

Sandy Lynn (Barnhart) Collier, 75, of Londonderry, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 17, 2024. She was born to the late Nolan and Opal (Martin) Barnhart on January 18, 1949 in Chillicothe. On August 22, 1970, Sandy united in marriage with her beloved husband, Junior Collier, who survives.

Dec 13, 2024

Carolyn Faye (Norman) Sams

Carolyn Faye (Norman) Sams, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. She was born on October 26, 1948, in Hallsville, the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Brokaw) Norman. On October 14, 1967, she was united in marriage...

Dec 12, 2024

Karen Joan Park

Karen Joan Park, 81, of Laurelville, passed away on December 12, 2024 at Valley View Care Center, Frankfort, following an extended illness. She was born on November 29, 1943, in Londonderry, the daughter of the late Thomas Wesley and Laura Ann (Pettit) Park.

Karen is survived by her beloved children, Edwin Lee...

Nov 27, 2024

Joanne Arledge Patrick

Circleville - Joanne (Arledge) Patrick 91, of Circleville, passed away Wednesday,  November  27, 2024 while surrounded by family. She was born on June 22, 1933 near Kingston, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira EuGene Patrick; parents, Robert Arledge and Lucy (Martin) Arledge, of Kingston; brother, Ronny Arledge; and his daughter,...

Nov 24, 2024

Mary Ann (Sarver) Harper

Mary Ann (Sarver) Harper, 57, of South Bloomingville, passed away on November 24, 2024 at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born on June 19, 1967, in Waverly, the daughter of the late Robert Henry Sarver and Elaine Victoria (Miller) Evans.

Mary is survived by her children,...

Nov 24, 2024

Charles "Ronny" French

Charles "Ronny" French, 74, of Grove City, formerly of Kingston and Chillicothe, passed away on November 24, 2024, at OSU Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on December 9, 1949, in Circleville, the son of the late Charles Junior and Marilyn Kay (Roll) French. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Nov 19, 2024

William Russell Harper

William Russell Harper, 60, of South Bloomingville, passed away on November 19, 2024 at Berger Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on June 21, 1964, in Circleville, the son of the late Pearl Russell and Martha (Boyer) Harper.

William is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann (Sarver) Harper; sons,...

Nov 18, 2024

Thomas Ray Butts

Thomas Ray Butts, 61, of Columbus, passed away on November 18, 2024 at Kobacker House following an extended illness. He was born on July 28, 1963, in Circleville, the son of Floyd Robert Butts, who survives, and the late Mary Lou (Steel) Lehman.

Tom is also survived by his son, T.J. Butts;...

Nov 15, 2024

Jeff Allen Mead

Jeff Allen Mead, 37, of Beaver, entered into Heaven on November 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 28, 1986, in Chillicothe, the son of Donald Mead and Brenda (Danny) Warner Hatfield, who survive. On August 4, 2023, he united in...

Nov 10, 2024

Janet E. (Meeker) Good

Janet E. (Meeker) Good, 81, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on November 10, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on December 20, 1942, in Kinnikinnick, the daughter of the late Raymond Gale and Eliza (Jones) Meeker. On April 30, 1961, she united in marriage with her beloved husband, Dean...