Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Mary Lou (Ritchie) Edler

Mary Lou (Ritchie) Edler, 85, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on November 7, 2024 at Wyngate Senior Living, Circleville, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 13, 1939, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Orval and Mandy (Stidham) Ritchie. On March 20, 1959, she united in marriage with her beloved...

Nov 4, 2024

John Ryan Chaffin

John Ryan Chaffin, 37, of Kingston, passed away on November 4, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, after battling a lifelong illness. He was born on May 5, 1987, in Columbus, the son of John L. Chaffin, who survives, and the late Heidi Butterbaugh.

John is also survived by his paternal grandmother,...

Nov 2, 2024

Alberta Mae (Sharp) Davis

Alberta Mae (Sharp) Davis, 84, of Amanda, passed away November 2, 2024 at Brown Memorial Home, Circleville. She was born March 12, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Alford V. Sharp and Helen L. (Vanfossen) Sharp. Alberta was a homemaker and wonderful loving mother to her four sons. Alberta enjoyed sewing,...

Oct 27, 2024

Judith Ann (Knisley) Elliott

Judith Ann (Knisley) Elliott, 84, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on October 27, 2024 at Wyngate Senior Living, Circleville, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 26, 1940, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Herman and Maxine (Riley) Knisley. On March 6, 1959, she united in marriage with her beloved...

Oct 24, 2024

Nellie Mae (Danner) Cutright

Nellie Mae (Danner) Cutright, 91, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on October 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 5, 1933, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Charles and Genavieve (Holland) Danner. On April 12, 1963, she united in marriage with her beloved husband,...

Oct 17, 2024

Jane E. (Braddock) Graves

Jane E. (Braddock) Graves, 84, of Kingston, died October 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 12, 1940, in Vineland, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Melvin and Evelyn (Middleton) Braddock.

Jane is survived by her beloved children, Jeff (Kelly) Braddock, of New Jersey,...

Oct 6, 2024

Maxine Evelyn Mosley

Maxine Evelyn Mosley, 82, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven to meet Jesus and her daughter, Christina Sharp, on October 6, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 21, 1942, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Merrell and Mary (Richter) Imler.

Maxine is survived by...

Sep 28, 2024

Margaret Ann (McNichols) Good

Margaret Ann (McNichols) Good, 87, of Kingston, passed away on September 28, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 10, 1937, in Hocking County, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Ida (Betts) McNichols. On March 24, 1956, she united in marriage with her loving husband...

Sep 23, 2024

Charles Eugene Zickafoose

Charles Eugene Zickafoose, 81, of Kingston, passed away in his home on September 23, 2024 after battling kidney and heart failure. He was born on March 3, 1943, in Circleville, the son of Charles F. Zickafoose and Mary (Miller) Haddox. On January 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Shirley (White) Zickafoose,...

Sep 20, 2024

Jerry Lee Noble

Jerry Lee Noble, 83, of Laurelville, passed away on September 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was born on February 19, 1941, in Leistville, Ohio, to the late Gerald and Wanda (Jones) Noble. On June 29, 1963, Jerry married his loving wife, Patricia (Detillion) Noble, who survives him....

Sep 6, 2024

Shirley Marie (Jordan) Bowman

Shirley Marie (Jordan) Bowman, 71, of Yellowbud, passed away on September 6, 2024 at Signature Healthcare, Chillicothe. She was born on July 22, 1953, in Columbus, the daughter of the late James Earl and Edith Marie (Blankenship) Jordan.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Speakman; grandson, Zachary Taylor Speakman; sister,...

Sep 2, 2024

Deborah Sue (Zickafoose) Timmons

Deborah Sue (Zickafoose) Timmons, 59, of Kingston, passed peacefully from this life at 8:32 p.m. on September 2, 2024 at Kobacker House after a courageous 3 year battle with breast cancer. She was born a Halloween baby on October 31, 1964, in Circleville, the daughter of Charles Eugene and Shirley Sue (White) Zickafoose,...

Aug 26, 2024

Marvin Leroy Hedges Sr.

Marvin Leroy Hedges Sr., 80, of Laurelville, passed peacefully on August 26, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 18, 1944, in South Perry, the son of the late Leroy and Anna (Bowen) Hedges. On March 1, 1964, he united in marriage with his loving wife...

Aug 25, 2024

Roy Chaffin

Roy Chaffin, 78, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1946, in Kingston, the son of the late Ray and Norma (Justice) Chaffin. On April 16, 1968, he united in marriage with his loving wife of 56...

Aug 25, 2024

Margaret Sue (Long) Bretz

Margaret Sue (Long) Bretz, 77, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at Circleville Post Acute Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born on July 9, 1947, in Whitehall, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Streets) Long. On October 30, 1964, she united in marriage with her...

Aug 14, 2024

Connie Jean Echelbarger

Connie Jean Echelbarger, 84, formerly of Columbus, died peacefully on August 14, 2024 at National Church Residences of Chillicothe. She was born on March 1, 1940, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Paul and Edna (Davis) Echelbarger.

Connie was a 1958 graduate of West High School, Columbus, and was a member...

Aug 11, 2024

Dorothy Lillian (Carter) Coates

Dorothy Lillian (Carter) Coates, 92, of Circleville, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024 at Logan Elm Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born on September 23, 1931, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Willard and Golda Inez (Crabtree) Carter. She united in marriage with her loving husband, Donald E....

Aug 6, 2024

Thurman Eugene Speakman

Thurman Eugene Speakman, 83, of Kingston, passed peacefully Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Adena Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Thurman was born on October 26, 1940, in Ross County, to the late Thurman Speakman and Helen (Nier) Speakman. He had five siblings. On January 21, 1961, Thurman married Dora Jane Coey,...

Aug 1, 2024

Robert L. Bretz Jr.

Robert L. Bretz Jr., 82, of Circleville, passed away on August 1, 2024 at Circleville Post Acute Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on May 15, 1942, in Athens, the son of the late Robert L. and Reba (Dawson) Bretz Sr.  On October 30, 1964, he was united in...

Jul 28, 2024

John D. "Jack" Greenwalt

John D. "Jack" Greenwalt, 86, of Chillicothe, concluded his lifelong dedication to his community when he passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Surrounded by the family he adored, Jack's departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.

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