Obituaries

May 22, 2024

Samantha Mae Gearhart

Samantha Mae Gearhart, 25, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2024 at her residence. She was born on September 1, 1998, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Richard Gearhart, who survives, and the late Angela (Hatfield) Gearhart.

Samantha is also survived by her brothers, David Gearhart and Daniel Gearhart; grandparents, Carl...

May 22, 2024

Alicia Brooke Farleigh

Alicia Brooke Farleigh, 30, of Stoutsville, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1994, in Gallipolis, Ohio. Alicia was the beloved daughter of Michael Farleigh, Jr. and Dorothy Marie Dingess.

Alicia led a life marked by dedication and love. Although she did not graduate High School,...

May 8, 2024

Joseph D. Coon II

Joseph D. Coon II, 49, of Kingston, went to his Heavenly home on May 8, 2024. He was born July 30, 1974, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Joseph D. Coon I and Mable Coon Hart (Melvin), who survives. Melvin was known to Joe as his second dad, whom he loved very...

May 3, 2024

Hershel E. Detty

Hershel E. Detty, 88, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on May 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 1, 1935, in McArthur, the son of the late Raymond and Audrey (Stewart) Detty. On February 24, 1955, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Marlene June "Peg" (Carper) Detty,...

Apr 28, 2024

Janice S. (Snyder) Wiseman

Janice S. (Snyder) Wiseman, 89, of Circleville, entered into Heaven on April 28, 2024 at Brown Memorial Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1934, in Laurel City, West Virginia, to the late Everett K. and Stachie Faye (Jeffrey) Snyder.

In 1953, she married the love of...

Apr 24, 2024

Lori S. (Estep) Koker

Lori S. (Estep) Koker, 59, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 30, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth "Libby" (Hurt) Estep.

Lori...

Apr 22, 2024

Jerry Lee Betkey, Sr.

Jerry Lee Betkey, Sr., 85, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at 12:30 a.m. on April 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1939, in Waverly, the son of the late Charles and Wanda (Yeager) Betkey.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 18...

Apr 21, 2024

Sherry Lynn (Congrove) Mitchell

Sherry Lynn (Congrove) Mitchell, 52, of Laurelville, was carried by her Good Shepherd and entered into Heaven peacefully on April 21, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer. All the while whispering in her ear "well done good and faithful servant, today you will be...

Apr 14, 2024

Brian Dale Speakman

Brian Dale Speakman, 56, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1967, in Circleville, the son of the late Melvin Speakman and Judith (Seymour) Leming, who survives.

Brian is also survived by his beloved daughters, Kayla (Christopher) Burris and Alexis Ann...

Apr 13, 2024

Kay Laverne (Fellenstein) Large

Kay Laverne (Fellenstein) Large, 82, of Kingston, entered into Heaven peacefully on April 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness.  She was born on December 8, 1941, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Noah Charles and Alice Mae (Mowery) Fellenstein. On August 29, 1959, she...

Apr 3, 2024

Charles E. Danner

Charles E. Danner, 87, of Jamestown, Tennessee, formerly of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024 at his residence with his daughter by his side. He was born on December 12, 1936, in Laurelville, the son of the late Beman E. and Ruby F. (Carroll) Danner.

Charles is survived by his...

Mar 30, 2024

Shannon Rhae Campbell

Shannon Rhae Campbell, 50, of Muncie, Indiana, formerly of Logan, passed away on March 30, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on March 4, 1974, in Lancaster, the daughter of Randall Knece and Valerie (Wood) Dunetz.

Shannon is survived by her sons, Christian (Ciera) Campbell, of Muncie, Indiana,...

Mar 30, 2024

Virginia Mae Pritchard

Virginia Mae Pritchard, 90, of Kingston, passed away on March 30, 2024.  She was born on February 14, 1934, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Carmon O. and Dorothy E. (Ward) Allen.  On September 11, 1953, she was united in marriage with her husband, Donald L. Pritchard, who preceded her in death in...

Mar 29, 2024

Joyce E. Riley

Joyce E. Riley, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on March 29, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 20, 1945, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ronald "Jack" and Violet (Woods) Hurles, who survive. On May 4, 1974, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Craig Riley,...

Mar 28, 2024

Charma L. McFadden

Charma L. McFadden, 72, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on May 14, 1951, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Delbert Kerr and Violet Mae (Lively) Kerr-Rister.  On October 29, 1972, she was united in marriage with her loving husband of almost 48 years,...

Mar 16, 2024

Neal L. Coder

Neal L. Coder, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on July 27, 1951, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of the late Howard and Juanita (Short) Coder.

Neal is survived by his beloved siblings, Roy (Cathy) Coder, of...

Mar 13, 2024

Glenn Bryan Steele

Glenn Bryan Steele, 65, of Columbus, formerly of Kingston, passed away on March 13, 2024, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1959, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Glenn Russell and Kathryn May (Metcalfe) Steele.

Bryan is survived by his beloved son, Christopher (Lisa) Steele; four...

Mar 13, 2024

Ray Butterbaugh

Ray Butterbaugh, 78, of Ravenna, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center, Ravenna, Ohio. He was born on January 3, 1946, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Ray William and Delora (Sparks) Butterbaugh.

Ray is survived by his beloved children, Dee Dee Marchelle...

Mar 13, 2024

Mary Ellen (McWhorter) Schultz

Our dear mother, Mary Ellen (McWhorter) Schultz, 85 years young, of Londonderry, the daughter of the late James Edwin and Audria Eugenia (Peck) McWhorter, was born on March 18, 1938, in Londonderry, Ohio and graduated from Allensville High School. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, became God's newest angel on March 13,...

Mar 13, 2024

Willard Eugene Carter

Willard Eugene Carter, 82, of Kingston, peacefully entered Heaven while surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on March 13, 2024 at his beloved Maple Bend Farms.  He was born on October 28, 1941, in Kingston, to the late Willard and Golda (Crabtree) Carter.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife of...