Obituaries

Mar 1, 2024

Anita C. Barnhart

Anita C. Barnhart, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away on March 1, 2024 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on September 11, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Anita was preceded in death by her parents; son, Shane Michael Nusser; and grandson, Dakota Nusser.

Anita is survived by her sons, Shawn Nusser, of...

Feb 25, 2024

Daisy L. (Danner) Thompson

Daisy L. (Danner) Thompson, 87, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Logan Elm Healthcare from a brief illness. She was born on March 9, 1936, in Hocking County, the daughter of the late Charles and Genavieve (Holland) Danner.

Daisy was a homemaker and a wife who traveled...

Feb 21, 2024

Peggy Ann (Stevens) Brown

Peggy Ann (Stevens) Brown, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness.  She was born on November 25, 1936, in Londonderry, the daughter of the late Carl Leslie and Wilma Marie (Perry) Stevens.  On December 17, 1966, she was united in marriage...

Feb 2, 2024

Ruth E. (Sowers) Henderson

Ruth E. (Sowers) Henderson, 93, of Adelphi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 2, 2024 at Brown Memorial Nursing Home, Circleville.  She was born October 27, 1930, in Vinton County, the daughter of the late Theodore Sowers and Sarah (Shively) Sowers.  On February 21, 1948, she was united in marriage...

Jan 27, 2024

Janet Sue (Price) Cradlebaugh

Janet Sue (Price) Cradlebaugh, 80, of Lancaster, formerly of Laurelville, passed away on January 27, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 26, 1943, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Franklin and Ann (Frizzell) Price. On May 18, 1982, she united in marriage with her...

Jan 18, 2024

Patricia Jane (Russell) Mallett

Patricia Jane (Russell) Mallett, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Patricia was born on January 16, 1945, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Malcolm and Martha (Neff) Russell. On July 29, 1967, in Stoutsville, she united in marriage with...

Nov 30, 2023

Wallace H. Bethel

Wallace H. Bethel, 78, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on November 30, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on December 4, 1944, in Laurelville, the son of the late Everett and Leona Ferne (Routte) Bethel. On January 21, 1969, he united in marriage with his loving wife of 52...

Nov 23, 2023

Donald "Jake" Brokaw

Donald "Jake" Brokaw, 84, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1938, in Laurelville, the son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Hettinger) Brokaw. He married his lovely wife, JoAnne (Pritchard) Brokaw on March 23, 1957; she...

Nov 22, 2023

Martha Jean (Freshour) Gearhart

Martha Jean (Freshour) Gearhart, age 96, passed on November 22, 2023 surrounded by family and caregivers in her home.  Martha was born at Chillicothe Hospital on December 13, 1926.  She attended school in Kingston where she met her future husband, Paul Wendell Gearhart, who preceded her in death in 1998. They wed at...

Nov 16, 2023

Larry Edward Brokaw Sr.

Larry Edward Brokaw Sr., 83, of Adelphi, entered into Heaven on November 16, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 3, 1940, in Laurelville, the son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Hettinger) Brokaw.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Larry Edward...

Nov 14, 2023

Ruth Ann (Delong) Jones

Ruth Ann (Delong) Jones, 84, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022 at Wyngate Senior Living, Circleville. Ruth was born on March 3, 1939, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Wayne Charles and Nina (Hartsock) Delong. On October 13, 1957, she united in marriage with her loving husband of almost...

Nov 11, 2023

Gary Stephen Johnson

Gary Stephen Johnson, 69, of Hallsville, received his heart's desire to be with Jesus for all eternity on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Lancaster, surrounded by family. He was born on July 7, 1954, in Circleville, Ohio, to the late Henry and Carolyn (Callihan) Johnson.

Gary attended Logan Elm High School and...

Nov 2, 2023

Wanda Joane (Seymour) Johnson

Wanda Joane (Seymour) Johnson, 69, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on November 2, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 5, 1954, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Price) Seymour. On June 7, 1971, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Robert...

Nov 1, 2023

Geneva Marie (Elliott) Hettinger

Geneva Marie (Elliott) Hettinger, 87, of Adelphi, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 1, 2023 at Logan Elm Healthcare, Circleville following an extended illness. She was born November 11, 1935, in Clarksville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Iralee and Annabelle Elliott.

Geneva is survived by her...

Oct 29, 2023

Rosalina Marie Taylor

Rosie was born on October 4, 2023. She was a beautiful little girl who had an adorable smile and a contagious laughter. Her parents Alex Mace and Peyton Taylor loved her more than anything in the world even after she left us on October 29, 2023. She lived in Laurelville, Ohio where she was...

Oct 25, 2023

Martin Ray Adams

Martin Ray Adams, 65, of Beaver, entered into Heaven on October 25, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on October 11, 1958, in Columbus, the son of the late Arthur Ray and Jean Louise (Bell) Adams. On June 11, 2011, he united in marriage with his loving wife of...

Oct 21, 2023

Hazel Jean (Farley) Snyder

Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother. Hazel Jean (Farley) Snyder, 94, of Kingston, went to be with our Lord on October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 28, 1929, in McCoy, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William Hibbard and...

Oct 12, 2023

Patricia Louise (White) Hedges

Patricia Louise (White) Hedges, 75, of Laurelville, passed away on October 12, 2023 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on October 23, 1947, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Edward and Shirley (Schauer) White. On March 1, 1964, she united in marriage with her loving husband of 59 years, Marvin...

Oct 8, 2023

Glenna Gayle (Copley) Agin

Glenna Gayle (Copley) Agin, 69, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on October 8, 2023 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on May 16, 1954, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ira Ray and Betty (Ratcliff) Copley Sr.. On October 2, 1993, she united in marriage with...

Oct 8, 2023

Carl Joseph "Joe" Kuntz Jr.

Carl Joseph "Joe" Kuntz Jr., 63, of Kingston, went to be with our Father in Heaven on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 4:41 am. He was born October 25, 1959, son of Carl "Snooks" and Judith (Weaver) Kuntz. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty (Lowe) Kuntz, on April 16, 1977.