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Tammie Lynn Cummings

Tammie Lynn Cummings

Sep 15, 2026

Tammie Lynn (Patterson) Cummings

Tammie Lynn (Patterson) Cummings, 51, of Waverly, passed away on September 15, 2026 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 10, 1974, in Wellston, the daughter of the late Thomas Michael and Patricia Ann (Keesee) Patterson.

Tammie is survived by her beloved daughter, Taylor Ann Cummings, of Kingston; longtime partner,...

Denny Roger Hart

Denny Roger Hart

Sep 10, 2026

Denny Roger Hart

Denny Roger Hart, 71, of Circleville, passed away on September 10, 2026 at OSU Medical Center. Denny was born on June 13, 1955, in Columbus, the son of the late Floyd Hart and Eunice Opal (Thompson) Hart, who survives. On August 14, 1976, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Barbara Jane (Baylous) Hart, who survives. Together...

Anthony William "Andy" Knece

Anthony William "Andy" Knece

Sep 8, 2026

Anthony William “Andy” Knece

Anthony William “Andy” Knece, 57, of Sugar Grove, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 at Altercare Thornville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Andy was born on June 10, 1969, in Circleville, the son of Helen M. (Knece) Roth.

Andy is survived by his beloved children, Courtney Knece (Nick), Eron Knece, Zachary Knece, and...

Chad R. Mettler

Chad R. Mettler

Sep 6, 2026

“Pain without Christ is suffering; pain with Christ is sacrifice.” -Venerable Fulton J. Sheen



Chad R. Mettler

Chad R. Mettler, 53, of Adelphi, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center after a long and courageous battle following a double lung transplant in 2021. He was born on March 22, 1973.

Chad...

Dianna Lynn Rauschendorfer

Dianna Lynn Rauschendorfer

Sep 4, 2026

Dianna Lynn (McNeal) Rauschendorfer

Dianna Lynn (McNeal) Rauschendorfer, 71, of Kingston, passed away on September 4, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 20, 1955, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late William W. and Martha Pearl (Cox) McNeal.

She is survived by her beloved son, Aaron (Kayla) Schwalbauch, of Kingston; special bonus daughter, Libby Baldwin; grandchildren, Rocky Schwalbauch and Devyn...

John Scott Boggs

John Scott Boggs

Sep 4, 2026

John Scott Boggs

John Scott Boggs, 80, of Kingston, started his journey to eternal life on September 4, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family following an extended illness. John was born on July 31, 1946, in Kingston, the son of the late Howard S. Boggs Jr. and Catherine T. (Smith) Boggs. On August 21, 1970, he united in marriage...

Orville Morton LeMaster

Orville Morton LeMaster

Aug 31, 2026

Orville Morton LeMaster

    Orville Morton LeMaster, 89, of Stoutsville, passed away on August 31, 2026 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born on August 2, 1937, in Etna, Kentucky, the son of the late to Haggard and Rouie LeMaster. He was the oldest of five siblings. On February 14, 1987, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Edith...

Janice Ann Norman

Janice Ann Norman

Aug 22, 2026

Janice Ann (Lowery) Norman

    Janice Ann (Lowery) Norman, 84, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital following an extended illness. She was born June 3, 1942, in South Bloomingville, the daughter of the late Harold Amos and Betty R. (Stelle) Lowery.

    She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Francis...

Shirley Ann Sams

Shirley Ann Sams

Aug 19, 2026

Shirley Ann Sams

   Shirley Ann Sams, 73, of Kingston, passed away August 19, 2026. She was born February 28, 1953 to the late Robert E. and Phoebe E. (Timmons) Sams. She is survived by brothers, David Sams and John (Judy) Sams and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

   In addition to her...

Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson

Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson

Aug 15, 2026

Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson

   Linda Kay (Stevens) Gibson, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 at National Church Residences Nursing Home of Chillicothe. She was born on May 25, 1951, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late William and Etta Mae (Coey) Stevens Jr.

   Linda is survived by her beloved children, Michele Lewis (fiancé, Mark Goodwin), of...

William Anthony "Tony" Dresbach

William Anthony "Tony" Dresbach

Aug 10, 2026

William Anthony “Tony” Dresbach

   William Anthony “Tony” Dresbach, 71, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on August 10, 2026 at his residence. Tony was born on June 16, 1955, in Circleville, the son of the late Irwin William “Coonie” and Connie (Ross) Dresbach.

   Tony is survived by his children, Michele Dresbach, of Columbus, Christopher (Nina) Dresbach, of Indiana, and Sara Dresbach,...

Doris Marie Roberts

Doris Marie Roberts

Aug 6, 2026

Doris Marie (Gallaugher) Roberts

Doris Marie (Gallaugher) Roberts, born March 18, 1945, left behind a lifetime of love, laughter, hard work and more spicy pretzels than anyone could possibly count when she passed away on August 6, 2026.

If you knew Doris, you knew one thing for certain: she adored Gary.

Their marriage was the kind people hope for but rarely experience. They...

Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell

Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell

Aug 4, 2026

Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell    Stella Louise (Downing) Cantrell, 78, of South Bloomfield, entered into Heaven on August 4, 2026 after an extended illness at Circleville Post Acute Nursing Home in Circleville. She was born on June 23, 1948, in New Holland, the daughter of the late Ross Templin and Maisie Irene (Jorden) Downing. 

    Stella is survived by her...

Donald Richard Norman

Donald Richard Norman

Jul 31, 2026

Donald Richard Norman

Donald Richard Norman, 91, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on May 31, 1935, in Hallsville, the son of the late Charles and Marie (Brokaw) Norman.

Donald is survived by his wife and beloved partner of 30 years, Marjo (Evans) Congrove Norman; brother,...

Dorianne Caldwell

Dorianne Caldwell

Jul 27, 2026

Dorianne Caldwell

Dorianne Caldwell, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at 2:17 a.m., surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. Born on July 30, 1960, in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ernest Caldwell and Marilyne Louise (Neff) Caldwell, who survives her. Preceding Dorianne in death were maternal grandparents Delta...

Otis Clary Jr.

Otis Clary Jr.

Jul 27, 2026

Otis Clary Jr.

Otis Clary Jr., 88, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026 at OSU Medical Center with his granddaughter, Mindy, by his side. Otis was born on July 20, 1938, in Eagle Mills, Vinton County, the son of the late Otis and Audrey Pearline (Tatman) Clary Sr.

Otis is survived by his children, Michael Clary and Brandon Clary;...

Leslie Darrell Jones

Leslie Darrell Jones

Jul 26, 2026

Leslie Darrell Jones 

Leslie Darrell Jones, 72, of South Bloomingville, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 at The Vineyards at Concord following an extended illness. Les was born on August 4, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, the son of the late John William “Red” and Vera Mae (Mowery) Jones. 

Les is survived by his beloved partner of 20 years, Lou Ann...

Rev. Ronald Charles Willmann

Rev. Ronald Charles Willmann

Jul 25, 2026

Rev. Ronald C. Willmann, 76

The Reverend Ronald Charles Willmann died July 25, 2026, at Bristol Village’s memory care facility in Waverly, Ohio, after a courageous battle with dementia. He was born June 25, 1950, to the Reverend Charles and Mildred (Haid) Willmann in Westerville, Ohio. After graduating from Capital University (Bexley, Ohio) in 1972, he attended Lutheran Theological Seminary (now...

Sharon Irene Danner

Sharon Irene Danner

Jul 23, 2026

Sharon Irene (Pickell) Danner

Sharon Irene (Pickell) Danner, 75, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on July 23, 2026 at Pickering Hospice House in Lancaster. She was born on February 15, 1951, in Columbus, the daughter of the late William E. and Marie (Armentrout) Pickell.

Sharon is survived by her beloved daughter, Marilyn (Trent) Swackhammer; three grandchildren whom she adored, Brittany (Clifton) Ream,...

Dee Anne Penn

Dee Anne Penn

Jul 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dee Anne Penn



Dee Anne Penn, 65, of Kingston, Ohio, passed at her home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 following a year-long illness. She was born on September 5, 1960 to the late Robert Leon Penn and Donna Mae (née Wheeling) Penn. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert Gregory Penn in...

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