All Obituaries

   Gloria J. Speakman, 40, of Jackson, formerly of Chillicothe died 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 in Grant Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born January 30, 1981 in Phoenix, AZ to Viola Speakman and Silas Jones.    Surviving are daughters, Kaylee (Daniel Scurlock) Lowery, of Waverly, Bethany Long, and Lacie Long, both of Jackson; granddaughter, Meelha Scurlock; parents, Viola Richards, of Jackson, and Silas Jones, of Pekins, IL; sister, Mary (Timothy)...

       Rev. Willard L. “Bluey” Kellough, 74, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord 8:07 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly.      He was born November 1, 1946, in Ross County, to the late Robert and Bertha Williamson Kellough. On June 21, 1966, he married the former Carolyn Sue Johnson, who survives.      Also surviving are children, Brian L. Kellough, of Chillicothe,...

     Marcella (Butterbaugh) Hougland , 75 of Chillicothe died 11:34 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at OSU Wexner Medical Center following an extended illness.       She was born April 21, 1945, in Ross County, to the late Ben and Dollie Howard Keeton.  On April 16, 1961, she married Clarence Butterbaugh who died May 27, 1991 and on October 20, 2007 she married Melvin E. Hougland who died March 6, 2013.      Marcella is...

     John C. Perry, 62, of Chillicothe, died 8:40 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born June 5, 1958, in Williamson, WV, to Jessie J. and Virginia L. Chapman Perry.      Surviving are his life companion, Kimberley Fisher, of Chillicothe; daughters, Shelly R. Fisher and Tracy L. Fisher, both of Chillicothe; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth (Sheri) Perry, of Columbus, Phillip...

     Jack Lee James, 84, of Londonderry, passed away 6:15 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.      He was born March 14, 1937, in Pike County, to the late William Clay and Vicie Ruth Adams James.  On December 10, 1960, he married the love of his life, the former Marcia Pittenger who survives.      Also surviving are children, William A....

     Loretta V. Castle Sheets, 86, of Latham, Ohio, went to be with the Lord at 12:44 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021.      She was born November 23, 1934, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Hobert and Martha Barker Castle.  On April 1, 1952, she married Arvilla “Jake” Sheets who preceded her in death on November 5, 1998.      Surviving are children, Myra (Dan) Ramey, of Chillicothe, Steve (Tammy) Sheets, of...

     Betty Sue Huff, 74, of Chillicothe, died 11:20 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born October 31, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late Harold E. and Jessie C. (Johnson) Miller.      Surviving is a daughter, Amy Rann and fiance Trevor Kendall, of Chillicothe; son Cameron Huff, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Maddie and Macie Rann, and Cidney, Carlee, and C.J. Huff; sisters, Janet Miller,...

     Michael Ward, 62, 0f Chillicothe, died 11:40 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born September 30, 1958, in Ross County, to the late James and Virginia Harrington Ward.       Surviving are his son, Zach Ward, of Chillicothe; 3 grandchildren; a brother, Everett “Butch” (Shelby) Ward, of Chillicothe; sisters, Sharon Shewalter, of Kingston, Janice Fultz and Judy Ferris, both...

     Deborah A. Butcher, 70, of Chillicothe, died 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Signature HealthCare, Chillicothe.      She was born February 22, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late Delvin and Joan Pollitt Lancaster.  On January 20, 1968, she married Allen L. Butcher who died July 24, 2020.      Surviving are Bruce (Tammy) Butcher and Pamela Butcher, both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Bruce Butcher, II, Matt Butcher, Drake...

       Marvene E. Harkless, 81, of Chillicothe, died 5:18 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.       She was born June 24, 1939, in Chillicothe, to the late Floyd and Mary Dunkle Detty.  On October 7, 1961, she married the Ronald J. Harkless, Sr. who died November 6, 2012.      Surviving are children, Tammy Scaggs, Ronald J. (Denise) Harkless, Jr., Kathy...

     Keith E. Francis, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully surrounded by his two sons and their families on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.      He was born June 3, 1951, in Ross County, to the late Marvin and Clara Ison Francis.  On July 31, 1976, he married the former Barbara A. Ingham who passed away January 27, 2019.      Surviving are sons, Nathan (Amy) Francis, of Chillicothe...

      Geraldine George Graves, also known as “Grandma Juggs”, 86 of Mount Tabor Rd, Chillicothe Ohio, passed away 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 following an extended illness.       She was born December 20, 1934, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Milburn and Margie Marie Stiltner George.  On May 10, 1957, she married Ray D. Graves who survives.      Also surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Graves, of...

     Patricia Ann Wright, 85, of Chillicothe, died 4:00 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born August 3, 1935, in Greeley, Colorado to the late William and Ellen Dunn Doke.  On November 26, 1957, she married Larry O. Wright who died October 26, 2008.      Surviving are children, Doug Wright, of Chillicothe, Mike Wright, of Oxford, OH, Sharon (Donna) Wright Boggs, of...

     Ethan M. Sams, 30, of Chillicothe, died 9:04 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2021 in the Adena Pike Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born October 22, 1990, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Michael and Sonya Blair Sams.      Surviving are a sister, Mika (Chris) Gee, of Chillicothe; paternal grandmother, Carolyn Sams, of Chillicothe; maternal grandparents, Bill and Jan Stansberry, of Chillicothe; nieces, Delilah and Rylie;...

     Sheila Diane Harper, 58 of Chillicothe died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Adena Pike Medical Center, Waverly.      She was born January 27, 1962 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Clarence P. and Ida Mae Rhoads Martin.      Sheila is survived by children; Heath Martin and Tonya Harper both of Chillicothe, grandchildren; Cora Rose and Chad Jr., brother, James Martin (Karen) of Chillicothe, sisters; Alice Martin of Chillicothe, Stacey...

     On Friday April 2nd 2021 Carrie was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born August 2, 1982 to Robin Snow and Mike Feltner. She was Preceded in death by her son Dakota, her Mother, Maternal grandparents Betty and Charles Gregg, Uncle Mike, Cousin Jeremy Gregg, Foster Mother Theresa Morris, Aunt Mary Hurles and sister-in-law Jennifer Straight.      She is survived by 2 Beautiful Daughters Kyliegha Bick and Brooklyn Morris. Her...

     Gerald Wayne Prater 77, of Ross County residing in Florida, died at 11:55 am Thursday April 1, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born Aril 16, 1943 in Salyersville Ky, Magoffin County to the late Walter R. Prater and Alberta May-Prater.  On May 14, 1966 he married Janice R. Hahn who survives.      Surviving are children, Cami L. (Philip) Norpoth of Circleville, Tammy R. Prater of Winchester,...

     Billy W. Keller, Jr., 43, of Chillicothe, died 8:03 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.      He was born November 10, 1977, in Chillicothe, to Billy W. Sr. and Sherry L. Boubinot Keller.      Surviving are daughters, Sherry L. Keller, of Chillicothe and Diane Michelle Keller, of Akron; father and stepmother, Billy W. Sr. and Dorothy Keller, of Chillicothe; a granddaughter, Abby Nicole Hendricks; a...

     Forrest R. “Mack” McCloud, 67 of Chillicothe, died peacefully in his home, at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 following an extended illness.       He was born February 27, 1954, in Chillicothe, to the late Carl E. and Renee M. Georget McCloud.  On April 2, 1977, he married, the love of his life, formerly known as Robin M. Tarlton who survives.      Also surviving are children, Amber (Albert)...

     Norma E. Scott, 82, of Chillicothe, died 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a two-week illness.      She was born July 9, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late William and Hazel Colburn Lowry. On April 2, 1957 she married Glenn H. Scott who died August 6, 1989.      Surviving are children, Marie Polen, Norma “Sissy” Wilson, Hazel (Beeman) Strausbaugh, Frankie (Emma) Scott, Glenn...

     Diana L. (Jacobs) Markel, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 following an extended illness.      She was born March 18, 1960, in Chillicothe, to the late Golden and Eleanor O’Dell Jacobs.      Surviving are a daughter, Nichole (Matt) Estep, of Sandusky; brothers, Glenn Jacobs, of Las Vegas, NV and David (Robyn) Jacobs, of...

     Wilma June Rowe, 89, of Chillicothe, died 12:15 a.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Liberty Village following a brief illness.      She was born October 14, 1931, in Pickaway County, to the late Charley O. and Viola Whitten Williams.  On July 15, 1950, she married Richard E. Rowe who died December 29, 1996.      Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Gary Richard and Lee Rowe, of Chillicothe; daughter and son-in-law, Janet...

     Homer Junior “Bud” Guysinger, 93, of Chillicothe, went to his heavenly home at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.      He was born July 20, 1927, in Piketon, Ohio, to the late Homer and Minnie Malott Guysinger.  On February 23, 1946, he married to the former Goldie E. Leggs who died March 7, 2003.      Also surviving are a daughter, Linda (Roger) Woolridge, of...

    Be sure and check back to watch the memorial video the family is putting together for Margaret.  It will appear at the bottom of this obituary page once complete.            Margaret L. Cassel, 85, of Chillicothe, died 3:25 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      She was born November 28, 1935, in Greenville, SC, to the late Leroy and Edna E. Duckworth...

     Timothy A. Click, 63, of Chillicothe, died 5:12 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born November 8, 1957, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late R. Ted and Jane L. Acord Click.  On November 23, 1979, he married the former Judi L. Moss who died April 28, 1983.      Surviving are daughters, Kelli Click and Jessica Click, both of Columbus; grandchildren, Bryce Bisciotti,...

  Joshua Lee Cunningham      Joshua Lee Cunningham, 37 of Chillicothe died suddenly Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence.      He was born March 23, 1984 in Laurel, Maryland to Sheila Cunningham who survives.      Besides his mother; he is survived by children; Kyra Cunningham, Leonidis Cunningham, Arrianna Cunningham, Maizie Cunningham, Bailee Cunningham, Cienna McGee and TreShawn Dyer; sisters; Danielle Drummond...

            Dennis Lee Ward, 60, of Chillicothe, died 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born February 7, 1961, in Chillicothe, to the late Dwight E. and Juanita Mae Jenkins Ward.  On February 18, 1992, he married the former Elizabeth A. Savage who survives.      In addition to his wife, surviving are a son, Chad Ward,...

     Howard R. Whitten, 87, of Chillicothe, died 5:24 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.      He was born February 9, 1934, in Yellowbud, Ohio, to the late Howard M. “Cap” and Gladys Lauerman Whitten.  On June 21, 1955, he married the former Gwen Egan who survives.      Also surviving are children, Jeff (Jennie) Whitten, Theresa (Mark) Fawley, Tonya (Tim) Bell, all of...

      Patrick S. Crisp, 62 of Chillicothe passed away at his home, Monday, March 22, 2021 with his wife of 39 years Sheila, by his side.        He was born November 8, 1958 in Ross County, to the late Sanford and Pauline Cahill Crisp.  On February 1, 1982, he married the former Sheila Knox in Chillicothe who survives.       Also surviving are his step-daughter; Michelle Cydrus (Larue), of Chillicothe, sons; Stephen Knox (Amber),...

     John S. Coppel, 67, of Columbus, died 10:29 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2021 in Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness.      He was born September 23, 1953, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Lewis W. and Marilyn S. Coppel.      Surviving are his father, Lewis W. Coppel, of Gahanna; sons, Lewis Coppel, of Columbus and Scott Coppel, of Chicago; former wife and mother of his sons, Denise B. Coppel, of...

     Marilyn Sparks Rowland, 76, of Chillicothe, died 3:14 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born December 12, 1944, in Chillicothe, to the late Ivan O. and Nannie E. Campbell Sparks.  On October 20, 1963, she married Robert A. Rowland who died July 4, 2011.      Surviving are children, Paula (Jeff) Ray, of Circleville, Rodney D. “Skeeter” (Carla) Rowland, Darrell...

       Sally Lou Seymour, 79 of Chillicothe died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.      She was born July 13, 1941 in Ross County to the late John and Sarah Skaggs Seymour.       Sally is survived by children, Bryan Bost and Melissa Rinehart both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Jeremiah Park, Dylan Bost, Nicholas Mercer and Idy Bost; loving sister, Caroline Merrow and her loving pet dog,...

Ruth Ann Holbrook, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born on October, 11, 1944 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Elwood and Ellen (Holton) Burton. She enjoyed watching and feeding birds, playing Bingo with her sister, and shopping at thrift stores. She is survived by her family: daughters, Virginia Stotridge and Mary Kight (Bob); son, James Stotridge; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a...

     Betty Lou Young, 68, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her residence unexpectedly.      She was born July 13, 1952, in Ross County, to the late Jack and Clella Merriman Hughes.  In 1971, she married Daniel A. Young, Sr. who died June 24, 2018.      Surviving are a daughter, Theresa M. “Teri” (Frank D.) Tackett, of Chillicothe; a son, Daniel A. “Danny” (Robin) Young, II, of Ocala,...

Steven A. Leach, 69 of Chillicothe died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 5:54 PM at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born October 29, 1951 in Chillicothe, to the late Thomas and Marjorie Cottrill Leach.  On March 9, 2001 he married the former Joanne Karle who survives.  Also surviving are his children; Carrie Crowe, Amy Adams and Tim Leach; stepsons; Steven Laplante of Chillicothe and Todd Laplante of Waverly; 7 grandchildren including Aaron and Makayla...

     Richard L. “Dick” Miller, 80, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Savior at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Brown Memorial Home, Circleville following a brief illness.      He was born March 24, 1940, in Chillicothe, to the late Harold L. and Marie Wainscott Miller.  On May 13, 1962, he married the former Joyce J. Sibrell who survives.      Also surviving are a daughter, Kellie (Chris) Graves, of...

  Stephanie K. Bickel, 45 of Chillicothe died March 10, 2021 at her residence unexpectedly.      She was born January 28, 1976 to James R. Bickel and Linda Copp Bickel.       Besides her mother, she is survived by 2 aunts, 2 uncles, cousins and many friends, also special friend Bill and Rietta Dear.  Stephanie is predeceased by her father, grandparents; James and Fran Bickel, Murray and Marie Copp, 2 aunts and an...

Forrest E. Brown, 92, of Londonderry, died 8:05 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born June 26,1928 in Vinton County to the late Elmer and Florence (Ackley) Brown. On June 24, 1967 he married the former Janet Minton who preceded him in death on February 13, 2007.    Surviving are nieces, Kathy Reser, of Sabina, Susan (Dwight) Klinker, of Lancaster, Charlotte (Chuck) Fri, of McArthur, Charon K. Brown, Of Londonderry, and...

     James W Davis passed peacefully on March 5, 2021, with his wife by his side. He was born January 26, 1942 to Paul and Mildred Snyder Davis.      James was a 1960 graduate of Chillicothe High School and a retiree of Chilpaco.      He is survived by his wife, Ina Cantrell Davis; sons James “Mike” (Dianne) Davis, Jeff (Patsy) Davis; daughters Stacey (Floyd) Walker and Angie (Scott) Patrick; 9 grandchildren and 16 great...

Dolores Mae Payne, 90, of Kingston, passed away 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021, in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1931 in Ross County to the late Hollis and Garnet (Clark) Landrum. On June 11, 1948 she married Vernon R. Payne who preceded her in death on October 6, 2006.    Surviving are sister, Mickey (Bob) Howe, of Frankfort; half-sister, Fawn Egerton; special nieces, Lisa (Jim) Chaffin, of Kingston and Lana Fairchild, of Chillicothe,...

Charlotte R. Sparks, 75, of Chillicothe, died 10:50 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born August 8, 1945, in Chillicothe, to the late Leeman Otto and Nellie Huston Poling.  On December 21, 1981, she married Glenn Sparks Sr. who died June 24, 2019.      Surviving are children, Glenn (Hannah) Sparks, Jr., of Chillicothe, Roberta (Ron) Fink, of Chillicothe, Melanie (Romy) Trinidad, of...

     Marion Earley, 85, of Chillicothe, died 8:19 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Grant Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born January 25, 1936, in Chillicothe, to the late Chester and Lillie Fitzpatrick Earley.  On November 21, 1981, he married the former Barbara A. Wolford who survives.      Also surviving are children, Cynthia Gates, of Lake Elsinore, CA, Mike Earley, of Jamestown, Ashley (Kory) Yates, of...

     Mark E. Conley, 53, of Chillicothe, died 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly.      He was born July 4, 1967, in Chillicothe, to David H. and Barbara Francis Conley.       Surviving are sons, Caleb Conley, of Columbus and Peyton Conley, of Chillicothe; mother and stepfather, Barbara and Willard Whitmore, of The Plains, OH, a brother, David (Kim) Conley, of Trenton, OH; a nephew,...

     Vernon L. Carroll, 94, of Chillicothe, died 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus following an unexpected hospital stay.      He was born March 21, 1926, in Ross County, to the late Roy and Carrie Friend Carroll.  On August 19, 1963, he married the former Glenola M. Lions who died September 29, 2012.      Also surviving are children, Terry F. Carroll, of Londonderry, Toni (Dr. Robert)...

     Wilma Jean Wallace, 75, of Chillicothe, died 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2021 in Heartland of Chillicothe.      She was born March 3, 1945, in Ross County, to the late Charles and Violet Whitcomb Wallace.      Surviving are sisters, Carolyn (Douglas) Colvin, of Chillicothe and Ruby Montgomery, of Hillsboro; a brother, Edward Wallace, of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by 5 sisters and a...

     Earl Edward Ray, 94, of Chillicothe, went to be with his heavenly father 8:20 am on Sunday February 28, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born in 1926 in Scioto County to the late Allen and Lucille Ray. On April 3rd 1946 he was married to the late Geneva Louise Glandon to whom he was married for 65 years.      Together, they raised five children; Garry Ray, Cathy Ray, Mike...

     Mary E. Sanford, 70, of Chillicothe, died 3:56 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born February 8, 1951, in Bainbridge, to the late Orville and Margaret Everhart Lewis. On October 2, 1967 she married Steven G. Sanford, Sr., who survives.      Also surviving are sons, Steven G. Sanford, Jr., Gary A. Sanford and Todd A. (Patricia Cantrill) Sanford, all of Chillicothe; 4...

Joseph W. Kepler, 61, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 5:08 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness.      He was born March 12, 1959 to the late Leslie and Mazie Rutter Kepler.       Surviving are his partner, Tiffany Trosin; children, Jojeanna (Tim) Kepler, Elizabeth (Brian) Daniels, Ryan Kepler and Katie (Tim) Shoemaker; grandkids, Klarrissa, Matthew, Joshua and Gracie; a...

     Hazel M. Radabaugh, 93, of Chillicothe, died 10:15 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 in CareCore at Westmoreland following an extended illness.      She was born June 27, 1927 to the late William and Carrie Burnheimer Taylor.  On November 28, 1946, she married Ernest A. Radabaugh who died February 2, 2005.         Surviving are a son, Mark A. (Cathy) Radabaugh; a daughter, Cathy L. (Mike) Hughes, both of...

     William S. “Bill” Price, 69, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born October 16, 1951, in Lawrence County, Ohio, to the late Sanford and Myrtle Penny Price.  On September 5, 1970, he married the former Caryl Sullivan who survives.      Also surviving are daughters, Linda (Nicholas) Doles and Deana Price, both of Chillicothe;...