All Obituaries

     Mary L. Potts, 65, of London, Ohio, died 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness.      She was born September 20, 1955, in Kingston, Ohio, to the late Harold E. and Mary A. Hamilton Potts.       Surviving are children, Kelly L. Smith and significant other, Sharon Freeland, of London and Timothy R. Smith, of Chillicothe; step children, Laurie Caldwell, of...

     Ricky Lee Allison, Sr. 64, of Chillicothe, died 1:01 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born July 27, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Mary Louise Parker Allison.  He married the former Vicki Wheeler who died May 30, 2015.       Surviving are children, Ricky Lee (Stacy) Allison, Jr., of Oil City, PA, Marjorie Allison, of Chillicothe, Clint (Tracy) Ison, of...

     Russell Leon Oyer, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully 6:06 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at his residence following a short illness.      He was born January 18, 1929, in Ross County, to the late Leon C. and Garnet O’Dell Oyer.       Russell was a devoted husband of 72 years to the late Eulah Maxine Oyer, who passed away May 13, 2019.  He and Eulah had two children, a daughter, Vicki Oyer Dixon, of...

     Jeremy E. Floyd, 45, of Chillicothe, died 7:50 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus following a brief illness.      He was born June 8, 1976, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Janet E. Floyd.       Surviving are an aunt, Jo Ellen Mankin, of Chillicothe; an uncle, Roger (Sharon) Floyd, of Grove City; "nieces and nephews", Andrew Mankin, of Chillicothe, Corey (Marqus) Williams, of...

     Teri Jo Uhrig Gallaugher, 59, of Chillicothe, lost her courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021.  She is now healed and with her Heavenly Father.      Teri was born on October 10th, 1961 to E. Neil and Joy Shoults Uhrig.  On December 18, 1981, she married her loving husband, Richard Gallaugher who survives.      Also surviving are her son, Evan (Rebekah) Gallaugher; a...

   Keith A. Boggess, Sr., 57, of Ashville, died 10:36 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at is home following an extended illness.    He was born July 23, 1963 in Waukegan, IL to Troy and Hazel (O’Dell) Boggess. On April 20, 1989 he married Patricia A. Wright who survives.    Also surviving are his mother Hazel Boggess, of Gallipolis; son and best friend, Keith (Sabrina) Boggess, Jr., of Ashville; sons, Bradley Boggess, of Chillicothe, Troy K. Boggess, of...

       Harley Lutz, Jr., 92, of Chillicothe, died 1:35 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born September 9, 1928, in Pickaway County, Ohio, to the late Harley and Althea Crago Lutz.  On March 25, 1950, he married the former Clara June Bates who died January 31, 2010.      Surviving are children, Vicki J. Lutz, William “Hal” (Marsha K.) Lutz and Rebecca...

     Phyllis Maxine Quesinberry, 93, of Chillicothe, died 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her residence unexpectedly.      Maxine was born November 19, 1927, in Pike County, to the late J. Jennings and Lucille DeLong Anderson. She married Candy J. Quesinberry, who died in 1956.      Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy Quesinberry and David Grimes, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Brandy (Shannon Seyfang) Quesinberry,...

     Jessica R. Benner, 40, of Bainbridge, died 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus unexpectedly.      She was born January 18, 1981, in Chillicothe, to the late Dexter K. and Cynthia R. Smith Benner.       Surviving are her fiancé, Chris Manuel; children, Alex K. and Aaron C. Manuel, all of Bainbridge and a sister, Patricia A. (Hal) Smith, of Piketon.  She was predeceased by...

     Darlene M. Long Murray, 93, of Ray, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 4:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.      She was born January 30, 1928, in Jackson, County, Ohio, daughter of the late Glen and Lillian Waldron Long.  Darlene married the love of her life, the late Gerald Jesse Murray on January 17, 1947 in Jackson, County, Ohio.      Darlene retired from the...

     Hazel Elaine Long (née Skaggs), 82, of Huntington Township, died unexpectedly at 4:20 pm Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born September 6, 1938 to William Pleasant and Ruby Violet Farnham Skaggs. Graduated from Huntington High School in 1956. Graduated from Springfield City Hospital’s Nursing School in 1959 as an RN. Married Robert Max Long February 22, 1959. Max graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a Master’s in Education...

     Barbara A. Woollet, 84, of Chillicothe, died 7:45 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born April 20, 1937, in Ross County, to the late Lewis H. and Dorothy Dove Merritt.       Surviving are children, Marcie Jackson, of Columbus, Edwin Long, of Chillicothe and Kristi (Kenneth) Howard, of Holden Beach, NC; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and...

     Mary E. Boniphant, 61, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 9:23 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      She was born September 24, 1959, in Circleville, to the late Mildred Shepherd.      Surviving are children, Shaun Lawson, Mindy Lawson, Douglas Whitson, Heather Yoder and Jamie Molar; grandchildren, Jason Freeman, Miranda Freeman and Riley Whitson;...

     Ricky Eugene Tatman, 69, of Chillicothe, died 2:02 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.     He was born December 18, 1951, in Ross County, to the late Eugene and Opal Chaney Tatman.      Surviving are a son, Christopher (Angie) Tatman, of Chillicothe; a daughter, Mandy (Chris) Wittkugle, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Christen (Brandon) Smallwood, of Chillicothe, Hannah (Cody) Strouse, of...

     Rev. Larry Pearl Edgington, 80, of Chillicothe, died 4:52 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.      He was born June 29, 1940, in Ross County, to the late Samuel B. and Wandalee McCloskey Edgington.  On September 14, 1958, he married the former Janet O. Walls who died May 9, 2008.            He is survived by his current and dearly loved wife, Emma; a son, Darren...

     Eva M. Riley, 63, of Chillicothe, died 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness.      She was born April 6, 1958, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Howard and Agnes Whitten Riley.       Surviving are her life partner, Wendy Collins, of Chillicothe; a daughter, Amanda (Terry) Cottrill, of Chillicothe; a grandson, Miles Marcum; brothers, Tim (Lori)...

     Mary S. Reeves, 97, of Chillicothe, passed away at 12:38 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.      She was born December 28, 1923, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Kearns and Alverda Carter Stanton.  On June 4, 1960, she married Robert P. Reeves who died June 9, 1985.       Surviving are a daughter, Teresa Reeves; sons, Stephen R. Reeves and James A. Reeves; a sister,...

   TWO CELEBRATIONS HAVE BEEN PLANNED FOR ANDREW.  THE INFORMATION FOR THEM ARE AS FOLLOWS:      The first celebration will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Triangle Motorcycle Club's Ohio Flat track Sport Center in Harpster, OH.  The "Flying Pizza Man Classic" for Andy 4F will be on the 1/2 mile track before the short track races at approximately 5 p.m..  Everyone is welcome to participate.      The...

       Michael F. Bosstic, 57 of Chillicothe died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.      He was born May 6, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Clyde Bosstic Sr. and Arthea Hilton Bosstic.      Michael is survived by his lifetime love and partner, Eva Cox, children, Lisa Bosstic of Chillicothe, Kimberly Bosstic (Rodney Watts) of Somerset, Michael Bosstic of Chillicothe, Michelle Hardesty of...

     Brian Douglas Jones, 53, of Chillicothe, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Chillicothe, Ohio unexpectedly.      He was born January 20, 1968, in Ross County, Ohio, to Charles E. and Wanda Crestinger Jones both whom survive of Chillicothe.       In addition to his parents, surviving are a daughter Candace Francis and her fiance, Nate Cherrington, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Blayten and Charlotte; a brother, Robert Jones, of...

      Denise S. Wiltshire, 91, of Chillicothe, died 4:29 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.       She was born December 6, 1929, in Randolph, Vermont, to the late Clarence A. and Grace Straw. On December 30, 1949, she married Dr. James O. Wiltshire who died August 27, 2006.      Surviving are sons, Daniel D. (Debra) Wiltshire, of Chillicothe and Michael K. (Ann) Wiltshire, of Port...

     Walter M. Trimble, 81, of Chillicothe, died 6:12 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born December 13, 1939, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Ellis and Vallie Beekman Trimble.  On May 1, 1959, he married the former Sharon R. Payne who survives.         Also surviving are children, Michael (Paula) Trimble, Deborah (Bruce) Morris and Kevin...

     Jerimie Scott Fields, 43 of Chillicothe died suddenly Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his residence.      He was born February 28, 1978 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Cecil A. Fields and Cynthia Kay Beeler Fields who survive.      Jerimie is also survived by children; Austin Fields (Breanna), Colton Ater, Seneca Fields, Cheyene Fields, Jerimie Fields all of Chillicothe, grandchildren; Dakota Fields and Olivia Fields, brother, Jason Fields...

     Elmer Everhart, 78, and Barbara Everhart, 74, both of Chillicothe, died 5:25 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Highland County as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  They were united in marriage on March 16, 1978.      Together, they had 12 children, Monica (Eric) Gunderson, Lamond Poole, both of Freeport, TX, Tonya (Stephen) Thacker, Marty Poole, both of Chillicothe, Faye Everhart, of Texas, Anna Everhart, of...

     Patti A. Rasnic, 73, of Chillicothe, died 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness.      She was born June 5, 1947, to the late Paul and Ivah Laycock Baughn.  On March 29, 1973, she married Henry P. Rasnic who died December 18, 2012.      Surviving are daughters, Carol L. (Douglas) Chaffin, of Kingston, John P. Hamilton and longtime companion Heather, of Chillicothe and...

       Tracey Ann Moore, 49, of Chillicothe died Tuesday, May 18, 2021 suddenly at her residence.      She was born November 2, 1971, Chillicothe, Ohio to Robert Stoneburner and Georgia Gozy Stoneburner.  She married the love of her life Toby Lee Moore on May 18, 2001 and together they spent 20 years together raising their family.      Tracey is survived by her husband Toby of Chillicothe, mother, Georgia Stoneburner of...

     Marilyn “Jody” Kimbler, 73, of Chillicothe, died 10:56 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.       She was born November 2, 1947, in Ross County, to the late Luther F. Jr. and Betty Johnston Sommers.       Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Ray Arfonzo Kimbler, of Chillicothe; daughters, Michele L. Schoonover and Erica Rae Kimbler, both of Chillicothe;...

     Gregory J. Hurles, 69, of Chillicothe, died 12:20 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born October 17, 1951, in Ross County, to the late Darrell J. and Frances L. Clay Hurles.  On June 5, 1971, he married the former Dianna Walter who survives.      In addition to his wife, surviving are children, Brian (Stephany) Hurles, of Kingston, OH, Eric (girlfriend,...

     Thomas Paine Glatting was born on October 16th 1934 to Frances Gerner Glatting and Leo E. Glatting In Chillicothe.  He died on May 16th 2021 at the Logan Elm Health Care Center in Circleville after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.      He is survived by siblings Lydia Diane Smith of Illinois and Fran Morton of Iowa. Also surviving are his children Judy (Duane) Francis, Terry (Beth) Glatting and Janet Thornton all of Chillicothe. He is...

     Jacob L. “Jake” DePugh, 87, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord and Savior 8:58 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Bickford of Lancaster following a short illness.      He was born September 29, 1933, in Ross County, to the late Lawrence E. and Myrtle M. Cozad DePugh. On May 15, 1955, he married the former Vera Mae Collins who died June 21, 2013.      Surviving are children, Stephen J. (Lisa) DePugh, Mark A....

     Ernest Lee Wilson, 87, of Chillicothe, died 7:10 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.      He was born November 6, 1933, in Vinton County, to the late John and Millie Jordan Wilson.  On September 5, 1953, he married the former Pauline Rosenberger who died June 15, 2019.      Surviving are daughters, Brenda Halasz and Pamela Gardner, both of Chillicothe; 7 grandchildren...

       Lola G. Beeler, 90, of Chillicothe, died 6:07 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 in National Church Residences, Chillicothe, following an extended illness.      She was born October 9, 1930, in Chillicothe Ohio, to Gertrude (Schoppert) who died October 10, 1930.  Lola was later adopted by Anna Maude (Schoppert) Wright and her husband Lloyd Wright. Both parents predeceased her.  On February 20, 1987, she married Jack Beeler who died...

     Linda Blankenship, 64, of Columbus, died 6:44 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born October 29, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Nathan and Helen Evans Patrick.       Surviving are a daughter, Tia Blankenship, of Columbus; a grandson, Scottie Johnson, Jr. and his fiancee, Cheyenne Dunn; great grandchildren, Scottie III, Charlie and Samantha; a brother, Danny Patrick,...

     Dorothy K. Werner, 91, of Chillicothe, died 2:20 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Westmoreland Place following a brief illness.      She was born May 19, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Hans and Anna Kvalheim Andersen.      Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Charles E. Werner, Sr., of Chillicothe; a son, Charles E. (Kellie) Werner, Jr., of Evansville, IN; granddaughters, Caitlyn (Felipe) Stortini, of Cincinnati, Kirsten...

       William A. “Bill” Payne, Sr., 85, of Chillicothe, died 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Carecore at Westmoreland following an extended illness.      He was born August 15, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Harley and Hazel Brust Payne.  On August 7, 1954, he married the former Mary M. Barnhart who died September 16, 2019.           Also surviving are sons William A....

     DeWayne Lee Barnes, 60, died May 10, 2021 from complications of cancer.  He was born on November 12, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Carlson and Catherine Ilene Gilbert Barnes.  He was raised by Carlson and Loretta Barnes.      He is survived by his wife, Robin K. (Sanders) Barnes; mother, Loretta Barnes; brother, Billy Ray (Melissa) Barnes; sisters, Mary Barnes and Melissie (Missy) Barnes; son, Brandon Sanders (31); daughters,...

     H. Jane Story Bost, 78, of Chillicothe, died 10:22 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus following a brief illness.      She was born July 19, 1942, in Chillicothe, to the late Francis and Alice Hertenstein Story.  On October 1, 1980, she married Sherman Richard “Dick” Bost who survives.      Also surviving daughters, Mary (Mark) McCombs, of Upper Arlington and Sarah (Chris) Pummel, of...

Our Heavenly Father called Mary, 83, home on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:57 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born January 30, 1938, in Ross County, to the late Harry Sr. and Alice Kelley Withrow. God blessed Mary as part of a large family of 20 children.  Mary leaves to mourn her,  children, Rick (Chris) Cox, of Chillicothe, OH and Crystal (Rick) Satterfield, of Bethel, OH; grandchildren, Karen, David (Ashley) and Jeff (Natalie) Cox, Charles and Donna...

     Albert D. Schrader, 98, of Chillicothe, died 5:53 a. m. Friday, May 7, 2021 in O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center following an extended illness                                                He was born July 21, 1922, in Chillicothe, to the late Albert F. and...

       Joyce Ann Pettiford, 42 of Zanesville died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.      She was born April 17, 1979 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Joseph Goble and Diane Ross Scott.       Joyce is survived by her parents; Joseph Goble (Karla), Diane Scott (Tim), children; Andre Pettiford who is currently serving in the U.S. Army, Brianna Pettiford (Mason McBee) of Waverly, Chaya Pettiford of...

     A memorial video is being put together by the family and will be abled to be viewed once it is completed.  The link for the video can be found at the bottom of this obituary.      Donald D. Jester, 68, of Chillicothe, died 10:34 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born December 7, 1952, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Don E. and Hazel M. Hill Jester.  On November 9, 1985,...

     Richard L. Betts, 74, of Chillicothe, died 10:04 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born April 3, 1947, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late James and Margaret Bryant Betts.  On September 10, 1972, he married the former Bonnie Sue Cockrell who died February 12, 2021.      Surviving are a daughter, Christina Betts; a son, Joseph Betts; brothers, Steve...

     Michael L. Stiles, 67, of Chillicothe, died 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born October 19, 1953, in Jackson, Ohio, to the late Bernard W. and Betty L. Wallace Stiles.  On October 19, 2007, he married the former Tammy Ruth who survives.      In addition to his wife, surviving are daughters, LuAnn, Amber and Dee Dee Stiles; stepsons, Derrick James and Scott Ryan Current;...

   Carolyn Sue Kellough, 72, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord, 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center.      Sue was born July 11, 1948, in Ross County, to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Demint) Johnson. On June 21, 1966, she married Rev. Willard L. “Bluey” Kellough, who died April 15, 2021. Sue loved Willard with her whole heart. God knew their bond could not be broken and now the loved they shared will last for eternity....

Heaven gained a storyteller today. Paul P. Meyer born August 20, 1932 in Chillicothe, OH; the son of Paul P. Meyer, Sr. and Geraldine (Uhrig) Meyer Graves passed from this life on April 27, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center after a long, strong battle with cancer. Paul had a full life with family and friends. From his German ancestors he learned hard work and enjoying life. From his English/Irish ancestors he learned the importance of family and to never give up. He started working...

     Martha Green, 90, of Chillicothe, died 4:03 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      She was born August 6, 1930, in Ross County, to the late Homer and Minnie Malott Guysinger.  On March 19, 1949, she married Donald William Green, Sr. who died June 14, 1993.      Surviving are a son, Donald “Mike” Green, Jr., of Chillicothe; a daughter, Mary Graves, of...

     Steven L. Coppel, 70, of Chillicothe, died 3:56 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born January 30, 1951, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Charles W. and Donna J. Grooms Coppel.  On October 7, 1984, he married the former LaRue S. Stallings.      Surviving is a son, Heath Coppel, of Chillicothe; a daughter, Stephanie (Mart) Lucas, of Chillicothe; step children, Barbara...

     John W. Comer, 49 of Chillicothe died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.      He was born February 25, 1972 in Chillicothe to the late Darrell D. Comer and Helen C. Hartsough Kuhn.      John is survived by daughters; Ceara Comer, Brittany Claytor, Amber Aills all of Chillicothe, brothers; Colby (Sheila) Skaggs of Chillicothe, Vernon (Becky) Skaggs of Chillicothe, Darrell Comer of Circleville, 6...

     Loraine A. Edgington, 88, of Circleville, died 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born June 23, 1932, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Albert and Cecil Carroll Cochenour.  On February 28, 1951, she married Wayne E. Edgington who died February 28, 2016.       Surviving are a son, Melvin E. (Debra) Edgington, of Circleville; grandchildren, Lisa (Glenn)...

     Timothy Butterbaugh, 61, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born March 3, 1960 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Everett Butterbaugh and Zely M. Keesee.  On August 19, 2000, he married the former Teresa M. Hesson who survives.      In addition to his wife, Tim is survived by his children; Josheua Butterbaugh (Sheri) of Findley, Justin Potts (Angel) of...