All Obituaries

     Donald Dwight Hutchison, of Londonderry, Ohio, passed away April 6, 2020 at the age of 91.  He was born on February 14, 1929, to the late John and Burneeda Hutchison in Zanesville, Ohio.  The oldest of 3 children, he worked many summer jobs like delivering milk and picking apples in Wellston, Ohio.      Donald graduated from Washington Township High School in 1947 and began work at Mead Corporation until his retirement in 1993.  On...

     Raelynn Romero Johnson, age 55, of Elkhart, IN, passed into the loving arms of Jesus April 6, 2020.      She is survived by her devoted husband, Tony Johnson and precious fur baby, Rosco, both of whom she loved dearly, and whom will miss her painfully.  Also surviving are brother, Chad Romero, nephew, Michael Romero, niece Marissa Romero, mother, Lois Romero Flynn, step father, Kevin Flynn, of Elkhart, IN and uncle, Keenan Romero, of...

     Juanita Soummers, 81, of Chillicothe, died 12:24 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born June 17, 1938, in Chillicothe, OH to the late Rev. Cecil and Clara Ella Gilbert Fyffe.  On August 6, 1964, she married James W. “Bud” Soummers who died March 1, 2003.       Surviving are children, Debra (Howard) Kellough, John W. (Linda) Cochenour, Kathy (Alvin)...

     Cathy S. Cottrill-Craig, 66, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness.      She was born January 16, 1954, in Ross County, to the late Wayne Allen and Susan Jane Page Cottrill.       Surviving are her longtime companion, John M. “Mike” Meyer; a son, Christopher Lee Cottrill, both of Chillicothe; step children, Mike...

         Roger Shoaf, 85, of Chillicothe, died 7:42 p.m. April 3, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born March 25, 1935, in Delaware, Ohio, to the late Hugh and Maud Wears Shoaf.  On December 31, 1977, he married Jessie Diles Butler Shoaf who survives.      Also surviving are children, Teresa (Harry) Allen, of Chillicothe, Sandy Swindler, of Waverly, Kathy (Ron) Kovacs, of New...

Ann E. Kimbler Ann Elizabeth Kimbler, 81, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2020.  Ann was born on January 27, 1939, to Carl and Leona Ruth (Lacey) Taylor in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She is survived by daughters Pamela Diane (Mark) Nichols and Elaine Susan (Rex) Newlan; grandchildren Susan Cheyenne (Heath) Good and Amanda Raye (Cody) Canterbury; great-granddaughters Carianne Elizabeth and Alaina Raye Woods; great-grandson Phillip Allen Canterbury; and Baby Good...

     David H. Conley, 76, of Chillicothe, died 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Westmoreland Place, Chillicothe following an extended illness.      He was born January 19, 1944 in Chillicothe, to the late Merfel and Ruth Kerry Conley.  In 1980, he married the former Shirley Gleason who died April 24, 2019.      Surviving are sons, David L. (Kim) Conley, of Trenton, OH and Mark Conley, of Chillicothe; step sons, Charles...

     Sharon E. Hitchings, 40, of Chillicothe, died 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her residence unexpectedly.       She was born May 18, 1979, in Charlevoix, MI to Charles and Debbie Loyer Hitchings.  On September 18, 2012, she married Curtis E. Smith who survives.      Also surviving are a daughter, Morgan Hitchings, of Frankfort; sons, Jordan Hitchings and Damion Smith, both of Chillicothe; father, Charles...

     Betty Lee Shawver Shelton, 91, passed away on April 1, 2020 at her home in Londonderry, Ohio where she lived for the past 48 years.       She was born February 11, 1929 in Charmco, WV, to the late Mary Lena and Carl Shawver.  She was the youngest of six children.      On July 6, 1948, she married to the late Dillard S. Shelton in Gallipolis, Ohio.  They were married for 68 years.      Betty...

     Ronald L. “Mole” Miner, 66, of Chillicothe, died 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.       He was born April 30, 1953, in Ross County, to the late Gene and Elizabeth Johnson Miner.  On March 17, 1997, he married the former Carol Rinehart (Swackhammer) who survives.      Also surviving are step children, Danny (Lisa) Swackhammer and Lori...

     Barbara J. Greenhaw, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020 at her residence following a brief illness in the loving presence of her daughters.      She was born June 11, 1936, in Kossuth, Mississippi to the late Lionel and Letha England Mitchell.  On May 28, 1961, she married George Greenhaw who preceded her in death February 19, 2005.      Surviving are children, George Randall (Becky)...

     Martha Louise Rosenthal, 72, of Chillicothe, died 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020 in Signature HealthCare of Chillicothe following an extended illness.      She was born December 26, 1947, in Fayette, County, Ohio to the late William Edward and Donna Stant Havens.       Surviving are sons, Rodney (Catherine) Rosenthal, Randy (Tracy) Rosenthal and Kevin Rosenthal; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Sharon...

     Robert Joseph Barada, 93 passed away on 3/28/2020 at his home in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born October 6, 1926, in New York, New York to Sophia and Joseph Barada.      Bob grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School in 1944 where he played football and was picked as All State Center his senior year. After high school he enlisted in the U.S Army Air Corps in 1944 where he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign...

Marvin Gene Bridenbaugh, known as “Gene” to many of his friends, 90, of Chillicothe, died peacefully at his home on Friday, March 27, 2020 following a brief illness. Gene was born April 26, 1929 in the Pinhook community to Billie and Leona (Clemmons) Bridenbaugh. He attended Southeastern High School and resided in Ross County his entire life. Mr. Bridenbaugh is survived by his wife Dorothy (Detty) Bridenbaugh, whom he married on February 28, 1950. He is also survived by three...

     Jack W. Detillion, 62, of Chillicothe, died 6:36 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 at his mother-in-law’s residence following an extended illness.      He was born May 22, 1957, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late John and Myrle Aspel Detillion.  On March 1, 1997, he married the former Nancy Stratton who survives.      Also surviving are a daughter, Julie (Cory) Thompson, of McArthur; 7 grandchildren; 4 great...

.   Michael H. Cassady, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away 2:53 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born November 26, 1954 in Canton, OH to the late John and Alverda Dayton Cassady.  On August 21, 2015 he married his wife and companion of 26 years Roberta A. Gray who survives.     Also surviving are his father, John Cassady, of Malta, OH;three children, Jami (Deanna), of Groveport, Michael, of...

     Brock A. Chaney, 41, of Chillicothe, died 7:38 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born December 21, 1978, in Chillicothe, to Kevin and Linda Lucas Chaney.  On March 16, 2009, he married the former Pamela L. Johnson who survives.       In addition to his wife are sons, Trevor A. (Hope) Chaney, Dalton M. Chaney and Seth G. Chaney; mother and stepfather, Linda and Jon Walter; a...

     Edward W. Chaffin, 64, of Chillicothe, died 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born February 12, 1956, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Luther and Emma Jean Lowry Chaffin.  On January 4, 1976, he married the former Sherry Rucker who survives.      Also surviving are children, Elizabeth (Randy) Burton, of Jackson, Edward E....

     Florence L. Davis, 83, of Chillicothe, died 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Signature HealthCare of Chillicothe following an extended illness.      She was born July 2, 1936, in Ross County, to the late Charles B. and Viola Nunley Poole.  On December 29, 1952, she married Charles Davis who died November 15, 2002.      Surviving are children, Wayne (Kay) Davis and Kathy (Kit) Oates, both of Chillicothe;...

       Donnie Eugene Cochenour, 59, of Chillicothe, died 1:47 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born July 4, 1960 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to John and Juanita J. Fyffe Cochenour.      Surviving are his mother, Juanita J. Soummers; children, Melissa Bellomy Cochenour, Jeremy Cochenour, Donnie Cochenour Jr. and Lisa Frost; numerous grandchildren and great...

       Margaret D. Bowdle, 93 of New Holland died 9:54 am, Thursday, March 19, 2020 at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington Court House following an extended illness.      She was born March 26, 1926 in Clarksburg, OH to the late Cary “Doc” & Genevieve Blanche Marine Dennis.  She was predeceased by her husband, Elza Clifford Bowdle who died in May of 1998.       Surviving are her son in law,...

     Mary E. Yates, 75, of Kingston, Ohio, died 12:02 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      She was born September 7, 1944, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Donald and Violet Crishbaum Mallow.  On June 29, 1974, she married Howard E. “Buck” Yates who survives.      Also surviving are children, Janie (Dave) Palmer and Bill (Tammy) Yates, both of Kingston and Howard...

     Donna J. Adams, 72, of Dayton, Ohio passed away 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 in Upper Valley Medical Building, Troy, Ohio following an extended illness.      She was born August 27, 1947, in Chillicothe to the late James and Ethel Fairchild Adams.       Surviving are stepchildren, Colin and Michelle Jacobe, both of West Milton, OH; several step-grandchildren; a brother, Jim (Carolyn) Adams, of Jackson; a sister, Darlene...

     Michael Warren Carver, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2020 with his family at his side. He was 62. Michael is survived by his wife Caren, his sons Nate (wife Stephanie) and Austin “A.J.” Carver, step children Thomas, Christina, and Theresa Kaste, step grandchildren Alexis and Amy Rodriguez, parents Warren and Anna, siblings Timothy (wife Allison) Carver and Kimberly Carver Feather, numerous nieces and nephews, and his...

     Tabatha “Tabby” Gardner, 45, of Chillicothe, died 7 p.m. Saturday March 14, 2020 in Chillicothe unexpectedly.      She was born October 15, 1974, in Chillicothe, to Glen and Pamela Wilson Gardner.       Surviving are daughters, Tara Hatton, of Chillicothe and Taylor Bernhardt of Cincinnati; a son, Jacob Hatton, of Chillicothe; her mother Pamela Gardner, of Chillicothe; her father, Glen Gardner, of Greenbelt,...

       Donald M. Adler, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away 12:42 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Mt. Carmel East following a brief illness.      He was born July 28, 1958, in Chillicothe to the late Henry and Phyllis Wildermuth Adler.  On April 27, 1986, he married the former Ann M. Pinnix who survives.      Also surviving are children, Lindsey N. Adler, of Chillicothe and Derek  (Shelby Butterbaugh) Adler,  of...

     Marjorie A. Lawrence, 65, of Chillicothe, died 4:26 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      She was born September 23, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Donald and Ruth Seymour Liebe.  On August 23, 2013, she married Terry Lawrence who died March 21, 2018.       Surviving are a son, Robbie Delozier, of Columbus; a sister, Bernice (Charles) Lowery;...

     Alvin E. DePugh, 82, of Chillicothe, died 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born November 24, 1937, in Ross County, to the late John L. and Mary M. Collins DePugh.  In 1958, he married the former Emma Jean Salley who survives.      Also surviving are children, Lucinda (Dr. Richard) Lockwood, Jeffrey (Anita) DePugh and Matthew (Susan) DePugh,...

     Betty L. (Pummill) Skeens, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away 6:06 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      She was born January 9, 1934, in Washington Court House, OH to the late Earl and Edith Carr Wolfe.  On September 17, 1973, she married Thomas E. Skeens who preceded her in death September 20, 1998.      Surviving are children, Rick (Cathy) Pummill, Greg...

     Terry Kay Lott, 68, of Chillicothe, died 2:31 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at her residence following extended illness.      She was born August 18, 1951, to Howard Ogle and Janice Louise (Rutter) Lawhorn.       Surviving are her mom, Janice Louise (Rutter) Lawhorn, Philadelphia, PA; longtime companion, John “Marty” Woodruff, of Chillicothe; daughters, Rebecca Kay (Lott) Hunter, of Hawaii and Angela Kay (Lott)...

     Imogene A. True, 93, of Londonderry, passed away 11:25 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 in National Church Residences following a brief illness.       She was born October 8, 1926, in Chillicothe to the late Oscar and Maggie Clipner Huff.  She was the wife of John True who preceded her in death June 6, 2006.      Surviving are grandchildren, Angela (Casey) Skinner, of Cuba, OH, Tracy French, of Gahanna, OH and John L. (Jay...

     Charles E. Price Jr, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away 1:36 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born November 15, 1970, in Chillicothe to Charles E. Sr. and Alma Lee Price.      Surviving in addition to his mother, Alma; a son, Charles E. Price III, of Chillicothe and a stepdaughter, Kaitlyn Luke, of Circleville; companion, Julie Luke; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles...

     Ronald E. Cockrell, 82, of Piketon, passed away 3:44 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020 in the Piketon Nursing Home.      He was born November 18, 1937, in Ross County to the late Richard R. and Irene M. Bowles Cockrell.  He was married to the former Linda Strawser who preceded him in death.      Surviving a brother, Richard A. (Sharon) Cockrell and a sister, Shirley (John) Wise, both of Chillicothe; nephews, Kevin (Beth) Wise,...

     James D. Strawser, 87, of Chillicothe, died 1:31 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.      He was born November 22, 1932, in Bucyrus, OH to the late James F. and Loree Stedman Strawser.  On December 8, 1956, he married the former Mary Lou Knecht who died November 2, 2017.      Surviving are a grandson, James Steiner Strawser, of Cleveland; a sister, Margaret (Eddie) Schifer, of...

     James Michael Douglas, 62, of Waverly, died 1:54 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born March 29, 1957, in Lawrence County, OH, to James C. and Barbara J. Ray Douglas both whom survive.      Also surviving are a daughter, Shelly (Mark) Datz and a sister, Sherry (Tim) Bova, both of Grove City, OH.  He was predeceased by a brother, John W....

     Bradley D. Sheets, 49, of Bainbridge, died 4:06 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a longtime battle with cardiac disease.      He was born February 16, 1971, in Ross County, to Chester and Patty Manson Sheets.  In July of 2000, he married the former Florence Sparks who survives.      Also surviving are children, Andrew (Bekah) Sparks, of Chillicothe, Jessica (Ashley) Sheets, of...

     Sara F. Nusbaum, 80, of Chillicothe, died 8:55 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.        She was born October 7, 1939, in Chillicothe, to the late Dr. Francis W. and Maxine R. Young Nusbaum.       Surviving are daughters, Deidre (John) Crabtree and Tamara (Robert) Conrad, both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Jeremy Hammond, Misty VanHooser, Michael Mick and Chad Mick;...

     Carmen D. Carroll, 73, of Chillicothe, died 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born August 13, 1946, in Jackson, Ohio, to the late Norman and Edna Ross Cooper.  On June 21, 1963, she married Joseph J. Herald who preceded her in death.  They were blessed with two sons.      Surviving are sons, Jeff (Samantha) Herald, of Chillicothe and Jerrod (Krista)...

     Kyle R. Beechler, 38, of Frankfort, died 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born September 9, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio, to Kenneth and Gloria Owens Beechler.  On June 7, 2014, he married Samantha J. Hopkins who survives.      Also surviving are children, Emily Renae Hopkins, Beechler, Lillian Rose Hopkins Beechler and Allizabeth Raelynn Hopkins Beechler, all at home; parents,...

     On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 our dad passed away from this life to his eternal home in heaven.      Charles (ED) was born in Ross County on August 26, 1928 to Charles H. and Lydia Belle Wills Detty.  On April 2, 1949, he was united in marriage to C. Geraldine “Gerry” Sheets.  From this union of marriage, Edgar E. (Suzanne) Detty, Carolyn (Dale) Gillette, Steven A. Detty; grandchildren, Ashley E. (Liz) Detty, Stacey (Austin)...

SERVICES FOR CHRISTINE R PELLETIER ALLEN HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE        Christine R. Pelletier Allen, 40, of Lima, died 12:23 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima unexpectedly.      She was born October 1, 1979, in Chillicothe, to Clifford J. Jr. and Elizabeth A. Sommers Pelletier.       Surviving are her husband, James B. Allen, Defiance, OH; mother, Elizabeth Robbins, of...

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death our our precious angel, Rosalee Renae Walters on March 3, 2020. She leaves behind her parents who will always love her, Kathleen R. Smallwood and Tyler Walters. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her Grandmother Traci (Bob) Coman and many other relatives and friends who loved Rosalee very much.   She was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Howard Smallwood.  The family would...

     Coreena L. Palmer, 57, of Greenfield, passed away 8:05 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born August 22, 1962 in Ross County to the late George and Norma Jean Lansing Hoffman.       Surviving are a daughter, Amanda (Charles) Fields, of Chillicothe and a son, Eric (Nikki) Howard, of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Victoria McGraw, Alyssa McGraw, Conner McGraw and E. J....

     Jesse A. Stamper, 69, of Chillicothe, died 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born December 12, 1950, in Otway, Ohio, to the late Jesse and Ethel Walters Stamper.  On June 12, 2010, he married the former Rhonda Pummill who survives.      Also surviving are children, Tony (Dolly) Stamper, of Austin, TX, Jason (companion, Vicki Allen) Stamper, of West...

     June C. Rinehart, 82, of Chillicothe, died 8:45 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born August 24, 1937, in McArthur, Ohio, to the late Rodney and Bernice Gibson Oiler.  On June 29, 1957, she married Glenn E. Rinehart who survives.      Also surviving are sons, Paul E. (Cindy) Rinehart, Michael Glenn Rinehart, Mark A. (Yvonne) Rinehart, Brian (Ginger) Rinehart,...

     Evelyn Hill, 84, of Chillicothe, died 2:30 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.      She was born November 9, 1935, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Clarence Raeford and Edna Petree Mock.       Surviving are sons, James Mack, of Chillicothe and Maurice (Lynzi) Hill, of Detroit, MI; a “son”, James Brown, of Indianapolis; she also considered herself a mother to...

     Charles F. Hysell, of Chillicothe, died Thursday morning February 27, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born November 4, 1951, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Charles and Wanda Hoffman Hysell.  On July 22, 1978, he married the former Dorothy E. Green who survives.      Also surviving are several nephews and a niece including a special nephew, Josh Hysell.  He was predeceased by 3...

     Roberta L. Richards, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home following a short illness.      She was born April 7, 1939 in Ross County to the late Harry and Pauline Penwell Raypole.  On July 31, 1965 she married Clarence T. Richards who survives.      Also surviving are a son, Mark T. Brown, of Priest River, Idaho; grandchildren, Virginia L. Brown, Teri L....

     Barbara A. Holt, 71, of Waverly, passed away 12:25 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 in Bristol Village.       She was born August 16, 1948, in Waverly to the late Harold and Christina Holton Donahue.       Surviving are two daughters, Carey (Jason) Jenkins, of Piketon and Brenna (Jim) Mumaw, of Chillicothe; former husband, James (Deborah) Holt; grandchildren, Jeff (Sammy) Grimsley, Joseph (Andy) Holt, Chase Jenkins,...

         Graham L. Thompson, 89, of Chillicothe, died 1:50 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born June 17, 1930, in Omar, WV, to the late Clyde and Alta Johnson Thompson.  On August 13, 1955, he married the former JoAnn Leaverton who died June 6, 2007.       Surviving are a daughter, Lisa A. Turner, of Chillicothe; grandchildren,...