All Obituaries

     Paul A. “Grunt” Saunders, 62, of Chillicothe, passed 12:57 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born April 22, 1960, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to James “Fred” and Linda Gardiner Saunders.  On April 25, 1992, he married the former Cheryl J. Dennewitz who survives.      In addition to his wife, surviving are his mother, Linda Saunders, of Chillicothe;...

     Dorothy A. McAfee, 88, of Richmond Dale, died 5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her residence.      She was born October 16, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late William Mason and Ruby Mae Cash Smith.  On November 7, 1953, she married John L. McAfee who died April 7, 2013.     Surviving are grandson, Joshua D. (Annie) French, of Chillicothe; great grandchildren, Faith (Clayton) Curtis, Landen Walker and Jackson French; a...

     Marlene J. McCloy, 84, of Washington Court House, was called home to meet her God and Savior at 1:50 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born April 18, 1938, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Lawrence Robert and Neva Preston Stratton.  On Sunday, May 29, 1955, she married Walter Franklin McCloy who passed August 23, 2001.  From this marriage they gave birth to a daughter and 2 sons,...

    James Seymour, 85, of Chillicothe passed away peacefully on Thursday,  March 23, 2023 at Westmoreland following a brief illness.      He was born September 19, 1937, in Chillicothe, to the late Nolan and Helen (Schrader) Seymour.  On March 5, 1960, he married Marjorie McCoy who survives.      He is also survived by, his brother, Gene (Pam) Seymour; sister, Janet (Gary) DeCamp; brother, Charlie (Becky) Seymour; daughter-in-law,...

     Shirley A. Horsley, 85, of Chillicothe, went home to be with her Lord, at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home.      She was born February 21, 1938, in Ross County, to the late Oscar Cozad and Olga Catherine Blair.  On April 28, 1956, she married Charles E. Horsley, who passed November 22, 2022.      Also surviving are a daughter, Sandra (Jeffrey) Leeth, of Chillicothe; a son, Chuck Horsley, of Newark;...

     Marvin E. Parker, 77, of Chillicothe, passed 9:46 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born January 5, 1946, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Ethel Gilmore Parker.  On June 30, 1978, he married the former Nancy Starcher who survives.      In addition to his wife, surviving are children, Kimberly (Stan Minney) Ratcliff, of Wellston,...

Norma J. Stumbo, 91, of Chillicothe, passed 4:09 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Meadow Grove Nursing Home following an extended illness.      She was born August 4, 1931, in Ross County, to the late Lewis and Mary Freshour Rhoads.  On February 5, 1954, she married Dana Gordon Stumbo, who preceded her in death.      Also surviving are children, Angela (Gary) Van Horn, of Grove City, OH Gordon “Mike” Stumbo, of Grove City, OH, Becky...

     Jenny L. Eblin Magill, 62, of Chillicothe passed 7:07 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.      She was born July 15, 1960, in Ross County, to the late Marcuis and Edith Honacher Eblin.  On February 8, 1988 she married David W. Magill, who survives.      Also surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Christopher Aills of Chillicothe; and a mother to, Ricky (Cody) Martin-Matson of South...

     Suanne Merriman, 76, of Chillicothe, passed 12:19 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023 in Liberty Village unexpectedly.      She was born October 17, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Carl and Patricia Ann Barnes.      Surviving are brothers James “Rick” (Kathi) Barnes, of Chillicothe, Brian N. Barnes, of Ft. Myers, FL, and Barry E. (Kim) Barnes, of Chillicothe; several nieces and nephews; many cousins; and...

Emily Jo Hooker, loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, age 59,passed away March 15, 2023. Emily was a dedicated mother, loyal friend, devoted grandmother and adoring daughter. Emily grew up in Chillicothe Ohio and graduated from CHS in 1982. Emily was the type of person that no matter what she may have been dealing with at any given moment, she would give her undivided attention and effort to anyone she loved that may have been in need. Her laughter and spunk were truly one of a...

     Ruth Ann McTurner, 79, of Chillicothe, passed 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her residence.      She was born March 29, 1943, in Chillicothe, to the late Lester Dale Lamb and Myrtle Garnetta Stewart Lamb.  On April 12, 1964, she married Bobby G. McTurner who passed July 23, 2015.       Surviving are children, Austin (Brenda) McTurner, of Lucasville, OH; Sally (Tod) Timmons, of Londonderry, OH; Bobbie (Andrew...

     Carol S. Heiss, 79, of Ray, Ohio, passed 12:30 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born September 14, 1943, in Burke, KY to the late Ollie and Mary Gillum Rucker.  On October 21, 1985, she married Charles McCoy Heiss who died November 2, 2001.       Surviving are a daughter, Susan A. (Tim) Leach, of Ray, OH; a granddaughter, Chelsey (Zach) Downs, of Chillicothe;...

     Harold Lee Sheets, Sr. 80, of Circlveille, passed 2:53 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023 in Ohio Health Berger, Circleville, Ohio, unexpectedly.      He was born April 26, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Charles and Lousie Bell Sheets.  On July 28, 1965, he married the former Linda Brust who survives.       Also surviving are children, Harold (Elizabeth) Sheets, Jr., of Chillicothe, Kim (Mark) Hollingshead, of...

     Fanta M. Reeves, 40, of Chillicothe, passed 11:24 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      She was born October 11, 1982, in Akron, Ohio.  On July 7, 2015, she married Michael Miller who passed March 29, 2019.      Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Yvonne and Robert Boyd, of Chillicothe; father and stepmother, Zizwe (Mariama) Tchiguka, of Cleveland, OH; children, Keon R....

Sytha Rayer, 80, of Chillicothe died 9:57 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home.      She was born July 11, 1942 in Chillicothe to the late William and LaVetta Baker Tomlinson.  On July 30, 1969 she married Larry K. Rayer who survives.      Also surviving are daughters, Rebecca (Tracy) McCoy of Blacklick and Laura (Ryan) Hawkins of Holly Springs, N.C.; grandchildren, Isabel McCoy, Jacob Hawkins and YeRin Hawkins; great grandson, Christian...

Harold F. Ours, III, 54, of Clarksburg, passed 8:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Springfield, Ohio unexpectedly.         He was born November 2, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Harold F. II and Kathe S. Carroll Ours.       Surviving are sons, Harold “Frankie” Ours IV and his fiancee, Katlyn Ours, of Zanesville, OH and Skyler Ours and his fiancee, Chasity Colburn, of Waverly; grandchildren, Bentley, Amelia,...

   Larry C. “Fuzzy” Like, 70, of Chillicothe, died 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence following an extend illness.    He was born December 28, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late William and Mary (Parmeter) Like. On August 9, 1986 he married the former Carolyn Doles who survives.    Also surviving are children, William, Travis, Katie (John) St. Laurent, MLeah, Shawn (Amy) Haynes, and Lynn (Mike) Lechner; 8 grandchildren; 3 great...

   Charles W. Willett, 82, of Stoutsville passed 7:48 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2023 at his home following an extended illness.      He was born October 11, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Harry L. and Cora Marie Annon Willett.  On January 20, 1966 he married Joann Perkins who preceded him in death December 9, 2022.      Surviving are daughters, LaDonna Haydocy of Stoutsville and Louwanna (Kyle) Schwindt of Oklahoma; grandchildren,...

  Jerry L. Wright, 71, of Chillicothe, passed 7:42 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born November 28, 1951, in Waverly, to the late Virgil and Irene Rapp Wright.  In 1985, he married the former Pam C. Kimberly who survives.      Also surviving are children, Jennifer (Henry) Pierce, of Chillicothe, Christopher (Briana) Wright, of Waverly, Jeremiah (Mindy) Thompson, of Waverly, Jeri...

     Larry Lee Dumbauld, 73, of Chillicothe passed at 5:56 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born September 6, 1949 to the late Frederick W. and Lila Maxine Brooks Dumbauld.  He was married for 52 years to his loving wife, Catherine A. Cox.  They married on January 9, 1971 at the First Presbyterian Church in Chillicothe. Surviving are sons, David (Waynette Cox) Dumbauld of Chillicothe...

     Elizabeth C. Whitt, 86, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:11 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born March 21, 1936, in Fayetteville, WV, to the late Wheeler and Gertrude Henley O’Neal.  On November 19, 1955, she married Harcus Whitt who passed March 20, 2011.      Surviving are children, Steve Whitt, of Chillicothe, Patty (David) Lemaster, of...

  Cayla S. Spano, 33, of Chillicothe, passed 10:58 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her brother’s residence unexpectedly.      She was born December 30, 1989, in New Smyrna Beach, FL to William and Susan Cooper Spano.       Surviving are her mother, Susan Spano; a son, Zaylary Frasure; a daughter, Zyndayla Frasure; sisters, Chelsea Spano and Carrie Spano; brothers, Casey Spano, Clancy Spano and Cameron Spano, all of Chillicothe; and...

     Joe R. Osborne, 69, of Chillicothe, passed 7:18 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a short illness.      He was born May 12, 1953, in Chillicothe, to the late Andy and Babe Leffel Osborne.       Surviving are a sister, Judy Osborne; a brother, Mike Osborne; nieces, Andrea Osborne, Airin Osborne, Autumn Stiles and Michele Heiss; girlfriend, Tammy Lusk; and many beloved life...

     Virginia K. "Ginny" Proehl, age 83, entered Jesus' presence on February 24, 2023, at her home.       Ginny was born June 16, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Charlie and Fannie Kern.  On December 7, 1958, she was united in marriage to Donald N. Proehl.       They were blessed with three children, Mark (Laine), Scott (Cindy), and Cindy (Pete) Preston and six grandchildren, Eric...

     Wilma L. Gilbert passed away Thursday, February 24, 2023 at a private hospital in Columbus, she was 88.       Wilma was born July 6, 1934 to Clarence Raymond Billingsley and Grace Marie Wilcox in Columbus, Ohio. Wilma came from a large family. She spent a good deal of her life in Columbus Ohio and eventually met her husband Jack Paul Gilbert (predeceased) while working for the United States Shoe Corporation. They had a son, Lowell, who was...

     Raymond A. Pryor (Ray) went to meet his Lord suddenly Friday, February 24, 2023.  The world gained a light when Ray was born on December 26, 1954 to the late Raymond E. and N. Imogene (Tyo) Pryor.      Ray married the love of his life, Jennifer Parsons, on September 13, 1975, who survives. He is also survived by their daughter, Leslie Smith and son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Kaylyn Pryor.  Ray especially loved watching his 6...

     Judith Ann Anderson Gary, 74, of Clarksburg, died 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her residence unexpectedly.      She was born January 16, 1949, in Ross County, to the late Glenn and Ruth Harmount Anderson. On November 3, 1973 she married Stephen Gary, who survives.      Also surviving are a son Charles James “C. J.” Gary, of Clarksburg; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Becky (Don) Dixon of Richmond...

     Kaye F. Burt Oney, 81, of Trenton, formerly of Richmond Dale, died at 9:29 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023 following an extended illness.      She was born February 8, 1942 in Ross County, Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Harold “Vernie” and Jane A. Norton Burt.  On February 11, 1962 she married William E. “Gene” Oney who preceded her in death May 11, 2001.       She is survived by children,...

     Cheryl Lynn Mascara, 70, of Chillicothe, passed 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      She was born August 26, 1952, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Ralph Joseph and Lillian Cleo Bond Jordan.  On May 26, 1989, she married Michael Mascara who survives.       Also surviving are grandchildren, Gage Jones, Braedon Jones, Cassidy Jones, Aizik Vining,...

     David A. Yates, 56, of Chillicothe passed 11:48 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.      He was born February 19, 1967, in Ross County, Ohio, to William Leroy and Adren Jacqueline Hettinger Yates, both whom survive of Circleville.  On September 30, 2018, he married the former Holly Williams who passed June 3, 2020.      Surviving are daughters, Teresa Yates and Bobbi...

Angela R. Seward, 48, of Chillicothe, died 4:45 a.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Adena Regional Medical Center.    She was born April 29, 1974 in Cincinnati to Daryl J. and Brenda Kay (Jones) Semones.    Surviving are children, Amber (Stephen) Ward, of Portsmouth, Jeremy (Beau) Ward, of Columbus, and Andrew Ward, of Greenfield; grandchildren, Alexis Platt, Branton Smith, and Preston Ward; brothers, Daryl (Misty) Somones, of Dayton, Brendan Patrick, of Kentucky, and...

     Betty Barnhart, 92, of Chillicothe passed 11:35 pm Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Signature HealthCare.      She was born October 20, 1930 in Hamilton to the late Charles and Agnes Tyree Shanks.  On June 17, 1972 she married Lloyd W. Barnhart who preceded her in death on June 23, 1986.      Surviving are children, Steve (Kathy) Laposki, Jr. of Tiltonsville, Sandra Love of Westerville and Debbie (Richard) Smith of...

     Barry L. Oyer, 70, of Chillicothe, passed 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness.      He was born June 17, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Dale and Eunice Thornton Oyer.  On February 12, 1977 he married Teresa L. Dalrymple who survives.      Also surviving are children, Jeremiah Oyer, Michael Oyer and fiancée Amanda Miller, Amanda Oyer and fiancée Virgil Hurley all...

     Lisa L. Demint, 63, of Chillicothe, passed 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her residence unexpectedly.       She was born January 29, 1960, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late John and Shelby Shiltz Mullins.       Surviving are her daughter, Rachel (Rick Timberlake) Jones, of Lucasville; grandsons, Remington Ball, of Chillicothe and Ryder Ball, of Lucasville; a great granddaughter on the way; significant other of...

     Tammy M. Fyffe, 63, of Chillicothe, passed 8:21 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      She was born December 7, 1959, in Grafton, WV to Patricia Ann Morgan Biddle.  On April 22, 1977, she married William H. Fyffe II who passed March 30, 1995.      Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Fyffe and her fiance, James Holbrook, both of Chillicothe; grandchildren,...

Bonnie J. Fawley, age 80, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.   She was born October 18, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Bonnie worked as a cafeteria assistant for Chillicothe City Schools and later worked as a health aide, caring for many people throughout her career. Helping people brought her immense joy. Family and church were a big part of Bonnie's life; she was a faithful member of Tabernacle...

     Mary F. Althouse, 71, passed 5:58 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.      She was born January 27, 1952 in Ross County to the late Oscar and Mae Murray Combs.      Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Hill; grandchildren, Jordan, Brigham and Ty  and Sydney Hill.  She was predeceased by brother, Larry Combs.      Mary was a retired school teacher at Huntington Local...

     Norma Jean Savage, 95, of Bristol Village, Waverly, passed 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023.      She was born June 30, 1927 in Westerville to the late Sherman and Idabel Brown Kreischer.  On August 29, 1948 she married Lloyd C. Savage who preceded her in death on May 10, 2014.      Surviving are daughter, Diane (Elsley Keith) Witt, Jr.; grandchildren, Christine (Scott) Hoffman, Dr. Laura (Mark) Harvey and Elsley...

     Elaine Gilbert Mead, 79, of Kingston passed 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her home.      She was born June 24, 1943 to Bernice Ferrell.    Surviving are sons & daughters-in-law, Scott & Jayna Mead of Chillicothe, Bryan & Susan Mead of Circleville and Alan Mead of Chillicothe; daughter and son-in-law, Susan & Jesus Frausto of Burlington, N.C.; 5 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; brother, Rex Kempton of Stuart,...

Mary Katherine (Oliver) Wallin     January 23, 1938 – February 7, 2023 Mary K. Wallin passed from this life into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family.      She was born January 23, 1938 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to Henry I. and Ruby Oliver.  In 1949 the family moved to Chillicothe, where she later met and married her husband Clarence in 1956.  Mary was a homemaker for her family till the death of Clarence in...

     Patricia A. Long, 88, of Chillicothe, passed 8:40 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 in ProMedica Healthcare and Rehab following an extended illness.      She was born May 5, 1934, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Bessie Penrod Johnson.  On March 15, 1953, she married Rev. James F. Long, Sr. who passed January 28, 1990.      Surviving are a daughter, Marcia (Troy) Young, of Chillicothe; sons, James F. Long, Jr.,...

     Mary Pauline “Polly” Sulzer, 80, of Chillicothe passed 9:26 am Friday, February 3, 2023 at ProMedica.      She was born August 8, 1942 in Ross County to the late Carl L. and Elizabeth Vogel Sulzer.      Surviving are two nephews, Richard Sulzer and Zachary Sulzer; a niece, Stacey Crestitelli; brothers, Dick (Teresa) Sulzer and Craig (Anita) Sulzer; a sister, Joan Martin; and her very good friend and caregiver,...

     Jeffrey S. Dickey, 56, of Clarksburg, passed 7:02 pm Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital-Southeast, Newark, OH following a brief illness.      He was born June 16, 1966 in Chillicothe to Ralph S. Sr. and Judith Echard Dickey.      Surviving are his father, Ralph W. Dickey Sr, of Clarksburg; a brother, Ralph W. “Chip” Dickey, Jr. of Clarksburg; an uncle; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, great...

     Martin E. Withrow, 65, of Chillicothe passed 9:14 am Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born May 3, 1957 to the late James A. and Gertie Adams Withrow.  On June 17, 1978 he married Jo Ann Hardesty who survives.      Surviving are daughter, Mamie A.M. Withrow; grandchildren, Dantasia, Makhia and Aria; brothers, James A. Withrow, Jr. and Harry D. (Susie) Withrow; sisters, Sandy (Mark)...

    James A. McNeal, 81, of Chillicothe, passed 9:27 am Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at ProMedica following an extended illness.      He was born January 23, 1942 in Chillicothe to the late Gale E. and AnnaBelle Phillips McNeal.  On December 29, 1963 he married his love, Gale R. Johnson who survives him.      Also surviving are children, Candy (Mark) Putterbaugh of Dayton, Tereasa Nelson and Randy McNeal both of Chillicothe;...

     It is with great sorrow that our dear mother, Annalee Chester, passed on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her residence unexpectedly.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her.  Annalee cherished her family and many friends.      She was born May 7, 1937, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Presley E. and Wanda Hegler Caldwell.       Surviving are a daughter, Christy L....

James W. Betts, 71, of Chillicothe, passed 10:27 a.m. Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born March 23, 1951, in Ross County to the late Charles and Alberta Mowrey Betts.       Surviving are sisters, Rebecca Jones, of Chillicothe, Betty Betts, of Chillicothe and Shearry Betts, of Chillicothe and brothers, David Betts, of Bowling Green, KY. And Carl Betts, of Groveport,...

     Gordon L. Downing, 69, of Chillicothe, passed January 29, 2023, following an extended illness.      He was born May 15, 1953, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Gloria (Mingus) and Wendell (Jerry) Downing, both deceased.      Gordon was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, and had been self-employed.      He is survived by his brothers, Gary (Jackie) Downing and Glendon Downing, both of Chillicothe, his sisters,...

     Edith G. Oakes, 90, of Londonderry, passed 12:10 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born May 24, 1932, in Rocky Branch, Kentucky, to the late Calvin and Drucilla Barker Stapleton.  On December 27, 1952, she married Robert M. Oakes who passed June 27, 2018.      Surviving are sons, Ronald (Geri) Oakes and Anthony Oakes, both of Londonderry; 4 grandchildren, Joey...

     Kenneth F. Newton, 97, of Chillicothe passed 5 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023 at ARMC in Greenfield.      He was born to Fred and Goldie Markel Newton on May 30, 1925 in Highland County.  On December 3, 1949 he married Esther L. Hammond.  She preceded him in death on January 22, 2020.  They enjoyed 70 years of marriage.      Surviving are son, Kenneth and daughter-in- law, Patricia Newton; granddaughter, Brooke...