All Obituaries

     Ralph W. Ferrell, Jr., 97, of Richmondale, passed away 3:20 a.m. Tuesday May 17, 2022 at his home.      He was born March 28, 1925 to the late Ralph and Mary (McIntyre) Ferrell, Sr.  On October 10, 1949 he married the late Christobell Pearson.      Surviving are children, Joyce (Larry) Jordan of Richmondale, Ralph “Chuck” (Cindy) Ferrell of Chillicothe, Brenda Howard of Richmondale; grandchildren, Mike...

Linda K. Hopper, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home following an extended illness.      She was born December 2, 1955 to the late Clyde and Glenola (Lyons) Bosstic.  On September 7, 2002 she married Charles R. Hopper.      Surviving are children, Clinton Wyatt of Florida, Matthew Nichols of Chillicothe, Charles R. (Lori) Hopper, Jr. of Chillicothe, Rachel (Shawn) Thacker of Chillicothe, Chad Hopper of...

     Kevin Chaney, 61, of Chillicothe died 11:56 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022 unexpectedly at his home.      He was born March 25, 1961 to Orwin Chaney and Sondra Cravens.  On February 2, 1996 he married Sherie L. Browning who survives.      Surviving are children, Dakota L. Chaney, Kyle L. Chaney, Joshua A. Gumm all of Chillicothe; mother and step-father, Sondra and Dan Dailey; stepmother, Ruth Chaney; grandchildren, Merissa...

       Rosa Darlene Lott, 75, of Chillicothe, died at 7:48 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her daughter’s residence following a short illness.    She was born August 14, 1946, in Chillicothe to the late James A. and Ethel G. (Fairchild) Adams. On June 25, 2005, she married Charles A. Lott, who survives.    Also surviving are a son, Ronnie (her favorite daughter-in-law Judy) Ashworth, of Indian Lake; daughters, Tammy (Matthew Bollock) Ashworth,...

   Glenn E. Rinehart, 84, of Chillicothe, died 6:15 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe following an extend illness.    He was born March 26, 1938, in Chillicothe, to the late Paul and Marcella (Bridenbaugh) Rinehart. On June 29,1957 he married the former June C. Oiler who died February 29, 2020.    Surviving are sons, Paul E. (Cindy) Rinehart, Michael Glenn Rinehart, Mark A. (Yvonne) Rinehart and Brian (Ginger) Rinehart, all of...

     Angela L. Bledsoe, 57, of Frankfort, passed at 12:14 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness.      She was born August 28, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Clarence and Marcella Moore Snyder.       Surviving are children, Amanda Bledsoe, of Peebles, Christopher (Christian) Bledsoe, of Frankfort and Aaron Bledsoe, of Virginia; grandchildren, Izabell, Trenton and Bentley Bledsoe; sisters, Letha...

     Gary R. Eldridge, 71, of Ray, Ohio, passed Tuesday evening, May 10, 2022 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born May 8, 1951, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Willard and Wilma Cartee Eldridge.  On March 29, 1974, he married the former Cheryl Hill who survives.      Also surviving are sons, Heath (Lesley) Eldridge, of Jackson and Nicholas Eldridge, of Ray; a grandson, whom he dearly loved, Hutchison Eldridge;...

Beverly S. Curtis, 86, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday May 10, 2022 at her home. She was born December 30, 1935 to the late Herbert and Caroline (Schrader) Lawhorn.  On July 1, 1954 she married the late Donald R. Curtis. Surviving are children, Dianna Diehl of Chillicothe, Randy (Denise) Curtis of Waverly, Sandy (Dan) Betts of Kingston; grandchildren, Jennifer (Ryan) Ault, Julie (Jeremiah) Shoemaker, Derik (Apryl) Curtis, Caressa (Steve) Sesser, Hayley (Tony) Southworth, Molly...

    Deborah M. Johnson, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away 3:10 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.      She was born May 19, 1959, in Ross County, to the late Donald and Madge (Hice) Flannery.   Deborah was married to the late Larry Johnson.      Surviving are brother, Randy, Flannery of Chillicothe; sisters, Sheila McPherson and Vicki Graham both of Chillicothe; numerous nieces and nephews; and great...

Debra L. Brown, 62, of Chillicothe passed away May 8, 2022 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born April 13, 1960 to the late Richard and Margie (Edwards) Brown, Sr. Surviving is a brother, Richard (Darla) Brown, Jr, and her dog Bernie Debra retired from YSK and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. A Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Danny Keller officiating.  There will be no calling hours.  Services are under the...

     Bernard D. Ferris, Jr., 60, of Chillicothe, passed at 12:13 a.m. Sunday, May 8, 2022 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born September 3, 1961, in Huntington, WV to Bernard D. Sr. and Melva Wallace Ferris, both whom survive, of Chesapeake, Ohio.  On December 12, 1990, he married the former Pamela Parker who survives.      In addition to his wife and parents, surviving are daughters, Lisa Ferris, of Columbus and...

     Phyllis L. Dennewitz, 58, of Chillicothe passed away May 8, 2022 at home following an extended illness.      She was born September 6, 1963 to the late Jim and Esther (Skaggs) Miller.      Surviving are her husband, Robin F. Dennewitz and step-son, Brandon Dennewitz of Chillicothe.      Phyllis was a retired teacher from Paint Valley Schools. She was also formerly employed by Crispie Creme and NAPA, in...

     Lucinda K. “Cindy” Immell, 82, of Chillicothe, passed at 4:03 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.      She was born June 14, 1939, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late John G. and Helen E. Nichols Carmean.  On June 15, 1957, she married Ralph M. Immell who passed January 1, 2014.      Surviving are a son, David A. Immell (Cynthia Souders), of...

     Sandy Lynn Johnson, 63, of Chillicothe, passed 2:42 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born February 24, 1959, in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late John G. and Shirley R.M. Reese Young.      Surviving are Tabitha Lynn Evans Mitchell and her companion, Mark Smith, both of Chillicothe and Nickalous S. (Angie) Evans, of Columbus; grandchildren, Sarah Evans and Paige Dunham; and...

William E. “Bill” Hughes      William E. Hughes, 68, of McArthur, passed away 2:24 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022.      He was born April 17, 1954, in Ross County, to the late William and Lulubelle (Johnson) Hughes.  On June 27, 1973, he married Jenny L. McCloud who survives.      Surviving are children, Jason W. Hughes and Amanda (Randy Roberts) Hughes both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Dylan Hughes, Lexie Walker, Lauren Carroll,...

     Everett E. Hartman, 97, of Chillicothe, passed away 6:34 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022.      He was born April 23, 1925, in Preston, West Virginia, to the late Maud Hartman.  On August 8, 1973, he married Virginia Crabtree, who survives.      Surviving are children, Joyce Hartman, Mark (Sandy) Hartman of Gilbert, Utah, Philip W. Hartman, Howard (Beth) Yates, Ed (Sheila) Yates, Janie Yates and Bill (Tammy) Yates all of Chillicothe; numerous...

     Eileen R. Manchester, 92, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on April 30, 2022, at home surrounded by family.       Surviving are her children Laura (Kevin), Doug (Joan), Lynda (Tony), Cinda (Rick), Steve (Theresa); grandchildren Matthew and Lindsey, Nick, Peter, and Wil, Doug Jr., and Nate; and seven great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband James, on April 10, 2004 after 52 years of marriage, her brother...

     Robert E. “Bob” Colliton, 94, of Johnstown, passed at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 in the Avalon at New Albany following an extended illness.      He was born February 9, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Carl Henry and Willa Buskirk Colliton.  On July 18, 1970, he married the former Betty J. Vallette McDill who passed April 16, 2020.      Surviving are children, Steve (Kim) Colliton, of Cape Coral,...

Glenn Franklin Chester, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away April 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1932 to Eleanor and Ernest Chester.      On October 12, 1979 he married Cathy Ann Riley and spent 42 loving years together. Glenn has a daughter, Christy Lee Mallow, Chillicothe, OH.; a son, Casey Edwin (Carol) Chester; and a stepdaughter, Mandy Michelle (Frank) Quinn, Circleville, OH.  Grandchildren Donald Brady Mallow, Sacramento, California; Jeffrey...

     Martha L. Turner, 91, of Chillicothe, passed Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her residence.  She was born November 28, 1930 in Ross County.      Surviving are her daughter, caregiver and best friend, Cathy Matthews and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Frank E. and Minnie (Throckmorton) Turner; a sister, Gleneva Bush; a sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Wilbur Rickey; a brother and sister-in-law,...

Robert O. “Robbie” Teagardner, 56, of Chillicothe, passed at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Carecore at Westmoreland following an extended illness.      He was born November 17, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to Geraldine Albright Curry who survives.      Also surviving are a brother, Emil Curry, of Columbus; sisters, Tonya Curry, of Ray, Sondra (Richard) Mitchell, of Ray, Robin Welsh, of Chillicothe, Billie Jo (Harry) Gillespie, of...

Ronald Jerome Shoemaker 85 of Chillicothe passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, following a brief illness. Ronnie to some and Ron to others was born June 26, 1936, to the late Lt. Governor Myrl H and Dorothy Cook Shoemaker in Nipgen, Ohio. He was the first born followed later by seven siblings. In the early 1950’s it was Bourneville that became home to the Shoemaker 10 along with his much-admired grandfather Claude “Pop” Cook. Ronnie cared deeply...

   Leslie R. McGuire, 74 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed from this life at 2:15 a.m., April 26, 2022 at home following an extended illness.      He was born on April 12, 1948 in Grayson, Kentucky to Leslie and Mary Elizabeth (Hicks) McGuire.  On March 31, 1979, he married the former Cathy Jo Hollis, who survives.      Also surviving are his granddaughter, Amber (whom he raised and loved dearly) and her husband, Justin Rhoades and their...

Naomi R. Cottrill, 93, of Waverly, passed 3:15 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022 at her residence.      She was born May 15, 1928, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Orlando and Jessie M. Grubb Kellough.  On June 18, 1946, she married James A. Cottrill who passed June 25, 1998.      Surviving are sons, James A. (Carol) Cottrill, of Naples, ME and Jeffrey A. (Lynda) Cottrill, of South Salem; a daughter, Patsy (Warnie) Pfeifer, of Waverly; grandchildren,...

     Atom Steward, 16, of Greenfield, passed Monday, April 25, 2022 in Adena Medical Center – Greenfield unexpectedly.      He was born June 6, 2005 in Fayette County, Ohio to Earl E. III and Melinda Butcher Steward.      Surviving are his mother, Melinda Butcher; brothers, Alec Steward and Aries (Jessica) Steward; grandparents, Danny and Sheryl Butcher, Patricia Steward, all of Greenfield and Judith VanSickle, of Naples, FL;...

     Terri Lee Barnhart of Chillicothe, passed away at home 11:18 a.m. on Sunday April 24, 2022 on her 59th year.      She was born February 23, 1963, in Chillicothe, to Pat Arnold and Dora Louise Miller Manion.      Surviving are a son, Chris (Melonie) Walls, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Lylah Walls and Landyn Burton. She was predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Dora and Willard Castle; stepfather, Willard (Elvarie)...

     Catherine Elizabeth “Cathy” Nixon, 78, of Chillicothe passed peacefully at home at 3:42 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 surrounded by her children.       She was born August 26, 1943, in Chillicothe, to the late James and Bernadine Pabst Pinnix.       Surviving are daughters, Mickie Dunkle, of Chillicothe and Angel (Brad) Scaggs, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Christopher Nixon, of Chillicothe, Kelsey...

     Brenda S. Brown, 69, of Chillicothe, passed 3:39 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Four Seasons of Washington following a longtime courageous battle with Dementia.      She was born March 26, 1953, in Ross County, Ohio, to Raymond and Patricia Hoffman Clark.  On November 6, 1971, she married Robert D. “Bob” Brown who survives.      In addition to her husband, surviving are her father, Raymond Clark, of Londonderry;...

Joyce Carol Salley-Little, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center due to complications from lung cancer.      She was born August 9, 1943 in Maloneton, KY to the late John H. and Trenna (Compton) Fleming.  She is predeceased by brothers, James, Bill and Charles Fleming; sisters, Ruby Adkins, Wanda Blankenship, and Loretta Schrake.  She is survived by sister Betty Hurst and several loving...

     Andres Perez, 58, of Greenfield, passed at 9:39 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      He was born March 3, 1964, in Refugio County, Texas, to Andres Jr. and Jesusa Lozano Perez.       Surviving are his father, Andres Perez, Jr., of Victoria, TX; long time companion, Kandi Fowler, of Greenfield and her children, Ashley Fowler and Crystal Bondurant; a son,...

     Charles H Groves was born 12/28/1922 to Rollie Reed Groves and Edith Marjene Blaine Groves. He passed from this life peacefully on April 23, 2022. He spent most of that beautiful day outside, enjoying the warmth of sunshine, surrounded by the love and laughter of his family, serenaded by a symphony of the song birds that inhabit the Kobacker House woods.      Charlie graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1940. By 1943 he had enlisted in...

     Owen S. Sherrick, 75, of Chillicothe, died 11:06 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 in Grant Medical Center.      He was born December 31, 1946 in Waverly to the late Calvin C. and Alta A. Grow Sherrick.      Surviving are daughters, Sherri Parrish, of Chillicothe and Sue Heft, of Columbus; five grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Kathleen (Richard) Wilson, of Chillicothe; a brother, James (Sharon) Sherrick, of...

     Molly B. Harrington, 63, of Chillicothe passed at 1:56 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      She was born November 12, 1958, in Chillicothe, to the late Clarence and Alice Kelley Withrow.  On May 10, 2002, she married Michael Harrington who survives.      Also surviving are a daughter, Victoria (Chad) Uhrig; stepsons, Lee Harrington and Paul (Jennifer)...

Laura left this earth April 20, 2022 to go to heaven at the age of 66, due to extended illnesses and short-term cancer.      She was born September 2, 1955 to Charles and Helen Marcella (Sickles) Francis, both of whom predeceased her.  She sadly leaves behind her wonderful husband of 45 years, Ronald Kennedy.      Surviving are daughter, Tara (Wade) Morrison of Chillicothe; son, Aaron (Tricia) Kennedy of Stoutsville; grandson, Trevor;...

     Kathy L. McKinnis, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away at 7:57 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      She was born May 9, 1956 to the late Clayton and Marie (Stotridge) Thompson.  On January 24, 1974 she married Robert Kacey McKinnis who passed away on April 18, 2010.      Surviving are daughter, Tanya McKinnis; grandchildren, Torri Rigsby (Steve Lyons), Taylor and William Scaggs; great...

Joyce Ann Edler, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.      She was born August 23, 1956 to Kenneth and Mary (Draise) Kern.  On August 18, 1979 she married Steve Edler who survives.      Surviving are children, Stephanie (Steven) Dunn and Jason Edler both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Danielle Edler (fiancé Brandon McQuay), Jason Edler, Jr, Kaylea Edler; brothers, David...

     Fred C. Cook, 73, of Chillicothe, died 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born July 6, 1948 in Washington, IN to the late Lester and Thelma L Butler Cook. On December 20, 1980 he married the former Janet Jenkins who died October 19, 2018.      Surviving are a sister, Patricia A. Nagy, of Lyons, IN; nephews, Daniel, Joseph and Paul Nagy; special friends and caregivers,...

     Elsia M. Hutchinson, 81, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 2:35 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis following a brief illness.      She was born July 29, 1940, in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Woodrow and Perlia Hale.  On March 24, 1962, she married Gene Hutchinson who survives.      Also surviving are a daughter, Tammy Hutchinson, of Chillicothe; a son, Donald (Susan)...

     Wilbur C. Jones, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.      He was born October 10, 1945, in Steubenville, to the late Lonnie and Alice (Sims) Jones.  On January 16, 1965, he married the former Judy Cosgrove, who survives.      Surviving are children James C. Jones, Kevin W. (Paula) Jones, Melissa J. (Bryan) Kight and Scott A. (Christi) Jones;...

     Donna Kay Nickerson, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, April 14, 2022 at her residence unexpectedly.      She was born October 6, 1935, in Peebles, Ohio, to the late David and Opal Ryan McHenry.       Surviving are children, Paul J. “Jeff” (Ginny) Meyer, of Houston, TX, John M. “Mike” Meyer, of Chillicothe, Kris (Brad) Baker, of Chillicothe and Lisa (Brett Friedman) Meyer, of...

     Ty Damron, 59, of Chillicothe, passed Tuesday, April 12, 2022 unexpectedly.      He was born October 10, 1962, in Chillicothe, to the late George Damron and Sharon Cydrus.       Surviving are a daughter, Megan (Jeremy) Cottrill, of Hilliard; grandchildren, Savannah and Mason; a brother, Robert “Bob” (Traci) Coman, of Chillicothe; a sister, Lesa (Ron) Murray, of Chillicothe; nieces, Heather (Alan) Martin, of...

     David A. Penrod, Jr., 54, of Frankfort, passed 4:54 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born April 4, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late David A. Penrod Sr. and Rosemary Eidenhour.      Surviving are several aunts, Debby Roe, who raised him, and Shirley Gray; an uncle, William Bower; several cousins, including Natalie Roe and Chris Roe, all of Chillicothe; friends,...

     Brandy Lynn Tracy, 32, of Chillicothe, passed 7:33 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Chillicothe unexpectedly.      She was born July 19, 1989, in St. Petersburg, FL, to Jerry Tracy and Christine Reed Tracy.       Surviving are daughters, Makayla Tracy and Makenzie Long; mother and step father, Christine and Keith Morris, of Chillicothe; father, Jerry Tracy, of Columbus; a brother, Jerry (Stephanie) Tracy, of Chillicothe;...

     Roy Allen Broughton, 78, of Frankfort, Ohio, passed at 5:49 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family following a brief illness.      He was born July 28, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Roy and Geneva Wilt Broughton.       Surviving are his wife, Flora Kellough Broughton, whom he married January 17, 1966.  Along with his wife, surviving are a sister, Carolyn Kingery; sons, Tim,...

     Vera J. Smith, 89, of Chillicothe, died 4:28 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness.      She was born May 3, 1932, in Cynthiana, OH to the late Norman G. and Gladys M. Puckett Foraker.  On December 5, 1960, she married James R. Smith who died February 1, 1982.       Surviving are daughters, Pamela K. (Gary Payne) Polen, of Chillicothe, Vickie Payne, of Waverly and Teresa J. (Randy...

     Michael Alan Dixon, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully with his caring wife at his side, on April 7, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center.      He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda, as well as his two sons, Jay (Becca) and Marc, who both live in Nevada.  Also surviving are his stepson, Jason Cheatham (Mandy) of Portsmouth and stepdaughter, Brooke McAbee (Drew) of Chillicothe.  He will be dearly missed by his...

     Gene David Justice, 89, of Chillicothe, went home with Jesus on April 6, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness.      He was born June 26, 1932, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late David and Marie Robinson Justice.  On September 21, 1984, he married the former, Daisy Price who survives.      Also surviving are a son, Jeffrey (Marita) Justice, of Kentucky; a sister, Rosemary Legge, of Kentucky; brothers, Bernie...

     Seth A. “Sam” Murphy, 39, of Waverly, passed at 12:54 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Adena Pike Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born January 30, 1983, in Gallipolis, to Harold and Beverly Butterbaugh Murphy.  On August 13, 2014, he married the former Jennifer E. Edwards who survives.      Also surviving are a son, Lucas Murphy; daughters, Serenity and Cynthia Murphy, all of Waverly; a step daughter,...

     Lowell Gordon Henness, 89, of Chillicothe, went to Heaven on April 2, 2022.  He was a loving husband and father and loved by all that knew him.      He was born June 9th, 1932, the son of the late Raymond and Effie Byers Henness.  On December 30, 1967, he married the former Mary Alice Bowman, who survives.  They enjoyed 54 years of marriage together.      In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters,...

Justin E. Johnson     Justin E. Johnson, 31, of Frankfort, passed away 12:39 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2022 in Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born September 11, 1990 in Washington C. H. to Christopher and Mary (McColley) Johnson.       Justin is survived by the love of his life, Kira Leverone, his children, Killian “Porky” and Janee “Muffin” Johnson; mother, Mary Speakman; his...