Jay W. Bethel, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, June 15th at home. He was born March 9, 1961 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Samuel and Barbara Bethel. Surviving are brother, Matt E. (Karla) Bethel, of Bluffton, SC; sister, Kelia Vollmar of Chillicothe, OH; nephews, Zachary, of New York, NY, and Spencer, of Savannah, GA; extended family Jim (Mary) Saunders, Brenda Saunders, Brian Saunders, and Tony Throckmorton. Jay was predeceased by parents, Samuel and Barbara Bethel and by best friend, Paul Saunders. Funeral service will be Monday, June 23rd at 11 a.m.  in the WARE FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Family may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 9 to 10 a.m.  Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 10 – 11 a.m. You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com