All Obituaries

Robert R. Oldaker, 87, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Wednesday March 15, 2023 in National Church Residences of Chillicothe.  He was born on March 27, 1935 in Chillicothe, to the late Everett R. and Josephine (Penrod) Oldaker. Surviving are his daughters, Linda (Jeffrey) Kane, Vicki Diehl, and Kyra (Paul) Dickerson, all of Chillicothe, grandchildren, Crystal Miller, Jeffrey A. (Heather) Kane, Angela Johnson, Mark (Aya) Diehl, Dylan Dickerson, and Dakota Dickerson,...

Theresa Ellen Dixon, 85 of Hilliard, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday, March 10, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born June 22, 1937 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Clark A. and Gevetta (Gatto) Caplinger.  On February 27, 1964 she married Robert L. Dixon who preceded her in death July 18, 2010. Surviving is her daughter, Claire (Kevin) Lacey, Galloway, Ohio; her son, Aaron (Debie) Dixon, Indian Lake, Ohio; her grandson,...

Jeffrey Ross Wood passed from this life on March 3, 2023.  Born January 23, 1951 in Columbus, OH, he was the oldest son of the late Claude and June Wood. On July 7, 1969 his patriotism led him to join the United States Navy.  He became a Corpsman and spent his 9 years of military time with the United States Marines.  Afterwards, he operated Long’s Ambulance Company, then started his own ambulance company Medic Transport.  He brought Original Mattress Factory to...

Peggy E. Best, 70, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday February 19, 2023 in CareCore at Westmoreland following a brief illness.  She was born March 13, 1952 in Ross County to the late Darrell James and Georgia (Mitchell) Best. Surviving are nieces, Katrina Horsley (Mark Allen), Melissa Iseton, and Gail (Ed) Bester, all of Chillicothe, Holly Musgrove, and nephew, Darrell Musgrove, and several great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Diann...

Janice J. Fernandez Clester, 83 of Pinellas Park, Florida, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2023 in HCA Florida Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida following an extended illness.  She was born January 3, 1940 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Marcus Charles and Gladys (Burden) Harris.  She was married to Louis P. Fernandez who preceded her in death in 1983.  She later married Lester Clester, who survives. Also surviving is her...

Hugh Patrick “Pat” Cunningham (MSG, US Army, Ret.), 74, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on February 12, 2023 after a long illness.  He was born on October 5, 1948 in Stuttgart, Germany. He grew up with his 2 sisters and brother in Chillicothe, Ohio graduating from Bishop Flaget High School in 1966.  After joining the Army he studied at the University of Maryland and graduated with an Associates Degree in Asian Studies. Pat was a 20 year Army veteran,...

Jacquelyn L. “Jackie” Rardin, 72, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday February 2, 2023 at her residence, following a brief illness.  She was born on June 12, 1950 in Chillicothe to the late Edward and Nancy (Tillis) Harmount.  On February 26, 1967 she married John Rardin who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Johnda (Kenny) Wilson, Williamsport, son, John Rardin, Jr., Chillicothe, grandchildren, Ashley (Colby) Arledge, Kannon Rardin (Kylie...

Nancy O. Meacham, 86, of Londonderry, passed from this life on Thursday February 2, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 1, 1937 in Pickaway County to the late Harley and Victoria (Pfeiffer) Ours.  On April 1, 1956 she married Charles. W. Meacham who preceded her in death on September 2, 2007. Surviving is her son, Charles W. “Bill” Meacham, Jr. and wife Selena, Londonderry, grandchildren, Crystal Meacham and Cody Meacham,...

Robin A. Bumgardner, 55, of Chillicothe passed from this life Friday January 27, 2023 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on December 27, 1967 in Huntington, West Virginia to Billy Dee and Betty Jane (Knight) Fuller.  On August 8, 1986 she married the love of her life Gene Bumgardner. Surviving is her mother, Betty Fuller, Piketon, children, Kristin (Nick) Rusk, Andy (Ashley) Bumgardner, both of Chillicothe, and Austin Bumgardner, Piketon,...

Norma Ruth (Park) Hart, 87, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday January, 14, 2023 in Court House Manor Assisted Living in Washington Court House.  She was born August 10, 1935 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Delvin Daniel and Amy Faye (Holmes) Park.  On April 30, 1955 she married Russell G. Hart, Jr. who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death was her life companion, Paul Cutright, an infant son, granddaughter, Elizabeth Yeager, brothers,...