All Obituaries

William Owen “Bill” Zinn, 69 of West Chester, Ohio passed from this life and went home to the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2020 after an extended battle with multiple myeloma. He was the husband of Deborah Ann (Frame) Zinn who preceded him in death February 8, 2013. He was born on November 29, 1950 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the son of the late Owen E. and Elizabeth G. Zinn. Mr. Zinn was an electrical and mechanical engineer for General Electric Aviation for 30 years. He was a...

  Cora Mae Thomas, 99 of Chillicothe peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2020 at her home.  She was born December 27, 1920 in Athens County, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Della (West) Jourden.  On April 19, 1942 she married Harley E. Thomas who preceded her in death on February 3, 2011.   Surviving is her daughter, Kay (John) O’Connor, Chillicothe; her son, David R. Thomas, Centerville, OH; her grandchildren, John (Christy)...

Daniel R. Neff, 55 of Columbus passed from this life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in the Woodland Village Care Center, Mt. Gilead, Ohio.  He was born August 2, 1964 in Chillicothe, the son of Glen and Claudia (Goshorn) Neff.  He is survived  by his mother, Claudia Neff, Columbus; his former wife, Taffy Neff, Westerville, Ohio; his daughter, Raychelle (Andrew) Stockton, Cincinnati; his sons, Anthony Neff, New Albany, Ohio and Zachary (Lisa) Neff, Nashville, Tennessee; his...

George Oliver Allen Miller, Sr., 84 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 4, 1935 in Ross County, the son of Amos and Loney (Moneypenny) Miller.  On August 9, 1975 he married Gloria E. Detty who preceded him in death September 27, 2011. Surviving are daughters, Tina (Steve) Pritchard, Circleville, Kimberly (Kevin) Dearth, Columbus, Cathy (Tony) Althouse, Chillicothe, Susanna Frazier, Chillicothe and Judith Llama,...

Terry L. Frey, Sr., 81 entered into Heaven on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in OSU Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born June 8, 1938 in Chillicothe, the son of Frank and Catherine (Davis) Frey.  On June 18, 1960 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Dolores (Cahill) Frey who survives. Also surviving is his son, Terry L. Frey, Jr and his wife, Shelly (Vest) Frey, Chillicothe; his granddaughter, Mandy Frey; his step-grandchildren, Alexander, Katelynn and Kevin Worley;  his...

Cloyd Allen “Woody” Richardson, 80 of Chillicothe passed away on Thursday morning, March 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 1, 1939 in Chillicothe, the son of Cloyd B. and E. Elizabeth (Ranck) Richardson.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen Marie Ortman Richardson, “Petie”, whom he married on November 11, 1962. Also surviving is his daughter, Patricia Marie Richardson-Swanson, Chillicothe; his son, Michael Allen Richardson, Chillicothe;...

Richard L. “Dick” Markel, 88 of Laurelville, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday evening, March 7, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness.  He was born November 11, 1931 in Chillicothe, the son of Weldon and Goldie Markel.  On April 24, 1953 he married Norma Jean Miller     who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Melody (Todd) Young, Laurelville; grandchildren, William (Kassie) Young, Italy and Brandy Young (Scott...

Melody (DeeDee) Lee Welbaum Smith departed her earthly journey peacefully on February 19, 2020, to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Home schooled because of JRA until high school, she was a member of the first graduating class of Homestead High School in 1972, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Melody achieved a BED at Indiana University and a Master of Education (Ball State University).  Shortly after graduation, she accepted a special education position with the...

Patricia (Bilby) Van Tuyle, retired from Toledo Engineering and former employee of Bunstine, Mowery & Moore Law Firm, passed away on February 11, 2020. Patricia is survived by her husband, Charles Van Tuyle; her children, Julia Van Tuyle, Jennifer Van Tuyle, Jeanna Phillips (Jim) and Jacquline Brown; 15 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Grace Bilby; her brother Leonard “Sonny” Bilby; and her grandchildren, Charles...

Deborah Denise King, 67 of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord at 1:36 am Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness She was born February 7, 1953 in Chillicothe to James L. and Vitura Sommers. On November 17, 1972 she married the love of her life Randy L. King, who survives. Debbie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.. She is survived by her husband Randy King; daughters Misty Tuttle and Sarah King;...