All Obituaries

On Friday morning, July 20, 2018 our Heavenly Father welcomed His daughter, Velma Jean Rayer home.  Velma Jean Rayer, 88, of Chillicothe was born March 24, 1930 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to the late Brady and Nellie (Mercer) Driggs.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oshal Hurles.  On June 8, 1963 she married Leland T. Rayer who preceded her in death August 30, 2008. Surviving are her step-children, Larry (Sytha) Rayer and Kathleen (Bob) Smith; a...

Eva Ruth Pickard, 85, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Tuesday afternoon, July 17, 2018 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 22, 1933 in Virginia, the daughter of Olin and Gladys (Robinson) Smith.  In 1959, she married Francis Bernard Pickard who preceded her in death on November 11, 1985. Surviving are daughters, Rebecca Bost and Sherri Ackley, both of Chillicothe; son, Jeff Pickard, Carey, NC; grandchildren, Noah Bost, Randy Ackley and Jennifer Ackley...

Georgia F. Graves, 91, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2018 in Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness.  She was born August 7, 1926 in Londonderry, Ohio, the daughter of George W. and Helen B. (Francis) Kline, Sr.  On October 4, 1947 she married Albert L. Graves who preceded her in death October 8, 1990. Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Jody Lee and Phillip Rocha, Chillicothe; her grandson, Ryan Matthew and wife, Janelle...

Charles “Charlie” Edward Francis, Sr., 82 of Chillicothe went to be with his Lord on Thursday morning, July 5, 2018 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.  He was born July 26, 1935 in Chillicothe, the son of George Dewey and Grace Modell (Holland) Francis. Surviving are daughters, Laura Elaine (Ron) Kennedy and Denise Francis; son, Charles “Chuck” Eugene (Jaimie) Francis, Jr., all of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Tara A. (Wade) Kennedy, Aaron J....

Vivian Lucille (Cravens) Wright, affectionately known as “Sue” and “Susie” to many family and friends,was born February 26, 1932 in Chillicothe to George and Viola (Seymour) Cravens.  The entry of herstep-father, Jacob Shewalter into the family (in which she was the oldest of five sisters and one brother)brought welcome stability and love to her life.  She met Richard “Dick” Wright in Sunday school when she was ten years old and married him on...

Betty Louise Arledge, 92, of Chillicothe passed from this life to join the Lord, on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 20, 1925 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Alfred and Laura (Sollars) Walter. On January 11, 1947 she married Leslie “Bud” Arledge and together they celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in January, 2018. Surviving is her husband, Leslie “Bud” Arledge, Chillicothe; her son, Barry Arledge, Waverly;...

Carolyn Sue Starr, 75, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday afternoon, June 11, 2018 in Heartland of Chillicothe following and extended illness.  She was born April 15, 1943 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Robert E. Starr, Sr. and Dorothy A. (Mercer) Starr. Surviving are her sister, Judith M. Jones and her companion, Howard Elliott, Chillicothe; brothers, Philip W. (Brenda) Starr, Groveport and John W. Starr, Chillicothe.  Her parents and brother, Robert E. Starr,...

Frances Lulu Bost Siberell Sharp Affectionately known as “Tubby”, 86, passed away at her home on Sunday June 10th, 2018 following an extended illness.  She was born May 15th,1932 in Ross County to William Sherman and Margaret Bost. Surviving are daughters, Lou Ann (Dale) Wurstner, Kristy Siberell, Janie (Gary) Demint, Lisa (Graham) Dun, sons, Craig (Amy) Sharp, Joseph (Sheri) Sharp, Bret (Sandy) Sharp, Jamie (Chris) Sharp, Daren Sharp, Kyle Sharp. She was predeceased by a...

Fairy M. “Pat” Weidauer, 94 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday morning, June 10, 2018 in Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness.  She was born June 6, 1924 in Bournville, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Amy (VanGundy) Johnson.  In 1976 she married Harold R. Weidauer, Sr. who preceded her in death April 27, 1993. Surviving are sons, Lloyd E. Wilson and John C. (Bonnie) Wilson, all of Chillicothe; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren;...

Russell Story Hartley, Sr., 61 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday, June 4, 2018 in Adena Pike County Hospital, Waverly following an extended illness.  He was born Sept. 17, 1956 in Chillicothe, the son of Robert Daniel and Margie Katherine (Alexander) Hartley. Surviving are his former spouses, Charlotte Ball and Beth Cottrill, both of Chillicothe;  daughters, Treiva (Joshua) Baskerville and Elizabeth Hartley, all of Chillicothe; sons, Steven (Jackie) Hartley and Robert...