All Obituaries

Eliza Almeda Myers, 91 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.  One of 13 children, she was born November 13, 1928 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Charles W. and Hazel (Hatfield) Boydston.  On October 4, 1949 she married Byron C. Myers who preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving is her daughter, Crystal (Roger) Rider, Chillicothe; her sons, Terrance Boydston and Mitchener Myers, both of Chillicothe and...

Nancy Walling Barker Wilson Nancy was born April 9, 1934 in Hickory NC to Kenneth and Loretta Walling. She passed away July 21, 2020 at Traditions of Chillicothe, after a long illness. Nancy graduated from Withrow High School in Cincinnati Ohio in 1952. She was the editor of the yearbook in her senior year amongst other high school honors. Nancy received a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg in 1956, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Bet. She later obtained a master’s degree in...

Charles R. “Rick” McIver, 62, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday July 14, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 13, 1958 in Richland, SC to George Charles and Betty (Smith) McIver.  On October 20, 2018 he married Leona Bobo, who survives. Also surviving are his children; Joi (Brian) Wolfe, Medford, MA, Charles Sweatt, Gaston, SC, Jenna (Matthew) Spencer, GA, David (Amanda) Pontious, Jr., Waverly, 2 special children whom he helped raise; Travis...

Mary Jane (Cartwright) Hatmaker, died in peace on Thursday night July 9, 2020.  She was born on October 13, 1931 to Ruby and Everett Cartwright.  She married Harry M. Hatmaker, who preceded her in death.  She had a passion for life.  She persevered through high school at a time when young women of her time and circumstance, most often quit school to help at home and support the family.  She was also a first rate jitterbugger in her day.  During the course of...

Helen Marie Moritz, 76 of Chllicothe passed from this life on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born February 4, 1944 in Hamden, OH, the daughter of Bernard Paul and Ida Janette (Funk) Smith.  On June 26, 1967 she married Edwin L. Moritz, Jr. who preceded her in death February 4, 1996. Surviving is a special niece whom she raised, Tonia L. Smith, Cincinnati; special nephews whom she raised, Seth L. (Tabitha) Smith and D’Andrea E. Smith, all...

                Ruby B. Renison, 90, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2020 in National Church Residences of Chillicothe, following an extended illness.  She was born on September 26, 1929 in Paintsville, KY to John Wallace and Hattie (Ramey) Blanton.  On September 20, 1952 she married James E. “Jim” Renison, who preceded her in death on June 6,...

Carroll E. Thacker, 93 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday morning, May 18, 2020 in The Ridge at Lancaster.  He was born Feb. 5, 1927 in Vigo, OH, the son of Oscar W. and Margaret (DuBois) Thacker.  On Aug. 6, 1948 he married Mary Ann Bolte who preceded him in death July 28, 2009. Surviving is a daughter, Carla (Kurt) Schmitter, Hilliard, OH; son, Michael Thacker and companion, Becky Hammond, Chillicothe and Mark (Kym) Thacker, Pittsboro, NC; grandchildren, Dustin,...

Hubert J. Hay, 90 of Ray, Ohio passed from this life on Tuesday morning, May 12, 2020 at his home following an extended illness.  He was born August 13, 1929 in Lawrence County, Kentucky the son of Herbert and Nora H. (Maxie) Hay.  On October 20, 1948 he married Gertrude E. Haynes who preceded him in death July 10, 2009. Surviving is his son, Kenneth L. (Lou Ellen) Hay, Ray; son-in-law, Garry Fairchild, Richmond Dale; grandchildren, Melissa, Kenny, Jr., Stephanie, Kevin, Angie,...

Loren Kent Mead passed away Saturday May 9, 2020, following and extended illness.  Loren was born on August 13, 1942 in Chillicothe, OH, the son of Benjamin Mead and Mary Elizabeth Smith. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1960.  Following graduation, he was hired as a drafter for Barrett Cargo & Withers Consulting Engineers.  He married Diane Marie Slagle on August 17, 1963.  In 1964 he and Diane moved to Ohio University Athens Campus, where he studied...

Frances M. Elliott, 91 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born January 31, 1929 in Thurston, OH, the daughter of Clyde W. and L. Edith (Huston) Carpenter.  On January 17, 1948 she married Charles F. Elliott who preceded her in death June 26, 1988. Surviving are her daughters, Cynthia A. Soummers, Reno, OH, Mary K. Oney, Chillicothe, Patricia (Steve) Elliott Creighton, Parma, OH, Carla M. (Thomas)...