All Obituaries

Bernard Eugene Knapp, 93 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Tuesday morning, January 16, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.  He was born August 27, 1925 in Chillicothe, the son of Bernard Earl Knapp and Bessie (Woodbridge) Knapp.  On February 5, 1950 he married Ruth Eileen Terflinger who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Janis (Michael) Schreiter, Elgin, IL, Emily (Scott) Grigsby, Murfreesboro, TN and Barbara (Bill) Forthofer, Huron, OH; sons, Bernard A....

Bessie B. Wright, 99 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  She was born October 8, 1919 in Grayson, KY, the daughter of Joseph D. and Carrie (Pence) Flake.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jennings Wright on October 18, 1995. Surviving are her daughter, Ruth Sheets; her son, James Douglas Wright. Both of Chillicothe; 8 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. ...

Cecilia Imelda Ferguson, 73, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born May 31, 1945 in Columbus, OH as one of seventeen children to the late William & Susan Hickey. On June 2, 1962 she married Richard Ferguson who preceded her in death. Surviving are her three children: Richard (Heidi) Ferguson Jr., Tami (Dennis) Doyle, both of Chillicothe, and Kelly (Wayne) Swint of Columbus; her...

William A. “Butch” Hayes, Jr., 65 of Chillicothe passed away on Thursday evening, December 20, 2018 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus following a brief two-week illness.  He was born June 10, 1953 in Chillicothe, the son of William A. Hayes, Sr. and Shirley (Parker) Hayes. He leaves behind his adoring wife, Jane Irene (Kellough) Hayes whom he married July 1, 1989.  Also surviving are his children, Billy C. Hayes, M. Jeremie Hayes, Shane A. Hayes: a...

Glenn R. “Johnny” Barnhart, 82 of Kingston went to his eternal rest on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness.  He was born August 3, 1936 in Ross County, the son of Albert and Marie (Brady) Barnhart.  On June 6, 1964 he married Elizabeth J. “Betty” Adams who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Lawrence (Terri) Barnhart, Chillicothe and John D. Barnhart, Kingston; grandchildren, Amanda (David) Sommers, Kristen...

Joseph William “Bill” Riley, 91 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday evening, December 9, 2018 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 23, 1927 in Chillicothe, the son of Joe Esker Riley and Bertha May (Howard) Riley.  On February 2, 1948 he married Helen Betty Shoemaker and they spent 70 years together.  Betty recently passed on December 3, 2018. Surviving are his daughters, Vickie (Jeff) Rickey and Kim (Joe) Litter, all of Chillicothe;...

Richard L. Robl, 69 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2018 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.  He was born April 27, 1949 in New York, NY, the son of Donald and Joan Robl. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services .  The Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home are honored to serve the family.

Helen “Betty” Riley, 89 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Traditions of Chillicothe.  She was born August 29, 1929 in Ross County, the daughter of Howard and Rena Belle (Minney) Shoemaker.  On February 2, 1948 she married William “Bill” Riley who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Vickie (Jeff) Rickey and Kim (Joe) Litter, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Josh (Roslyn) Varnado, Maggie (Nathan) Barker and Riley (Drew)...

It is with great sadness that the family of Lauren Marie Holton announces her passing following a brief illness on Monday December 3rd, 2018 at the age of 28. Lauren will be forever remembered and missed by her parents, Marcia & Troy (Daren) Holton and her siblings Katie (Drew) Holton, Ben (Lexi) Holton and Jenna (Kendall) Holton. She will also be remembered by her nephews Noah, Asa, Greyson and niece Hadley, her aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her...

Herbert Molenaar, 77 of Waverly, Ohio passed from this life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was the husband of Francine (Eatough) Molenaar. Services will be held in Brigham City, Utah under the direction of the Myers Mortuary.  The Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home are honored to assist the family.