Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2026

Robert Douglas “Doug” Scott, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at age 79. Doug was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Betty (Schwarzbach) Scott. Their beautiful marriage spanned four states, more than 56 years, and was filled with the love of their three children: Becky (Mike) George,...

Mar 8, 2026

James Donald Alcorn, 97, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday March 8, 2026. Don was born on October 30, 1928 in Irving, KY (Estill County), later moving to a farm outside of Lexington, IN. He was the son of Forest and Hallie Mae (Cox) Alcorn, and in October 1953 he married Norma Jean Payne, who preceded him...

Feb 24, 2026

Mark Andrew Vest, 61, of Chillicothe unexpectedly passed from this life on Tuesday February 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born on April 2, 1964 in Chillicothe, the son of Larry E. Vest Sr., and Patricia (Doughty) Vest.

Surviving is his mother and step-father, Patricia (Charles) Mattox, Chillicothe, siblings, Jeffrey (Patty) Vest, Yellowbud; Eric Vest, Chillicothe; Larry E. Vest, Jr....

Jan 27, 2026

Janet Louise (Johnson) Elder, departed from this life January 27th 2026 and entered eternal love into the awaiting arms of her husband, family, and friends. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born on October 20, 1942. Janet’s life was a remarkable journey filled with love, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to her family. 

Janet was the...

Jan 24, 2026

Charles F. Dearth, 69, of Chillicothe, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday January 24, 2026 in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1956 in Chillicothe, the son of Denver Howard and Helen (Drake) Dearth.

Surviving is his daughter, Robin (Casey) Stewart, Chillicothe; granddaughters, Ellee and Baylee Stewart, brothers, David R. (Sandi) Dearth,...

Jan 23, 2026

William Hershel Holt, 51, of Hillsboro, unexpectedly passed from this life on Friday January 23, 2026 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born on August 20, 1974 in Chillicothe, the son of Floyd and Rebecca (Drummond) Holt.

Surviving is his mother, Rebecca Holt, Chillicothe; father Floyd Holt, Hillsboro; niece, Annie Kuhnes, KY; a nephew, Tyler (Kat) Kuhnes, Newark; great nieces...

Jan 16, 2026

Philip E. Diehl, 76, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday January 16, 2026 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1949 in Chillicothe, the son of Phillip L. and Ruth (Green) Diehl. On March 21, 2011, he married Sharron Lynn Griffith who survives.

Also surviving is his daughter, Amy Jo Spires (John Campbell), step-daughter,...

Dec 12, 2025

Kirk Douglas Hartley, 66, of Kingston, unexpectedly passed from this life on Friday December 12, 2025 in Grant Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1959 in Circleville, the son of Orlando Franklin and Elizabeth Jean (Gillum) Hartley.

Surviving is his partner of 47 years, Ruth Congrove, a step-daughter, Sherry Congrove, a step-son, Tony Congrove, grandchildren, Rashauna (John) Beedy, and...

Dec 4, 2025

Eleanor E. Cook, 96, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday December 4, 2025 in National Church Residences. She was born on February 27, 1929 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris (Irwin) Zonner. On July 4, 1948 she married Elwood Cook who preceded her in death on October 26, 2001.

Surviving are her daughters, Deborah J....

Nov 23, 2025

Gary E. Knecht, 81, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday November 23, 2025 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 10, 1944 in Kingston, OH, the son of Daniel and Esther (Couden) Knecht. On December 13, 1996 he married Joann H. Kiminki who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Christina L. (Knecht) Heslip, Kelly Jo...

Nov 5, 2025

Kenneth Paul Bowsher, 74, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed from this life on Wednesday November 5, 2025 in UPMC Presbyterian. He was born on December 14, 1950 in Lima, OH, the son of Wendell Paul and Ruth Elizabeth (Goble) Bowsher. On April 9, 1983 he married Bonnie Lou Carroll, who preceded him in death on March 16, 2025.

Surviving is his daughter,...

Oct 26, 2025

David L. Park, 69, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday October 26, 2025 at his residence, following an extended illness.  He was born on November 6, 1955 in Chillicothe, the son of Paul David and M. Carolyn (Sherrick) Park.  On February 5, 1983 he married Jandyll N. White, who survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Chastity...

Oct 7, 2025

Joyce (Riley) Townsend went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2025 at 3pm. She was born to the late Joe and Mae Riley on November 12, 1935.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life--her husband Ralph, and her son Bruce who was her whole world.  Also preceding her in death was her mother...

Oct 6, 2025

Howard E. Holloway, 82, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday October 6, 2025 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 6, 1943 in Pikeville, KY, the son of Frank and Oma (Thacker) Holloway.

Surviving are daughters, Joanne Mettler, and Connie Gillum, both of Chillicothe; a daughter-in-law, Crystal Holloway, Chillicothe; grandchildren, Terry...

Sep 27, 2025

Priscilla L. Fuller, 60, of South Salem, OH, passed from this life on Saturday September 27, 2025 at her residence, following an extended illness.  She was born on July 13, 1965 in Circleville, OH, the daughter of Leonard and Eunice (Brooks) Boysel.  On January 20, 1990 she married John Fuller who survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Alison...

Sep 9, 2025

Pamela Jane Havens passed away on September the 9th, 2025. At the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe Ohio. After an extended illness.

She was born August 27th, 1951 to Paul and Phillis Hougland in the home of her maternal grandmother.

Pamela is survived by her husband Tom Havens, Son Paul William Hawk, stepsons Danny...

Aug 18, 2025

Marilou Campbell Pentz, 64, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday August 18, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on March 9, 1961, in Columbus, the daughter of John L. and Molly E. (Evans) Campbell.

Surviving is her husband, Dennis Pentz, Columbus; sons, Richard Grant, Chillicothe, and Roger Campbell, Columbus, grandchildren, Kiara, Kenzie, Makayla (Jayden),...

Aug 16, 2025

Betty L. Walburn, 74, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Saturday August 16, 2025 in Chillicothe Post Acute.  She was born on June 13, 1951 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ralph and Tina (Kidd) Zeisler.  On April 28, 1971 she married the love of her life, Styrk Walburn, who preceded her in death on August 31,...

Aug 12, 2025

Margaret P. “Nellie” Ginther, 99, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday August 12, 2025 in the Adena Greenfield Medical Center.  She was born on October 7, 1925 in Chillicothe, the daughter of William and Nellie (Horn) Ginther.

Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Aug 10, 2025

Donald Ray Barrow, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday August 10, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on October 10, 1936 in Monroe Co., IN, the son of Shirley Otto and Myra (Snyder) Barrow.  On November 7, 1958 he married Sylvia Ann Scott, who preceded him in death on June 19, 2023.

Surviving...