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Marilyn B. Liebe

Marilyn B. Liebe

Aug 1, 2018

Marilyn Beth Liebe, 80, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.  She was born September 28, 1937 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ernest F. and Mabel (Rinehart) Hamm, Sr.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence “Sonny” Withrow and John Liebe.

Surviving is her...

E. Sue (Hupp)  Mcquirt

E. Sue (Hupp) Mcquirt

Aug 1, 2018

E. Sue McQuirt, 75, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in OSU Medical Center, Columbus following an extended illness.  She was born June 22, 1943 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Christine M. (McIver) Hupp.  On July 22, 1982 she married Richard G. McQuirt who preceded her in death on May 6, 2009.

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Paul Eugene Curtis

Paul Eugene Curtis

Jul 29, 2018

Paul Eugene “Crow” Curtis, 76, of Delaware, formally of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2018.  He was born on Jan. 27, 1942 in Ross County, the son of Ellott “Hammie” and Helen (Williams) Curtis.

Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Mary (Moss) Curtis, son; William (Naydene) Leist, daughters; Rebecca Smith, Lisa...

Velma Jean (Driggs)  Rayer

Velma Jean (Driggs) Rayer

Jul 20, 2018

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...

Eva Ruth Pickard

Eva Ruth Pickard

Jul 17, 2018

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...

Georgia F. (Kline)  Graves

Georgia F. (Kline) Graves

Jul 10, 2018

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...

Charles E. Francis, Sr.

Charles E. Francis, Sr.

Jul 5, 2018

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...

Vivian L. (Cravens)  Wright

Vivian L. (Cravens) Wright

Jun 27, 2018

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”...

Betty Louise Arledge

Betty Louise Arledge

Jun 16, 2018

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,...

Carolyn Sue Starr

Carolyn Sue Starr

Jun 11, 2018

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;...

Frances L. (Bost)  Siberell

Frances L. (Bost) Siberell

Jun 10, 2018

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...

Fairy M. "Pat" Weidauer

Fairy M. "Pat" Weidauer

Jun 10, 2018

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.

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Russell Story Hartley, Sr.

Russell Story Hartley, Sr.

Jun 4, 2018

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; ...

Connie Grace (Adams)  Martin Riddle

Connie Grace (Adams) Martin Riddle

May 21, 2018

Connie Grace Martin Riddle, 75, of Londonderry, passed from this life Monday, May 21, 2018, in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  She was born Apr. 18, 1943 in Chillicothe, to the late Thomas Edward and Louise (Fowler) Adams.  She married Arthur Lee Martin, who preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1990.  On Dec. 16,...

Cynthia Bixler

Cynthia Bixler

May 12, 2018

Cynthia “Cindy” Bixler, 69 of Chillicothe died early Saturday morning, May 12, 2018 at her home with her family by her side following a brave battle with cancer.  She was born June 18, 1948 in Vinton County to Dorthea (Smith) and William A. Ray.  She spent most of her childhood raised by her mother, Dorthea and her late step-father,...

Anna Louise (Hatfield)  Powell

Anna Louise (Hatfield) Powell

Mar 31, 2018

This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Anna Louise Hatfield Powell, 80, of Chillicothe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was born February 17, 1938 in Ross County, the daughter of Coleman and Vernie (Locklear) Hatfield, Sr.  On May...

Dolores L. (Graves)  Stumbo

Dolores L. (Graves) Stumbo

Mar 31, 2018

Dolores L. Stumbo, 90 of Stoutsville, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday morning, March 31, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born March 24, 1928 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Roy and Virgil (Seymour) Graves.  On September 4, 1945 she married Fred Stumbo who preceded her in death June 20, 2005.

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Cindy Marie (Holten)  Justice

Cindy Marie (Holten) Justice

Mar 27, 2018

Cindy Marie Justice, 38 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Tuesday evening, March 27, 2018 in Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness.  She was born February 19, 1980 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Melinda Holten.  On June 16, 2009 she married Richard W. Justice, Sr. who survives.

Also surviving are her children, Alyssa Shreck, Frankfort,...

Ethel Ann (Clipner)  Butterbaugh

Ethel Ann (Clipner) Butterbaugh

Mar 26, 2018

Ethel Ann Butterbaugh, 87 of Londonderry joined her loved ones in heaven on Monday, March 26, 2018 after declining health.  She was born December 13, 1930 in Vinton County to Ernest R. and Ruth E. (Detty) Clipner.  On November 28, 1949 she married Arthur J. Butterbaugh who preceded her in death in 1999.

Surviving are her six...

Cindy L. Masters Doyle

Cindy L. Masters Doyle

Mar 22, 2018

Cindy Lou Masters Doyle, 61, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday morning, Mar. 22, 2018 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  She was born July 2, 1956 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ralph C. and Louise E. (Morgan) Masters, Sr.

Surviving is her daughter, Hollie Jo Zaniewski, Chillicothe; her sons, Rob Carter...

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