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William A Doyle
Jan 20, 2025
William A. Doyle, 88, of Kingston, passed from this life on Monday January 20, 2025 at his residence, with his loving partner of 50 years by his side. He was born on August 28, 1936 in Chillicothe, the son of Alvin and Edna (Schrader) Doyle.
Surviving is his companion, Lawana McCorkle, Kingston; daughters, Diane McAdams and Candy...
Rowena R. Perry
Jan 12, 2025
Rowena Ruth Perry, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. She was born in Scioto County on July 29, 1937 to the late Charles Evans Perry and Hazel Fry Perry. She was also preceded by the father of her children, Francis C. Johnson, her son, Francis Charles Johnson and her brothers, Charles E. Perry, Jr. and Dale...
Sharon L. Merchant
Dec 21, 2024
Sharon L. Merchant, 86, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Saturday December 21, 2024 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born on October 12, 1938 in Ross County, the daughter of Wilbur and Louise (Chenault) Haley.
Surviving are her children, Christopher (Desili) Baker, Batavia; and Julie (John) Gabriel, Cincinnati; grandchildren, Ashley, Nikki, Samantha,...
Karen E (Minnix) Posey
Dec 12, 2024
Karen E. Posey, 67, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday December 12, 2024 in Legacy of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born on December 23, 1956 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Robert S. and Mary E. (Parker) Minnix. She married Ronald Posey, who survives.
Also surviving are her daughters, Michelle (Brandon) Zimmer, Lewis...
Charles "Tim" E Robertson, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Charles E. “Tim” Robertson, Jr. 76, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Friday December 6, 2024 at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born on January 1, 1948 in Chillicothe, the son of Charles E. Robertson, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (De Bell) Robertson. On October 12, 1991 he married Marilyn J. Kimbler who preceded him in...
Tamara Lynn Speakman
Nov 28, 2024
Tamara Lynn Speakman, 45, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly at 10:17 a.m., Thursday November 28, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 18, 1979 in Cincinnati, Ohio. On March 15, 2008 she married Timothy Speakman, who survives.
Also surviving are her parents, Mary Jo Peele, Leah Bobb-ltt, and William Austin, her daughters,...
Deborah M (White) Hughes
Nov 18, 2024
Deborah M. Hughes, age 69, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, after an extended illness. Her unwavering faith, love for her family, and strength through adversity will leave an enduring legacy for all who knew her.
Debbie was born on May 5,1955 (“5-5-55”), to John T. White and Florence (Penrod) White, both of...
Jeffrey C Kane
Nov 17, 2024
Jeffrey C. Kane, 72, of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life on Sunday November 17, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 8, 1952, in Chillicothe, the son of Howard and Eunice (Pfeifer) Kane. On June 12, 1970 he married his high school sweetheart Linda Oldaker, and together they shared 54 years of marriage....
Danny L Patrick
Nov 2, 2024
Danny L. Patrick, 72, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Saturday November 2, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 25, 1951 in Chillicothe, the son of Nathan and Helen (Evans) Patrick. On July 19, 1997 he married Judy Bennett who preceded him in death on July 15, 2014.
Surviving are...
Keith Duffy
Nov 2, 2024
Edward "Keith" Duffy, 96, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, steady presence, and a meticulous attention to detail that he maintained to the very end.
Born in July 1928 to Boyton and Susan Freda Duffy, Keith grew up learning the value of hard work by helping his father in the...
Richard L. Deacon
Oct 13, 2024
Our beloved Richard L. Deacon, 73, of Waverly passed into his loving Father’s arms on Sunday October 13, 2024 in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dick was born on August 26, 1951 at 4:16 a.m. in Scioto County, the son of Richard Earl and Hilda Ruth (Amlin) Deacon. On January 24, 1998, Dick married Mary Deacon, who...
Bunny J (Fetters) Rittinger
Oct 10, 2024
Bunny J. Rittinger, 71, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday October, 10, 2024 in Riverside Hospital. She was born on April 7, 1953 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Truman and Pauline (Powell) Fetters. On July 6, 1973 she married Keith Rittinger, who survives.
Also surviving is her son Jason (Denielle) Rittinger, Chillicothe; grandchildren, Jaiden Rittinger...
Constance L. (Compher) Jones
Oct 3, 2024
Constance L. Jones, 74, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday October 3, 2024 at her residence. She was born on March 13, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Vernon and Dorothy (Fauber) Compher. On August 8, 1969, she married John F. Jones, who preceded her in death on August 7, 2014.
Surviving is her mother,...
John R. Cogswell
Sep 28, 2024
John R. Cogswell, 80, of Frankfort, passed from this life on Saturday September 28, 2024 in Valley View Care Center. He was born on October 26, 1943, the son of Robert N. and Sarah E. (Herd) Cogswell.
He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Balam, Greenwood, MS. He was proceeded in death by his parents.
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Sonia H (Mcquirt) Fitch
Sep 24, 2024
Sonia Hope Fitch, born on October 28, 1960, in Franklin County, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband, Billy Fitch, and her cherished children: Charles (Amber) Ramey, Joe (Brittany) Ramey, Matthew (Sherry) Ramey, William (Angela) Ramey, Jason (Ashley) Parsley, Cherry King, Evie (Chad) Bowles, and William (Cassie) Fitch....
Roger K. Tatman
Sep 22, 2024
Roger K. Tatman, 76, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday September 22, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on April 14, 1948 in Columbus, one of triplet sons to, Turney T. and Viola M. (Seymour) Tatman. He married Linda Orr who preceded him in death on February 9, 2009....
Karen W. Rieder
Sep 9, 2024
Karen W. Rieder, 76, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2024 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness. She was born September 27, 1947 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Earl and Annette (Ludwig) Whitmore. On February 17, 1979 she married David L. Rieder.
Surviving is her husband of 45 years, David L....
Eldon E. "Gene" Simerl
Aug 20, 2024
Eldon E. “Gene” Simerl, 87, of Chillicothe passed from this life Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1937 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Eldon R. and Dorothy M. (Rinehart) Simerl. On January 8, 1958 he married the former Barbara E. Bartlett who survives and together shared 66 wonderful years...
Cheryl Click (Evans)
Aug 16, 2024
Cheryl Click (Evans), 70, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on August 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born March 19, 1954, in Chillicothe to the late R. Ted and L. Jane (Acord) Click.
Surviving are two children, Joshua and Lindsay;...
Robert Dale Brown
Aug 8, 2024
Robert (Bob) Dale Brown, 85, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on August 8, 2024. He was born to Dale and Annabel Brown on March 4, 1939 in Chillicothe, Ohio. On April 14, 1961, Bob married Beverly Rose Minor, who survives.
Bob graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1957. Three days after graduation, he entered...
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