Obituary Listing

Jul 2, 2012

Louise Mae Melott, 78, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday morning, July 2, 2012 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1934 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Fred and Edith (Schofield) Stewart.  On July 15, 1956 she married George F. Melott, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1993.

Surviving are her...

Jul 1, 2012

Barbara Ellen Hamblin, 69, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Sunday morning, July 1, 2012 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  She was born Sept. 9, 1942 in Ross County, the daughter of Harry and Pauline (Penwell) Raypole.  On June 18, 1960 she married Wayne A. Hamblin who preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1986.

Jun 27, 2012

Mary Loretta Robinson, 71, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at her residence.  She was born December 27, 1940 in Monroe, New York, the daughter of Ellsworth and Mary Rumsey.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Robinson on November 24, 2010.

Private services will be held at the discretion...

Jun 18, 2012

Opal Lea Johnson, 73, of Waverly, unexpectedly passed from this life on Monday morning, June 18, 2012 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born Aug. 18, 1938 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of John A. and Anna L. (Rhyner) Bobo.  On Aug. 18, 1956 she married Robert E. Johnson who survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Annette...

Jun 16, 2012

Cecil L. Rinehart, 86, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Saturday evening, June 16, 2012 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  He was born Feb. 17, 1926 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Luther James and Margaret Sarah (White) Rinehart.  On Apr. 19, 1953 he married Clara Jane Miller who preceded him in death...

Jun 1, 2012

Robert D. Hoselton, 86, of Chillicothe peacefully passed from this life on Friday morning, June 1, 2012 in the home of his son and daughter-in-law while under the care of Adena Hospice following a fight with lung cancer. He was born Dec. 30, 1925 in Chillicothe, the son of Jess and Bertha (Bland) Hoselton.  On Dec. 27, 1944 he...

May 30, 2012

Glenn E. Detty, 68, of Chillicothe, passed suddenly from this life 5:02 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1943, in Ross County, the son of Floyd and Mary Dunkle Detty.  June 18, 1966 he married the former Dreama Tackett who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Glenna (Jimmy) Good, son...

May 29, 2012

Roy R. Lough, 68, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday evening, May 29, 2012 in the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield following an extended illness.  He was born Feb. 22, 1944 in Ross County, the son of Creston and Vella (McWhorter) Lough. Surviving is a daughter, Stefanie and husband, Rob McHenry, South Vienna, Ohio; sons,...

May 28, 2012

Ronald L. Hettinger, 66, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday evening, May 28, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born Jan. 1, 1946 in Adelphi, OH, the son of Frank R. and Alice (Roe) Hettinger.  On Apr. 7, 1972 he married Rosa L. Smith who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Raven “Shelly” Hettinger and...

May 26, 2012

Maxine Rittinger, 93, of Chillicothe, passed from this life 2:10 PM, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

She was born May 22, 1919, in Ross County, the daughter of Bartley P. and Leona Burton Rohrer.  On November 18, 1939, she married Robert A. Rittinger who survives.

Also...

May 25, 2012

Larry James Lump, 71, of Chillicothe, passed from this life suddenly, 6:58 PM, Friday, May 25, 2012 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 16, 1940, in Alma, OH, the son of the late Elmer R. and the late Garnet  Schumann Lump. July 29, 1961 he married the former Carolyn S. Whaley who survives....

May 21, 2012

Thomas M. Swackhammer, 66, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on May 21, 2012.  He was born July 4, 1945 in Laurelville, Ohio, the son of Merl and Eunice (Monroe) Swackhammer. Mre. Swackhammer was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Viet Nam War. Military graveside services were held at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Soldiers Square, Greenlawn...

May 5, 2012

Lloyd V. Prickett, 74, of Chillicothe , passed from this life on Saturday evening, May 5, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 22, 1937 in Ross County and lived his entire life in the house he was born in. On May 3, 1959 he married Connie L. O’Day...

May 4, 2012

Ada Catherine Speakman, 80, of Circleville, passed from this life on Friday evening, May 4, 2012 in Logan Elm Health Care Center following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 6, 1931 in Chillicothe , the daughter of Ernest and Gladys (McCartney) Cox. On Oct. 13, 1954 she married Herman Speakman who survives.

May 3, 2012

Earlene E. Worley, 64, of Chillicothe , passed from this life early Thursday morning, May 3, 2012 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1947 in Chillicothe , the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Anders) Fyffe. In 1969 she married Kenneth M. Worley, Sr., who survives....

Apr 30, 2012

Paul Edward Candlish

A Life Remembered

Paul Edward Candlish Jr. 64 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away at his residence on April 30th 2012. The cause of death was...

Apr 30, 2012

Mintie Jane “Myrt” Stevens, 80, of Chillicothe , departed this life to be with her Lord on Monday morning, April 30, 2012 in Kobacker House, Columbus following an extended illness. She was born March 11, 1932 in Chillicothe , the daughter of William McKinley “M.C.” and Tealie (Montgomery) Tackett. On June 10, 1950 she...

Apr 28, 2012

On Saturday evening, April 28, 2012 , we lost a precious and spirited lady and Heaven gained another angel. Ruth Ellen Knisley, 85, of Kingston passed into the hands of our Lord surrounded by her family at Heartland of Chillicothe. Ruth was born March 27, 1927 in Kingston to Lester and Hazel (Coey) Carper....

Apr 17, 2012

Robin Lynne Irwin, 51, of Chillicothe , passed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was born July 30, 1960 at Fort Belvoir , VA to C. Ray and Ruth (Thomas) Irwin.

Robin...

Apr 12, 2012

Betty J. Krick, 90, of Chillicothe , passed from this life on Thursday afternoon, Apr. 12, 2012 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an brief illness. She was born July 29, 1921 in Chillicothe , the daughter of Ott and Oleta (Bartlett) Perry. On Mar. 23, 1941 she married George E. Krick who...