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Lee Etta A. Shoemaker

Lee Etta A. Shoemaker

Aug 19, 2023

Lee Etta A. Shoemaker, 74 of Sevierville, TN, passed from this life Saturday, August 19, 2023, after a brief illness.  She was born on May 12, 1949 in Chillicothe, to the late Leroy and Avanal (Price) Jones.

Surviving is her loving husband of 53 years, Bill Shoemaker; son, Dan Shoemaker; grandchildren, Chelsea Shoemaker and Kaden Shoemaker; great-grandchildren,...

Lloyd "Bud" W. Seymour

Lloyd "Bud" W. Seymour

Aug 14, 2023

Lloyd W. “Bud” Seymour, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, August 14, 2023 in CareCore at Westmoreland.  He was born on April 11, 1935 in Chillicothe to the late Roy S. and Vera (Kempton) Seymour.

Surviving is a daughter, Kelly (Ben) Hoey, and a son, Rick (Sharon) Seymour, both of Chillicothe, grandchildren, Ashley (Mike)...

Arnetta J. Steele

Arnetta J. Steele

Aug 11, 2023

Arnetta J. Steele, 93, of Marion, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life Friday, August 11, 2023 in Wyndmoor of Marion following an extended illness. She was born July 21, 1930 in Hamden, Ohio to the late Earl J. and Linda (Arnett) Woltz.  On September 12, 1953 she married James W. Steele who preceded her in death on November...

Beatrice Joanne (Swaney)  Hizer

Beatrice Joanne (Swaney) Hizer

Aug 5, 2023

Beatrice Joanne Hizer, 86, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday August 5, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born on September 14, 1936 in Dayton, OH to the late Earl Nathaniel and Margaret (Knisley) Swaney.

Surviving is her daughter Kathryn L. Newman, Chillicothe, her son, Kenneth Newman, Edinburgh, Scotland, her grandchildren, Joanne...

Martha "Marty" A. (Estrada)  Holton

Martha "Marty" A. (Estrada) Holton

Jul 23, 2023

Martha A. “Marty” Holton, 85, of Londonderry, passed from this life on Sunday July 23, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in July 22, 1938 in Kansas City, KS to the late Roscoe and Anna May (Holloway) Estrada.  On July 27, 1956 she married Leslie Howard Holton who preceded her in death on July 25, 1995.

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Patricia M. O'Dell

Patricia M. O'Dell

Jul 14, 2023

Patricia M. O’Dell, 88, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born January 10, 1935 in Richmond Dale, Ohio, the daughter of Myron C. O’Dell and Margaret (Faye) O’Dell Rawlings.

Surviving is her life partner, George Karamalakis, Chillicothe; her daughter, Sandy (Denver) Kennison, Waverly;...

Richard L. Kutschbach

Richard L. Kutschbach

Jul 13, 2023

Richard “Dick” Kutschbach 79, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on July 13, 2023 at Select Speciality Hospital.

Dick was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on May 29, 1944 to Dorothy Ellen Fink Halasz & Francis Kutschbach He was raised by his maternal grandparents Elemer & Bessie Fink.

Dick graduated from Huntington High School in 1962 and...

Nancy M. (Leach)  Blythe

Nancy M. (Leach) Blythe

Jul 12, 2023

Nancy M. (Leach) Blythe, 62, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully in home after a short illness. She was born on December 17, 1960 in Chillicothe to the late Charles B. and Margaret E. (Carper) Leach.  On April 11, 2000 she married Scott. F. Blythe III, who survives.

Also surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Andrea J. (Ball) and...

Martha L. (Handley)  Tuvell

Martha L. (Handley) Tuvell

Jul 11, 2023

Martha L. Tuvell of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the age of 95.  She was born Dec. 2, 1927 in Ross County to the late William W. and Evelyn L. Collins Handley.  On Nov. 23, 1951 she was married to Robert. W. Tuvell, who preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 2008.

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Gary L. Schumaker

Gary L. Schumaker

Jul 10, 2023

Gary L. Schumaker, 82, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday July 10, 2023 in the V.A. Medical Center Hospital.  He was born on December 5, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Harold and Ruth (Siler) Schumaker.  On July 26,1969 he married Suzanne Ross who preceded him in death on November 17, 2008.

A Private Military...

Bonnie (Carmean)  Betz

Bonnie (Carmean) Betz

Jul 4, 2023

Bonnie Betz, 91, of Chillicothe, formerly of Kingston, OH and Vero Beach, FL, passed from this life on Tuesday July 4, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on July 9, 1931 in Chillicothe to the late Arthur (Deb) and Doris Lavena (Clemmons) Carmean.  On December 6, 1947 she married Charles D. Betz who preceded her in death on...

Marshall William "Bill" Eblin

Marshall William "Bill" Eblin

Jun 24, 2023

Marshall William (Bill) Eblin, 81, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on June 24, 2023 in Traditions of Chillicothe.  He was born on April 2, 1942 to the late Marty and Grace Eblin in Chillicothe.

He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Constance Ann Minshall Eblin, children, Becky Eblin (John Hamm), Chillicothe, Malcolm Eblin,...

Duane Russell Wright

Duane Russell Wright

Jun 21, 2023

Duane Russell Wright, 63, of Chillicothe passed from this life on June 21, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on September 28, 1959 in Chillicothe to the late Daniel and Doris (Grammer) Wright.  His wife Patricia, survives.

Private services will be held at the discretion of the family.

The Fawcett Oliver...

Pamela Jo (Dailey)  Smith

Pamela Jo (Dailey) Smith

Jun 19, 2023

Pamela Jo Smith, 69, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Monday morning June 19, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born on February 12, 1954 in Chillicothe to the late Albert D. and Mary Alice (Tempelton) Dailey.  On April 28, 1978 she married Gary Smith, who survives.

Private services will be held at the...

Joy L. (Pence)  Laughlin

Joy L. (Pence) Laughlin

Jun 15, 2023

Joy L. (Pence) Laughlin passed away June 15, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. with her mom and sister by her side.  She was born on August 4, 1958 in Ross County to Herbert Lorren and Shirley (Prickett) Pence.

Joy is survived by her mother Shirley Pence, sister Lorna McCray, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, lifelong friend,...

Jennifer L. Steinbrook

Jennifer L. Steinbrook

Jun 6, 2023

Jennifer L. Steinbrook, 72, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness.  She was born June 12, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Edward and Nancy (Tillis) Harmount.  On December 23, 1966 she married Arioch Steinbrook who survives.

Also surviving are her daughters, Ericka...

Dennis Peck

Dennis Peck

May 26, 2023

Dennis Peck, 81, of Waukesha, WIsconson, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life on May 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconson.

A full obituary is being completed at this time.

Rosemary Wimbley

Rosemary Wimbley

May 13, 2023

Rosemary (Hatfield) Wimbley, 86, of Chillicothe passed in the house she was born in on Saturday morning, May 13, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born May 18, 1936 in Chillicothe to the late Coleman and Vernie (Locklear) Hatfield, Sr.  On July 3, 2004 she married Robert “Bob” Wimbley, who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 2014....

Jacquelyn "Jackie" A. (Johnson)  Pitcher

Jacquelyn "Jackie" A. (Johnson) Pitcher

Apr 20, 2023

Jacquelyn A. Pitcher, 59, of Leesburg, Ohio passed away after a long illness on April 20, 2023.  Jackie was surrounded by her husband, family, and loved ones.

Jackie grew up and lived for many years in Vanceburg, KY.  She loved spending time with her family, sons, and grandchildren.  Jackie loved fishing and camping and vacations with the...

Sue (Frey)  Brown

Sue (Frey) Brown

Mar 30, 2023

Petrea C. “Sue” (Frey) Brown, 89, formerly of Chillicothe, OH passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her current residence in Hilliard, OH.

She was born August 12, 1933, in Chillicothe, to the late Carl J. and Petrea Kramer Frey. On January 26, 1963 she married Ron L. Brown who preceded her in death in 2008. She...

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