Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2023

Kenneth L. Hay 69, of Ray, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 18, following a courageous battle with CNS Lymphoma. He married his wife of 49 years, the former LouEllen Morris on June 30, 1974. Kenneth was born on November 8, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Hubert J. Hay and Gertrude E. Hay (Haynes).

Kenneth is survived...

Nov 7, 2023

Linda L. Hilsheimer, 79, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tues. Nov. 7, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born on May 29, 1944 in Chillicothe to the late Howard H. and Lucille (Rhinehart) Hilsheimer.

Surviving is her life partner of 43 years, Michele Stemple, of Chillicothe, nephews, Johnny Kellough and Matt Humphrey,...

Oct 30, 2023

Raymond D. Byus, 78, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Legacy Health Care Chillicothe following an extended illness.  Hew as born February 5, 1945 in Lebanon, Ohio, the son of Pearl and Myrtle (Hughes) Byus.

Surviving is a sister, Gloria McGlone, Cincinnati; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in...

Oct 27, 2023

James R. Maple, 73, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Friday morning Oct. 27, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on May 3, 1950 in Chillicothe, to the late Sherrald E. and Evelyn (Johnston) Maple.

Surviving is his son, James (Nicki) Maple, Jr., Middletown, OH; grandchildren, Cierra Maple and Emma Maple, great-grandchildren, Sophia Maple, Aubrey Maple...

Oct 22, 2023

Sarah W. (Ginther) Gunlock, 100, passed from this life on Sunday Oct. 22, 2023 in The Inn at Bear Trail, Lewis Center, OH.  She was born on April 24, 1923 in Chillicothe to the late William and Nellie (Horn) Ginther.  On Jan. 30, 1945 she married Wendell D. Gunlock who preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2014.

Oct 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Wardell, 83 of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday evening, October 19, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born December 25, 1939 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Franklin and Cora (Stubbs) Doyle.

Surviving is a daughter, Jo-Ellen Morgan, Piketon; grandchildren, Aaron (Andrea) Morgan, Amanda (Toby) Salyer, Jamie (Brandy) Hafner, Amber...

Oct 18, 2023

Carolyn Elaine Hollis (nee Ross), age 76, passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2023. She survived her father Earl Ross, her mother Alice Mae Ross (nee Beichler), and her older brother Earl Ross Jr. She is survived by her daughter Sarah, son Grant, daughter-in-law Anissa, and grandsons Jonas, Judah, and Samuel. She is also survived by her sisters Virginia,...

Oct 17, 2023

John F. “Bud” Meeker, 86, of Londonderry passed from this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after a 7-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He was born April 24, 1937 to John W. and Evangeline (Perry) Meeker.  He married his High School sweetheart, Juanita (Murray) Meeker, who survives.  They celebrated their 65th wedding...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert Edwin Hupp, 61, of Ellicott, Maryland passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, Maryland.  He was born April 19, 1962 in Chillicothe, the son of Edwin L. and Shirley (Peters) Hupp.

Surviving is his sister, Anna (John) Thornton, Kingston; his brother, Stephen L. Hupp, Parkersburg,...

Oct 9, 2023

Ruth Sheets, 86, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday October 9, 2023 in CareCore at Westmoreland.  She was born on November 19, 1936 in Chillicothe, to the late Henry and Bessie (Flake) Wright.  In 1975, she married Vernon C. Sheets, who preceded her in death on March 29, 2008.

Surviving are her grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Robert)...

Sep 7, 2023

NolaKay Vest, 77 of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital following an extended illness.  She was born July 24, 1946 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Orland Joseph Hoffman and Margaret Marcella (Mullen) Hoffman.  On March 22, 1968 she married Roger D. Vest who survives.

Also surviving are sons,...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

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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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;...

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...

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...

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.