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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...

Lester J Norman

Lester J Norman

Mar 22, 2023

Lester J. Norman, 84, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born November 3, 1938 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Harold Guy and Mable F. (Fausnaugh) Norman.

Surviving are a sister, Lena N. Allen, Ashville; a brother, Larry Wendell (Peggy) Norman, Indianapolis, IN;...

Robert R. Oldaker

Robert R. Oldaker

Mar 15, 2023

Robert R. Oldaker, 87, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Wednesday March 15, 2023 in National Church Residences of Chillicothe.  He was born on March 27, 1935 in Chillicothe, to the late Everett R. and Josephine (Penrod) Oldaker.

Surviving are his daughters, Linda (Jeffrey) Kane, Vicki Diehl, and Kyra (Paul) Dickerson, all of Chillicothe, grandchildren, Crystal Miller,...

Theresa Ellen (Caplinger)  Dixon

Theresa Ellen (Caplinger) Dixon

Mar 10, 2023

Theresa Ellen Dixon, 85 of Hilliard, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday, March 10, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born June 22, 1937 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Clark A. and Gevetta (Gatto) Caplinger.  On February 27, 1964 she married Robert L. Dixon who preceded her in death July 18,...

Jeffrey Ross Wood

Jeffrey Ross Wood

Mar 3, 2023

Jeffrey Ross Wood passed from this life on March 3, 2023.  Born January 23, 1951 in Columbus, OH, he was the oldest son of the late Claude and June Wood.

On July 7, 1969 his patriotism led him to join the United States Navy.  He became a Corpsman and spent his 9 years of military time with...

Peggy E. Best

Peggy E. Best

Feb 19, 2023

Peggy E. Best, 70, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday February 19, 2023 in CareCore at Westmoreland following a brief illness.  She was born March 13, 1952 in Ross County to the late Darrell James and Georgia (Mitchell) Best.

Surviving are nieces, Katrina Horsley (Mark Allen), Melissa Iseton, and Gail (Ed) Bester, all of Chillicothe,...

Hugh Patrick Cunningham

Hugh Patrick Cunningham

Feb 12, 2023

Hugh Patrick “Pat” Cunningham (MSG, US Army, Ret.), 74, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on February 12, 2023 after a long illness.  He was born on October 5, 1948 in Stuttgart, Germany.

He grew up with his 2 sisters and brother in Chillicothe, Ohio graduating from Bishop Flaget High School in 1966.  After joining the Army he...

Janice J. Fernandez Clester

Janice J. Fernandez Clester

Feb 6, 2023

Janice J. Fernandez Clester, 83 of Pinellas Park, Florida, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2023 in HCA Florida Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida following an extended illness.  She was born January 3, 1940 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Marcus Charles and Gladys (Burden) Harris.  She was married to Louis P. Fernandez who preceded...

Nancy O. Meacham

Nancy O. Meacham

Feb 2, 2023

Nancy O. Meacham, 86, of Londonderry, passed from this life on Thursday February 2, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 1, 1937 in Pickaway County to the late Harley and Victoria (Pfeiffer) Ours.  On April 1, 1956 she married Charles. W. Meacham who preceded her in death on September 2, 2007.

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Jacquelyn "Jackie" L. Rardin

Jacquelyn "Jackie" L. Rardin

Feb 2, 2023

Jacquelyn L. “Jackie” Rardin, 72, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday February 2, 2023 at her residence, following a brief illness.  She was born on June 12, 1950 in Chillicothe to the late Edward and Nancy (Tillis) Harmount.  On February 26, 1967 she married John Rardin who survives.

Also surviving is her daughter, Johnda (Kenny)...

Robin A. (Fuller)  Bumgardner

Robin A. (Fuller) Bumgardner

Jan 27, 2023

Robin A. Bumgardner, 55, of Chillicothe passed from this life Friday January 27, 2023 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on December 27, 1967 in Huntington, West Virginia to Billy Dee and Betty Jane (Knight) Fuller.  On August 8, 1986 she married the love of her life Gene Bumgardner.

Surviving is...

Norma Ruth Hart

Norma Ruth Hart

Jan 14, 2023

Norma Ruth (Park) Hart, 87, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday January, 14, 2023 in Court House Manor Assisted Living in Washington Court House.  She was born August 10, 1935 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Delvin Daniel and Amy Faye (Holmes) Park.  On April 30, 1955 she married Russell G. Hart, Jr. who preceded her...

Dion Patrick Peterson

Dion Patrick Peterson

Dec 19, 2022

Dion P. Peterson, 62, of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life on December 19, 2022 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 16, 1960 at Hanscom Air Force Base to the late Paul and Beverly (Trego) Peterson.

He leaves behind his only daughter, Holly Peterson (Travis Sayre), 3 wonderful grandchildren, Areana, Tobias, and Akari...

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