Obituary Listing

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;...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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)...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 3, 2022

Doris Ann Vogel, 82, of Laurelville, passed from this life on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born April 30, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Charles J. and Lavelle (Dillon) Davis.  On January 14, 1961 she married Philip L. Vogel who preceded her in death on September 1, 2022.

Dec 3, 2022

Sandra Judith “Sandy” Althouse, 78, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully from our world on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Promedica of Chillicothe, following an extended illness.

She was born March 14, 1944 in Malone, New York to the late Elmer and Alice (Shova) Humiston. On February 8, 1976 she married Larry Althouse, who survives.

Also surviving...

Dec 1, 2022

Carl J. Carroll, 95, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on December 1, 2022 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  He was born on October 22, 1927 in Ross County to the late Roy and Carrie (Friend) Carroll.  On January 29, 1949 he married Lucille Montgomery who survives.

Also surviving is his daughter, Carla...

Nov 25, 2022

Maryon L. Woods, 92, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday, November 25, 2022 at her residence.  She was born May 19, 1930 in Ross County, the daughter of James S. and Hattie G. (McQuay) Patterson.  On November 22, 1947 she married Carl F. Woods who preceded her in death in 1996.

Surviving is her daughter,...

Nov 15, 2022

Virginia M. “Jenny May” Kimbler, 76, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  She was born November 4, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Donald T. and F. Evelyn (Dyke) Mathers.  On October 9, 1965 she married Roy M. Kimbler who preceded her in death...

Nov 13, 2022

Pastor James L. Steele, 68, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday November 13, 2022 in OSU East Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born on May 27, 1954 in Columbus, OH to James W. and Arnetta (Woltz) Steele.

Surviving is his mother, Arnetta, Chillicothe; brothers, Tim (Susan) Steele, Delaware, OH; and David Steele, Kingsport,...

Oct 23, 2022

Linda Susan “Bear” Barr, 72, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center East, Columbus following a brief illness.  She was born March 3, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Glenn A. and Eleanor M. (White) Barr.

Surviving are her brothers, Larry Barr, Cincinnati and Steven (Edna) Barr, Chillicothe;...

Oct 18, 2022

There was no one like Fred.  He could be funny; he could be very serious.  He always had a joke or story to tell, or an old adage to quote. He was wise, even as a young boy.

Fred was born at home, in Chillicothe, Ohio, on September 11,1942, to Lillian I. Crain and Fred E, Steele,...