Kip Alan Looney
Mar 24, 2026
Kip Alan Looney,59, of Frankfort, left this world and went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:55pm with his loving and devoted wife, Kristin, at his side. Kip had suffered a massive stroke on October 27, 2025.
Kip was born on December 27, 1966 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Robert and Nancy(Fitzer) Looney. He is survived...
David Leeth
Mar 22, 2026
David Leeth, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home.
He was born February 25, 1944, in Pike County, Ohio, son of the late Elmer Roy and Hazel Ida (Thompson) Leeth. On March 23, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Carolyn Sue (Ball) Leeth, who passed November 7, 2025.
Also surviving are their children, Jeff (Sandy) Leeth, and...
Melody Lee Smallridge
Mar 20, 2026
Melody Lee Smallridge, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on a cold Sunday, February 3, 1957, Melody graced the world with her warmth, compassion, and relentless dedication to both her family and community.
A proud graduate of Spencerville High School, Melody spent her career in...
Lorraine A Hill
Mar 20, 2026
Lorraine Agnes Schouweiler Hill
July 1, 1927, to March 20, 2026
Lorraine Agnes Schouweiler Hill, age 98, a longtime resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born July 1, 1927, on the family farm in Glasgow Township near Kellogg, Minnesota, Lorraine was the daughter of Paul Frank Schouweiler and Agnes...
Rick Long
Mar 16, 2026
Edward L “Rick” Long departed this world from his home in Milford Center, OH on March 16, 2026. Rick was born February 7, 1944 in Jackson County to Willard G. “Brownie” and Jesse M Schettler Long who preceded him in death.
After graduating from Allensville High School in 1962, he worked at Fawcett Oliver Funeral Home and attended Ohio University Chillicothe.
On...
Stella D McWhorter
Mar 16, 2026
OUR GUIDING STAR, STELLA
With full hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Stella Darlene McWhorter, who peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2026.
Born on May 2, 1940, Stella Morris was the youngest of eight siblings. From an early age, she embodied resilience, strength, and a deep sense of care for others....
Marian Sue Goshorn
Mar 15, 2026
Marian Sue Goshorn, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away early Sunday morning, March 15, 2026, in Chillicothe, with her family by her side, following a quick but courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born in Chillicothe on November 30, 1940, Sue was the daughter of the late Henry Oris and Lena Maude (Applegate) Stafford. She began a lifelong journey with her high school...
Nellie Pauline Book
Mar 12, 2026
Nellie Pauline (Virgin) Book, 81 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed peacefully to Paradise on March 12, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was born on May 13, 1944 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Oscar and Ada (Schwamberger) Virgin. She was predeceased by the father of her five children, John A. Book, Daughter Jannelle J. Book, Granddaughter Leah A. J. Stotridge,...
Kasey Wen Elam
Mar 11, 2026
Kasey Wen Elam, 34, of Richmond Dale, passed away late Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026 at his home.
He was born June 3, 1991 in Portsmouth, Ohio, son of Shawn Elam and Patricia Kneisley. He married Savannah (Ford) Elam, and together they had two beautiful children, Kimber and Maverick. Also surviving is his step-mother, Amy Elam; step-father, John Bechie, Jr.; siblings,...
Deborah Sue Conrad
Mar 11, 2026
Deborah Sue Conrad, 78, of Ashville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026 at Mt. Carmel Grove City Hospital.
She was born March 10, 1948, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard Bethel and Patricia (Melvin) Ward Pearce. On August 26, 1967, she married the love of her life, Charles David Conrad, who survives.
Also surviving are their beloved...
Mark A Bruce
Mar 10, 2026
Mark A. Bruce, of San Bernardino, California, formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on March 10, 2026.
There will be no public calling hours or services.
Madeline Jane Dixon
Mar 7, 2026
Madeline Jane Dixon passed peacefully into her Lord and Savior’s arms on March 7th, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1923 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Charles and Elsie Brofft Coppel. She was a 1941 graduate of Chillicothe High School. On April 25th, 1942, she was married to Ralph N. Dixon. They enjoyed 60 years together. Ralph passed away Sept...
Camille L. Smith
Mar 7, 2026
Camille Louise Smith, 80, formerly of Chillicothe, died Saturday, March 7, at Wesley Woods of New Albany, where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years. She was born in 1945 in Washington, DC, to Henry and Mary Bradley McComb. A 1963 graduate of Chillicothe High School, she attended Ohio State University and graduated in 1967 with a BSN...
David Steven Thorpe
Mar 5, 2026
David S. Thorpe, 75, of Bainbridge, died at 12:33pm March 5, 2026, at Chillicothe Post Acute.
He was born September 11, 1950, in Springfield, OH, to the late William C. and Esther M. (Watkins) Thorpe.
David retired from the Chillicothe Ross Public Library where he worked as a Librarian. He was a US Navy Veteran who served his country from 1970 -...
Joan Oyer
Mar 5, 2026
Virginia Joan Oyer, 93, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. She was a cherished mother, wife, grandmother, and dear friend to so many, and her presence will be deeply missed.
Joan was born on April 20, 1932, in Kenova, West Virginia, to Stephen and Gypsie Lett, joining her brother Albert. She was preceded in death by her...
Dorothy Harwell
Mar 3, 2026
Dorothy “Dotti” L. (May) Harwell, 74, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2026, following an extended illness. She was born on January 27, 1952, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Zickafoos) May. On December 19, 1981, she was united in marriage to Larry Harwell, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Jared Harwell and Alex (Rochelle) Harwell; grandchildren, Gavin,...
Julie West
Mar 3, 2026
Julie D. West, 50, of Chillicothe, formerly of Weirton WV, died peacefully at home surrounded by family at 2:10am March 3, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born December 19, 1975, in Steubenville, OH to Robert D. "Bob" and Deborah K. "Debbie" (Robinson) Elliott, who survive. On June 16, 2000, she married Robert "Rob" West, and together they...
Helen Clyne
Mar 3, 2026
Helen L. Clyne, 80, of Kingston, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Ross County, Ohio on February 8, 1946, to the late Ross T. and Irene (Jordan) Downing. On June 10, 1977, she married Louis E. Clyne, who preceded her in death.
Helen is survived by...
Charlie McDonald
Mar 2, 2026
Charles W. McDonald, 79, affectionately known to many as "Uncle Charlie," died at 7:52pm March 2, 2026, at Hospice of Central Ohio, OSU Wexner, following a brief illness.
He was born February 22, 1947, in Chillicothe, to the late John Joseph and Gertrude (Dreiling) McDonald. On April 11, 1970, he married the former Yvonne E. Thompson, who preceded him in death...
Ronald Crackovich
Mar 2, 2026
Ronald M. Crackovich, 83, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away following an extended illness on March 2, 2026. He was born on July 13, 1942, to the late Vincent and Wilda (Burnsworth) Crackovich. On January 21, 1966, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann (Lynn) Crackovich, who preceded him in death on November 14, 2021.
Also surviving are children, Ronda (Todd)...
