Donald Lloyd Knisley
Dec 19, 2025
Donald Lloyd Knisley, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, December 19, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 10, 1936 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Roy and Opal (Tarlton) Knisley. On January 14, 1956, he married his beloved wife, Freda (Patterson) Knisley, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Greg Knisley, Mark (Kathy) Knisley,...
Jesse Alan Book
Dec 18, 2025
Jesse Alan Book, age 34 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 18, 2025.
Jesse was born November 8, 1991 to John O. Book and the late Rhonda L. (Horsley) Lawson in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Jesse was a 2010 graduate of Greenup High School, Greenup, KY. He was currently employed by Walmart as an Auto Care Center Technician. Jesse was a...
Leslie Diane Wright
Dec 18, 2025
Leslie D. Wright, 60, of Circleville, died at 11:10am December 18, 2025, at Circleville Post Acute Care Center following an extended illness. She was born August 15, 1965, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Richard J. "Dick" and Patricia C. "Pat" (Krall) Black, of Chillicothe. On August 30, 1986, she married Tim L. Wright, who survives. In addition to her parents and...
Jose Antonio Gutierrez-Huerta
Dec 17, 2025
Jose A. Gutierrez-Huerta, 44, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on December 17, 2025, in his home surrounded by family, following an extended illness. He was born on May 21, 1981, in Huatusco, Veracruz, Mexico, to the late Artemio Gutierrez-Perez and Victoria E. Huerta-Chavez, who survives. In the year of 2004, he was united in marriage to Shannon (Sammons) Gutierrez, who...
Nancy Kidwell
Dec 17, 2025
Nancy L. (Sander) Kidwell, 72, of Canal Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.
She was born August 25, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Sander and Irene (Segger) Eckert. She married her beloved husband, Paul D. Kidwell, who survives.
Also surviving are her step-children, Matt (Sarah) Kidwell, and Andrew Kidwell;...
Linda Marie Chester
Dec 15, 2025
Linda Marie Chester, 78, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday afternoon, December 15, 2025, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Born on November 19, 1947, in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Lowry) Miller.
Linda is survived by her loving partner of more than 30...
Richard Keith Well
Dec 14, 2025
Richard Keith Well, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 10:09pm, December 14, 2025, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1932, in Pomeroy, OH, to the late Sanford and L. Florence (Dean) Well. On February 26, 1956, he married the former Barbara Jean Lallier, who preceded him in death on December 28, 2014. Surviving are his...
Oscar M. Abella
Dec 14, 2025
Oscar “Jojo” Abella was born in Manila, Philippines. He was married for 50 loving years to Angeli Abella of Nagcarlan, Laguna. Together, they were blessed with four children: Josephine, Joan (Noli), Joseph (Ella), and Anjo (Ian), and nine cherished grandchildren: Peach, Kate, Justin, Alfonso, Felicity, Kenneth, JM, Micae, and Heaven. Jojo is survived by his sisters Vivian (Benjie) and Jean...
James "Jay" McGuire
Dec 13, 2025
James E. "Jay" McGuire, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 9:30pm December 13, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born June 15, 1945, in Ross County to the late Charles and Myrtle (Cook) McGuire. On July 3, 1976, he married the former Ruth L. Carroll, who survives. Also surviving are his son James "Jay" McGuire, Jr., of...
Braxdyn Lee Zimmerman
Dec 12, 2025
Braxdyn Lee Zimmerman
Dec. 12, 2025
Braxdyn passed away on Friday morning at his home in Waverly, Ohio. Braxdyn was a freshman at Pike County Christian Academy. His home school was Huntington, where he attended grades K-8, and was excited to get back to his friends.
Braxdyn was born on April 28th, 2011, to Jennifer Hutchison and Kristopher Zimmerman. Surviving are his three...
Theresa Ann Herrnstein
Dec 12, 2025
Theresa Ann Herrnstein, a cherished educator and vibrant community member, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on February 7, 1935, in Circleville, Ohio, Theresa lived a life dedicated to her family, her students, and her community.
A proud graduate of Circleville High School, Theresa pursued higher education at Miami University and furthered her studies at...
Earlene Tyler
Dec 10, 2025
Earlene Tyler, 65, of Chillicothe, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born on January 30, 1960, to the late Louis and Julia Mae (Jones) Tyler.
She is survived by her two loving children, Erik and Sherre Tyler; Special companion of 28 years, Dwayne Hoosier; grandchildren, Tre’von and Jadarian Tyler,...
Adam Matthew Yerardi
Dec 9, 2025
Adam Matthew Yerardi passed away following a lengthy illness on December 9, 2025 at 11:54pm. He was present at home in Chillicothe, OH with his mom and dad at his side. Adam was born on May 29, 1982 in Columbus, OH to Michael and Ruth (Schroeder) Yerardi who survive. Also surviving are his brothers Patrick McCarty of Mt. Sterling, Anthony...
Rick Clary
Dec 8, 2025
Ricky Lee “Rick” Clary, age 67, of Ray, Ohio, passed away at 8:13am, December 8, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
Rick was a graduate of Southeastern H.S. and Pickaway Ross Vocational School, the class of 1977. Rick took great pride in working for the family business Clary Trucking Inc. and he extended that pride to his customers. Rick...
Betty Rose Bridenbaugh
Nov 29, 2025
Betty Rose Bridenbaugh, 77, of Waverly, passed away Saturday evening, November 29, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.
She was born June 11, 1948, in Huntington Township, daughter of the late Charles R. and Lora Imogene (Wallin) Clark. On October 2, 1966, she married her beloved husband, Terry Bridenbaugh, and together they shared over 59 years...
Cindy Ann Cox
Nov 29, 2025
Cynthia Ann Cox, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her home.
She was born September 5, 1962, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Betty (Jones) Virgin. On October 30, 1982, she married her beloved husband, Glen “Marty” Cox, Jr., and together they shared 43 wonderful years of marriage.
In addition to her husband,...
Thomas Bo Riley
Nov 28, 2025
Thomas “Bo” Riley, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday afternoon, November 28, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, following a three year battle with Parkinsons Disease.
He was born November 10, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Thomas “Brooks” Riley and Dana (Hobbs) Skidmore. On July 16, 1994, he married his beloved wife, Mechelle (Johnson) Riley, who survives.
Also...
Janet Sue Russell
Nov 24, 2025
Janet S. Russell (née Smith), a beloved longtime resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on July 27, 1936, Janet was the daughter of the late Bert and Minnie Smith. She moved to Chillicothe with her family during her youth and graduated from Chillicothe High School in...
