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)...
Tina Ann White
Feb 26, 2026
Tina A. White, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away at 6:38 a.m. on February 26, 2026, at The Ohio State University Hospital, following a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer.Born July 18, 1958, in Chillicothe, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joe and Janey (Adams) Cottrill. On June 19, 1982, she married the love of her life, Michael W....
Tom Wiggins
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas Allen Wiggins Jr., 66, of Chillicothe OH, passed away on February 26th, 2026, following an extended illness.
Thomas “Tom”, was born October 25th, 1959, in Circleville Ohio, to Thomas A Wiggins Sr. and Ersel (Hart) Wiggins. He graduated in 1978 from Logan Elm High School. He worked at Dupont for 15 years, and then for Ohio Operating Engineers as a...
Johanna French
Feb 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johanna (Hansi) French, who peacefully departed this world on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was 87 years old.
Born Johanna Roetger on February 15, 1939, in the vibrant city of Frankfurt, Germany, she later made her home in Chillicothe, Ohio, where she became a cherished member of...
Patricia Richter
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Richter, a lifelong resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 78.
Known for her warmth, love, and dedication to her family, Patricia was a beloved member of her community.
Born on May 9, 1947, Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Donald and Jeannette Mary (Hale) Chenault. She was predeceased by...
Lisa M Downing
Feb 25, 2026
Lisa Marie Downing (Collins) passed unexpectedly on February 25th, 2026. Lisa was born on February 3rd, 1959, to Chester and Mary Ella Collins, who proceeded her in death. She leaves behind two children who loved her very much: Mary Virden (Jeremy) and Chris Downing (Brittany), and two sisters: Darlene Slater (Don) and Pat Aloisio (John). She also leaves behind Matt...
John Gisvold
Feb 25, 2026
John Gisvold, a beloved resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on Thursday, October 20th, 1955, John lived a full and vibrant life, deeply rooted in the community he loved.
John was a proud graduate of the Chillicothe High School Class of...
