Earl Stepp
May 8, 2025
Earl Edward Stepp passed away after a courageous battle on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the age of 77. Ed was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 17, 1947 to the late Charles and Margaret (Wiles) Stepp. Ed is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jacqueline Sue (Jarrells) Stepp, his children, Trisha Yates-Parks (Daniel Yates) of Ashville, and Shawn...
Janice Evans
May 4, 2025
Janice Elaine Evans, 75, of Hillsboro, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, May 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 4, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert E. Balsiger and Lillian M. (Youngblood) Balsiger Smith. Following her father's passing during early childhood, her mother married George W. Smith, who helped raise her and her...
James Bridges
May 3, 2025
James R. Bridges, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday afternoon, May 3, 2025 at the Adena Pike Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born on November 26, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Elizabeth (McGinty) Bridges and James G. (Helen) Bridges. On September 22, 1984, he married his beloved wife, Patsy Ann (Keiser) Bridges, who...
Christopher West
May 2, 2025
Christopher Eric West, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. A full obituary is being completed at this time.
Judith Lanning
May 1, 2025
Judith Ann (Medley) Lanning, 84, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 1, 2025, at her home. She was born October 20, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of a skilled stone mason, George B. Medley and mother, Mary Bickett Medley. Judy grew up surrounded by the values of hard work, creativity, and quiet strength. After graduating from high school...
June Knox
May 1, 2025
June Delores Knox, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away late Thursday night, May 1, 2025 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born June 5, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late William A. and Sarah Jane (Bowen) Hanson. On February 8, 1990, she married her beloved husband, William "Bill" Lew Knox, who survives. Also surviving is her...
Alonzo Seymour
Apr 28, 2025
Alonzo "Fred" Seymour, Jr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday evening, April 28, 2025 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born on February 3, 1952 in Chillicothe, son of the late Alonzo F. Seymour and Betty (Ramsey) Seymour, who survives. In addition to his mother, also surviving is his beloved wife of nearly 46...
Amanda Brown
Apr 27, 2025
Amanda Michelle "Mandy" Brown, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed from this life early Sunday morning, April 27, 2025 at the Embassy of Cambridge Nursing Facility, following an extended illness. She was born on November 30, 1982, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of Denise Foster, who survives. She grew up in a loving household with her two sisters, Charma Lea...
James Easton
Apr 27, 2025
James A. Easton, 82, of Chillicothe passed away on April 27, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Born on May 18, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the youngest child of Fred and Alice (Ford) Easton. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his brother Gene, and sister Sandy. On September 5, 1964, he married his...
James Schneider
Apr 25, 2025
James P. Schneider, 87, of Chillicothe, left this life to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025, at 8:55pm. He was born on January 25, 1938, in Chillicothe, to Joseph John and Theresa Mary Pfaff Schneider. On November 5, 1990, he married Helen L. Schneider, who survives. Also surviving are three sons: Thomas Aaron (Jill) Schneider, Kettering, OH, Matthew...
Theresa Lytle
Apr 25, 2025
Theresa I. Lytle, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at her home at 2:15am, April 25, 2025, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born June 2, 1950, in Bainbridge, OH to the late Lewis B. and Mildred (Holbert) Lytle. Surviving are her daughter Lora Lytle, of Frankfort; granddaughter Hannah Riehle, of Frankfort; great-grandchildren: Bailey, Madaline, Natalie, Zaylee, Taylie,...
Shirley Gillfillan
Apr 24, 2025
Shirley A. Gillfillan, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at 7:40pm, April 24, 2025, at Copper Knoll Health & Rehabilitation Center in Washington C.H., OH. She was born November 20, 1935, in Chillicothe, to the late Harold and Lillian (Segbers) Dickson. On September 8, 1956, she married James G. "Gordy" Gillfillan, Sr., who preceded her in...
James Mcnary
Apr 24, 2025
James "Jim" R. McNary, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. Jim was born and raised in Urbana, OH. Jim was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Pauline and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie McNary, and son Vince (Alisha) McNary, and grandchildren Lauren, Kelsie, Morgan, Karlie, and Kara. Jim graduated from Urbana...
Peggy Gallagher
Apr 24, 2025
Peggy Ann Gallagher, 93, of Chillicothe, passed from this Earth on April 24, 2025, after a brief illness. Peggy was born in her Chillicothe family home on January 8, 1932, to Howard Lee "Duck" Acord, Sr. and Helen Louise (Chaney) Acord. Peggy graduated from Chillicothe High School in the mighty class of 1950. She worked for the city after high...
Jo Cunningham
Apr 24, 2025
(Columbus, OH) Jo Ann Cunningham, 82, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Thursday, April 24, 2025 after a brief hospitalization. Jo Ann was born in Chillicothe, OH on November 22, 1942 as one of six children to William F. Cunningham, Sr. and Mae "Catherine" Cunningham. She spent her childhood in Chillicothe, where she graduated from Chillicothe High School, but...
Mary Thomas
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Y. Thomas, 76, of Frankfort, OH passed away on April 23, 2025 at 7:55 am. She was born on June 8, 1948 in Powellton, West Virginia to the late Tom and Ruby (Wright) Townsend. On October 12, 1966 she married the late Gary Thomas. She is survived by her children: Ray (Regina) Thomas, of Chillicothe; Candice Thomas, of Columbus;...
Randy Vernatter
Apr 22, 2025
Randy M. Vernatter, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home at 4:07am, April 22, 2025, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born August 17, 1966, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Charles G., Sr. and Mary K. (Burton) Vernatter. On March 22, 2008, he married the former Brenda S. Adams, who survives. Also surviving are his son...
Martha Morrissey
Apr 22, 2025
Martha J. Morrissey, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away at 2:48pm April 22, 2025, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born July 23, 1935, in Summit, NJ, to the late Douglas and Ruth (Crosby) Garno. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Holly (Steve) Johnson; son and daughter-in-law Patrick (Brandy) Morrissey, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren:...
James Proctor
Apr 20, 2025
James L. Proctor, 83, of Chillicothe, died April 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1941, in Chillicothe, to the late Kenneth M. and Kathryn V. (Dennewitz) Proctor. On June 20, 1964, he married the former Ruhama L. Ritchie, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Keri (Josh) Young, of Chillicothe; daughter-in-law Julie Proctor; grandchildren: Maylee Brooke...
Shelley Smith
Apr 18, 2025
Shelley Marie Smith graduated to her Eternal Life with her Savior, Jesus Christ on April 18, 2025 after a series of infirmities. She was born on April 13, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio to Donald G. and Elaine M. (Tripp) Smith, who proceeded her in death.
Shelley graduated from Unioto High School in 1978,...
