Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Bobo, 67, of Mason, Ohio, passed away on November 17, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born November 17, 1956, to the late John E. and Betty E. (Hassan) Bobo. She is survived by her siblings, John E. (Eda) Bobo, Jr., Fredrick (Chris) Bobo, Shirley (Roger) Ratcliff, Lorna (Duane) Ison, and Leona (Kenny) Bobo; as well as...

Nov 17, 2024

Barbara Ann "Toots" Strausbaugh, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday morning, November 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness. She was born May 12, 1937, in Little Birch, West Virginia, daughter of the late Frank Freeman and Eloise (Moore) Farnham. On December 27, 2008, she married her beloved husband, Kenneth Strausbaugh, who survives. Also surviving are...

Nov 13, 2024

Karen Marie (Wetzel) Rebman, 83 of Chillicothe, Ohio died peacefully at home early Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024 after a brief illness. Born November 6, 1941 to the late Clyde Aubrey and Margaret Ellen (Arledge) Wetzel, she was preceded in death by the love of her life Carl Rebman. They shared almost 60 wonderful years of love and laughter together. ...

Nov 12, 2024

Timothy A. Kern, 64, of Chillicothe, died at his home at 8:44pm on November 12, 2024, following an extended battle with cancer.

He was born March 18, 1960, in Chillicothe, to the late Vernon L. "Buck" and Elaine C. (Clifton) Kern.  On March 25, 2000, he married the former Amy M. Morris, who survives.

Nov 11, 2024

Robert L. LaGard, 91, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home, following a lengthy battle with colon cancer. He was born March 30, 1933, in Chillicothe, son of the late Ulysses J. and Ruth (Byers) LaGard. On November 3, 1956, he married his beloved wife, Mildred "Mikie" (Black) LaGard, and together they shared nearly 65...

Nov 10, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Adams, 55, passed away on November 10, 2024.  He was born March 31, 1969, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Thomas Jr. and Charlotte Adams. Bobby was known for his love of hunting and fishing.  He also loved spending time with family and friends. Bobby is survived by a loving family, a sister, Lora (Tim) Blakeman and a brother, Tommy...

Nov 10, 2024

Marcia Cale Ellis, of Chillicothe, reunited with her husband Tim Ellis, on November 10, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a hard-fought journey with ovarian cancer. She was born on July 27, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George E. Cale and Anna Shy Cale. On October 3, 2009, she married Tim Ellis, who preceded her in...

Nov 9, 2024

Steven R. Pennington, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly November 9, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center ER. He was born May 29, 1961, in Cincinnati, OH, to Richard "Dick" and JoAnn (Knapp) Pennington.  On September 9, 1994, he married the former Lisa J. Self, who survives. In addition to Lisa, he is survived by his sons: TJ Leit and...

Nov 8, 2024

Randall G. Seydler, Jr., 62, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly but peacefully, in his sleep on November 8, 2024, at his residence.

He was born August 24, 1962, in Columbus, OH, to the late Randall G., Sr. and Edith (Dile) Seydler.  On June 26, 2010, he married the former Lisa M. Allen, who survives.

Nov 5, 2024

Randal H. "Roots" Rhinehart, 65, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly November 5, 2024, at his residence from an apparent cardiac event. He was born November 22, 1958, in Chillicothe to the late Darrell H. and Joyce A. (Peck) Rhinehart.  On December 6, 1983, he married the former Karen K. Perkins, who survives.  Randy was the love of her life. Also surviving...

Nov 3, 2024

Vivian L. Hill, 89, passed peacefully Sunday November 3, 2024. She was born November 10, 1934 to the late Albert Detty and Cecil (Graves) Detty. On July 5 1957 she married Samuel G. Hill. Surviving are their children, Sam Hill and Lisa ( Michael Brown) Hill. Grandchildren, Adam Hill and Shannon ( Thomas Tennison) Brown. A great grandchild Zariah Tennison....

Nov 3, 2024

Mary E. Irwin, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at 5:55am on November 3, 2024, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born October 20, 1948, in Chillicothe to the late Harry and Ruth (Schmidt) Kendall.  On December 31, 1970, she was united in marriage to James E. Irwin at St. Peter Church, Chillicothe. Mary...

Oct 30, 2024

Shawn Michael Young, 45, of Chillicothe, passed away at home, following an extended illness. He was born January 18, 1979, in Chillicothe, Ohio to his father, Rickey Ray Young, Sr., and his mother and step-father, Becky Ann (Richard) Graves. In addition to his mother Becky, and his father Rickey, he is survived by his brothers, Rickey Young, Jr., and Adam...

Oct 29, 2024

Sandra "Sam" Lee Stone-Dalton passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024.  Sam was born on March 14th, 1950, in Newark, OH to the late Harold and Shirley (Kirk) Stone. She is survived by her husband, Edward Diggs Dalton, children, Jennifer and Jessica Dalton, grandchildren, Xavier Williams, Rahmya Williams, Sam Stewart, Reese Dalton, and Rowan Dalton, siblings, John Stone, Vera...

Oct 26, 2024

Donald Warren Good, 78, of Chillicothe, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on October 26, 2024. Don passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born to Ralph and Juanita (Walls) Good on May 17, 1946. He graduated from Huntington High School, class of 1964, where he played baseball and basketball. Following graduation, he enlisted in the...

Oct 25, 2024

Kayoko Moran, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday afternoon, October 25, 2024 at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1941, in Oita, Japan. Surviving are her children, Keith (Tracy Butler) Moran, Dale (Lisa) Moran; grandchildren, Noah (Rebecca) Moran, Tyler Butler, and Kyla Butler; as well as numerous other family members and friends....

Oct 24, 2024

Larry Wayne Ashworth, 77, of Circleville, died early Thursday morning, October 24, 2024 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, follow an extended illness. He was born July 24, 1947, in Chillicothe, son of the late Gilbert B. and Louise (Denner) Ashworth. On March 15, 1968, he married his beloved wife, Brenda Ann McCorkle, who preceded him in death...

Oct 23, 2024

Shane Gregory Strausbaugh, 42, was born on September 23, 1982, but liked to tell his friends that he was born in "1980". He always wanted to be "older", and adamantly denied his real birth year until the end! Hahaha! He passed from this world on October 23, 2024 at 3:18am with his three favorite people at his side; his fiancée...

Oct 21, 2024

William L. Tackett, Sr., 81, of Chillicothe, died peacefully in his sleep the morning of October 21, 2024, at his residence.

He was born December 26, 1942, in Chillicothe.  On February 22, 1966, he married the former Linda L. Damron, who preceded him in death on January 24, 2018.

He is survived...

Oct 21, 2024

Jacques L. Thomas passed away in Waverly, OH on Monday, October 21, 2024.  He was born in Chillicothe, OH on November 1, 1941, to the late Lewis and Gloria (Cox) Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years. Carole A. Thomas, his children, Kevin (Karen) Thomas of Cincinnati, Brian (Patricia) Thomas of New Hampshire, and Darren Thomas of...