Obituaries

Oct 3, 2023

William B Reed of Waverly, OH passed away peacefully on October 3 rd , 2023, surrounded by his five children and other family members. He was born in Paris, KY on August 04, 1941, to the late William C.  Reed and late Fannie Armstrong (Goodpastor) He was honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard and was a member...

Oct 3, 2023

Lois A. Carpenter Woods, 84, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday evening at her home. Her husband, Willard K. Woods, survives. Arrangements for the owner of Lady Bug Jewelry are being completed at this time.

Oct 3, 2023

Carolyn Arlene Proehl, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 3, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born October 13, 1953 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Paul Richard and Phyllis (Cooper) Proehl. Surviving are her siblings, Sharon (Michael) Irvin, Michael (Sharon) Proehl, and Pam (the late David) Proehl; nieces and...

Oct 3, 2023

Martha E Rucker, 81, of Chillicothe, our mother, sister, grandmother and friend has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved and served.  She left this life and joined her husband Garry Rucker in heaven on his birthday, October 3, 2023. She was born February 22, 1942 in Scioto County to the late Leslie and Myrtle (Boggs)...

Oct 1, 2023

Regina "Genie" Breiel age 84, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed on Sunday October 1, 2023.  Genie was born on November 17, 1938 to the late William and Irene (Donahoe) Hurley in Chillicothe, Ohio. Genie shared many adventures and traveled the world with her lifelong friends, family, and companion Gene Rittinger.  She especially enjoyed visiting Ireland.  They also enjoyed their time together...

Oct 1, 2023

John R. Harper left this brief life for his eternal heavenly home on October 1, 2023. He was a hard worker the entirety of his life, but the one thing he knew he could not earn or work for was salvation. Therefore, he placed a saving faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, his Lord and...

Sep 30, 2023

Joan Eileen Boyle, 65, of Chillicothe, died 11:27 pm, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Kobacker House, Columbus, OH, following an extended illness. She was born July 1, 1958 in Chillicothe to the late Emmett and Eileen Breslin Boyle.  Survivors include three brothers, John (Patricia) Boyle, of Chillicothe, Emmett (Patricia) Boyle, of Sylvania, and Michael (Beckie) Boyle, of Chillicothe; nieces...

Sep 28, 2023

Dean Lewis Schadle age 80, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed after an extended illness on September 28, 2023, surrounded by family. Dean was a twin born on December 13, 1942 in Georgetown, Ohio to Charles Kenneth Schadle and Frances (Bartlow) Schadle. He graduated from Ripley Union Lewis High School and married the love of his life and highschool sweetheart, Linda (Bauer)...

Sep 27, 2023

Sandra K. Ater, 76, passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born February 7, 1947, to the late Jack W. and Carol (Trego) Ater in the Tootle family home in Ross County where her mother and grandmother were also born. She married  her best friend and only...

Sep 25, 2023

Ronald Eugene Shoemaker, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 25, 2023, in Chillicothe, Ohio Ron was born on February 26, 1947, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Elmer L. and Rose (McCarty) Shoemaker.  He attended Huntington School and graduated from Bishop Flaget Class of 1965. Ron's dedication to service led him to join the United...

Sep 23, 2023

Denise A. Carman, 57, of Chillicothe, died 7:55 pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1965 in Wheeling, WV to Richard and Margaret Regoli Vannelle, who survive.  On June 20, 1987 she married Jeffrey Carman, who survives.   Also surviving are three children, Paige M. (Jamie Hawk) Carman, Columbus,...

Sep 22, 2023

William J. Hart, 50, of Chillicothe, died September 22, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1973 in Chillicothe to William M. Hart and Jacqueline A. Hamilton. Following cremation, burial will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Sep 20, 2023

James "Jim" Richard Riehle, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 8, 1967 in Chillicothe, son of John Richard Riehle. He married his beloved wife, Melissa (Butterbaugh) Riehle in 2000. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Destiny...

Sep 19, 2023

Todd (Willie) A. Williamson, 57, of Newark, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in Licking Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1966 in Chillicothe, to the late Wayne E. and Ruth Ann (Prater) Williamson.

Todd was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, class of 1984. He went...

Sep 16, 2023

Walter Vernon "Walt" Jinks, 94, of Lancaster, OH (formerly, a long-time resident of Chillicothe, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023. His beloved children were at his bedside. Walt previously mourned the passing of his wife, Dolores (Michaels) Jinks on July 10, 1998. She was the love of his life. He is survived by his children: Barbara (Eugene)...

Sep 15, 2023

Luther Richard "Dick" Willett, Sr., 79, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 4, 1944 in Ross County, son of the late Harry L. and Cora Marie (Annon) Willett.

Surviving is his former wife and lifelong best friend,...

Sep 14, 2023

Jesse E. Clary Jr., age 83, of Richmond Dale, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.

He was born September 12, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Jesse E. Sr. and Lessie (Teeters) Clary. On December 24, 1957 he married his loving and devoted wife...

Sep 14, 2023

Allaya Tarina Kay Nutt, precious 2-year-old daughter of Skylar Nutt and Diamond Keaton, passed away unexpectedly September 14, 2023, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.  Allaya was born July 25, 2021 in Chillicothe.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister Azalea Nutt; her brother Jeremiah Nutt; maternal grandparents Gail Keaton and Tony Keaton, both of...

Sep 13, 2023

Asunta "Snookie" Harrison, age 99 years, 9 months and 18 days, died on September 13, 2023.

The daughter of Garnet Smoot (deceased), Snookie was born in Lawrence County, Ohio on November 26, 1923. She graduated from Elizabeth Rural, Class of 1941, attended Ohio University and the Institute of Genealogy at Samford University in 1982. She was employed...

Sep 13, 2023

Verlin Clifford Wise, 85, of Chillicothe, died at 1:20am September 13, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born July 16, 1938, in Chillicothe, to the late Clifford and Delora (Daily) Wise.  On August 4, 1957, he married the former Katherine Eileen Gilliam, who survives.

Also surviving is their son and daughter-in-law...