Judy Tanner
Jul 17, 2023
Judy B. Tanner, 75, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord July 17, 2023, following an extended illness. She was born November 9, 1947 in Piketon, OH to the late Harold and Mary Davis Harris. On June 18, 1966 she married James R. Tanner, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Harold "Jamie" (Yayu) Tanner, of Bali, Indonesia and...
Karen Groves
Jul 17, 2023
Karen Louise (Cunningham) Groves, 73, passed away on July 17, 2023, following an extended illness. Karen was born May 3, 1950 in Manhattan, Kansas and lived most of her life in Chillicothe, OH, until recently moving with her husband, Richard, to Guyton, GA, to be near her sons. Karen married Richard E. Groves on April 11, 1970, who survives. Also...
Josephine Gilmore
Jul 16, 2023
Josephine M. Gilmore, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away at 9:05 pm, July 16, 2023, following an extended illness. She was born August 8, 1942 in Chillicothe to the late William and Madelyn Carroll. Survivors include a daughter, Angie (Michael) McMahon, of Chillicothe; 2 granddaughters, Amanda (Matthew) Ballentine and Lindsay Walls, both of Chillicothe; 7 great-grandchildren, Aaron, Madison, Lucas, Bentley, Josie,...
Betty Peck
Jul 15, 2023
Betty L. Peck, 82, of Chillicothe, died July 15, 2023 at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. She was born April 15, 1941 in Chillicothe. Survivors include a daughter, Trisha Leeth; a grandson, Gunner Leeth; and a great-granddaughter, Noelle, all of Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Robert A. Peck; and a daughter, Kelly Peck. The family...
Mary Francis
Jul 15, 2023
Mary Lou (Creachbaum) Francis, 82, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on July 15, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1941 to the late Robert and Pansy (Ice) Creachbaum. On May 10, 1963, she married the late F. Gary "Frosty" Francis. She is survived by her 3 children: Jeffrey Francis (Chillicothe), Lee Ann Webb (Circleville) and Mark...
Ernest Heskett
Jul 14, 2023
Ernest Leroy Heskett was born August 5, 1933 in Columbus, OH, to Ernest E. and Pauline (Beard) Patterson, and went home to be with Jesus at the age of 89, July 14, 2023. He died at home in Chillicothe, OH, after an extended illness. Ernest married Delores Ellen Sammet on December 30, 1951. In 1959, Ernest and Delores founded Calvary...
James Sexton
Jul 14, 2023
James "Jim" Elliott Sexton, 76, of Waverly, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 22, 1946 in Jackson, Ohio, son of the late John and Catherine (Hellman) Sexton. On December 31, 1989, he married his beloved wife Sheila Kay (Adams) Sexton, sharing nearly 34 years of marriage. In addition to his...
James Downs
Jul 13, 2023
James F. Downs, Jr., 83, of Powell, OH, died July 13 2023, at the Kobacker House, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born March 31, 1940, in Chillicothe, to the late James F., Sr. and Helen (Ward) Downs. On September 17, 1962, he married the former Rose Y. Preston, who preceded him in death on July 7, 2005. He...
Roger Beaver
Jul 13, 2023
Roger A. Beaver, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on July 13, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born July 7, 1937, in Gallia County, OH, to the late Charles I. and Iva F. (Sanders) Beaver. He was a lifetime carpenter and loved helping people in need. Surviving are his children: Lynn (Jerry) Chester, of Chillicothe, Doug Beaver,...
Kevin Bayless
Jul 9, 2023
Kevin Lee Bayless, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away 4:18 am, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following an extended illness. Kevin was born June 24, 1960 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Nancy E. Bayless and Paul Jackson. Family and friends left to mourn his death and celebrate his life include his son, Phillip Bayless;...
Marilyn Rittinger
Jul 9, 2023
Marilyn W. Rittinger, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 11:40am July 9, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born November 25, 1940, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Wesley and Lorraine R. (Avery) Ratliff. On December 31, 1960, she married James E. Rittinger, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her children: Jeffrey Rittinger, of Chillicothe, Deborah Rittinger,...
Janice Newman
Jul 6, 2023
Janice Rose Newman, 76, of Chillicothe, received her heavenly invitation to be with Jesus July 6, 2023 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born May 28, 1947 in Vinton Co. to the late Leo and Sadie Ousley Steele. On August 3, 1964 she married the love of her life Ronald E. Newman, and they shared 53...
Bertha Staley
Jul 5, 2023
Bertha Jean Staley, 65, of Chillicothe, OH passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023. She was born October 28th, 1957 in Vinton Count to the late Pearl Edward and Goldie (Keaton) Carpenter. At Bertha's request, Cremation has been arranged. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Bertha J Staley , please click here to visit...
Jason Bennett
Jul 3, 2023
Jason H. Bennett, 43, of Waverly, died unexpectedly June 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 17, 1980 in Chillicothe. Survivors include two siblings, Barbie (Brian) Young and Joe (Mindy) Bennett, of Chillicothe; nieces and nephews, Paige Young, Jacob and Tabby Bennett, and MaKayla Sherwood; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his...
Ricky Bennett
Jul 1, 2023
Ricky Allen Bennett, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday evening, July 1, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. He was born February 17, 1958 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Henry and Elsie (Gaines) Bennett. He is survived by his daughter, Yvonne Johnson; two grandchildren, Jackson and Quinton; close family friends, Logan and Isis Johnson; four sisters,...
Virginia Henderson
Jun 29, 2023
Virginia Jane "Jeanne" Henderson, 87, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, June 29, 2023, at National Church Residences - Traditions following a brief illness. She was born on July 30, 1935, in Jackson County, OH to the late Theodore R. and Ruth L. (Oliver) Renshaw. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 33 years, Ivan Dean Henderson of...
Gwendolyn Werner
Jun 28, 2023
Gwendolyn Regina (Lewis) Werner, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023 at home, following an extended illness. She was born March 25, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Lorraine (Ratliff) Lewis and George Molloy. She is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Tammy (Jeff) Hawkins; her grandchildren, Brandon (Kaycie) Hawkins, Wesley (Elizabeth) Hawkins,...
Janice Childers
Jun 28, 2023
Janice R. "Jan" Childers, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 11:35am June 24, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1940, in Parnell, Iowa, to the late Clarence and Leona Ollinger. On July 26, 1971, she married Terry E. Childers, who survives. Also surviving are their children: Melinda (Dennis) Doane, of Columbus; Andrea (Billy) Elliott, Chillicothe; Jana...
Theresa Wells
Jun 27, 2023
On the early morning of June 27, 2023, Theresa Jean Wells passed from this life and into the waiting arms of her parents, John "Hub" Wright and Marie Snyder Wright, to whom she was born on August 6, 1951. Along with Theresa's devoted husband, Robert K. "Bob" Wells, she is survived by her only sister, Sandie Wright Kelly, her brother...
Robert Barr
Jun 24, 2023
Robert C. Barr, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 3:24am June 24, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born April 14, 1943, in Chillicothe, to the late Samuel C. and Dorothy (Miller) Barr. On March 21, 1969, he married the former Nina L. Blickens, who survives. In addition to his wife Nina, he is survived by nieces Tia (Richard)...
