Mark Jones
Jun 23, 2023
Mark Lee Jones, 61, of Chillicothe, died June 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 24, 1962 in Chillicothe to the late Richard and Phyllis Spreer Jones. Survivors include two brothers, Jack (Kathy) Jones, of Wilmington and Doug Jones, of Chillicothe; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; a special friend, Shawn Ramsey, and her children, whom Mark helped raise,...
Karen Engard
Jun 22, 2023
Karen L. Engard, 66, of Chillicothe, died on June 22, 2023, at 6:05am, at Hospice of Central Ohio, OSU Wexner, following a brief but courageous battle with leukemia. She was born July 7, 1956, in Chillicothe to George L. Johnson and Virginia Brown. On December 23, 1982, she married Michael L. Engard, who preceded her in death on February 14,...
Brenda Shelhart
Jun 22, 2023
Brenda C. Shelhart, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 1:35pm June 22, 2023, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born October 12, 1948, in Kentucky to the late James and Mildred (Fleenor) Collins. On June 3, 1989, she married James M. Shelhart, who preceded her in death on March 24, 2010. Surviving are her son Johnny (Tracie) Mullett, of...
Michael Schaeffer
Jun 21, 2023
Michael N. Schaeffer, 42, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2023, at home after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. Michael was born in Chillicothe on September 14, 1980. Michael is survived by his father and step-mother John and Heather Schaeffer, of Chillicothe; mother Julie Bostick of Columbus; son Brock Schaeffer; brothers Johnny Schaeffer of Columbus, and...
Sylvia Barrow
Jun 19, 2023
Sylvia Ann Barrow, 87, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2023, in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Chancey and Melba (Glandon) Scott. On November 7, 1958, she married Donald R. Barrow, who survives. Also surviving are their daughter Becky Rozell; son Gary Barrow,...
Randel Johnson
Jun 14, 2023
Randel L. "Buck" Johnson Sr., 69, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, at his residence. His wife Nila survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Randel Lewis Johnson Sr. , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Michael Beard
Jun 14, 2023
Michael "Mike" David Beard, 54, of Chillicothe, was born in Circleville, OH on February 20, 1969, and died on June 14, 2023, following an extended illness. Mike is survived by his wife, Rebecca, parents, Thomas and Ginger (Hosler) Beard, daughters, Kaitlyn and Olivia Beard, grandson, Finn, and stepsons Ethan Lane and Austin Leach. Mike was preceded in death by his...
Neil Scott
Jun 14, 2023
Neil Scott, 89, of Londonderry, passed away in his sleep, at his family home and farm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. During the weeks preceding his death, he was surrounded by the love and support of family and friends. His wife, Cindy, of 64 years never left his side the many weeks prior to...
Zachary Melott
Jun 13, 2023
Zachary I. Melott, 35, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly June 12, 2023. He was born July 8, 1987 in Ross Co. to David I. Melott and the late Tammy Jane Hinty. In addition to his father, survivors include a daughter, Carlie Echard and a sister, Katrina Marie Melott. Following cremation, graveside services will be announced at a later date, and held...
Sonja Stewart
Jun 12, 2023
Sonja Sue Stewart, 63, of Chillicothe, OH passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2023. She was born May, 16th, 1960 to the late Howard and Barbara (Lane) Stewart. Sonja, loving mother of Jackie (James) Whitley of Chillicothe and Tonya Stewart, cherished "Grandma Joey" of Nakiah and her partner Aaron Myers, Allee Benson and her partner Cody Blevins, Hayle Butterbaugh and...
Jeffrey Weller
Jun 11, 2023
Jeffrey Alan Weller, 57, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born June 13, 1965, in Chillicothe to David Weller who survives and to the late Beverly (Cooper) Weller. He married the love of his life, Holly (Ryan) Weller, and together they shared over 41 years of marriage. In...
Opal Knapp
Jun 9, 2023
Opal Knapp, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday evening, June 9, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born February 15, 1936, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Sherman and Nellie Mae (Chaney) Williamson. On February 15, 1954, she married her beloved husband, James L. Knapp, and together they shared nearly 51...
Eva Givens
Jun 9, 2023
Eva Jane Givens is now with Jesus. Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day, and not only to me but also to all who have...
Charles Jenkins
Jun 9, 2023
Charles "Steve" Jenkins, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday morning, June 9, 2023 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1950 in Greenfield, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Virginia Jenkins. On November 2, 2013, he married his beloved wife, Linda (Acord) Jenkins who survives. In accordance with his wishes, there will be...
Sharon Harris
Jun 7, 2023
Sharon Rae (Sollis) Harris, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 23, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late William Ray and Alice Marie (Messner) Sollis. Surviving is her son, Jason Slagle, of Chillicothe; her daughter, Rayshana Mask, of Chillicothe; her sister-in-law,...
Steven Riggin
Jun 6, 2023
Steven E. Riggin, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1951, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Nancy Riggin. On February 17, 1973, he married his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Walker) Riggin, and together they shared over 50 years of marriage. Surviving...
Betty Holbrook
Jun 1, 2023
Betty Jean Holbrook, 77, of Kingston, left this earth on June 1, 2023. She was born November 8, 1945. On June 9, 1962, she married Roy Holbrook, Sr. She was a loving mother to: Beverly Holbrook, Roy (Goldie) Holbrook, Melissa (Dennis) Moore and Tony (Julie) Holbrook. Betty has 8 grandkids and 17 great-grandkids; and a special companion Derek Wolfe. She...
Freeman Daniels
Jun 1, 2023
Freeman M. Daniels, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 4:10pm June 1, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born September 29, 1935, in Chillicothe to the late Freeman and Margaret (Musselman) Daniels. On March 30, 1957, he married the former Ruth E. Hess. He is survived by his loving wife of over 66 years, Ruth...
Robert Blankenship
May 31, 2023
Robert L. Blankenship, 12, of Chillicothe, passed away May 31, 2023, at his residence, following lifelong complications. He was born June 22, 2010, in Columbus, OH. Robert was a student at the Pioneer Center in Chillicothe. He is survived by his mother and step-father Kleaha and Reyes Martinez; brothers Kaidyn Brummett and Reymere Martinez; his sister Kai'lee Brummett; his maternal...
Deana Groves
May 30, 2023
Deana L. Groves, 82, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday evening at Bickford of Lancaster. She was born April 15, 1941, in Lawrence County to the late Sanford E. and Myrtle I. (Penny) Price. She was predeceased by her parents, her daughter Lori Comfort, and brother Bill Price. Her sister-in-law Caryl Price survives. In accordance with her wishes, cremation services will held...
