Larry Ingham
May 26, 2026
Larry F. lngham, 87, of Chillicothe, Ohio was ready to meet his Lord on Tuesday, May, 26, 2026 after fighting a long and courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis and Amyloidosis. He was born on April 17, 1939 to the late Harry and Josephine (Gatten) Ingham. On May 29, 1960, he married Linda Ellifritt, who survives.
Also surviving are children, Diana (Mark)...
Othel Kysor
May 25, 2026
Othel Kysor, 89, of Chillicothe, Ohio, went home to be in the arms of our Lord and Savior on May 25, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1936 to the late Aaron and Dorothy Preston in Virgie, Kentucky. In November 1989, she married Paul Kysor, who preceded her in death on April 13, 2009.
She was a long time member...
Peggy Margaret Kennedy
May 22, 2026
Peggy M. Kennedy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into rest on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on Wednesday, July 9, 1958, in Painesville, Ohio, Peggy was a cherished resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, where she spent her life nurturing her family and community.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Margaret Franz,...
Jake Francis LaBello
May 22, 2026
Jake Francis LaBello, at the age of 76, has made his final departure from this corporeal dimension. He passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Giacomo ‘Jake’ LaBello (1913-1973) and Gaitana ‘Tinnie’ Ethel Roppolo (1919-1992).
Jake is survived by his three sisters,...
Niraj C. Patel
May 20, 2026
Niraj C. Patel, a computer engineer and life-long resident of Chillicothe, OH, died unexpectedly on May 20, 2026 at the age of 46.
Niraj is survived by his Mother Induben Chhaganbhai Patel; his wife, Yogini Niraj Patel; his daughter, Amira Niraj Patel; his Uncle, Dhirubhai Narottambhai Dhana Patel; and his Aunt, Harshidaben Dhirubhai Patel. His sister, Hema Patel; his Brother in...
Karlton Thomas Wheeler
May 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karlton Thomas Wheeler, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who left us on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at the age of 54. Karlton entered this world on a chilly Saturday, February 5th, 1972, in Dayton, Ohio, and spent his life spreading warmth and kindness to everyone he encountered.
Karlton was...
Richard Alan Kettler
May 16, 2026
Richard Alan Kettler, 44, of South Salem, passed away early Saturday morning, May 16, 2026 at his home.
He was born October 19, 1981, in Chillicothe, son of the late Henry Francis Kettler and Madonna (Clayton) Kettler. On June 28, 2025, he married his beloved wife, Danielle (Shelhart) Kettler, who survives.
In addition to his mom and wife, also surviving are his...
Rose Mary Graves
May 16, 2026
Rose Mary (Moreland) Graves, 93, passed away May 16, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living, Grove City, where she resided the last nine months. Rosie, as she was known by, was born to Clark and Thelma Moreland on November 28, 1932 in Ironton, Ohio. She attended Chillicothe High School. She went on to marry Estel Graves, and together they shared forty...
Barbara Anne Fabrey
May 14, 2026
Barbara Anne Fabrey, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, at her home, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born July 15, 1955, in the City of Orange, New Jersey, daughter of the late Warren and Elaine (Harrop) Hill. On September 17, 1977, she married her beloved husband, Douglas F. Fabrey, who survives.
Also surviving...
Melissa Pauline Hice
May 14, 2026
Melissa Pauline Hice, 66, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2026 at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born January 27, 1960, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Wilber and Florence (Temple) Stevens. On July 31, 1981, she married her beloved husband, Kevin D. Hice, who survives.
Also surviving is her daughter,...
JoAnn F Conrad
May 12, 2026
JoAnn F. Conrad, 91, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at 10:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center.
She was born January 23, 1935, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Sterling and Elsa Rademachir. On September 1, 1951, she married Clarence E. Conrad, who preceded her in death on November 7, 2006.
JoAnn is survived by her daughter,...
Lesley Howson Stavola
May 11, 2026
Lesley Howson Stavola, 88, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, following an extended illness.
She was born September 4, 1937, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Arthur Moore and Ruth Delphine (Gallaugher) Howson.
Surviving are her beloved children, Amy Ellen Stavola, of Allen, TX, Adam Howson Stavola, of Buffalo Grove, IL; her daughter-in-law, Abby Simons Stavola,...
Betty Jane Dennewitz
May 11, 2026
Betty Jane Dennewitz, 96, of Pickerington, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, May 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born May 24, 1929, in Wooster, Ohio, daughter of the late Orlando and Eliza (Detty) Coon. She married her beloved husband, Pearl H. Dennewitz, in 1947, and together they shared over 60 wonderful years...
Debra Diane Oiler
May 10, 2026
Debra Diane Oiler, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2026 at her home, following a brief illness.
She was born April 30, 1951, in Greenfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Myron and Opal Cottrill.
She is survived by her beloved children, Bruce (Kim) Oiler, Kerry (Ursula) Locke, and Danyelle (Jeremy) Gillette; her grandchildren, Austin (Emmalynn) Oiler, Madison Oiler,...
Barbara Renner
May 8, 2026
Barbara J. “Bobbie” Renner, 89, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Christopher and Bernice Milstead. On March 24, 1954, she married John “Jack” Renner, and they spent 56 years together building a family full of love; he preceded her in death...
Frances Marie Payne
May 8, 2026
Frances Marie (Johnson) Payne, 88, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1937 to the late Charles M.W. and Eliza (Brandon) Johnson. On February 20, 1959, she was united in marriage to Richard D. Payne Sr., who preceded her in death in 2017.
Surviving are children, Richard (Kelli) Payne Jr., Marcus S....
Jacqueline Netter
May 8, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Y. (Medley) Netter, 78, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1947 to the late Cecil E. and Mary Anne (Pettiford) Medley. On November 5, 1966, she married Arthur Spencer Netter Jr., who survives.
Also surviving are son, Bryan (Candy) Netter, and daughter, Deanne (Ramon) Miller; grandchildren, Taylor (Dane) Gould, Shay...
Julia Kay Snyder
May 8, 2026
Julia Kay (McGraw) Snyder, 77, of Frankfort, Ohio, stepped into the arms of her heavenly father on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:23 pm, after a hard fought battle with Alzhemer's disease and related complications.
Kay was born on June 24, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Jake McGraw and Delia (Shover) McGraw.
On July 5, 1965, she married the love...
Charles Lewis Sollars
May 8, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Sollars, 68, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, following a brief illness.
In accordance with Chuck's wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no public services.
Peter Land Elliott
May 6, 2026
Peter Land Elliott, 70, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2026.
Born on March 29, 1956 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, he was the second of four sons of Joseph Albert Elliott and Nancy Jean Land. Peter graduated with a degree in Industrial Technology Engineering from Ohio University. He worked for WearEver-ProctorSilex, Greenfield Research Inc., and went on to become...
