Obituaries

Aug 9, 2023

Marcus Anthony Horsley, 36, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

He was born September 25, 1986 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Mark Anthony Horsley and Sandra Sue (Cottrill) Horsley.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters,...

Aug 5, 2023

Nicholas "Nick" Adolphus Barker, 86 years old, of Chillicothe, died at his home on August 5, 2023, after a lengthy illness.  Nick was born September 17, 1936, to Ralph "Pete" A. Barker and Gladys Mae (Drummond).  He married Jean (Herrnstein) Barker on October 6, 1962.  Nick was a Chillicothe High School graduate, Class of 1954, and went on to...

Aug 5, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Madge Ann (Slater) Williamson, passed from this life and entered her eternal home on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

She was born in Borderland, near Chattaroy, WV, on August 8, 1931, to her parents, Dewey Slater and Hattie (Jones) Slater.

She is survived by her four children, Leona (Walter) Smith, Stan (Linda) Williamson, Tom (Connie) Williamson, and Dorena Kunze and...

Aug 4, 2023

JoAnn Trego, 84, of Frankfort, died at 1:25pm August 4, 2023, at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center.

She was born December 18, 1938, in Ross County and was raised by her father Rodney Wilt and grandmother Mabel Wilt.

Surviving are her children: Mike Feltner, Rhonda (George) Wagner, both of Chillicothe, and Dawn (Anthony) DeLong, of...

Aug 3, 2023

Norma Jean Cox, 79, of Chillicothe, died August 3, 2023 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born February 15, 1944 in Springfield, OH to the late Ralph and Wilda Edwards Hanson.  Survivors include 3 children, William J. Cox and Sandra D. Tyler, both of Chillicothe, and Kyle E. (Lucille) Cox, Elizabeth, WV; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a...

Aug 1, 2023

Vicki Kay Blazer, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 1, 2023 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness.

She was born July 11, 1944 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert L. and Elizabeth C. (Hamner) Peck. On December 30, 1985, she married Gary E. Blazer, and together...

Jul 31, 2023

Mary L. Streevey, 89, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 1:13pm July 31, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1934, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Albert F. and Bessie (Musick) Anderson.  On  September 16, 1972, she married Paul R. Streevey, who preceded her in death on May 29th, 2000. Surviving are her four children: Donald...

Jul 30, 2023

Darrell R. O'Dell, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 4:18pm Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence, following a extended illness.   He was born December 8, 1944, in Chillicothe, to the late Donald and Dorothy (Murch) O'Dell. On October 22, 1966, he married the former Janet E. Janes, who survives.   Also surviving are his children: Todd (Larene) O'Dell, of Chillicothe; Andrea...

Jul 27, 2023

Roy Allen Ellingsworth passed away in Chillicothe, OH , on Thursday, July 27th, 2023.   Roy was born May 14, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Alice Ellingsworth.   He is survived by his wife, Vicki Ellingworth, children; Michael Todd Neff, John M. Neff, Lisa M. Miller, and Mitzi Woodworth.   Roy retired from the United States Air Force in 1991 after...

Jul 24, 2023

Donna Jean Shreve, 84, of Londonderry, OH, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, OH, on June 30, 1939, to the late Homer and Kathryn (Brown) Neff.  On October 22, 1955, she married Thomas E. Shreve, who survives. Also surviving are their sons William (Lavetta) Shreve, Edward (Karen) Shreve both of Chillicothe, OH, Timothy (Joy)...

Jul 22, 2023

Margaret Ann Byrum, 97, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday evening, July 22, 2023 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born March 29, 1926 in Frankfort, Kentucky, daughter of the late William L. and Alma F. (Cerlante) Andrews. On July 6, 1944, she married her beloved husband, Eugene C. Byrum, who preceded her in death on December 13,...

Jul 21, 2023

Randy was born in Chillicothe, Ohio to Rita Agnes Sanders and Robert Larry Dearth, Sr. on February 11, 1962. He married Henry Wytko on September 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Randy graduated from Ohio University and is an alumnus of Huntington High School, Class of 1980. He worked as an accountant for American Institutes for...

Jul 19, 2023

Justin C. McDonald, 42, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, July 19,2023. He was born July 25, 1980, to Rick (Debbie) McDonald and Jackie McDonald.  On July 9, 2004, he married his beloved wife, Crystal R. (Graves) McDonald, who survive. Also surviving, are their three daughters, Madison, MaKenzie and Maci McDonald; Grandma "Fuzz"; three siblings, Joe McDonald, Angie McDonald, and...

Jul 18, 2023

Christina J Rivers (Teenie) Christina J Rivers, 81, of Chillicothe, Ohio was born to Audrey and Donald Long (raised by stepfather Earl Poindexter).  She transitioned home on July 18, 2023. She was a committed believer in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She attended the Original Glorious Church of God in Christ where she was a member since she was...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...