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)...
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...
