Obituaries

Jan 1, 2026

Beverly A. Smith, 83, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord at 4:15am January 1, 2026, following an extended battle with cancer.

She was born September 3, 1942, in Ross County, to the late Stephen P. and Verena B. (Hill) Wright. On January 5, 1962, she married Larry R. Smith, who survives.

In addition to her beloved husband, Bev is survived...

Dec 29, 2025

Tawny E. Freeman 64, of Columbus, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 29, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born February 11, 1961, in Rochester, PA, to Charles Sr. and Patricia Rose (Barr) Freeman.

Graduating from Chillicothe High School in 1979, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University...

Dec 29, 2025

Mary A. (Sexton) Bethel, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1945, to the late Elwood and Mary Alice (Buskirk) Sexton.

Surviving are her two daughters, Rogena (Scott) Hiles and Jamee (Shawn) Lindsey; grandchildren, Jordan and Brenden Thomas, Aubrey Lindsey, Leeland Judd; nephew, J.R. Sexton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Dec 28, 2025

Mary Helen Robinson, 96, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of the family she spent her life building.

Mary’s story began on June 28, 1929, in West Virginia, where she was born to Ephran and Lula Bell Hilton. Life truly began to bloom when she married Elvin “Red” Robinson on November...

Dec 22, 2025

David Allen Seymour Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly after trying to assist his dog Baby on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in the rolling countryside of Ross County, Ohio, on a warm Saturday, August 17, 1957, David lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication.

A cherished resident of...

Dec 22, 2025

Harold "Buck" William Streitenberger, a beloved father, neighbor, and friend passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 22nd, 2025, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on June 30th, 1930, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Buck led a rich and diverse life filled with love, dedication, and service to his family, community, and country.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Lora Lee Streitenberger-Purpero, two...

Dec 20, 2025

John Wayne Roberts, 59 years old of Chillicothe Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday December 20th 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Ohio State Medical Center. Leaving behind a farm full of memories, and a family who knows they’ll never find another like him. Heaven just gained the best mechanic, and there is no doubt the tractors up there are...

Dec 20, 2025

Barbara Kay Turnmire, 70, of Urbana Ohio, passed away on December 20th, 2025.She was born in Urbana Ohio to Harry Turnmire & Martha (Nichols) Turnmire, on January 18th, 1955.

Barbara is survived by her son, Jeremy (Faith) Turnmire of Chillicothe, Ohio; grandchildren Abby and Caleb Turnmire, and Jason; great granddaughter Drexlyn Turnmire, all of Chillicothe; sisters, Deanna Sundheimer, Sally Tabler, Margaret...

Dec 19, 2025

Donald Lloyd Knisley, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, December 19, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 10, 1936 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Roy and Opal (Tarlton) Knisley. On January 14, 1956, he married his beloved wife, Freda (Patterson) Knisley, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Greg Knisley, Mark (Kathy) Knisley,...

Dec 18, 2025

Jesse Alan Book, age 34 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 18, 2025.

Jesse was born November 8, 1991 to John O. Book and the late Rhonda L. (Horsley) Lawson in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Jesse was a 2010 graduate of Greenup High School, Greenup, KY. He was currently employed by Walmart as an Auto Care Center Technician. Jesse was a...

Dec 18, 2025

Leslie D. Wright, 60, of Circleville, died at 11:10am December 18, 2025, at Circleville Post Acute Care Center following an extended illness. She was born August 15, 1965, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Richard J. "Dick" and Patricia C. "Pat" (Krall) Black, of Chillicothe. On August 30, 1986, she married Tim L. Wright, who survives. In addition to her parents and...

Dec 17, 2025

Jose A. Gutierrez-Huerta, 44, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on December 17, 2025, in his home surrounded by family, following an extended illness. He was born on May 21, 1981, in Huatusco, Veracruz, Mexico, to the late Artemio Gutierrez-Perez and Victoria E. Huerta-Chavez, who survives. In the year of 2004, he was united in marriage to Shannon (Sammons) Gutierrez, who...

Dec 17, 2025

Nancy L. (Sander) Kidwell, 72, of Canal Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

She was born August 25, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Sander and Irene (Segger) Eckert. She married her beloved husband, Paul D. Kidwell, who survives.

Also surviving are her step-children, Matt (Sarah) Kidwell, and Andrew Kidwell;...

Dec 16, 2025

Dec 15, 2025

Roy Keith Coder, Jr., 48, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at his home.

He was born April 10, 1977, son of Roy Keith Coder, Sr., and Matilda Kay (Nolan) Phillips.

Roy is survived by his son, Ethan (Emma Corcoran) Coder; his mother, Matilda (David) Phillips, his father, Roy (Cathrine) Coder, Sr.; his brother, Aaron (Alisha Beatty) Coder; step-siblings,...

Dec 15, 2025

Linda Marie Chester, 78, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday afternoon, December 15, 2025, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Born on November 19, 1947, in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Lowry) Miller.

Linda is survived by her loving partner of more than 30...

Dec 14, 2025

Richard Keith Well, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 10:09pm, December 14, 2025, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1932, in Pomeroy, OH, to the late Sanford and L. Florence (Dean) Well. On February 26, 1956, he married the former Barbara Jean Lallier, who preceded him in death on December 28, 2014. Surviving are his...

Dec 14, 2025

Oscar “Jojo” Abella was born in Manila, Philippines. He was married for 50 loving years to Angeli Abella of Nagcarlan, Laguna. Together, they were blessed with four children: Josephine, Joan (Noli), Joseph (Ella), and Anjo (Ian), and nine cherished grandchildren: Peach, Kate, Justin, Alfonso, Felicity, Kenneth, JM, Micae, and Heaven. Jojo is survived by his sisters Vivian (Benjie) and Jean...

Dec 13, 2025

James E. "Jay" McGuire, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 9:30pm December 13, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born June 15, 1945, in Ross County to the late Charles and Myrtle (Cook) McGuire. On July 3, 1976, he married the former Ruth L. Carroll, who survives. Also surviving are his son James "Jay" McGuire, Jr., of...

Dec 12, 2025

Braxdyn Lee Zimmerman

Dec. 12, 2025

Braxdyn passed away on Friday morning at his home in Waverly, Ohio. Braxdyn was a freshman at Pike County Christian Academy. His home school was Huntington, where he attended grades K-8, and was excited to get back to his friends.

Braxdyn was born on April 28th, 2011, to Jennifer Hutchison and Kristopher Zimmerman. Surviving are his three...