Obituary Robert A. “Bud” Reed Jr., 63, of Chillicothe, passed away 12:20 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center following a short illness. He was born November 18, 1957, in Chillicothe to Robert A. and Rosa Virginia Scott Reed. Surviving a daughter, Sara (Donald) Martin, of New Albany; […]
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Mary Sue (Riser) Eitel
Obituary Full Obit to Follow–Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Online condolences at olivercheekfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Sue (Riser) Eitel, please visit our floral store.
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Donna Onita (Gullion) Burchard
Obituary Donna Onita Burchard, 78, passed away on November 27, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Donna was born on January 19, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Everette and Enda Mae [Cox] Gullion She is survived by her Step son Ronald Riebel; Step Daughters Joyce Vest and Debra Wigel; Brother Phillip “Tony” Gullion […]
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Chelsea Algeo
Chelsea Ann Algeo, 27, of Chillicothe, gained her angel wings on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born to Ollie and Kimberly (Newland) Algeo, on October 20, 1993. A public graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 2:00pm in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rev. Rich Cottrill officiating. A full obituary […]
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Judith Ann Kutschbach
Obituary Judith Ann Kutschbach Judith Ann Kutschbach, 82, of Portsmouth, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born on August 10, 1938, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Gladys Louise (Good) Kutschbach. Judy is survived by her brother, Joe (Liz) Kutschbach, of […]
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County Auditor awards winner in essay contest
Ross County Auditor Tom Spetnagel awarded an essay contest winner this week. “Today, I presented Walker Throne with the coveted #1 dog tag, as well as a commemorative t-shirt and prize package filled with treats and goodies for Digby,” said Spetnagel. Walker is a student of Mrs. Zupi’s 4th Grade class at Chillicothe Elementary. As […]
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New fentanyl awareness task force launched
United States Attorney David M. DeVillers announced today the Fentanyl in Narcotic Drugs Awareness Project (FIND Awareness Project), a messaging campaign aimed at warning the public that any drug cut with fentanyl is deadly. In 2020, at least 84 percent of overdose deaths in Franklin County involved fentanyl. From January through June 2020, overdoses increased […]
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Petland gives adopted pets free food
Petland in Chillicothe is helping support families who find the right pet at the Ross County Humane Society (RCHS) and the Licking County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Since March of 2016, any individual or family who has adopted a dog from RCHS has received a $50 Petland gift card. As of October 31, Petland has redeemed nearly $110,000 in those […]
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Truck driver wins new Kenworth in military vet contest
A 20-year Army veteran is this year’s winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. As a result, he won a new semi truck. Ivan Hernandez, who drives for Werner Enterprises, won the award Friday, Dec. 4, along with a fully-loaded Kenworth T680. The presentation was made at the Kenworth plant in Chillicothe. Hernandez’s military […]
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Sheila Marie Ferrell
Sheila Marie Ferrell, 66, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born February 11, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Jack and Nellie Blakeman Ferrell. Sheila is survived by two sons, Jamie Stinson and wife Kellie of Orient, Ohio and Jay Osborne of Waverly, […]