The Obituary Section

Bonnie Kathryn Criswell

, Ohio

October 11, 2026

Bonnie K. Criswell, 76, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born Bonnie Kathryn Walker to Ruby and William B. Walker in Missouri on September 3, 1950.Bonnie was the second of three children. She graduated from high school in Burlington, Iowa, and married Robert Dean Martin in 1969. Bonnie and Bob had two children: Kathryn, born in 1969, and Lisa, born in 1972.During Bob’s naval service, the young family lived in several places around the world, including Japan and the Philippine Islands. The marriage ended in 1979.Bonnie returned to the United States and joined the Navy in February 1980. She went on to build a 20-year career in the Navy while raising her two daughters.During Bonnie’s naval career, she witnessed many changes. In 1994, the combat exclusion law was lifted, and female sailors were assigned to combat-ready positions for the first time. That same year, Bonnie…

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Rick Thomas Clark

, Ohio

August 3, 2026

Rick Thomas Clark, 71, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on August 4, 2026.Rick was born October 13, 1954, to the late Walter (Tom) and Helen Clark.Rick was a corrections officer at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility for almost twenty years. He enjoyed cars, hunting, time spent in the garage with his dad, and he truly enjoyed his mom’s cooking.Surviving are his children Tom (Taylor) Clark of Navarre, Ohio, and Keri (Jason) Dunn of Oak Hill, Ohio; grandsons, Grady Dunn, Kameron Clark, Griffin Dunn, Louie Clark, and Sonny Clark; sisters, Angie Shanks (John Hall), and Brenda Clark, both of Waverly; nieces and nephews, Jo (Jenny) Shanks, Sara Beth Shanks, and Baylee (Alex) Brown; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.The family would like to thank Cousin Bruce Barkhurst for his prayers and being there with Rick; and the peace in knowing Rick accepted Christ as his savior.His heart gave out far too soon,…

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Todd Randall Wilkinson

, Ohio

Todd Randall Wilkinson, 61, of Waverly, Ohio, passed 2:50 a.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his home.Todd was born March 12, 1965, in Waverly, Ohio, the son of Kenneth Arthur (Vicki Lynn) Wilkinson and the late Wanda Minerva (Porter) Wilkinson.He is survived by his brother, Shawn Jeffery (Tracey) Wilkinson; three nephews, Brandon Michael Wilkinson, Brian Alexander (Megan) Wilkinson, and Thomas Andrew (Tori) Wilkinson; two nieces, Sarah Nicole (Austin) Gill and Kristi Nichole Wilkinson; four great-nephews, Hayden Alexander Wilkinson, Andrew Brian Wilkinson, Timothy Andrew James Wilkinson, and Titus Michael Gill; and a great-niece, Gracelynn Emily Gill.He was preceded in death by his mother, and three siblings, Brenda Kay Wilkinson, David Scott Wilkinson, and Craig Brian WilkinsonTodd was a creative and artistic person who enjoyed drawing and listening to music. He especially enjoyed taking things apart and rebuilding them.Visitation will not be observed. Arrangements are under the care of Boyer Cremation Services.boyerfuneral.com

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Kathleen Kathy Slone

, Ohio

Born in Detroit Michigan Kathy returned to Ohio early in life and her family settled in the Village of Beaver in 1968. She was a proud graduate of Eastern High School Class of 1971. Kathy dedicated 26 years of her life to working at Pike Community Hospital in Waverly serving as an aide and a unit clerk where she made many lifelong friends over the years. She was also well known for her years of dedicated volunteering with the Oktoberfest Committee where she was always a warm and smiling face in the information booth selling tickets and tshirts. Above all else in life Kathys greatest joy was being a grandmother. She cherished her two granddaughters Chloe and Sophie with all of her heart. Whether supporting them sharing laughs or simply spending time together her love for her girls was unconditional and the true light of her life. She was preceded…

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