The Latest: 2nd funeral underway in Ohio shooting massacre

The Latest: 2nd funeral underway in Ohio shooting massacre


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PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on the shooting massacre in rural Ohio (all times local):

3:45 p.m.

Mourners are gathering in southern Ohio at the second funeral for a victim of the shooting massacre in rural Ohio that killed eight family members.

The funeral for 20-year-old Hannah Gilley was being held Saturday in Otway, Ohio. She was the fiancee of victim Clarence "Frankie" Rhoden.

The Rhoden family members were found shot to death just over a week ago at four homes in the rural county about 85 miles south of Columbus.

Investigators remain tight-lipped about any suspects or a possible motive.

The funeral for victim Gary Rhoden was held Thursday in Kentucky.

A funeral for Frankie Rhoden, his parents, two siblings and his uncle will be held Tuesday in West Portsmouth.

Hundreds of people gathered at a vigil Friday night to remember the eight victims.

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10 a.m.

The second funeral is scheduled for a victim of the shooting massacre in rural Ohio that killed eight family members.

The funeral for 20-year-old Hannah Gilley was planned for Saturday in Otway, Ohio. She was the fiancee of victim Clarence "Frankie" Rhoden.

The Rhoden family members were found shot to death just over a week ago at four homes in the rural county about 85 miles south of Columbus.

Investigators remain tight-lipped about any suspects or a possible motive.

The funeral for victim Gary Rhoden was held Thursday in Kentucky.

A funeral for Frankie Rhoden, his parents and two siblings will be held Tuesday in West Portsmouth.

Hundreds of people gathered at a vigil Friday night to remember the eight victims.

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2 a.m.

Clutching lighted candles and launching balloons, hundreds of people have come together to recall eight people killed in a shooting massacre in rural Ohio.

The vigil Friday night at the Pike County fairgrounds brought together family members, friends and community residents, all commemorating the lives of those slain April 22 at four homes near Piketon.

The Columbus Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/1WYTxDr ) that many wore T-shirts with photos and messages on them. There were hugs, tears and stories from those who knew the victims well.

A funeral for 20-year-old Hannah Gilley is planned for Saturday in Otway, Ohio. The funeral for victim Gary Rhoden was held Thursday in Kentucky and other funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday.

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Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com

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