Marilyn L. Collins 78 of Cynthiana, OH enter Heavens gates on Friday morning, February 22, 2019.  She was born December 16, 1940 in Pike County, OH the daughter of the late Arthur and Freida Noble Adams. Marilyn is survived by her children, Thomas J Collins (Janie Hopkins) of Latham, OH, Timothy J Collins of Cynthiana, OH, Teresa A (Greg) Leeth of Waverly, OH, Michael E (Kim) Collins and Ronald A (Ronda) Collins both of Hillsboro, OH; sister, Dianna (Mike) Mace of Bainbridge; two...

Bonnie L. Hilterbrand, 78, of South Salem, died on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 28, 1940 in Hillsboro, the daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Wilkin Stanforth.    She is survived by her sister, Patricia Arledge of South Salem and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Huntsman and Viola “Jane” Arledge and two brothers, Millard and Roland Stanforth. A funeral service will be held on...

Richard L. Schoonover, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 9:44 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on October 9, 1936 in Ross County, the son of the late Marcus A. and Louella Hise Schoonover. He married the former Mary Alice Smith who preceded him in death. Richard is survived by three sons, Richard (Telisa) Schoonover, William Kyle Schoonover, Jonathan Wilson Schoonover, all of Chillicothe, several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren,...

Sallie D. Myers 65 of Washington Court House formerly of Bainbridge died 7:10 am Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Fayette Memorial Hospital. She was born June 21, 1953 in Huntington, WVA the daughter of the late Russell and Bell Dillion Marcum. Her husband Steven A. Myers passed from this life July 23, 2015. She is survived by her 2 sons, Steven (Tammy) Myers and Lewis (Nicole) Myers; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Catherine Maynard, Gladys Thompson and Lucille Marcum; 5...

Thomas M. “Mike” Long, 58, of Frankfort, died at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on October 6, 1960 in Mansfield, the son of Gary E. and Charity Haynes Long. On January 12, 1984 he married his wife of 35 years, the former Jeanine M. Hall, who survives.   In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by his mother, Charity Long of Chillicothe, two children, Gary (Paige) Long of Ft. Hood TX, Tabitha (Dustin Kidd) Long of...

Robert Eugene Ater 61 formerly of Bainbridge died 3:17 pm Monday, February 4, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe.  He was born October 26, 1957 in Washington Court House, Ohio the son of the late Maderia Ater and Virginia Cochenhour Ater. He is survived by a son Larry Babbs; two half-sisters; brother-in-law, Raymond Stanley and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; stepfather, George Robinette; two sisters,...

 Betty Jean Smith, 93, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Betty was born April 4, 1925 to Harry Schiller and Clara (Compton) Schiller in their home on Ludlow St in Greenfield. She graduated from McClain High School in 1943. Betty took great pride in her family, home and community. She grew up in Greenfield with her four older sisters; Edna, Irma, Clarice and Helen. She eloped with her McClain High School sweetheart Donald D. Smith on January...

Barbara A. Hurley 79 of Chillicothe passed from this life Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Signature Health Care, Chillicothe. She was born March 28, 1939 in Chillicothe the daughter of the late Harold Hysell and Lillian Kaltenbach. On November 19, 1960 she married Thomas P. Hurley who passed away in 2002. She is survived by children, Stacey (Tracy) DePugh, Nicole (Brian) Badgley and Matthew Hurley; 5 grandchildren, Aaron (Annette) Haines, Jordan (Dylan) Drake, Levi, Holly and Amber Badgley...

Robert E. Houser, 89, of Chillicothe, passed from this life at 11:30am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on June 28, 1929 in Ross County the son of the late Roger and Edith Wilburn Houser. On May 9, 1947 he married the former Mary K. Kinnamon and she preceded in death on April 12, 2002.   He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Newland Houser of Chillicothe, children; Donald (Cathy) Houser of Chillicothe, Kathryn Reynolds of West Virginia,...

Leo Cox 81 of Bainbridge passed from this life January 22, 2019 at his home. He was born September 14, 1937 in Pike County the son of the late Glen and Ethel Mae Knisley Cox. On September 20, 1958 he married the former Ellen Martin, who survives. He is also survived by five children, Tony (Cathy) Cox of Bainbridge, Pam Shoemaker (Eddie Stewart) of Leesburg, Jimmy Cox, Greg (Joann) Cox and Ronnie (Janet) Cox all of Chillicothe; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers,...