Constance R. “Connie” Sullivan, 96, of Frankfort, died at 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Vineyards at Concord. She was born on Friday, May 1, 1925 in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Adrian and Margaret Linn VanWijk. On Thursday, November 8, 1945, she married Robert M. Sullivan who preceded her in death on February 3, 2000. Connie is survived by three sons; Mark Alan (Kelley) Sullivan, Sr. of Frankfort, Shawn Sullivan of Nelsonville, Jerome E. Sullivan of...

Ora Eugene "Gene" Knisley 83 of Bainbridge passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at Adena of Greenfield. He was born November 7, 1937, in Ross County, Ohio the son of the late Oakley and Ruth (Gray) Knisley.  On March 4, 1961, he married Janie (Mullikin) Knisley, who passed from this life September 6, 2018.   Gene survived by two daughters, Athena Swift and Ladonia Burns; two sons, Danny and Kenton Knisley; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; sister Loraine Fredrick;...

Donald W. Benner, 80, of Chillicothe went to meet the Lord on June 4th 2021 at his home in Chillicothe. He was born on January 5th, 1941 in Bainbridge Ohio, the son of Everett and Luellen Benner. He married Martha Arrington on August 4th, 1963. Donald was a 1959, graduate of Paint Valley High School. He farmed for many years on the Benner Brothers Farm, and around the Chillicothe & Ross County area. He enjoyed being outdoors, particularly mowing grass and walking. Donald was preceded...

James Martin Keeton, Jr. 58 of Greenfield unexpectedly passed from this life 7:21pm Friday evening at Adena Greenfield Hospital. He was born May 31, 1962 in Pickaway County the son of the late James Martin Keeton, Sr. and Charlotte June (Horsley) Keeton. On March 13, 1982 he married the former Mary L. McKibben, who survives. He is also survived by their children Amanda Dawn (Dustin) Reeves, James Matthew (Jessica) Keeton and Brittany Nicole Keeton; five grandchildren Mollie Christine...

Carl Edward “Ed” Barton, 72, of Frankfort, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born in Frankfort on Thursday, February 17, 1949 the son of the late William Eugene and Lena Brust Barton. Ed married the former Linda L. Taylor on July 7, 1974.    He is survived by his wife, Linda, six children, Bart (Angie) Barton of Frankfort, Brandon (Jennifer) Barton of Greenfield, Jennifer Barton Miller of Lancaster, Melissa...

Nellie J. Cline 96 formerly of Chillicothe went to be with her Lord Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Altercare Nursing Home in Stow, Ohio. She was born April 22, 1925 in Moorhead, Mississippi the daughter of the late Jim and Pearl (Claborn) Hardin. On April 17, 1944 she married Ralph L. Cline who passed from this life April 22, 1999. Nellie is survived by her daughters Marjorie (Gary) Evans Streetsboro, OH and Mildred Duran of Radcliff, KY; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a great...

Brian K. “Spike” Knisley 63 of Frankfort passed from this life Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on January 13, 1958 in Chillicothe the son of the late Sherman and Rola Butler Knisley. He is survived by his significant other, the love of his life Wanda Johnson; three children Susan (Rick) Wilson, Brian Knisley, Jr (fiancé` Jessica Gambrell), and Candis (Ryan) Byrd; Eight grandchildren; three great...

Patricia V. Hopkins, 85 of Chillicothe, died at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at National Church Residences of Chillicothe. She was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1935 in Woods County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Carl J. and Odie Snyder Hall.  On March 10, 1971 she married James M. Hopkins and he preceded her in death on April 10, 1999.   She is survived by one brother, Howard Glen (Marvine) Hall of Circleville, three step children, six nieces and nephews and...

Vickie E. McDonald, 69, of Frankfort, died at 3:31 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Monday, March 31, 1952 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Forrest and Evelyn McCorkle Messel. On April 21, 1972 she married Jack D. McDonald who survives. In addition to her husband, Vickie is survived by three children, Forrest McDonald of Frankfort, Jack (Susan) Roy of Circleville, Nick (Becky) McDonald of Frankfort, seven...

Charles Richard “Dick” Doyle II, 73, of Clarksburg OH, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe OH. He was born on March 14, 1948 in New Holland OH, the son of the late Charles Richard and Mildred Justice Doyle. He is survived by the love of his life, Krista (Ater) Doyle, whom he married on June 6, 1969. Dick was a 1966 graduate of Miami Trace High School. After serving four years in the United States Air Force and working several years at...