Billy Joe Brown, Sr. 63 of Bainbridge passed from this life 10:27 pm Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Adena Greenfield Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1957 the son of the late George Brown Sr. and Hazel (Cherryholmes) Brown. Bill is survived by his children Billy (Ashley) Brown, Jr., Trisha (Rod) Croy, Loretta (Jeremy) Frazier and Melissa (Mancil) Trent; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sisters Janice Brown, Christy Brown and Melinda Seitz; brothers George Brown, Jr., Steve Brown...

Donald M. McGowan, 83, of Frankfort, died at his home, Monday morning, June 29, 2020. On Saturday, June 12, 1937 he was born the son of the late William and Jane Robison McGowan. On October 26, 1985 he married the former Anna Lou Michael, and she survives. Also surviving are his three children, Joe McGowan, Terry Brown, Dwayne Brown, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and one sister. He was preceded in death by one brother. Donald worked at American Electric Power Company where...

JoAnne Schmauss, age 87, passed away June 26, 2020 at home in Lakeland, FL.  Born June 30, 1932 in New Vienna, OH, a daughter of the late George H. and Mazie Fout Bower. She was a long-time resident of Pasco County moving to Lakeland 4 years ago. She was the co-owner of Electrical Repair Company for many years.  She was a lifetime member of Ham Radio, Florida Flywheelers, Order of Eastern Star, where she served as the Worthy Matron. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert...

Emma L. Elliott 70 of Chillicothe went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from her home. She was born August 13, 1949 the daughter of the late Henry S. Hill Sr. and Mary E. (Wilson) Hill. On April 20, 2013 she married Charles R. Elliott, who survives. Emma is also survived by her children, Jerry (Kristy) Hudson and Janet (Ron) Cox; grandchildren Joshua, Justin, Cody and Brandon; several great grandchildren; sister Mary Skiver and several nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to...

Cindy Lou Skaggs 58 of Bainbridge past from this life Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home. She was born May 2, 1962 the daughter of Mary L. Skaggs and the late James A. Skaggs.   She is survived by her mother; sisters Brenda Cooper, Carol (Wade) Darr, Dottie (Mark) James and Paula (David) Fowler; nieces Crystal Conaway, Desiree and Danielle Fowler; nephews Dusty Darr and Cody James; great nieces and nephews Grant Darr, Ely Conaway, Bentley Fowler, Amanda Conaway and Alli...

Harold D. “David” Beechler, 63, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly Friday, June 19, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe from complications following surgery on Monday.  He was born on Monday, February 18, 1957 in ----- the son of the late Raymond W. and Imogene Archer Beechler. Surviving him are his two daughters, Tina and Cheryl, several grandchildren, four sisters, Beverly (Bob) Wylie of South Salem, Debbie Newland of Clarksburg, Kathy Pummell of Hillsboro,...

Tyler J. Wilson, 28, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on Sunday, August 18, 1991 the son of the late Ryan and Tammy Smalley Wilson. Surviving him are his two children, Carter James Lee Wilson of Tennessee, Essica Jane Wilson of Chillicothe, his grandfather, Charles Smalley of Frankfort, one sister, Ashley Wilson and his nephew  Maxwell Tate of Frankfort, his aunt and uncle, Tobie and Scott and their kids, Brittany and her...

  Robert R. Ferneau 86 of Bainbridge past from this life Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 3, 1934 in Pike County the son of the late Harry Paul and Mary (Cameron) Ferneau. Bob is survived by his wife Ruth A. (Acord) Ferneau; son, Lance (Angela) Ferneau; stepsons Barry Walls (Theresa Cline), Buddy (Judy) Walls, Jeffery (Amy) Walls and Jason Walls (Angie Chamberlin);  numerous grandchildren including, Danielle “Dany” (Mark) Rossman and Jared...

Teresa J. Ragland, 56, of Chillicothe, died on Monday morning, June 15, 2020 in Westmoreland Place, Chillicothe. She was born on Friday, July 19, 1963 in Ross County, the daughter of Richard Harris and Hilda J. Ragland.   Surviving her are her two sons, Quentin E. Ragland and Garrett Ragland both of Chillicothe, her father, Richard Harris of Mount Sterling, her sisters; Robin Ragland and Joycelyn Jackson of Chillicothe, Krista Jackson and Karla Stephens of Greenfield and a host of...

Martha Mae Palmer, 90, of Chillicothe, died on Saturday morning, June 13, 2020 in Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born on Wednesday, January 15, 1930 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Paul A. and Violet M. Copper Blazer. On January 30, 1947 she married Gerald J. Palmer, Sr., and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2009. Surviving her are her two sons, Earl (Brenda) Palmer and Gerald (Laverna) Palmer, both of Chillicothe, son-in-law, Sandy Parrish of Bainbridge, six...