James F. Arrington 87 of Bainbridge died 7:32 pm Friday, April 5, 2019 at Adena Greenfield Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1931 in Ross County the son of the late James and Goldie (Spellman) Arrington. On June 20, 1959 he married the former Donna J. Puckett, who survives. He is also survived by his son, James Michael (Amber Mcall) Arrington; sister-in-law, Joan Thomas; several nieces, nephews and friends including Keith Johnson and Dave Anderson. In addition to his parents Jim was...

Robert Linn Sullivan died April 3, 2019 at The Grands of Dublin in Dublin Ohio after a battle with cancer. He was born October 20, 1947 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Constance (Van Wijk) Sullivan and the late     Robert M. Sullivan.  He was a member of the last graduating class of Frankfort High School in 1965. He then moved to Ravenna, Ohio where he worked for General Electric until his retirement in 2005.  To enjoy their retirement, he and his wife, the late Linda...

Maxine J. (Knisley) Mercer 86 of Greenfield left this world 6:54 pm Monday, April 1, 2019 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born June 25, 1932 in Pike County the daughter of the late Alfred and Leona Knisley. Maxine is survived by her 7 children, Carol Wright (Bruce Donlan) of Cincinnati, Linda (Robert) Rumfield of Latham, Lori (Randy) Rumfield of Sinking Springs, Loretta Leedom of Bainbridge, Barbara Mercer (Chris Tong) of Lynchburg, Cathy (Sean) Cobb of Greenfield and Gerald...

Steven Ralph Kinzer 55 of Bainbridge died unexpectedly Friday, March 29, 2019 at Adena Pike Hospital. He was born June 9, 1963 in Pike County the son of Colin Ralph Kinzer and Judy A. (Moore) Kuhn. In addition to his parents, Steve is survived by the love of his life, Lorraine Adams; daughters, Rachel Powers of Chillicothe and Ashley Nicole (David) Detty of Londonderry; grandson, Benjamin Detty; sister, Christy (Kirby) Ferrell of Bainbridge; brother, Keith (Faith) Kinzer of Washington Court...

Charles E. Houser, 88, of Clarksburg, died at 2:13 am on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Four Seasons of Washington Court House. He was born on August 21, 1930 in Frankfort, the son of the late Dorsey and Mary Esta Wisecup Houser. On September 25, 1951 he married the love of his life, Ada Jo Sowers.   He is survived by his loving wife Ada of 68 years, two sons, Phil (Lisa) Houser of Clarksburg, Pat Houser of Clarksburg, foster daughters, Sheri (John) Peterson of Frankfort, Cindy (Mark)...

Robert J. "Robb" Emerson III, 54, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born on September 6, 1964 in Akron, the son of Robert J. and Lindalu Swartzman Emerson Jr..   Robb is survived by his father, Robert J. Emerson Jr.  of North Canton OH, his lifepartner of 21 years, Kevin L. Posey of Frankfort, two sisters, Susan H. Emerson of North Canton, Karen Emerson (Patricia Wetmore) of Windham ME, aunt, Jean Natalizo of Shreve OH,...

Floyd F. Copley Sr., 97, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Valley View Alzheimers Care Center, Frankfort. He was born on December 19, 1921 in Mingo County, WV, the son of the late Bascom and Shirley Maynard Copley. On December 25, 2000 he married the former Eleanor M. Herman, who survives. In addition to his wife, Floyd is survived by his children, Gary Lee Copley of Gallipolis, Danny Copley of Kermit WV, David Copley of Poca WV, Shirley McQuay of Columbus, Floyd Copley...

Ruth Ann Cross 80 of Bainbridge passed from this life 8:32 am Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 31, 1938 in Ross County the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Dalton Whitley. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Earl D. Cross, whom she married November 14, 1954. She is also survived by her children, Earl David (Freida) Cross, Randy (Konnie) Cross, Linda (Greg) Benner and Teresa (Mike) Benner all of Bainbridge; 8 grandchildren;...

James Michael Armstrong, 67, of Bainbridge, died Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born January 15, 1952 in Greenfield the son of the late Robert and Gladys Bunn Armstrong. He is also survived by his wife Rhonda Y. Skiver; a daughter, Kelly S. Armstrong and a grand-daughter, Katelynn Nichols; sisters, Frances Lou Buckler and Bobbie Grice; and brother, Robert “Army” Armstrong. James was a carpenter by trade, and he had worked for Ingle Barr, Inc. In following Jim’s wishes...

Margaret J. “Peggy” Ratcliffe, 84, of Frankfort, died at 12:57pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on May 26, 1934 in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Phillip and Ann McMahon. On April 19, 1955 she married Billy E. Ratcliffe, who preceded her in death on May 7, 1998. She is survived by her children, Shelly J. Ratcliffe, Jackie R. (George) Barnes, Debbie D. (Jim) Dreitzler, Daniel A. (Nicholette) Ratcliffe, special...