OBITUARIES
Marilyn Hiser
Sep 14, 2025
Marilyn Marie Ratcliff Hiser, 92, of Clarksburg, Ohio, passed from this life Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, at National Church Residences (NCR), Chillicothe, Ohio.
Born Monday, October 24, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, Marilyn was the oldest daughter of the late Ralph R. and Olive Lotz Ratcliff. Marilyn grew up on the family farm in Londonderry, Ohio, where she was a...
Cindi A. Alexander
Sep 9, 2025
Cindi A. Alexander, 68, of Frankfort, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on January 18, 1957, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late Donald Stumbo, Sr. and Ann Roberts.
She is survived by one daughter; Cortney (Dan) Williams of Frankfort, two grandchildren, Hunter Williams and Addison Williams, one sister, Kim (Todd) Warnecke...
William Current
Sep 7, 2025
William A. Current, 86, of Chillicothe, died at 5:20 am on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Highland Oaks Health Center, McConnelsville. He was born on August 2, 1939, in Chillicothe, a son of the late Willie A. and Ruby M. Ward Current. On. March 17, 1959, he married the former Linda L. Kuhns, who preceded him in death on December...
Helen Houser
Sep 6, 2025
Helen Houser, 92, of Greenfield, died on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Fayette Adena Medical Center, Washington C.H. She was born on Monday, July 10, 1933, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Rev. Blenn and Josephine Johnson Day. Helen married her husband of 57 years, Raymond W. Houser on July 16, 1951, and he preceded her in death...
Ernestine Cutright
Sep 3, 2025
Ernestine Cutright 103 of Bainbridge passed from this life Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Hillsboro Health and Rehab. She was born Monday, March 6, 1922, in Ross County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl and Dolly Peacock Benner. On October 19, 1950, she married James W. Cutright, who died March 8, 1980. She was also preceded in death...
Faith Barnes
Aug 26, 2025
In loving memory of Faith Barnes July 14, 1947 - August 26, 2025
Faith Barnes, born on July 14, 1947, in Bainbridge, Ohio, to Lillian Davis and Donald "Jamup" Davis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones The youngest daughter among her siblings, Faith, brought joy, strength, and warmth to everyone who knew her.
She dedicated 38 years of service to Horizon...
Earl Randolf Penwell
Aug 18, 2025
Earl Randolf “Randy” Penwell 73 of Bainbridge died Monday, August 18, 2025, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born Wednesday, March 19, 1952, in Pike County the son of the late Russell Ernie and Clarabelle (Short) Penwell.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Loretta (Rooker) Penwell; daughter Danetta Penwell; son Johnny Penwell (Heather Robbins);...
Marilyn M. Justice
Aug 17, 2025
Our mother, Marilyn McCune Justice, 89, died peacefully August 17 at her home. She was born March 28, 1936 to Howard (Mac) and Corinne Robbins McCune in Painesville, Ohio. Grandpa, First Mate for the Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes, barely got Grandma off the ship in time for Marilyn's arrival. This dramatic beginning foreshadowed Mom's lifelong passion for cruising....
Lori Ann Wilburn
Aug 13, 2025
Lori Ann Wilburn, 52, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on Saturday, August 4, 1973, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late John, Sr. and Gladys Farnham Poe. Lori married her husband of thirty-three years, Donald R. Wilburn on March 12, 1992.
Lori is survived by her husband,...
Danny Colter
Aug 11, 2025
Danny Colter, or "Big Dan" as he was lovingly known around Clarksburg, passed away from this life on Monday, August 11, at the age of 61.Danny's greatest pride in life was his sons, Danny James (Misty) Colter and Ben (Nicole) Colter. He also leaves behind grandchildren Landon, Makenlee, Sunshine, Kyle, and Kayleigh.Danny was loved by many family members, both those...
Kenneth L. Hatfield, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
Kenneth Lee Hatfield, Jr., 59, of Washington Court House, died on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on Sunday, October 17, 1965, in Columbus, a son of the late Kenneth L. and Grace Maxine Seymour Hatfield, Sr.. On August 7, 1985, he married his wife of forty years, the former Rebecca ConIey, and she survives.
Also surviving...
Ronald G. Gunderman, Lt Colonel USAF (Ret)
Aug 3, 2025
Ronald G. Gunderman, Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force (Ret), 85, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday morning, August 3, 2025, at the Carriage Court of Washington Court House. He was born on Thursday, November 23, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Raymond V. and Eloise Kuhner Gunderman. Ron was preceded in death by his first wife,...
Alexandria Lea Ewing
Jul 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alexandria L. Hitchens Ewing, age 46, of Frankfort. Alex passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her parents residence. Born on Tuesday, November 7, 1978, in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Carl M. and Toni L. Beverly Hitchens.
She is survived by her mother, Toni...
Kenneth L. Wipert
Jul 28, 2025
Kenneth L. Wipert 76 of Chillicothe went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 28, 2025, from his residence while surrounded by family. He was born Thursday, August 26, 1948, in Ross County to the late Lawrence E. Wipert and Elizabeth Mae (Lykins) Murray.
On January 20, 1966, he married, his wife of 59 1/2 years, Dianne Sue (McGuire) Wipert....
John J. Adams
Jul 24, 2025
John J. Adams, 70, of Hillsboro, formerly of Frankfort, died at 8:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on Tuesday September 21, 1955, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Joseph F., Jr. and Eloise Free Adams. John married the former Judith A. Cutlip on April 13, 1987, and she preceded him in death of November 14,...
Mildred Tackett
Jul 20, 2025
Mildred (Jenkins) Tackett, of Chillicothe, was born September 29, 1932, in Possum Hollow, Ross County, Ohio, the first child of Ruby E. and Gertrude Mae (Ramey) Jenkins. She was married to William Junior Tackett on August 8, 1948, and graduated from Southeastern High School in May 1949 as valedictorian of her class. She and Bill were the parents of six...
Owen E. "Joe" Pollum
Jul 18, 2025
Owen E. “Joe” Pollum, 90, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at the Logan Elm Health Care Center in Circleville, Ohio following a brief illness. He was born on September 26, 1934, to the late Robert Fitsimmons Pollum and Lucy Forest (Davis) Pollum in South Bloomingville, Ohio. On June 1, 1956, he was united in marriage...
Karen I. Speas
Jul 18, 2025
Karen I. Speas, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born in Akron, Ohio on Wednesday, January 26, 1955, a daughter of the late Gary R. and Gloria N. Cross Speas.
Karen is survived by one sister, Ruth, one half-sister, Mary Aismore, one brother; Gary "Pete" Speas, Jr. of...
Joanne Harris
Jul 15, 2025
Joanne H. Harris, 77, of Chillicothe, died at 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late Harold Daniel and Nellie Louise Bethel Carroll. On November 15, 1966, she married Everett C. Harris, who survives.
In addition to her husband, Joanne is survived by a daughter, Connie (Bill) Campbell of McArthur, a son, Everett "EJ" Harris...
Jacqueline L. Steele
Jul 14, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Steele 69 of South Salem passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1955, at Nellis Air Force Base Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada to James C. and Ruth (Cates) Stafford.
On February 3, 1975, she married Marshall F. “Rusty” Steele, who survives. Rusty, her loving husband of 50...
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