Richard Lee Smith 72 of Bainbridge passed from this life Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1947 in Ross County the son of the late Joseph and Rosalie (Cowman) Smith. On March 21, 1987 he married the former Patricia Barnhart, who survives. He is also survived by his children Susie (Chuck) Scharenberg, Rachael (Megan) Willman-Dobner and Brent (Calee) Smith; grandchildren Caleb, Corbin, Caysin, Vivian and Isabel; great grandchild Raiden; sisters,...

Paul C. Caplinger, 86, of Clarksburg, died at 12:08 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Tuesday, November 28, 1933 in Frankfort, the son of the late Fred and Odena Long Caplinger. On April 5, 1959 he married his wife of 60 years, the former Phyllis Walters, who survives.   Paul is survived by one granddaughter, Jessi Lynn Hines of Chillicothe, one great-granddaughter, Alison K. Kemptor, six sisters, Ruth Sark, Judy Woods, both of...

Saundra Anne Wells, 83, of Greenfield, died at 4:25 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020 in Edgewood Manor of Greenfield. She was born on Monday, March 16, 1936 in Oberlin, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert L. and Elizabeth H. Becker Smith. She married Taylor P. Wells on September 3, 1955 and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1988. She is survived by her seven children including four daughters, Saundra Fay (Sam) Smith of Jackson, OH, Laura Beth Wells of Urbana, OH, Darlene (Tony)...

H. Elwood Christian, 70, of Akron, died at 10:53 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Akron General Hospital, Akron.  He was born on Wednesday, November 30, 1949 in Frankfort, the son of the late Alfred Glenn and Carol L. McCollister Christian.   He is survived by one son, Brian Christian of Chillicothe, two brothers, Bobby L. Christian of Chillicothe, Don Christian of Newark, several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be deeply missed by his family and...

Donald D. Stevens 79, of Chillicothe passed from this life Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born October 15, 1940 in Highland County the son of the late Charles Howard and Margaret Countryman Stevens. On July 13, 1968 he married the former Beverly J. Allen, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter Kelli (Jimmy) Donahue; grandchildren, Owen Donahue and Isaiah Bocook; brothers, Harold (Amelia) Stevens, Gerald (Dianna) Stevens and John Henry Stevens;...

Joe R. Abernathy, 85, of Chillicothe, died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on Friday, March 16, 1934 in Frankfort, the son of the late James R. and Elizabeth J. Fisher Abernathy. On January 13, 1976 he married the former Judith Rhinehart, and she survives. Also surviving are his five children, Tracey (Larry Norris) Taylor of Chillicothe, Amy (Ray) Betz of Midland, NC, Tami (Frank) Brown, Lori (John Porter) Theobald, Howard (Donna) Theobald all of...

Ina Marvene Higginbotham, 83, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Greenfield Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on Thursday, February 6, 1936 in Carter County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Henry and Sallie Brown Messer. She is survived by her two children, Teddy A. Higginbotham of Frankfort and Cathy Dennewitz of Chillicothe, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Marvene was a 1955 graduate of Frankfort High School. She worked several years at...

Gary L. Spangler age 63 of Bainbridge joined his heavenly Savior on December 31, 2019.  He left this world surrounded by his loving family after fighting a yearlong battle against Melanoma.  Gary was a warrior and his opponent never stood a chance! He entered the battle with the odds in his favor as he had the Great Physician on his side.  He spent the last year making new friends while going on the journey he was called to make.  Gary was born on June 10th 1956 the son...

Betty Jane Harmon 60, of Greenfield passed from this life Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her home. She was born October 5, 1959 in Greenfield the daughter of the late Howard and Jane Williamson Harmon. Betty is survived by her daughter, Mandy Knisley; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Jim) Harvey and Patsy Harmon; brothers, Rick Jones, Herb (Jeanie) Harmon and Marty (Sherry) Heaton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including Randy (Linda) Knisley the...

Ann F.Miller, 78, of Greenfield, died at 4:59 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Monday, August 4, 1941 in Columbus, the daughter of the late James H. and Florence L. Wilson Fagan. On May 15, 1965 she married Paul D. Miller and he survives Ann.    Also surviving are two daughters, Paula (Michael) Freshour and Donna (Paul) Cunningham all of Greenfield, five grandchildren, Brittany Surritt, Erin Freshour, Jennifer...