OBITUARIES
Gary Cottrill
Jul 31, 2026
Gary Cottrill 79 of Bainbridge passed from this life on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born April 7, 1947, in Lynden, Ohio and was raised by the late Oscar F. and Alice L. (Kerr) Beechler.
He is survived by his wife the former Linda L. Logan; three children Brian (Rose) Cottrill, Kenneth Howland...
Brian Allen Hurley
Jul 28, 2026
Brian Allen “Bo” Hurley 44 of Chillicothe unexpectedly passed from this life early Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1982, in Ross County to Kathy Hurley, who survives.
Bo is also survived by his dad Mark Detty; four children Jacob Theodore, Joseph Allen, Brylin and Sophia Hurley; three grandchildren Ella Jane, Koda Ragner...
Rosemary Williamson
Jul 25, 2026
Rosemary Williamson 81 of Peebles passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born Friday, December 15, 1944, in Pike County to the late Clarence W. and Jessie K. (Sharon) Knisley. On November 16, 1960, she married Stanley "Buck" Williamson, who died July 24, 2010. In addition to her parents and husband Rosemary was...
Robert Emerson Mark
Jul 24, 2026
Robert Emerson Mark 96 of Bainbridge passed away 2:24 pm Friday, July 24, 2026, and was reunited with his loving wife of 72 years. He was born Wednesday, June 25, 1930, in Ross County to the late George H. and Blanche (Ward) Mark. On Saturday, June 6, 1953, he married the former Virginia “Ginnie” A. Bethel, who claimed her reward...
Karen Sue Carman
Jul 22, 2026
Karen Sue Carman, 69, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Edgewood Manor, Greenfield. She was born at Greenfield on Saturday, February 2, 1957, a daughter of the late Thurman and Carrie Edna Bruce Russell
She is survived by her four children; Larry J. Carman, Karen S. Carman of Greenfield, Rexallen N. Carman of South Carolina and...
Bobby Walton Ravenscraft
Jul 19, 2026
Bobby W. Ravenscraft, 97, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Greenfield, passed from this life on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Cameron Hall Care Center of Canton. He was born at Cynthiana, Kentucky on Sunday, June 2, 1929, a son of the late Walton and Violet Palmer Ravenscraft. On July 15, 1953, Bob married the former Lotte Weishaupt and together they...
Charles Michael Martin
Jul 18, 2026
Charles Michael Martin 74 of Bainbridge died 2:23 am Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home. He was born Saturday, September 29, 1951, in Pike County, OH to the late James Arthur and Patricia Gail (Cameron) Martin. On Wednesday, May 14, 1986, he married the former Connie Gail Dowden, who preceded him in death early this year on April 9,...
Heather Campbell
Jul 18, 2026
Heather Renee Campbell, 57, of South Salem, died on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 3:05 a.m. at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Thursday, June 12, 1969, in Chillicothe, a daughter of T. Steven and Nancy J. Porter Campbell.
She is survived by her father; Steve Campbell of Greenfield, one brother; Chad Campbell of South Salem and one...
Ronald Everett Posey
Jul 11, 2026
Ronald Everett Posey, 80, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born on June 15, 1946, to Pete and Flora (Morris) Posey, Ron was one of six siblings. Although he lived with a disability throughout his life, he faced life's challenges with quiet strength, resilience, and faith. Those who knew him will remember his...
Joann King
Jul 11, 2026
Joann King, 84, of Frankfort, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at National Church Residence, Chillicothe. She was born in Ross County, on November 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Herbert and Emma M. Ford Colburn. Joann was married to Jerry Lee King, Sr. for sixty-five years, until his death on February 7,...
David Patrick Staley
Jul 9, 2026
David P. Staley, 68, of Circleville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1957, in Columbus, a son of the late Rodney and Nancy Sprouse Staley. David married the former Christina Thompson on December 17, 1977.
He is survived by his wife, Chris, four children; Casey (Kasey) Staley...
Pamela Jane Merritt
Jul 9, 2026
Pamela J. Merritt, 69, of Greenfield, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. at Greenfield Skilled Nursing. She was born on Monday, June 27, 1957, in Morgantown, Ohio, a daughter of Mary Hayslip. Darlene was raised by Elmer "Boone" and Mary Howland.
She is survived by her one son; Jesus Merritt of Greenfield and her one brother; David...
Ruth Ann Harris
Jul 7, 2026
Ruth Ann Harris, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after an extended fight with cancer. She was born July 11, 1950, to Robert A. and Marjorie A. (Edwards) Klettner, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Mary Kay Stern and one son Robert Harris.
Ruth is survived by on sister Debbie (Alan) Armstrong; her...
Elizabeth Darlene Miley
Jul 6, 2026
Elizabeth Darlene Miley, 59, of Saratoga, Indiana, died suddenly on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester, Indiana. She was born on Tuesday, January 31, 1967, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Kenneth Orville and Mary Lucille Florea Miley.
She is survived by her life companion, Albert Mongold, Jr. of Saratoga, IN, one daughter;...
Kenneth D. "Kenny" Yates "Joker"
Jul 5, 2026
Kenneth D. "Kenny" Yates, "Joker", 67, of Frankfort, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on Tuesday October 28, 1958, in Columbus, a son of the late James H., Sr. and Betty E. Gavin Yates.
He is survived by his children; Cody Lay of Enid, OK, Donnie Davis of Sandusky, OH, Kendall Yates of Circleville, Sabrina...
George Frederick Williams
Jul 3, 2026
George F. Williams, 75, of Morrow, formerly of Frankfort, died on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Trihealth Clinton Regional Hospital, Wilmington. He was born on September 10, 1950, in Washington Court House, a son of the late James Wesley and Wanda June Wood Williams, Sr.. On May 7, 1982, he married the former Rhonda Sue Moody, and she preceded him...
Tina M. Miller
Jul 2, 2026
Tina M. Miller, 48, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday morning, July 2, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on July 22, 1977, in Chillicothe, a daughter of Lewis and Mary Fout Miller.
She is survived by her mother; Mary Miller of Frankfort, one sister; Carol Evans of Hallsville, one brother; Curtis (Melissa) Bennett of Frankfort, nieces...
Gene Franklin Smith
Jun 29, 2026
Gene Franklin Smith, 80, of Greenfield, died unexpectedly at his home. He was born on Friday, April 19, 1946, in Fayette County, a son of the late Donald H. and Betty Ann Madder Smith.
He is survived by his four children; Randy (Debbie) Smith of Greenfield, Tina Beverly and Theresa Smith, both of Hillsboro and Sarah Smith. Gene is survived by...
Judith Ann Abernathy
Jun 28, 2026
Judith Ann Abernathy, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, at her daughter's home with her two daughters, Tami and Lori by her side. She was born on June 16, 1938, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Paul J. and Dorothy L. Hawk Rhinehart. Judy married Joe R. Abernathy on January 13, 1976, and...
Rocky Lee Williams
Jun 26, 2026
Rocky Lee Williams, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home following a brief illness. He was born on Sunday, October 18, 1953 in Chillicothe, a son of the late James Wesley and Wanda June Wood Williams.
He is survived by his two brothers; James Williams, Jr. of Circleville and George Williams of Morrow, his...
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