Sherrel D. Battles, 82, of Chillicothe, died on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe following a lingering illness. He was born on March 7, 1936 in McAlester, OK, the son of the late Oran and Bertha Lovell Battles. He married the former Hazel I. Messer and she preceded him in death on February 12, 2015 He is survived by two sons; Kevin Battles of Chillicothe and Charles Battles of Frankfort, one grandson; Lucas Battles. He was preceded in...

  Richard A. Watson, 87, of Greenfield, died at 4:37 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 5, 1930 in Franklin County, the son of the late Millard and Florence Ginn Watson. On August 26, 1967 he married the former Dorothy M. Hester who preceded him in death on July 30, 2004. Survivors include, his children; Richard L. Watson, of Greenfield, Robert Hester of East Monroe, Sue Hughes of Waverly, Cindy McWhorter of Chillicothe and Clem Pummell of...

Thomas W. Kniceley, 66, of Chillicothe died on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11:21 am at his home. He was born on October 24, 1951 in Highland County, the son of the late Harry C. and Virginia E. Schumacher. On April 21, 1980 he married the former Sue Rowe and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Nikki (Matt) Kniceley-Castle of Columbus, two grandchildren, Nadia and Sophia Castle, one brother, Robert C. Kniceley of Florida, one niece, Kate Kniceley of New Jersey. He was...

Betty J. Graham, 81, of Chillicothe, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on February 18, 1937, in Lockborne, the daughter of the late Glen and Elizabeth Pennington Adams. On February 9, 1957, she married William J. Graham, who preceded her in death on December 20, 2010.   Betty is survived by one daughter, Debbie (Gary) Wheeler of Frankfort, three grandchildren, Gary (Leigh-Ann) Wheeler of Frankfort, Misty...

      Shirley Lee Brewer 77 formerly of Cynthiana passed from this life 12:18 pm Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born June 5, 1940 in Ross County the daughter of the late William J. and Mildred P. (Jenkins) Skaggs. On May 11, 1963 she married Wilbur L. Brewer, who passed away in September 2005. She is survived by her children Jeff Brewer, Trena Fenner and Scott Brewer; grandchildren, Brandon, Zach,...

  James L. Walker, 87, of Greenfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 7, 1931 in Greenfield, the son of the late Harley Q. and Anna Mae Smith Walker. On May 10, 1953 in Russell, KY he married the former Vivien Welch who preceded in him death on June 5, 2010. Survivors include one daughter; Deborah L. Walker of Smyrna, GA and one son; Edward E. Walker of Greenfield, three grandchildren;...

Donna D. Sturgill, 65, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday morning, May 23, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chilliicothe. She was born on November 24, 1952 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Rudolph “Rudy” and Carleen I. Blazer Tennant. Donna is survived by her nieces and nephews, Mark (Arion) Smith of McDermott, Pat and Ashley Tennant of Oak Harbor, OH, two great nephews; Dane and Carson Smith. She was preceded in death by her son, Arby Sturgill, one sister,...

  Linda I. Hester, 73, of Bainbridge, died at 12:55 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the home of her daughter. She was born on June 14, 1944 in Ross County, the daughter of the late James P. and Nellie M. Skaggs Louk. Survivors include her husband; Lawrence Hester, three daughters; Patricia (Troy Thomas) Steward, Kandi (Andres Perez) Fowler and Karen Hester all of Greenfield, one step-daughter; Diana Henson of Leesburg, several grandchildren and many great, great-great...

Willard Austin Wood, 97, of Clarksburg, died on Monday morning, May 21, 2018, at Traditions of Chillicothe. He was born on June 30, 1920 in Ross County, the son of Charles Bailey and Rosa Oyer Wood. On August 21, 1941 he married the former Charlotte R. Briggs, who preceded him in death after 74 years of marriage on July 28, 2015. Willard is survived by three children, Charles (Ann) Wood of Clarksburg, Patricia (Doug) Slusher of Columbus, Barbara (Jeff) Wood Salyers of Carroll OH,...

  Leo David Shepler, 84, of Greenfield, formerly of Frankfort, died at 7:44 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home. He was born December 1, 1933 in Lyndon, the son of the late Walter and Elsie Marie Williams Shepler. On February 23, 1957 he married the former Julia Schlaegel who survives. Other survivors include two daughters; Vicki Smith of Greenfield and Jody (Marvin, Jr.) Barker of Jeffersonville, four grandchildren; Kyle and Adam Smith, Brandy (Mack) Lewis and...