OBITUARIES

Karen Sue Carman

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

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...

Heather Campbell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Walter Timothy Ragland Sr.

Walter Timothy Ragland Sr.

Jun 25, 2026

Walter Timothy "Tim" Ragland, Sr. 67, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on Friday, January 30, 1959, in Chillicothe, a son of the late Forrest M. and Faywon Wright Ragland. On Valentines Day in 1994, Tim married the former Sonia L Blakeman.

He is survived...

James Elton Ackley

James Elton Ackley

Jun 22, 2026

James E. Ackley, 88, of Frankfort, died early Monday morning, June 22 2026, at his home. He was born Saturday, April 9, 1938, in Frankfort, a son of the late Virgil and Hazel Greenlee Ackley. On May 30, 1955, he married the former Betty J. Spriggs. Jim and Betty shared 65 years together until she preceded him in death on...

Ronald R. Dudley

Ronald R. Dudley

Jun 22, 2026

Ronald R. Dudley, 81, of Greenfield, died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Greenfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Greenfield. He was born on August 14, 1944, in Franklin County, a son of the late William and Dorothy Barton Dudley. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Grace Gamboa Dudley, whom he married on September 3, 1985.

Ron is survived by six...

Eileen Hatfield

Eileen Hatfield

Jun 18, 2026

I. Eileen (Meldick) Hatfield, 89, formerly of Bainbridge, OH passed from this life on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born January 30, 1937, in Ross County to the late Lillie Meldick. On April 5, 1958, she married Robert Lloyd Hatfield, who died November 30, 2015. In addition to her mother and husband, Eileen was preceded...

Jane Ann Countryman

Jane Ann Countryman

Jun 18, 2026

Jane Ann McKibben Countryman 91 of Bainbridge passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home. She was born Wednesday, September 26, 1934, in Greenfield to the late James and Mary (Kerns) McKibben.

She is survived by her children David (Rocky) Countryman, Mary Ann (Doug) Anderson and Frank (Candy) Countryman; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

In addition...