OBITUARIES

Kay L. Miner

Kay L. Miner

Jul 7, 2025

Kay L. Miner, Frankfort, Ohio, passed onto her heavenly home on Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home. Kay was born on Thursday, September 9, 1937 to the late Benton Clark and Martha R Sturgeon Lane in Frankfort, Ohio. On November 11, 1956, Kay married Philip Miner. Kay and Philip shared 43 happy years of marriage together. Philip preceded Kay in...

Patricia L. Fairrow

Patricia L. Fairrow

Jul 2, 2025

Patricia L. Fairrow, 92, of Frankfort, entered Heaven's glory at 4:10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born in Ross County on Sunday, December 11, 1932, a daughter of the late Morris C. and Dorothy Mae Luckett Wright. She married Reese Fairrow on July 17, 1955, and he preceded her in death...

Karen K. Zeisler

Karen K. Zeisler

Jul 2, 2025

Karen K. Zeisler 73 of Bainbridge passed from this life Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Carecore at Westmoreland. She was born Saturday, June 21, 1952, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Dwight “Peanut” and Virginia E. (Hixon) Penrod. She was also preceded in death by her husband Steve A. Zeisler; grandson Michael Anthony Austin and granddaughter Caitlin Austin.

She...

Edna Ruth Kinzer

Edna Ruth Kinzer

Jul 1, 2025

Edna Ruth Kinzer, 84 formerly of Bainbridge past from this life Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Embassy of Valley View, Frankfort. She was born Sunday, December 29, 1940, in Ross County the daughter of the late John and Ruby (Peirce) Minney. In 1981 She married Harold D. “Pete” Kinzer, who died May 10, 2020.

She is survived by one daughter Cheryl...

John P. Core

John P. Core

Jun 30, 2025

Retired Master Chief Petty Officer JP Core carried out his orders for his final deployment on June 30, 2025, at his home outside of Frankfort, Ohio, according to his wishes. At his final port-of-call, he will once again be healthy and will be barking orders in his true JP Core style.

JP was born on March 19, 1960, in Washington Court...

Philip G. Shoemaker

Philip G. Shoemaker

Jun 29, 2025

Philip G. Shoemaker 82, of Greenfield passed from this life 2:45 am Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Greenfield Skilled Nursing. He was born Friday, June 11, 1943, in Bainbridge the son of the late Seth S. and Pauline M. (Penwell) Shoemaker.

He is survived by three sisters Marilyn (Robert) Zickefoose, Rachael (Jake) Bridenbaugh and Peggy (Dale) Hunt; sister-in-law Julie Thompson Shoemaker;...

Randall E. Gragg

Randall E. Gragg

Jun 21, 2025

Randall E. Gragg 73 of Camelin Hill passed from this life Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home. He was born Monday, August 13, 1951, in Ross County the son of the late Glenn Eugene and Norma (Williamson) Gragg.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, whom he married May 19, 1973, Debora (Richardson) Gragg; his grandchildren Natasha (Shawn)...

Henry Marion Harman

Henry Marion Harman

Jun 17, 2025

Henry Marion Harman, Jr. 68 of Bainbridge formerly of Hilliard passed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home. He was born December 23, 1956, in Ross County, the son of the late Henry Marion and Lucille (Newland) Harman, Sr. On November 27, 2015, he married Diana (Glick) Harman, who survives.

He is also survived by his daughter...

Lawrence Glandon

Lawrence Glandon

Jun 14, 2025

Lawrence M. "Larry" Glandon, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 5:27 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Friday, April 24, 1954, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Lawrence L. "Bud" and Julia A. Acton Glandon. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, the former Marsha Smith.

He...

Karl Michael Myers

Karl Michael Myers

Jun 8, 2025

Mike “Pappy” Myers 79 of Bainbridge, OH was born Tuesday, February 26, 1946, and he passed from this life 8 pm Sunday, June 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. On June 5, 1965, he married the late Francine A. (Cowman) Myers.

Mike is survived by his children, Daron (Dana) Myers of Laurelville, Phoebe (Joey) McFadden of Bainbridge and Kody (Laura) Myers...

Carolyn Sue Dreitzler

Carolyn Sue Dreitzler

Jun 8, 2025

Carolyn Sue Dreitzler, 77, of Chillicothe, died on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on June 28, 1947, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Glen and Nina Ledbetter Freeman. On August 23, 1969, Sue married Charles R. "Bob" Dreitzler.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, three children; Charles Gregory "Greg"...

Beatrice Bell Starr

Beatrice Bell Starr

Jun 7, 2025

Beatrice Bell Starr, 92, of Frankfort, died on Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, at her home near Austin. She was born on Wednesday, January 4, 1933, in New Martinsburg, a daughter of the late Paul C. and Orpha Marie Miller Cockerill. On April 10, 1952, Bea married Robert E. Starr.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, three daughters: Roberta Kay...

Brenda Moody

Brenda Moody

May 30, 2025

Brenda Lee Moody, 63, of Frankfort, died on Friday morning, May 30, 2025, at the Ohio State University East Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on Saturday, January 27, 1962, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late Earl Leroy and Mary Pittman Moody.

She is survived by one daughter, Megan Current, one son, Jonathan (Halie) Moody all of Frankfort, seven grandchildren;...

Sandra S. Roberts

Sandra S. Roberts

May 28, 2025

Sandra S. Roberts, 73, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Wednesday, January 30, 1952, in Athens County, a daughter of the late Alfred “Britt” and Margaret Jean Weaver Hay.

She is survived by one son, Thomas Roberts of Frankfort, one sister, Pamela (Robert) Newland of Frankfort, two brothers, Rick...

James Robert Daugherty

James Robert Daugherty

May 27, 2025

James Robert Daugherty: Jim 76, of Bainbridge passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Jim was born on Wednesday, December 15, 1948, in Frankfort OH to the late Elmer Lee and Nellie Elizabeth (Burns) Daugherty.

Jim was a devoted husband, loving father and his most important title and what he loved being the most was “Pap” to his grandkids. Jim was...

David D. Skaggs

David D. Skaggs

May 27, 2025

David D. Skaggs, 88, of Chillicothe, went to his Heavenly home to be reunited with his loving wife, on Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, November 3, 1936, in Yuba City, California, a son of the late William P. and Ruby Farnham Skaggs. On June 16, 1956, he married the former Marilyn Eileen...

Faye L. Scott

Faye L. Scott

May 9, 2025

Faye L. Scott, 73, of Frankfort, died on Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1951, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Sterling and Beulah Wright Conley. On April 29, 1972, she married her husband, Larry B. Scott, Sr., and he preceded her in death...

Susan Smith

Susan Smith

May 8, 2025

Our mother, Susan Rebecca Smith, age 78, of Frankfort, Ohio, passed away, Thursday afternoon, May 8th, 2025, at her residence, after an extended illness.

She was born on July 22, 1946, to the late Frank and Bernice Higginbotham.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Smith, her grandson, John Michael Smith, her bonus daughter, Carol Harvey, two brothers, Ted...

Alberta L. "Bertie" Baker

Alberta L. "Bertie" Baker

May 8, 2025

Alberta L. "Bertie" Baker, 60, of Greenfield, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center. She was born on Thursday, March 18, 1965, in Greenfield, a daughter of the late Albert and Alice Coonrod Baker.

Bertie is survived by one son; Clinton (Isabella) Blair, two granddaughters who she dearly loved; Bella and Patti,...

Charles "Tom" Stewart

Charles "Tom" Stewart

May 7, 2025

Charles (Tom) Stewart, age 87 of Columbus, OH passed peacefully on May 7th 2025.

He was born Wednesday, April 11,1938 in Leon, WV to the late Orville & Loveada Stewart. Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Lena (Benner) Stewart. He is survived by his loving son Martin (Dawn) Stewart and grandson Seth as well as one...