OBITUARIES
Timothy A. Hester
May 11, 2026
Timothy Alan Hester was born November 23, 1961 to Robert and Mary Jane Morgan Hester at Chillicothe Hospital and passed away May 11, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He grew up on Shiloh Road and Sycamore Street in Frankfort. He graduated from Adena High School in 1980. He attended the Pickaway Ross Vocational school. He excelled in basketball.Tim worked...
Sherie Jean Bliss
May 9, 2026
Sherie Jean Bliss 62 of Bainbridge unexpectedly passed from this life Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born Saturday, January 4, 1964, in Chillicothe to the late Charles and Norma (Stepp) Manuel. In addition to her parents Sherie was preceded in death by her husband Paul “Chip” Bliss on August 25, 1996.
Sherie is survived by...
Alice Louise Litter
May 9, 2026
Alice Louise Shoemaker Litter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2026. Her final days were spent like many others before, making pies and welcoming visitors to the home she lived in for 73 years. She was 104 years old.
Born on January 17, 1922, in the village...
Dorotha J. "Dottie" Anderson
May 6, 2026
Dorotha J. "Dottie" Anderson, 85, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Vineyards at Concord. She was born on January 17, 1941, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late Francis and Mary Hopkins Arledge.
She is survived by three children; Dawn (Dan) Miner, Darcey (Kurt) Myers, Doug (Debbie) Anderson, five grandchildren, Nic Miner, Emily Miner, Matt...
Charlotte Ann Anderson
May 6, 2026
Charlotte Ann Anderson 93 of Chillicothe went to be with the Lord 5:50 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from National Church Residences of Chillicothe. She was born Wednesday, June 8, 1932, in Portsmouth Ohio the daughter of the late Hugh Roscoe and Myrtle (Minter) Moritz.
She was a 1950 graduate of Chillicothe High School and a short time after she attended...
Phillip Eugene Hill
May 1, 2026
Phillip E. Hill, 87, of Greenfield, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home. He was born in Greenfield on Sunday, January 1, 1939, the son of the late Walter Cyril and Mary Lucille Roberts Hill. On June 1, 1968, he married the former Wanda Jennette Howland who preceded him in death on November 7, 2007.
He is survived...
John Arthur Knapp
Apr 30, 2026
John Arthur Knapp was born on January 24, 1954, in the old Chillicothe Hospital. He was premature and was blind by the time he was one year old. He was the son of Arthur Henry Knapp and Esther Louise Driapsa Knapp of Bainbridge, Ohio, who preceded him in death.
John attended the State School for the Blind in Columbus, Ohio until...
Judson C Thompson
Apr 28, 2026
Judson C. "Jud" Thompson, 78, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He had been in failing health for several months, and in the end, Jesus came, took his hand, and said, "Jud, let's go home". He was born in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, 1948, the son of the late...
Ann M. Conn
Apr 25, 2026
Ann Conn, 92, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in the comfort of her home, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and tradition.
Born on March 9, 1934, in Piccadilly, Newfoundland, Canada, Ann was the cherished daughter of the late Andrew and Angela (Dennis) Jesso. She later married the love of her life, the late Miles William Conn, with...
Martha Jane Boyer
Apr 25, 2026
Martha Jane Boyer 89 of Bainbridge passed from this life early morning Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home. She was born Saturday, November 7, 1936, in Columbus to the late Lester G. and Edna G. (Rush) Foster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ervin Andrew Boyer; sister Nova Jean King; brother Lester...
David E. Edgington
Apr 25, 2026
David E. Edgington, 84, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 18, 1942, in Frankfort a son of the late Carl Wilson and Clara Elizabeth Bay Edgington. On March 9, 1985, he married the former Barbara McDonald, and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2023.
He is survived by...
Johnnie C. Hamm
Apr 21, 2026
Johnnie C. Hamm 72 of Hillsboro died 8:15 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home. He was born Friday, May 22, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio to Mary Duffield Lawson and the late Harold Hamm.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his significant other of 20 years Samantha D. Greer; sisters Donna Thompson and Crystal Lawson
There will be...
Charles Henry Briggs
Apr 16, 2026
Charles H. Briggs, 87, of Roxabel, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Sunday, August 14, 1938, in Ross County a son of the late Charles Henry Valentine II and Cecil Adams. Charlie was raised by his adopted parents, Robert and Nathaniel Briggs who preceded him in death. On January...
Albert E. "Gene" Logan
Apr 15, 2026
Albert E. "Gene" Logan, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 4:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, March 10, 1943, in Ross County, a son of the late Albert Alexander and Bertha Waldene Pritchard Logan. His wife of 40 years, the former Serena A. Ferguson survives.Also surviving are their 6 children, Leah Bobb-itt...
Ruby Mae Butler
Apr 12, 2026
Ruby Mae Forcum Butler, 98 years old, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:15 p.m. She was born on Saturday, January 21, 1928 to the late Zennie and Daisy Trenner Forcum.
She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1947. She then married Robert (Bob) Butler. They were blessed with three children; Gary W. Butler, Sharon...
Rhonda Gayle Sollars
Apr 12, 2026
Rhonda Gayle Sollars 71 of Bainbridge went to be with Lord, peacefully Sunday, April 12, 2026, following an extended illness. She was born Thursday, April 29, 1954, in Bainbridge, to George E. and Barbara (Purvis) Cawley. She was a 1972 graduate of Paint Valley High School and received her Master’s degree from Maryland Grove College in 1991. Rhonda had taught...
Donald Terrance Neel, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Donald Terrance Neel, Jr. 65 of South Salem passed from this life Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home. He was born August 11, 1960, in Wilmington, OH the son of the late Donald T. and Gladys (Willison) Neel, Sr.
He is survived by the love of his life Kimberly Sue Neel; three children Kisha (Gerald) Swaney, Heidi (Allen) Hoosier and...
Maria/Mary J. Robbins
Apr 10, 2026
Maria/Mary J. Robbins was born in Lima, Ohio on Wednesday, April 13, 1938, to predecessor parents Anthony E. Robbins, Sr. and Martha Rosemary Finley Robbins, passed on Friday, April 10, 2026. She is survived by a brother, Anthony "Tony" Robbins, beloved cousins, friends and spiritual sisters/brothers.
After graduating high school, Maria attended University of Pittsburgh for a couple of years where...
Connie Gail Martin
Apr 9, 2026
Connie Gail Martin 74 of Bainbridge died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born Wednesday, September 19, 1951, in Auburn, KY the daughter of the late James Kelly and Martha Jean (Davis) Dowden. On Wednesday, May 14, 1986, she married Charles Michael Martin, who survives.
She is also survived by her sons Anthony Jay...
Gerald Ray Benner
Apr 8, 2026
Gerald Ray Benner, 72, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gary was a man of deep faith who loved God, his family, music, and meaningful conversation. He had a sharp mind, a quick wit, and a unique way of seeing the world that left a lasting impression on those who knew...
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