OBITUARIES
Howard Seth Shoemaker
Aug 23, 2026
Howard Seth Shoemaker, 61, of Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly at the Adena Greenfield Hospital on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born on Friday, July 16, 1965, in Chillicothe, a son of the late Howard and Margie Lowery Shoemaker.
Seth is survived by his wife, the former Madonna E. Beatty. Also surviving are two children; Betina (Alan Woods) Beatty of...
Carol Ellene Roll
Aug 21, 2026
Carol Ellene Roll, a lifetime resident of Frankfort, Ohio, died on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on May 13, 1943, in Frankfort, to the late Homer and Ellene Dewey Storts. On September 1, 1961, Carol married Donald Lee Roll, and he survives. They were high school sweethearts, and he was the love...
Vernon R. Jenkins
Aug 21, 2026
Vernon R. Jenkins, 75, of Frankfort, was called home to heaven on Friday morning, August 21, 2026. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family following a prolonged illness. Vernon spent his final days surrounded by those he loved most.
Vernon was born Friday, February 16, 1951, in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Frank and Effie Deaton Jenkins....
Brenda Corey
Aug 15, 2026
Brenda Lee Corey, 73, of Frankfort, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late RC and Ethel Johnson Corey.
She is survived by her sisters; Kay (Homer) Austin of Frankfort, Faye Whaley of Frankfort, Charlene (Joel) Roberts of Chillicothe, brothers;...
Robert Eugene Starr
Aug 13, 2026
Robert Eugene Starr, 92, of Frankfort, was reunited with his beloved wife, Bea, early Thursday morning, August 13, 2026, at 4:24 a.m. Bob died in the home that he and Bea raised their family. He was born on Saturday, October 14, 1933, at Austin, a son of the late James E and Neva Helen Smith Starr. Bob married the former...
Clara Jane Roll
Aug 11, 2026
Clara Jane Roll, 95, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday evening, August 11, 2026, at 11:10 p.m. in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Monday, April 13, 1931 in Frankfort, a daughter of the late Harley Jacob and Mary Louise Emrich McCollister. On May 7, 1950, in Greenup, Kentucky, she married George W. Roll. George preceded her...
Betty Jo Dennis
Aug 7, 2026
Betty Jo Dennis, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday evening, August 7, 2026, at 11:15 p.m. in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Sunday, January 24, 1954, in Greenfield, a daughter of the late Glen D. "Jake" and Patricia E. "Patty" Miller Free. Betty married Billy M. Dennis on June 21, 1975. He preceded her in...
Linda Loree Hinson
Aug 5, 2026
Linda Loree Hinson, 78, of Clarksburg, died on Wednesday morning, August 5, 2026, at Hopewell Grove Care Center, Chillicothe. She was born in Vinton County on Monday, January 26, 1948, a daughter of the late John Herman and Norma Wanetta Wine Hinson.
She is survived by a brother-in-law; Ray Dunn of Clarksburg, her nieces and nephews; Timothy R. (Leigh Ann)...
Vernon Glen Holbert
Aug 3, 2026
Vernon Glen Holbert 62 of Waverly passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2026, due to an automobile accident. He was born January 9, 1964, in Greenfield to Shirley (Mohr) Holbert and the late Robert Holbert.
He is survived by his mother Shirley Campbell; four children Jeremy Glen (Christy) Holbert, Andrew James Holbert, Kathrine “Katie” Holbert and Vernon Dwayne Holbert; eight...
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...
Kyle Edward Blazer
Jul 29, 2026
Kyle Edward Blazer, 38, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. Kyle and his father, Dale, were on a motorcycle ride that they had planned for several months. On July 26, 1988, Kyle was born in Washington Court House, a son of Dale E. and Theresa Pamela Waits Blazer
He is survived by both...
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,...
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