OBITUARIES

Johnathen Everett Rager

Johnathen Everett Rager

Oct 22, 2026

Johnathen E. Rager, 49 of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus following an extended illness. He was born in Chillicothe on Friday, February 25, 1977, a son of the former Veneta M. Rosenberger Lindsey and Byron B. Lindsey.

He is survived by one son; Johnathen B. (Kennedy) Rager of Jackson, one grandson; Kingston...

Diana Kay Starkey

Diana Kay Starkey

Oct 21, 2026

Diana K. Starkey, 76 of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born in Columbus on October 24, 1949, a daughter of the late Raymond T. and Betty J. Jonas Bandy. On February 22, 1969, she married Ezra E. Starkey, Jr. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2024.

She is...

Elizabeth Ann McGuffin

Elizabeth Ann McGuffin

Oct 16, 2026

Elizabeth Ann McGuffin, 96, of Greenfield Ohio, passed away on October 16, 2026. She was a woman who measured her life not in accomplishments, but in relationships: the friends who showed up to chat or bring a new recipe to try, the neighbors who knew she would always stop to help, and her family who was always a constant support...

Mark A. Rice

Mark A. Rice

Oct 16, 2026

Mark A. Rice, 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Vineyards at Concord, Frankfort. He was born in Fairfield County on October 16, 1950, a son of the late Clifford and Irene Cruit Rice. He is survived by his significant other, Karen Fannin, who he had lived with for over twenty years.

Also surviving are his daughter,...

Neil Parker

Neil Parker

Oct 10, 2026

Neil Parker, 77, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, at Adena regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born in Roxabel on Thursday, April 14, 1949, a son of the late Otis and Emma Schoonover Parker. Neil married the former Vicky Compher on June 30, 1973.

He is survived by his wife, Vicky, and their two sons; Jonathan...

Kathy Helene Lambert

Kathy Helene Lambert

Oct 9, 2026

Kathy Helene Lambert, 69, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord and Father for her glad reunion day. She was born in Frankfort on Wednesday, May 22, 1957, a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen E. McCoy Lambert. She is the last surviving child of Raymond and Helen.

Kathy was preceded in death by two sisters; Clara...

Donald Lee Thompson

Donald Lee Thompson

Oct 2, 2026

Donald Lee Thompson, 85, of Chillicothe died unexpectedly on Friday evening, October 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on Sunday, January 26, 1941 in Chillicothe, a son of the late Carvel Daniel and Helen L Thompson. On June 3, 1962, from the halls of Unioto High School he married his sweetheart and the love of his life, the...

Janet B. Thomas

Janet B. Thomas

Oct 2, 2026

Janet Beckett Thomas, 79, of Frankfort, passed from this life into Heaven on Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Tuesday, April 1, 1947, in Beckley, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margie Smith Beckett. Janet married James J. Thomas on April 27, 1968, and she loved her soulmate Jim,...

Robert Carl Easterday

Robert Carl Easterday

Oct 1, 2026

Robert C. Easterday, 85, of Greenfield, formerly of Frankfort, passed away early Thursday morning, October 1, 2026, at Edgewood Manor of Greenfield. He was born on Saturday, May 3, 1941, in Waverly, Ohio, a son of the late Charles and Helen Frances Mater Easterday.

He is survived by his sister, Carolyn (Carl) Walters of Mount Sterling. He was preceded in...

Connie Ruth Bocook

Connie Ruth Bocook

Sep 30, 2026

Connie R. Bocook, 87, of Zanesville, died on Wednesday evening, September 30, 2026, at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville. She was born on Wednesday, December 27, 1939, in Jackson, a daughter of the late Art and Pauline Ranier West. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Bocook.

She is survived by one daughter; Connie J. (Chris) Bocook, three...

Mildred A. Adams

Mildred A. Adams

Sep 30, 2026

Mildred Ann “Mickey” Adams, age 84, of Washington C.H., formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in the Adena Fayette Medical Center, Washington C.H. She was born on Sunday, May 31, 1942, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Earl Huey and Pansy Mae Evans Secrest.

She is survived by her children; Timothy (Tonya) Nesser of Olive...

Danny Taylor

Danny Taylor

Sep 27, 2026

There will be no services.

Naomi Ruth Glandon

Naomi Ruth Glandon

Sep 24, 2026

Naomi Ruth Glandon, age 87, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully and entered Heaven on Thursday, September 24, 2026. When she entered Heaven, she met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as all her family members who were waiting for her.

She was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1939, at Lattaville, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Helen...

Beulah M Rawlinson

Beulah M Rawlinson

Sep 20, 2026

Beulah M. Rawlinson, 85, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday evening, September 20, 2026, at the Greenfield Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on Wednesday, October 30, 1940, at West Liberty (Morgan County) Kentucky. On September 3, 1983, Beulah married Donald E. Rawlinson who preceded her in death on March 29, 2006.

She is survived by several friends; Brenda Losey, who...

Larry D. Nevin

Larry D. Nevin

Sep 17, 2026

There will be no services.

Leonard Lee Hoppes

Leonard Lee Hoppes

Sep 17, 2026

"Once a Warrior always a Warrior," Leonard Lee Hoppes, 78, of Frankfort, died at his home on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late George Hinton and Carrie Richardson Hoppes.Leonard is survived by his "mom," Judy Milliken, his brother, keeper, and best friend, John Milliken, his home health nurse of...

Collin Avery Fout

Collin Avery Fout

Sep 15, 2026

  Collin Avery Fout, 24, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in Chillicothe, a son of Aaron and Kimberly Mallow Fout of Frankfort, who survive.

  In addition to his parents, Collin is survived by three brothers; Seth...

Daniel Jeffery Holsinger

Daniel Jeffery Holsinger

Sep 13, 2026

Daniel Jeffery "Jeff" Holsinger, age 69, of Greenfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Jeff was born on April 7, 1957, in Greenfield, Ohio to Rodney and Cleo Blain Holsinger. He graduated from McClain High School in 1975, where he was a member of the 1975 District Champion basketball team. Jeff...

Daniel Keith Dalton

Daniel Keith Dalton

Sep 12, 2026

Daniel K. Dalton, 77, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on September 12, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1949, in Pike County, Ohio, the son of William Dalton and Glenna Hatfield Dalton Deaton.

Daniel is survived by his children, Brian (Hilary) Dalton, Danielle (Rick) Grogan, Alisha Rinehart, and Beth (Todd) Bullinger; his grandchildren, Chance (Sabrina) Mick, Shaylin (Bo) Ledley, Angelin...

Barbara Ann Havens

Barbara Ann Havens

Sep 11, 2026

Barbara Ann (DeWitt) Havens, 86, of Frankfort, died Friday morning, September 11, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 5, 1940, in Fayette County. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Mabel (Greenlee) DeWitt. Beloved wife of Gary Ernest Havens, her devoted husband who survives her; the couple was married on February 5, 1956, and shared...