OBITUARIES
Alexandria Lea Ewing
Jul 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alexandria L. Hitchens Ewing, age 46, of Frankfort. Alex passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her parents residence. Born on Tuesday, November 7, 1978, in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Carl M. and Toni L. Beverly Hitchens.
She is survived by her mother, Toni...
Kenneth L. Wipert
Jul 28, 2025
Kenneth L. Wipert 76 of Chillicothe went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 28, 2025, from his residence while surrounded by family. He was born Thursday, August 26, 1948, in Ross County to the late Lawrence E. Wipert and Elizabeth Mae (Lykins) Murray.
On January 20, 1966, he married, his wife of 59 1/2 years, Dianne Sue (McGuire) Wipert....
John J. Adams
Jul 24, 2025
John J. Adams, 70, of Hillsboro, formerly of Frankfort, died at 8:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on Tuesday September 21, 1955, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Joseph F., Jr. and Eloise Free Adams. John married the former Judith A. Cutlip on April 13, 1987, and she preceded him in death of November 14,...
Mildred Tackett
Jul 20, 2025
Mildred (Jenkins) Tackett, of Chillicothe, was born September 29, 1932, in Possum Hollow, Ross County, Ohio, the first child of Ruby E. and Gertrude Mae (Ramey) Jenkins. She was married to William Junior Tackett on August 8, 1948, and graduated from Southeastern High School in May 1949 as valedictorian of her class. She and Bill were the parents of six...
Owen E. "Joe" Pollum
Jul 18, 2025
Owen E. “Joe” Pollum, 90, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at the Logan Elm Health Care Center in Circleville, Ohio following a brief illness. He was born on September 26, 1934, to the late Robert Fitsimmons Pollum and Lucy Forest (Davis) Pollum in South Bloomingville, Ohio. On June 1, 1956, he was united in marriage...
Karen I. Speas
Jul 18, 2025
Karen I. Speas, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born in Akron, Ohio on Wednesday, January 26, 1955, a daughter of the late Gary R. and Gloria N. Cross Speas.
Karen is survived by one sister, Ruth, one half-sister, Mary Aismore, one brother; Gary "Pete" Speas, Jr. of...
Joanne Harris
Jul 15, 2025
Joanne H. Harris, 77, of Chillicothe, died at 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late Harold Daniel and Nellie Louise Bethel Carroll. On November 15, 1966, she married Everett C. Harris, who survives.
In addition to her husband, Joanne is survived by a daughter, Connie (Bill) Campbell of McArthur, a son, Everett "EJ" Harris...
Jacqueline L. Steele
Jul 14, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Steele 69 of South Salem passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1955, at Nellis Air Force Base Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada to James C. and Ruth (Cates) Stafford.
On February 3, 1975, she married Marshall F. “Rusty” Steele, who survives. Rusty, her loving husband of 50...
Donald Williamson
Jul 12, 2025
Donald Williamson 87 of Bainbridge died 9:45 pm Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home. He was born February 19, 1938, in Pike County to the late Albert and Hazel Marie Vandermark Williamson. Also preceding Don in death, his daughter Sandy Tomei; sons Rick Williamson and Gary Williamson; stepdad Port Mitchell and several siblings.
He is survived by his wife Hilda...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"...
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