OBITUARIES

Jane Young Kitchen

Jane Young Kitchen

Dec 24, 2023

Mary Jane Young Kitchen, age 86 of Alpharetta, GA died on 24 December 2023 at The Oaks of Alpharetta Senior Living Community.  She was born on June 7, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio and was raised in Middleport, Ohio, a small Ohio River town.

She was a graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.  In 1957 she married James W. Kitchen and...

Joseph Adams

Joseph Adams

Dec 20, 2023

Joseph Adams, Jr., 59, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:45 a.m. in the Pavilion at Piketon. He was born on Monday, March 16, 1964, in Ross County, the son of the late Joseph E. and Julia Ann "Judy" Moss Adams.

Joe is survived by his wife, Mildred, three sisters; Patty and Julia "Sissy" Adams, Peggy Blair...

Kermit L. Shaw

Kermit L. Shaw

Dec 18, 2023

 

Kermit L. Shaw 70 of Bainbridge passed from this life unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born May 2, 1953 in Muskingum County, Ohio, the son of Robert and Verna Mae (Downey) Shaw.

He is survived by his daughter Rebecca (John) Carpenter; grandchildren Patrick (Nataha) Shaw, Samantha (Courtney) Carpenter and Avery Carpenter; great...

Timmy Colburn

Timmy Colburn

Dec 18, 2023

Timmy Joe "Tim" Colburn, 67, of Chillicothe, died on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 3:39 p.m. in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Saturday, January 14, 1956, in Ross County, the son of the late Douglas and Ruby Dyke Colburn. On March 9, 1996, he married the former Carla Johnsen.

Tim is survived by his wife,...

Connie Lou Smith

Connie Lou Smith

Dec 16, 2023

Connie Lou Smith, 84, of Frankfort, passed away at 1:33 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus. She was born on Monday, April 3, 1939, in Delbarton WV, a daughter of the late Floyd and Dorthelia Gore Marcum Sr.. She married Johnie D. Smith, of Frankfort, and he survives.

In addition to her husband Johnie,...

Beverly Brownfield

Beverly Brownfield

Dec 15, 2023

Beverly Brownfield 77, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away, from an extended illness with Parkinson’s, on Friday, December 15, 2023 at her residence, with her family by her side. 

She was born to the late Charles and Betty (Williamson) Carter on Friday, May 11, 1945. 

Bev is survived by a brother Blane Carter, and sisters Vel Carter Rutter and Shelva Carter...

Carol Morris

Carol Morris

Dec 14, 2023

Carol Sue Morris, 72, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly at 10:18 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Adena Greenfield Medical Center. She was born on Saturday, September 8, 1951, in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Carl G. and Geraldine Mossbarger Reisinger. Carol is survived by two sons, Phillip Ryan (Heidi) Morris of Frankfort, Justin Cory (Alison) Morris of Washington...

Clay Putnam

Clay Putnam

Dec 12, 2023

Clay Matthew Putnam, 29, known by many as PHEAD (thanks to wife Jen) of Frankfort, a husband, son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin, and dog father, was lost way too soon on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He is loved by so many. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, (Jen as he would say), Renee Putnam, his mother, Kimberly, two sisters,...

Scott  Bradley Yoe

Scott Bradley Yoe

Dec 11, 2023

Scott Bradley Yoe, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 11:40 a.m., on Monday morning, December 11, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on Sunday, March 22, 1953, in Ross County, the son of the late John R. and Juanita Brown Yoe, Sr.. On June 11, 2009 he married the former Elsie McManus and she...

Charles Engel

Charles Engel

Dec 10, 2023

Charles L. "Chuck" Engel, 95, of Frankfort, died at 12:58 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, March 20, 1928, in Merrillville IN, a son of the late William Otto and Evelyn Phillips Engel. On July 15, 1958, he married the former Mary E. Drake, who survives.In addition to his wife, Chuck is...

Martha McCollister

Martha McCollister

Dec 9, 2023

Martha L. McCollister, 97, of Clarksburg, died at 1:23pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Court House Manor, Washington Court House. She was born on Monday, May 10, 1926, the daughter of the late John and Alpha Detty Haynes. On January 18, 1947, she married Kenneth E. McCollister, who preceded her in death on July 22, 2015.      

Martha is...

Bernard "Buddy" Mann

Bernard "Buddy" Mann

Dec 6, 2023

Bernard E. "Buddy" Mann, 78, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:33 a.m. at his home. He was born on Monday, June 4, 1945 in Columbus, the son of the late Bernard and Tora Miller Mann.

He is survived by his partner of 23 years, Norma Pennell of Frankfort, one son, Richard (Jamie) Mann of Midwest City,...

Mary Ann Warning

Mary Ann Warning

Dec 4, 2023

MARY ANN (VORE) WARNING, age 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Carl Matthew and Kim Warning, they along with her son, Chuck Warning, had been caring for her. Ohio Hospice of Fayette County has been caring for her recently, along with family, and their support...

Monroe Daniels, Jr.

Monroe Daniels, Jr.

Nov 28, 2023

 

 

Monroe Daniels, Jr., 76, of Washington C.H., died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 5:40 p.m. in the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on Tuesday, December 24, 1946 in War Eagle, West Virginia, the son of the late Monroe and Helen Collins Daniels.

He is survived by three daughters: Kelly Brisbane and Lisa Delaurentis both...

Coletta June Campbell

Coletta June Campbell

Nov 26, 2023

Coletta June Campbell 69 of Bainbridge passed from this life Sunday, November 26, 2023, at her home. She was born Saturday, April 24, 1954, to the late William and Esther (Harr) Iley. On November 18, 1972, she married her soulmate, George S. Campbell, who passed away May 23rd, 2023.

She is survived by children Crystal Campbell (Scott Bowen), Esther (Jeremie)...

Loretta W. Brown

Loretta W. Brown

Nov 25, 2023

Loretta W. Brown 75 of Waverly passed from this life Saturday, November 25, 2023, at her home. She was born Tuesday, December 2, 1947, in Highland County to the late Gene and Ruth (Horsley) Cole.

She is survived by four sons Joe E. Penwell, Jr., James B. (Pam) Penwell, Michael S. Penwell and Lorne E. Penwell; 17 grandchildren, 39 great...

John W. Holbert

John W. Holbert

Nov 23, 2023

John W. Holbert 73 of Bainbridge passed from this life, Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born Tuesday, October 24, 1950, in Ross County to the late John and Dorothy M. (Skaggs) Holbert.

John is survived by sons Jeff (Angie) Holbert and JR (Rachel) Holbert; grandchildren Jaren, Logan and Avery; sister Jean (William) Whitehouse; brother Robert (Misty) Holbert; sister-in-law Cathi...

Mary Marie Skaggs-Donohue

Mary Marie Skaggs-Donohue

Nov 17, 2023

Mary Marie Skaggs-Donohue of Chillicothe went home to the Lord on November 17, 2023, at the Vineyards in Frankfort after an extended illness. She was born on September 26, 1935, in Ross County to the late Eursa and Ruby (Chaney) Kellough.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Stanley (Mary) Skaggs of Chillicothe and Benny (Lisa) Skaggs of Maineville; ...

Troy J. "Jeff" Adkins

Troy J. "Jeff" Adkins

Nov 16, 2023

Troy J. "Jeff" Adkins, 63, of Circleville, died on Thursday evening, November 16, 2023, at Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born on Monday, August 29, 1960 in Portsmouth, OH, the son of the late Henry and Marilyn Stout Adkins.

He is survived by two daughters: Jill Adkins of West Union, OH and Dona M. Adkins of Frankfort, five grandchildren:...

Maxine Smalley

Maxine Smalley

Nov 8, 2023

Maxine L. Smalley, 94, of Greenfield, formerly of South Salem, died Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023, in the Edgewood Manor of Greenfield. She is now at peace. Maxine was born on Thursday, June 6, 1929, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Alva and Herma Hickman Holley. On March 26, 1949, Maxine married Robert M. Smalley and in 1950...