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Debra M. Mick

Debra M. Mick

Jan 30, 2021

Debra M. Mick, 60, of Sabina, died unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born on Monday, January 16, 1961 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Donald and Shirley Jenkins Ramsey.

 

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Ramsey of Chillicothe, her long-time companion, Greg Ferrell of Sabina, one daughter,...

Jean Acton

Jean Acton

Jan 28, 2021

Jean Acton, 93, of Frankfort, died at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Vineyards of Concord, Frankfort. She was born on Thursday, June 2, 1927 in Frankfort, the daughter of the late Grant and Mary Weaver Garrison. On May 6, 1944 she married Dane Vernon Acton who preceded her in death on February 9, 1975.

 

She is...

Charles Q. Clarke

Charles Q. Clarke

Jan 26, 2021

Charles Quinn Clarke of Clarksburg, Ohio passed away from this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence in Clarksburg, Ohio, with his family surrounding him. He was born on January 14, 1931 in Ross County, to the late Matthew Quinn Clarke and Helen (Smith) Clarke. On July 17, 1951, he married the former Sue Ellen Prince who preceded...

Bill J. Thompson

Bill J. Thompson

Jan 24, 2021

Bill J. Thompson, 82, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Washington C.H.. He was born on Sunday, March 27, 1938 in Webbville, Kentucky, the son of the late Marvin and Thelma White Thompson.  

Bill is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, the former Carol Walters. Bill and Carol have two...

Harold L Baker

Harold L Baker

Jan 19, 2021

Harold L. Baker 87 of Bainbridge died 12:05 am Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.  He was born July 17, 1933 in Franklin County the son of the late Walter Douglas and Marguerite (Korbel) Baker.  He was preceded in death by his wife, of 59 years, Betty J. (Brady) and 7 siblings.

Surviving are two children Scott...

Carl William Knisley

Carl William Knisley

Jan 18, 2021

Carl William “Dutch” Knisley 84 of Bainbridge passed from this life Monday, January 18, 2021 at Edgewood Manor, Greenfield. He was born at home on June 2, 1936 in Ross County, Ohio to the late Oakley and Marie (Lytle) Knisley.  

In addition to his parents Dutch was preceded in death by his stepdad Roscoe Morris and brothers Gene Knisley...

Michael W. Baxter

Michael W. Baxter

Jan 11, 2021

Michael W. Baxter, 37, of Greenfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on Thursday, September 15, 1983 in Largo, Florida, the son of Timothy D. and Lisa Hodge Baxter.

He is survived by his wife, the former Timika Shumaker, his mother and father, Lisa and Tim Baxter of Chillicothe, three children at...

Charles Lester Knisley, Jr.

Charles Lester Knisley, Jr.

Jan 6, 2021

Charles Lester Knisley, Jr. 66 of Bainbridge passed from this life Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born September 3, 1954 in Ross County the son of the late Charles Lester and Betty Ann (VanGundy) Knisley.  

Charlie is survived by his wife Judy (Morris) Knisley; daughter Misty Dawn (Mark) Guerrero and grandson Owen...

Nancy J. McIlvaine

Nancy J. McIlvaine

Jan 5, 2021

Nancy J. McIlvaine, 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Four Seasons of Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 15, 1941 in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hayes and Eileen Messenger Ulrey. On February 13, 1965 she married Charles P. McIlvaine who preceded her in death on January 20, 2018.

Nancy...

Anna Faye Adkins

Anna Faye Adkins

Dec 31, 2020

Anna Faye Adkins 73 of Hillsboro passed from this life, surrounded by her family, at 4:38 pm Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. She was born March 26, 1947 in Ross County and she is the daughter of the late John R. and Mallie J. (Keaton) Adkins.

She is survived by her children; Bryan Adkins (Kay Campbell), Douglas Ward Adkins, Tamara (Mike) Florea,...

Darrell Lee Greenlee

Darrell Lee Greenlee

Dec 31, 2020

Darrell L. Greenlee, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Wednesday, August 24, 1932 in Frankfort, the son of the late Robert Dale and Marjorie Marie Forsythe Greenlee. On October 1, 1955 he married the former Joretta J. Gaffin, who after 65 years of marriage, preceded...

Ezra Jay Hammond

Ezra Jay Hammond

Dec 28, 2020

Ezra Jay Hammond, 69, of Chillicothe, died on Monday evening, December 28, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Wednesday, May 2, 1951 in Louisa, Kentucky the son of Nathan and Leola McKinney Hammond.

He is survived by his mother, Leola Hammond of Louisa, Kentucky, one son, Nathaniel (Melissa) Hammond of Chillicothe, one grandson, Zach...

Charles G. Lowe

Charles G. Lowe

Dec 28, 2020

Charles G. Lowe, 78, of Frankfort, died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Court House Manor in Washington C.H. He was born on Monday, March 30, 1942 in Frankfort, the son of the late Wales S. and Myrtle Jane Johnson Lowe.

He is survived by his sister, Gloria Case of Frankfort, his niece, Rebecca (Michael) Baker of Washington C.H.,...

Joyce A. Cropper

Joyce A. Cropper

Dec 26, 2020

Joyce A. Cropper, 69, of Greenfield passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on Sunday, October 21, 1951 in Ross County, a daughter of the late James and Mary Gray Mick

She is survived by her husband, Gary Milton Cropper who she married on July 26, 1972.. Also surviving are two...

Wayne Edward Mitchell

Wayne Edward Mitchell

Dec 24, 2020

Wayne Edward Mitchell 79 of Bainbridge passed from this life 11:15 pm December 24, 2020 at Edgewood Manor of Greenfield. He was born February 3, 1941 in Manchester the son of the late Harold and Mary (Lewis) Mitchell. On January 14, 1967 he married Victory (Hoop) Mitchell, who survives.

He is also survived by two sons Tony (Marsha) Mitchell of...

Barbara Ann Jones

Barbara Ann Jones

Dec 19, 2020

Barbara A. Jones, 76, of Frankfort, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home. She was born on Saturday, January 1, 1944 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Harley “Gabe” and Frances L. Ackley Frey.

She is survived by her two sons, Peter A. (Kimberly) Jones of Washington C.H., and Jason A. (Melinda Jarrell) Jones of Chillicothe,...

Evelyn M. Gilmore

Evelyn M. Gilmore

Dec 19, 2020

Evelyn M. Gilmore, 32, of Clarksburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in the emergency room at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Saturday, October 8, 1988 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Russell S. and Mary F. Bernard Gilmore.

Surviving her are her long-time companion, Ronald L. Secrest, of Clarksburg, her mother, Mary F. Gilmore of...

Guy Scott Zurmehly

Guy Scott Zurmehly

Dec 17, 2020

Guy Scott Zurmehly passed from this life on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He fought a month-long battle with COVID-19. He was surrounded with love and peace by his family. He was born on November 20, 1954, the son of the late Guy and Betty Fraher Zurmehly Jr. On May 8, 1976, he married his...

Steven Allen Henderson

Steven Allen Henderson

Dec 10, 2020

Steven Allen Henderson 65 of South Salem passed from this life December 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 7, 1955 in Bourneville the son of the late Ervin E. and Helen S. (Jenkins) Henderson.

He is survived by a brother Richard E. Henderson, five nieces and a nephew.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Eugene Lee Broughton

Eugene Lee Broughton

Dec 7, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Lee Broughton 59 of Chillicothe passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home. He was born January 12, 1961 in Greenfield, Ohio the son of Gladys V. (Brown) Broughton of Wellston and the late Carl E. Broughton.  

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Tara L. (Smith) of Chillicothe; son Steven...