OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dr. Robert W. Birch, PhD
Nov 3, 2023
Dr. Robert W. Birch, PhD, 87, of Frankfort, died on Friday morning, November 3, 2023, at his home. He was born November 24, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Harold and Helen Fulton Birch.
Bob is survived by his wife, Susan, two sons: Joel (Theresa) Birch of Columbus, OH and Brad Birch of Colorado Springs, CO, one...
Danny R. Heath
Oct 30, 2023
Danny R. Heath 63 of Wilmington passed from this life 11:46 am Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home after a 3yr battle with lung cancer. He was born March 13, 1960, in Ross County the son of the late Richard Kenneth Heath and the late Mary Jewell (Claytor) Riehle.
He survived by the love of his life, Wanda Lindsey;...
Stephanie Jo Hatfield
Oct 30, 2023
Stephanie Jo Hatfield 64 of Chillicothe passed from this life Monday, October 30, 2023 in Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born May 20, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Robert L. and Eileen (Meldick) Hatfield.
She is survived by her mother Eileen; a daughter Tessa Rinehart (Jamie Kroetsch); grandsons Robert Caden Elliott Kroetsch and Cameron James...
Gloria Case
Oct 30, 2023
Gloria J. Case, 84, of Frankfort, died at 9:29 p.m., on Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at the St. Catherine's Care Center, Washington C.H. She was born on Friday, July 30, 1939, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Wales S. and Myrtle Jane Johnson Lowe. On June 22, 1991, Gloria married Robert Case and he preceded her in...
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