OBITUARIES

Sep 23, 2020

Sep 22, 2020

Robert C. “Bob” Bumen, 93, of Frankfort, passed from this life surrounded by his loving granddaughters at 12:49 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Court House Manor Assisted Living of Washington Court House following a brief illness. He was born on Sunday, January 9, 1927, in Chillicothe, to the late Charles and Laura Mae Stanley Bumen. On May 7,...

Sep 22, 2020

James R. Forcum, 74, of Frankfort, died at 1:29 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Saturday, May 18, 1946 in Frankfort, the son of the late Ernest E. and Mae Colburn Forcum. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary R. Sommers who he married on October 17,...

Sep 17, 2020

Floyd J. “Jay” Tootle, 77, of Clarksburg, died at 3:53 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Vineyards at Concord. He was born on Tuesday, December 15, 1942 in Ross County, the son of the late Floyd Jones and Virginia Hudson Tootle. He is survived by his wife, the former Susan K. Mash who he married on February 9,...

Sep 13, 2020

Patricia Ann Tolbert, 81, of Greenfield, died on Sunday morning, September 13, 2020 at her son’s home. She was born on Tuesday, February 21, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio a daughter of the late Nicholas and Glendora Frances Fleitz Schumann. She married William Andrew Tolbert on Saturday, November 2, 1957. He preceded her in death on Monday, February 26, 2007.

She...

Sep 7, 2020

Ann Carlisle Sheward, Christian, loving wife, wonderful mother and sister, doting grandmother, beloved aunt, and caring nurse, was called home on Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Vineyards at Concord Nursing Home, Frankfort. She was born on Tuesday, August 11, 1942 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Marshall M. and Betty Davis Carlisle. On June 4, 1965 she...

Sep 5, 2020

Dolly Jean Davis (Kellough), 75, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on September 5th. She left her home on Earth while surrounded by her loving family. Dolly was born on October 6, 1944 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cleo (Williams) Combs. On July 3, 1982 she married James Edward Davis, who passed from...

Sep 4, 2020

Paul Rueben Smith, 55, of Greenfield, died on Friday morning, September 4, 2020 at his home. He was born in Greenfield on Wednesday, May 5, 1965, the son of Paul L. “Jake” and Joyce Penn Smith.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce (Richard) Morris of Bainbridge, one son, Lance Dennis, two sisters, Cheryl Kay (John) Saxour and Kelly Smith...

Aug 31, 2020

Henrietta Lane, 85, of Frankfort, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Monday afternoon, August 31, 2020. She was born on Thursday, March 7, 1935 in Lucasville, Ohio, the daughter of the late E. M. and Winnie May Hurles Bricker. On July 30, 1953, she married Joe L. Lane.  He preceded her in death...

Aug 31, 2020

Michael David Cousins II, 43, of Galloway, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on May 31, 1977 in Chillicothe, the son of Michael D. and Crystal Lowe Cousins of Frankfort, and they survive.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his fiancé, Keli Hemphill of Galloway, children, Ja Ki...

Aug 26, 2020

Carla Sue Storts, 80, of Chillicothe, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Thursday, November 16, 1939 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl and Thelma Myers Lee. On July 28, 1962 she married Wilbur H. Storts, and he preceded her in death on...

Aug 26, 2020

D. Michael “Mike” Johnson 77 of Chillicothe passed from this life Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born August 25, 1943 in Ross County the son of the late Lloyd and Ruth Demint Johnson. On January 20, 1962 he married the former June Hurley, who survives.

He is also survived by their children, Terri White,...

Aug 13, 2020

 

Ernest L. “Bud” Kinnamon 81 of Chillicothe passed from this life 10:34 pm Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home. He was born June 26, 1939 in Ross County the son of the late Elmer W. and Aubra (Hartly) Kinnamon. His wife Elizabeth “Betty” Knisley Kinnamon, passed from this life in 2014.

He is survived by his children Kathy...

Aug 11, 2020

Jean Ward, 80, of Frankfort, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1940 in Jackson, the daughter of the late Lewis and Ruth Baxter Morgan. On September 27, 1958 she married Jerry L. Ward  and he survives.

Also surviving are her two daughters, Teresa (Nick) Franklin...

Aug 10, 2020

Lori Jo Smith, 59, of Frankfort, formerly of Columbus, died on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Ransbottom Vassallo. On August 8, 1980 she married Michael L. Smith and he survives.

Also surviving are her children,...

Aug 9, 2020

Aug 9, 2020

Paul Zurmehly, 86, of Clarksburg, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in the Vineyards at Concord.  He was born on the family farm on Saturday, March 17, 1934, the son of the late John R. and Thelma Carter Zurmehly.  On June 24, 1953, Paul married the former Charlotte A. Jordan and she preceded him in death on October 8, 2015.

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Jul 30, 2020

Ricky Lee McElwee 63 of Bainbridge, passed away on Thursday July 30th, 2020 at 8:28 am unexpectedly at his residence.

He was born on June 9th, 1957, to the late Paul Terry and Ruby (Wells) McElwee.

Surviving is his lovely wife Cathy (Mitchell) McElwee of 44 years. Father of Cheryl (Kevin) Landrum of Greenfield, and Ricky (Mandy) McElwee of Bainbridge....

Jul 23, 2020

Jonathan C. Miner, 29, of Xenia, died after a courageous battle with lymphoma cancer on Thursday morning, July 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, May 8, 1991 the son of Jay Lane and Teresa L. Ward Miner.

He is survived by his mother, Teresa (Nick) Franklin of Xenia, grandparents, Kay Miner and Jerry and Jean Ward...

Jul 16, 2020

Jacalyn K. Campbell, 65, of Frankfort, died on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home. On Thursday, January 6, 1955, she was born in Grant County, West Virginia, the daughter of Ralph and Irene Vance Stump. She married Larry L. Campbell on October 24, 1971.

She is survived by her husband, Larry, her mother, Irene Stump of West Virginia, one...