OBITUARIES

Apr 16, 2020

Rick L. Stafford, 67, of Bainbridge, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 2, 1952, in Chula Vista, CA, to the late Jim Stafford and Ruth Stafford, who survives. On November 22, 1985, he married the love of his life and best friend, the former Vicki Cook, who survives.

He was raised in Bainbridge, Ohio, and was a graduate of Paint Valley High School and Chillicothe Business School. He...

Apr 14, 2020

Miss Sharon Eileen Thompson 68 the daughter of Hope and Harold Thompson of Rainsboro, Ohio went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 after a long illness.

She resided in Dayton, Ohio and was member of the Wesleyan Holiness Church.

Sharon is survived by four sisters Florence, Mary, Virginia and Macky along with her 10 nieces and...

Apr 12, 2020

David T. Bivens, 78, of Greenfield, went to be with Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 from his home. He was born on Saturday, August 3, 1941 in Pickaway County, a son of the late Lee Roy and Sarah Myrtle Payne Bivens. He is survived by his wife, the former Carolyn Bowles whom he married on Saturday, December 14,...

Apr 12, 2020

James A. Mettler, Sr. 87 of Bainbridge died 8:35 am Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home. He was born June 27, 1932 in Ross County the son of the late George and Lela (Thornton) Mettler. In 1950 he graduated from Bainbridge High School. On August 18, 1952 he married Hazel L. Southers Mettler who died, March 25, 2016.  They...

Apr 11, 2020

Nina Ellen McCallister, 103, of Chillicothe, died on Saturday evening, April 11, 2020 at 11:57 p.m. at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born on Thursday, October 5, 1916 in Leesburg, Ohio, a daughter of the late William T. and Eliza Jane Edwards Palmer. Nina married John Kenneth McCallister on Thursday, November 29, 1939 and he preceded her in death on...

Apr 9, 2020

Joanne Chamblin, 83, of Greenfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, April 9, 2020 from Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Friday, January 8, 1937 in Highland County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Inez Lucas Hull. She is survived by her husband, James Robert Chamblin, who she married on Saturday,...

Apr 8, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Constance “Connie” Lorena Shoemaker Bethel, 76 years old, of Bainbridge, the daughter of Ruben and Blanche Shoemaker, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home.

Connie was born June 13, 1943 in Chillicothe. She attended Twin High School and on September 5, 1959 Connie married Larry Jack Bethel who preceded her in death....

Apr 7, 2020

Patricia Karen Wisecup 73 of Kingston passed from this life Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born October 27, 1946 in Pickaway county the daughter of the late Jewel and Connie Justice Adams. Patty was preceded in death by her husband Michael Wisecup, daughter Gretchen Knisley and grandchildren Leslie and Ethan Knisley.

Patty is...

Apr 4, 2020

Lola K. (Roberts) Swearingen 97, of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord on April 4,2020 at 6:15 pm from Maple View Manor, Bainbridge. She was born July 6, 1922 in Highland County the daughter of the late Carl and Osa (Shepherd) Roberts. On May 24, 1941 she was united in marriage to Rev. Homer S. Swearingen, who passed away...

Apr 4, 2020

George Dean Dreher 84 of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord 12:10 am Saturday, April 4, 2020 from OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born June 7, 1935 the son of the late George and Mammie Dreher. On November 7, 1995 he married the former Okie Culwell, who survives.

He is also survive by his children, Charlie (Laura)...

Apr 3, 2020

Gary Lee Whitten of Ladson, SC passed away at his home on April 3, 2020, following a hard-fought battle with brain cancer, Glioblastoma. He was born June 2, 1949 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Carl Clifford and Hazel Ethel (Stephenson) Whitten of Clarksburg, OH. On April 27th, 1996, he married Elizabeth “Bette” (Gorman) Crawford, who preceded him in death...

Apr 1, 2020

Thomas B. Logan, 60, of Circleville, died on Wednesday moring, April 1, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, December 5, 1959 in Ross County, the son of the late Mearle and Gladys Ragland Logan. On June 21, 1986 he married the former Mary Smith, and she survives.

Also surviving are his three...

Mar 30, 2020

Barbara A. Richardson, 82, of Frankfort, died on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on Sunday, October 31, 1937 in Lucasville, the daughter of the late E.M. Bricker and Winnie May Hurles. On January 22, 1962 Barbara married Blain N. Richardson, and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2012.

Barbara is survived...

Mar 28, 2020

Cora C. Basye, 80, of South Salem, died at home on Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born on Sunday, December 24, 1939 in Bainbridge, a daughter of the late Thomas and Flora Irene Wilson Skaggs. She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Basye whom she married on  October 13, 1962.

She is survived...

Mar 26, 2020

Charles F. “Boggs” Clouser, Jr., of Greenfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Friday, September 15, 1933 in Greenfield, the son of the late Charles F. and Rosa K. Benson Clouser. On October 15, 1954 he married his wife, the former Catherine L. Beatty. She preceded...

Mar 26, 2020

Lawrence E. Greene, 75, of Leesburg, died on Thursday evening, March 26, 2020 at the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on Thursday, October 12, 1944 in Greenfield, a son of the late Lee Walter and Opal Clark Greene. Lawrence shared forty one years together with his wife, the former Marjorie Fagan.

Along with...

Mar 25, 2020

Mar 24, 2020

Harry V. Turner was born at Marshall, Ohio on Monday, July 16, 1928 to Rose and Branson Turner. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1946. On April 14, 1951 he married the former Betty Sollars. He and Betty have lived outside of Greenfield on a farm and have traveled extensively throughout the United States.

Mr. Turner is survived by...

Mar 24, 2020

Heather Denise Stauffer 38 of Bainbridge passed from this life Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born July 12, 1981 in Ross County the daughter of Barbara J. Leedom Stauffer and David W. Stauffer.

In addition to her mother and father she is survived by her brothers, Adam (Lindsay) Stauffer and Greg Stauffer; nephews, Malachi...

Mar 24, 2020

Dorothy Ann Anderson, 95, of Frankfort, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Vineyards at Concord. She was born on Friday, August 22, 1924 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of the late Charles S. and Lula Mae Woodard Phillips. Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Simmons. On February 23, 1974 she married John Robert...