OBITUARIES

Oct 1, 2019

Stephen (Steve) Clayton Compher 78 of Oxford, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at home, surrounded by close family and friends. 

Steve was born June 7, 1941 in Bourneville, Ohio to Clayton H. and Mildred (Shoemaker) Compher.  He was a graduate of Paint Valley High School (1959), Ohio State University (1964, Electrical Engineering), and Ohio University (1970, Master’s...

Sep 25, 2019

Sue Ellen Cross Norris died 1:30 am Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Westmoreland Place, Chillicothe. She was born February 8, 1949 in Pike County the daughter of the late Junior Cross and Ellen Mae Hatfield Tong. She was also preceded in death by husband, Fredrick Norris and brother, Jerry Cross.

Sue is survived by her children, Sandy (Anthony) McGlone of...

Sep 21, 2019

Sep 20, 2019

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Berry, 78, of Medina, formerly of Greenfield, died on Friday morning, September 20, 2019 at 11:50 a.m. at Life Care Center in Medina. She was born on Friday, January 17, 1941 in Peebles, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Beighle Berry. On March 1, 2001 she married Donald E. Pummill who preceded her in...

Sep 18, 2019

Chase Holden Scott, 30, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Chase is survived by his fiance, Courtney Frey; son, Braxton Carter Scott; mother, Deidre (John) Rowland; father, Chancey Scott; sister, Tori (Kannon) Strausbaugh; brother, Tanner Sever; nephews, Beckham & Ellis; grandparents, Larry & Nancy Staffin, Linda Oyer and Donald & Susan Scott; extended...

Sep 18, 2019

Marsha Y. Patterson, 65, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019 at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born on Saturday, May 22, 1954 the daughter of the late John William and Jessie Mae Wright Pettiford.

 

She is survived by her former husband, Michael Patterson of Frankfort, one step-son, Lance Gibbs of Chillicothe, Michael Brown of Maryland, one...

Sep 15, 2019

Calvin Wright Peterson, 88, of Austin (Frankfort), passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 15, 2019, one day past his 88th birthday. He was born on Monday, September 14, 1931 in Frankfort, the son of the late Albert Finch and Marjorie Wright Peterson.  On July 29, 1951 he married Ruth Ann Riehle and she preceded him in death on...

Sep 11, 2019

David K. Storts, 74, of Orient, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was born on Thursday, January 25, 1945 in Ross County, the son of the late Roy and Ruth Malone Storts. On August 27, 1966 he married Peggy A Brooks and she preceded him in death on March 29, 2018.

He is survived two...

Sep 8, 2019

Larry Dale Cochenour, 67, of Clarksburg, husband of Linda Justice Cochenour, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 8, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, March 24, 1952 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Warren and Mildred Mossbarger Cochenour.

He is survived by his wife of thirty nine years, Linda, their “3...

Sep 6, 2019

Helen L. Thompson, 96, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at her home after an extended illness. She was born on Saturday, October 7, 1922 in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Crate and Stella Collins Thompson. On January 21, 1940 she married Carvel D. Thompson and he preceded her in death on June 3, 1982.

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Sep 2, 2019

Steven Edward Miller 66 of Hillsboro past from this life on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home. He was born March 28, 1953 in Ross County the son of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Nevin) Miller.

He is survived by his sons, Steven M. Miller and Matthew R. Miller; grandchildren, Devin Michael Miller and Calvin Ryan Miller; sister, Joyce...

Aug 30, 2019

W. Edwin Kruger, 80, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1938 in Ross County, the son of the late Carl F. and Ethel Ruth Butler Kruger. On June 4, 1960 he married the former Kathleen E. Justice and she survives.

 

Also surviving are their four children Patti...

Aug 29, 2019

Brent E. White 53 of Nipgen went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs of Chillicothe. He was born June 23, 1966 in Ross County the son Fred W. and Gwen Dotson White. On May 16, 2013 he married the former Cynthia A. Little Pearson, who survives.

Brent is also survived by his mother,...

Aug 26, 2019

Ernest R. Cottrill Jr., 71, of Frankfort, passed away on August 26, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on July 9, 1948 in Ross County to the late Ernest R. Sr., and Martha L. Hill Cottrill.

 

Ernie is survived by his sisters, Katherine (Bruce) Mees of Frankfort, Pam (Roger) Wilburn...

Aug 26, 2019

Edna B. Carter, 95, of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a car accident, on August 26, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1923 in Pike County, the daughter of the late David S. and Maggie Spurrier Oyer. On December 18, 1994 she married M. Deane Carter, and he preceded her in death on September 22,...

Aug 25, 2019

Lisa Marie Hurley 55 of Columbus passed from this life Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born November 5, 1963 in Newport, Kentucky the daughter of William Walker Smith III and Evelyn Viola (Strouse) Smith.

She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Smith; children, Brandon Hurley, Katie (Kyle) Gozy and Jacob Hurley; grandchildren, Ecko, Walker, Waylon, Nova and Gwen; sisters,...

Aug 24, 2019

Donald R. Lemaster, Sr., 78, of Washington Court House, died at 8:25 p.m. Saturday evening, August 24, 2019 at Four Seasons of Washington, Washington Court House. He was born on June 6, 1941, in Carter County, Kentucky the son of the late Roscoe and Emma Fultz Lemaster.

 

Donald is survived by seven children, Michael Lemaster of Frankfort, Craig (Anishia)...

Aug 22, 2019

Colby Ann Brown 84 of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord 9:50 am Thursday, August 22, 2019 at her home. She was born August the 30, 1934 the daughter of the late John Albert and Martha Mae Burke.

She is survived by her husband Richard W. Brown; sons, John David “JD” (Carrie) Knisley and Mark (Cheryl) Knisley; step children,...

Aug 22, 2019

Charles W. Fout, 80, of Frankfort, died at 6:12 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on January 28, 1939 in Ross County, the son of the late William and Lenora Buck Fout.

He is survived by four sons, Kevin (Becky) Fout of Frankfort, Tim (Alice) Fout of Washington Court House, Chris...

Aug 22, 2019

Sylvester M. “Reese” Fairrow, 85, of Frankfort, died at 12:08 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Valley View Alzheimer’s Care Center, Frankfort. He was born on July 15, 1934 in Circleville, the son of the late Clifford “Babe” and Sarah Elizabeth Boley Fairrow. On July 17, 1955, he married the former Patricia L. Wright, who survives.

 

In addition...