OBITUARIES

Carol Shepler

Carol Shepler

Feb 3, 2025

Carol J. Shepler, 76, of Washington C.H., died on Monday morning, February 3, 2025, at the Court House Manor following a lingering illness. She was born Saturday, April 24, 1948, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Charles John, Jr. and Helen Louise Bowdle Sever. Carol married Jack L. Shepler on July 13, 1967, and he preceded her in...

Thomas A. Sprouse

Thomas A. Sprouse

Jan 28, 2025

Thomas Alan Sprouse, 70 of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born May 30, 1954, in Niles, Ohio, a son of the late John and Rose (Bolino) Sprouse.

He is survived by his son Thomas D. Sprouse of Chillicothe, one brother, Daniel (Julie) Sprouse of Hermitage, PA, nieces and...

Arthur May

Arthur May

Jan 25, 2025

Arthur David May, 85, of Frankfort, passed from this life at 5:47 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Greenfield Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born on Friday, September 15, 1939, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the late Arthur C. and Dorothy L. Gilcrease May.

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Brian May, grandson, Joshua David May,...

Denise Wright

Denise Wright

Jan 23, 2025

Denise D. Wright, 69, of Circleville, a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed from this life at 2:24 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Scioto Rehabilitation and Care Center, Columbus. She was born on Sunday, May 1, 1955, in Pickaway County, a daughter of Lloyd E. and Betty Jane Davis Wright

She is survived by her mother, Betty...

Margaret Mae Rhoads

Margaret Mae Rhoads

Jan 23, 2025

Margaret Mae (Landrum) Rhoads, age 87 of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday January 23, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 2nd,1937 in New Martinsburg, Ohio to the late William F. and Collace M. (Smith) Landrum. 

Margaret was a graduate of Twin High School, class of 1955 and retiree of Rubbermaid Party Plan Inc....

Geanie Herman

Geanie Herman

Jan 22, 2025

Geanie “Beechler” Herman, Age 81 of Greenfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at her home. She was born October 29, 1943 in Ross County, Ohio. The daughter of the late Ernest E and Roberta L “Bobbie” (Kerr) Beechler.

She was preceded in death by her husband Russell B. Herman, her parents, and her brother Richard. Surviving are three daughters:...

Debra K. White

Debra K. White

Jan 21, 2025

Debra K White 64 of Piketon passed from this life Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Pavillion at Piketon. She was born Tuesday, August 9, 1960, the daughter of Lloyd and Hazel (McCoy) Morris. On February 25, 1978, she married Craig Eugene White who died Thursday, November 7, 2019. Together they shared four daughters, Heather Lynn White, Betheny Ann (Melvin)...

Clara J. Pollock

Clara J. Pollock

Jan 15, 2025

Clara J. Pollock 81 of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home. She was born Wednesday, August 18, 1943, in Chillicothe to the late Raymond and Helen McCoy Lambert.  

On October 13, 1963, she married James L. Pollock who died November 21, 2019. Also preceding her in death: a daughter Connie E. Pollock;...

Theresa Staten

Theresa Staten

Jan 11, 2025

Theresa Marie Staten, 59 of Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born on Sunday, December 19, 1965, in South Bend, Indiana, a daughter of Gregory H. and Ann Marie Hays Hadley. Theresa married Rusty A. Staten on April 23, 1987.

She is survived by her husband, Rusty, her mother: Ann Marie...

Thelma Jean Davis

Thelma Jean Davis

Jan 11, 2025

Thelma Jean Davis 85 of Cynthiana went to be with the Lord 6:45 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born Tuesday, August 1, 1939, in Pike County to the late Clarence O. and Leona Berry Lowman. In 1958 she married, her husband of 66 years, Robert E. Davis, who survives. 

She is also survived...

Arnold E. McComis, Jr.

Arnold E. McComis, Jr.

Jan 11, 2025

Arnold E. McComis, Jr. 51 of Frankfort unexpectedly passed from this life Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Adena Greenfield. He was born June 30, 1973, in Ross County to Arnold E. and Nancy Colter McComis, Sr. 

He is survived by his parents of Frankfort; his girlfriend Darlene Robinette; two children Arnold E. McComis III of Frankfort and Summer Dawn McComis of...

David W. Milliken

David W. Milliken

Jan 10, 2025

David W. Milliken, 83, of Frankfort, died at 4:05 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton FL. He was born on Thursday, February 27, 1941, in Chillicothe, a son of the late Carl “Bill” and Ruth Evelyn Jennings Milliken. On October 28, 1960, he married the former Judith Ann Michael, who survives.

In addition to his devoted...

Donna Roll

Donna Roll

Jan 9, 2025

Donna M. Roll, 85, of Clarksburg, died at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on Sunday, February 19, 1939, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Paul Queen and Betty Godden Queen Junk. On December 20, 1959, she married Otto M. Roll, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Otto,...

Regina F. Six

Regina F. Six

Jan 8, 2025

Regina F. Six 71 of Bainbridge passed from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born Wednesday, January 14, 1953, in Ross County, Ohio. The daughter of the late John H. and Phyliss Countryman Williams.  On October 14, 2000 she married her loving husband, James M. Six, who survives. 

She is also survived...

Debra L. Bruce

Debra L. Bruce

Jan 7, 2025

Debra Len Bruce, 62, of Clarksburg, crossed over into Heaven, on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on Saturday, March 24, 1962, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late John and Bessie Combs Bruce. She is survived by her longtime partner of forty years, Marty Gozy.

She is also survived by her daughter, Michele (Tim) Ola...

Judy A. Hagerty

Judy A. Hagerty

Jan 6, 2025

Judy A. Hagerty, 69, of Frankfort, passed from this life following a seven-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on Monday, March 21, 1955, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late Jack and Elsie Lea Ramey Auxier. On September 24, 1977, she married Ronald D. Hagerty, who survives.

Also surviving are two children: Mike (Abbie) Hagerty of Chillicothe and Jackie...

Gary L. Simmons

Gary L. Simmons

Jan 5, 2025

Gary Lee Simmons, 44, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 5th, 2025, at Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born on Friday, September 5, 1980, in Athens OH, a son of the late James Lee and Pamela Sue Walters Simmons.

Gary is survived by his cousins, Sheri (Spencer) Cochenour of Frankfort, Terri (David) Dowler of Frankfort, Adam Dowler of Chillicothe, Tommy...

Elijah Nathaniel Edgington

Elijah Nathaniel Edgington

Dec 30, 2024

Elijah Nathanial Edgington unexpectedly passed from this life on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Zach and Angel (Butterbaugh) Edgington, who survive. Also surviving are sister Madelyn, brother Noah, and sister Macie; Grandparents David Edgington (Melissa Davis), Julie Conkel, Dwight Butterbaugh jr, Amy Combs (Johnny Thacker); Great Grandparents Versie Butterbaugh and...

Debra Ann Mitchell

Debra Ann Mitchell

Dec 29, 2024

Debra Ann Mitchell 69 of Bainbridge passed from this life Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Greenfield Skilled Nursing following a long battle with cancer. She was born Sunday, July 17, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late David W. and Anna Louise Posey Saunders. On July 1, 1978, she married David W. Mitchell who died April 23, 2012. 

She...

Donald J. Ohlsson

Donald J. Ohlsson

Dec 27, 2024

Donald J. Ohlsson, 71, of Frankfort, died Friday afternoon, December 27, 2024, at Embassy Valley View Alzheimer's Care Cener, Frankfort. He was born on March 7, 1953, in Long Island, New York, a son of the late Kurt Sven and Mary Stewart Ohlsson.

He is survived by his two sons, Sven Ohlsson and Kyle Ohlsson, two grandchildren, Samuel Ohlsson, and Dean...