OBITUARIES

Steven Ralph Kinzer

Steven Ralph Kinzer

Mar 29, 2019

Steven Ralph Kinzer 55 of Bainbridge died unexpectedly Friday, March 29, 2019 at Adena Pike Hospital. He was born June 9, 1963 in Pike County the son of Colin Ralph Kinzer and Judy A. (Moore) Kuhn.

In addition to his parents, Steve is survived by the love of his life, Lorraine Adams; daughters, Rachel Powers of Chillicothe and Ashley Nicole...

Charles E. Houser

Charles E. Houser

Mar 28, 2019

Charles E. Houser, 88, of Clarksburg, died at 2:13 am on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Four Seasons of Washington Court House. He was born on August 21, 1930 in Frankfort, the son of the late Dorsey and Mary Esta Wisecup Houser. On September 25, 1951 he married the love of his life, Ada Jo Sowers.

 

He is survived...

Robert J. "Robb" Emerson

Robert J. "Robb" Emerson

Mar 24, 2019

Robert J. "Robb" Emerson III, 54, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born on September 6, 1964 in Akron, the son of Robert J. and Lindalu Swartzman Emerson Jr..

 

Robb is survived by his father, Robert J. Emerson Jr.  of North Canton OH, his lifepartner of 21 years, Kevin L. Posey...

Floyd F. Copley

Floyd F. Copley

Mar 20, 2019

Floyd F. Copley Sr., 97, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Valley View Alzheimers Care Center, Frankfort. He was born on December 19, 1921 in Mingo County, WV, the son of the late Bascom and Shirley Maynard Copley. On December 25, 2000 he married the former Eleanor M. Herman, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Floyd...

Ruth Ann Cross

Ruth Ann Cross

Mar 16, 2019

Ruth Ann Cross 80 of Bainbridge passed from this life 8:32 am Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 31, 1938 in Ross County the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Dalton Whitley.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Earl D. Cross, whom she married November 14, 1954....

James Michael Armstrong

James Michael Armstrong

Mar 14, 2019

James Michael Armstrong, 67, of Bainbridge, died Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born January 15, 1952 in Greenfield the son of the late Robert and Gladys Bunn Armstrong.

He is also survived by his wife Rhonda Y. Skiver; a daughter, Kelly S. Armstrong and a grand-daughter, Katelynn Nichols; sisters, Frances Lou Buckler and Bobbie Grice; and brother, Robert “Army”...

Margaret J. Ratcliffe

Margaret J. Ratcliffe

Mar 13, 2019

Margaret J. “Peggy” Ratcliffe, 84, of Frankfort, died at 12:57pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on May 26, 1934 in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Phillip and Ann McMahon. On April 19, 1955 she married Billy E. Ratcliffe, who preceded her in death on May 7, 1998.

She is survived...

Braxton Levi Bowdle

Braxton Levi Bowdle

Mar 13, 2019

Braxton Levi Bowdle, 2 months 15 days, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus. He was born on December 26, 2018 at Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. He is the son of Jerrod and Maddie Bowdle.

In addition to his parents, Braxton is survived by his maternal grandparents, Jeff (Beth) Spangler, paternal grandparents, Krystle Thompson and...

James D. Beane

James D. Beane

Mar 11, 2019

Red House-On March 11, 2019 James Delbert "Doodie Boy" Beane, 79, lost his short battle with Lewey Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease.

Doodie was a lifelong sportsman. Hunting, fishing and cheering on his Pittsburgh Steelers were second only to loving his two granddaughters.

He was a retired dental technician with 18 years of service at Tincher’s Dental Lab and 10...

Imogene Beechler

Imogene Beechler

Mar 11, 2019

Imogene Beechler, 85, of Frankfort, died at 5:56 p.m., on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Edgewood Manor of Greenfield. She was born on August 4, 1933 in Clark County, the daughter of the late Leroy and Hattie S. Williams Archer. She married Raymond W. Beechler and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1994.

Surviving are her children, Deborah...

Kathy I. Bentley

Kathy I. Bentley

Mar 8, 2019

Katherine I. “Kathy” Leeth Bentley 66 of Bainbridge died Friday, March 8, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born July 17, 1952 in Pike County the daughter of the late William and Ruth Elliott Leeth. On December 28, 1969 she married Gary R. Bentley who died February 14, 1999.

 She is survived by son, Carey Bentley of...

Calvin L. Wright

Calvin L. Wright

Mar 8, 2019

Calvin L. Wright, 68, of Waverly, died at 9:42 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on October 13, 1950, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late William A. and Amelia Archibald Wright.

 

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Rayburn, two sons, Christopher Lee Wright of Waverly, Kevin...

Clark W. Walley, Jr.

Clark W. Walley, Jr.

Mar 5, 2019

Clark Walley, Jr 94 of Bainbridge passed from this life Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Maple View Manor, Bainbridge. He was born December 21, 1924 in Ross County the son of the late, Clark and Arabella Knisley Walley. On September 11, 1982 he married Shirley Clements Young, who survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Tracy (Ray) Phillips; daughter-in-law,...

Tammy Marie Hurley

Tammy Marie Hurley

Mar 5, 2019

Tammy M. Hurley 52 of Columbus died Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was born August 14, 1966 in Alexandria, LA the daughter of the late Norma Lee Strouse Hicks and John Hurley.

Tammy is survived by her children Charles Hurley and Melanie Hurley (Christopher Mayle); granddaughter, Arayah Mayle brother, John L. Hurley; friends, Hank Romine and Jeff Carney and her...

Luke Andrew Givens

Luke Andrew Givens

Mar 4, 2019

Luke Andrew Givens, 28, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2019 in Chillicothe. He was born on September 30, 1990 in Chillicothe, the son of Martin Givens and Amy Dawson.

Luke is survived by his father, Marty (Lori) Givens, mother, Amy Dawson, maternal grandfather, Marian Dawson, all of Frankfort, sister, Tania Givens of Williamsport, step-sisters, Heidi and Natalie...

Robert E. Storts

Robert E. Storts

Mar 4, 2019

 

Robert E. Storts, 76, a longtime resident of APHC Plumbers Park, Blacklick, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 in Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Glenna L. Cordle Storts; brother, David Storts, daughters Gwen Woods, Kim Lambert, Angie (Tim) Spriggs, Jessica Storts; grandkids: Heaven Rose, Mariah Spriggs, Jenna Spriggs, Emma Spriggs, and great-grandkids Rockford, Robert James “RJ”,...

Shirley B. Salyer

Shirley B. Salyer

Mar 3, 2019

Shirley B. Salyer, 87, of Greenfield, died on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 5:54 p.m. in Laurels of Hillsboro.  She was born on May 9, 1931 in Fairfax, the daughter of the late Albert , Sr. and Margaret Slack Wilson.   

She is survived by two daughters, Paula (James, Jr.) Willett of Wilmington, Julie (Ralph) Powell of Greenfield, one son, Timothy...

Carolyn R. Taylor

Carolyn R. Taylor

Mar 1, 2019

Carolyn Taylor 52 of Cynthiana died 9:58 am Friday, March 1, 2019 at Maple View Manor. She was born March 24, 1966 in Pike county the daughter of the late Letcher E. and Ruby C. Jenkins Taylor.

Carolyn is survived by five siblings, Veronica Jenkins of Waverly, Jimmy “Jimbo” Taylor, Terry (Caroyln) Taylor, Danny (Nancy) Taylor and Betty Lou (David...

Sue E. Johnson

Sue E. Johnson

Mar 1, 2019

Sue E. Johnson, 61, of Greenfield, died on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Mount Carmel West Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on March 22, 1957 in Highland County, the daughter of the late Richard and Phyllis Johnson Koch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Johnson on January 18, 2011.   

She is survived by her daughter,...

Frank H. Neukirchner

Frank H. Neukirchner

Mar 1, 2019

Frank H. Neukirchner, 84, of Frankfort, died at 6:18 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on February 5, 1935, in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of the late Jesse L. and Dora Gillock Neukirchner. On March 16, 1979 he married the former Garnett Hammond and she survives.

 

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