OBITUARIES

Barbara A. Hurley

Barbara A. Hurley

Jan 30, 2019

Barbara A. Hurley 79 of Chillicothe passed from this life Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Signature Health Care, Chillicothe. She was born March 28, 1939 in Chillicothe the daughter of the late Harold Hysell and Lillian Kaltenbach. On November 19, 1960 she married Thomas P. Hurley who passed away in 2002.

She is survived by children, Stacey (Tracy) DePugh, Nicole...

Betty J. Smith

Betty J. Smith

Jan 30, 2019

 Betty Jean Smith, 93, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Betty was born April 4, 1925 to Harry Schiller and Clara (Compton) Schiller in their home on Ludlow St in Greenfield. She graduated from McClain High School in 1943.

Betty took great pride in her family, home and community. She grew up in Greenfield...

Robert E. Houser

Robert E. Houser

Jan 25, 2019

Robert E. Houser, 89, of Chillicothe, passed from this life at 11:30am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on June 28, 1929 in Ross County the son of the late Roger and Edith Wilburn Houser. On May 9, 1947 he married the former Mary K. Kinnamon and she preceded in death on...

Leo Cox

Leo Cox

Jan 22, 2019

Leo Cox 81 of Bainbridge passed from this life January 22, 2019 at his home. He was born September 14, 1937 in Pike County the son of the late Glen and Ethel Mae Knisley Cox. On September 20, 1958 he married the former Ellen Martin, who survives.

He is also survived by five children, Tony (Cathy) Cox of Bainbridge, Pam...

Virginia M. Cremeans

Virginia M. Cremeans

Jan 20, 2019

Virginia M. Cremeans 76 of Bainbridge passed from this life Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home. She was born February 6, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl and Hazel Boyer Gilbert.

She is survived by her children, Billy (Petra) Cremeans and Welma Cremeans both of Bainbridge, Robert (Lisa) Cremeans of Colorado, Carl (Chris) Cremeans of...

Darlene L. Bennett

Darlene L. Bennett

Jan 20, 2019

Darlene L. Bennett, 77, of Hillsboro, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 9, 1941 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Owen and Nedra Corbin Miller. She married George L. Bennett on September 21,1984.  

She is survived by her husband, six children; Dena (Larry) Hamilton of Plain City, Robert (Crista) Delph, II...

Michael "Mac" R. McDonald

Michael "Mac" R. McDonald

Jan 20, 2019

Michael “Mac” R. McDonald, 72, of Frankfort, passed from this life at 11:30pm on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from complications following a stroke he suffered in September 2017. He was born on June 28, 1946 in Ross County to parents John F. and Doris J. Ackley McDonald.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Christy, mother Doris J. Ackley...

Doreen A. Lambert

Doreen A. Lambert

Jan 20, 2019

Doreen A. Lambert, 57, of Williamsport, died on Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2019, at Hearth & Care Rehabilitation Center, Greenfield. She was born on April 20, 1961 in Circleville, the daughter of Herbert and Lillian Alindayo Counts. On July 7, 1986 she married Bob R. Lambert, who survives.

 

Doreen is survived by her mother, Lillian Counts of Bainbridge, four...

Karen Marie Paugh

Karen Marie Paugh

Jan 12, 2019

Karen Marie Paugh 69 of Greenfield died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born August 27, 1949 in Ross County the daughter of the late Ralph and Marjorie Everhart Foraker. On September 11, 1970 she married Russell Paugh, Sr. who passed away December 10, 2012.

She is survived by her children Russell Paugh, Jr. of...

Robert H. Stith

Robert H. Stith

Jan 11, 2019

Robert H. Stith 84 of Chillicothe formerly of Bourneville went to be with the Lord Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born August 28, 1934 in Malone, KY the son of the late Jerome Russell and Goldie Broughton Stith.

He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Emma L. Cutright Stith, whom he married March 29, 1960. Also surviving...

Richard "Rich" H Minser, Jr.

Richard "Rich" H Minser, Jr.

Jan 9, 2019

Richard H. "Rich" Minser, Jr., 61, of Elkton, Maryland, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Rich was a veteran of the United States Marines and worked as a Manager with AmTrak. Surviving is his wife, Tatiana.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 2 p.m. in Brown's...

Jeremiah D. Fout

Jeremiah D. Fout

Jan 8, 2019

Jeremiah D. Fout, 36, of Chillicothe, died on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 12, 1982 in Ross County, the son of Gary and Louisa Holbrook Fout of Chillicothe, who survive.

 

In addition to his parents, Jeremiah is survived by his maternal grandparents, David (Ellen) Moyer of Laurelville, several aunts and uncles including...

Carol J. Baker

Carol J. Baker

Dec 30, 2018

Carol J. Baker, age 70, passed away at her home in Frankfort on December 30, 2018 following an extended illness. Carol was born in Leetonia, Ohio on February 12, 1948 to the late Dwight and Hazel Graham. Carol was one of ten children.

 

She is survived by her husband, David Baker, whom she married June 1, 1963.  The Bakers...

Theresa Jean Keaton

Theresa Jean Keaton

Dec 26, 2018

Theresa Jean Fouch Keaton, of Cynthiana, Ohio passed from this life on December 26, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born June 30, 1948 in Hillsboro, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leo B. "Pete" and Mildred Smith Fouch. On June 30, 1979 Theresa married the love of her life, Elijah Keaton who survives.

Theresa graduated from...

Thomas M. Howland

Thomas M. Howland

Dec 23, 2018

Thomas M. Howland, 80, of Greenfield, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Adena Greenfield Area Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1938 in Greenfield, the son of late Elmer and Dolly Smith Howland.  

He is survived by his three children; Donna (Dale) Cox, Martin (Kim) Howland all of Greenfield, Kathy Johnson of Chillicothe, nine grandchildren,...

Shirley Dennis

Shirley Dennis

Dec 19, 2018

Shirley Dennis, 83, of Haines City, FL, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Florida. She was the widow of Robert I. Dennis whom she married on September 2, 1952. Bob preceded her in death on April 27, 1999. She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly (Dueard "Duke") Hilt of Haines City, FL. She was preceded in death by one...

Paul F. Mossbarger

Paul F. Mossbarger

Dec 17, 2018

Paul F. Mossbarger, 82, of Clarksburg, died on Monday, December 17, 2018, at his home. He was born on February 10, 1936 in Chillicothe, the son of the late William L. and Faye Ellifritt Mossbarger.

 

Paul is survived by his children, Jamie Mossbarger of Springfield, Connie Benning of Woodstock, Kenneth Mossbarger of Springfield, Vickie Cauley of Mechanicsburg, Crystal Blazer...

Gary Wayne Whitehead

Gary Wayne Whitehead

Dec 15, 2018

Gary “Pogo” Wayne Whitehead passed from this life the morning of December 15, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended battle with cancer.

Gary was born January 30, 1941 to Paul and Beatrice (O’Hara) Whitehead in Leitchfield, Kentucky.  He married the love of his life, V. June Lemaster (“Mugs” as he affectionately called her), on December 31,...

Clyde William Ramsey

Clyde William Ramsey

Dec 13, 2018

Clyde W. "Bill" Ramsey, 52, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an automobile accident. He was born on December 25, 1965 in Chillicothe, the son of Donald and Shirley Jenkins Ramsey. On June 5, 1988, he married the former Ronda K. Kingery, who survives.

 

In addition to his wife,...

Harry R. Houser

Harry R. Houser

Dec 11, 2018

Harry R. Houser, 86, of Grove City, died at 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at his home.  He was born on June 26, 1932 in Ross County, the son of the late Dorcy and Mary Wisecup Houser.

 

Surviving are seven children, Roseann Sipes of Springfield, Richard (Peggy) Houser of London, Ronda (John) Prushing of Columbus, Rich Houser...