OBITUARIES

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...

Steven S. Haddox

Steven S. Haddox

Dec 10, 2018

Steven S. Haddox, 57, of Celina, died at 2:07 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018, at his home. He was born on September 27, 1961 in Ross County, the son of Harold F. and Erma Wilson Haddox. In 1991 he married the former Kathy Shaffer, who survives.

 

In addition to his wife, Steven is survived by his mother, Erma...

Patricia A. "Pat" Long

Patricia A. "Pat" Long

Dec 4, 2018

Patricia A. "Pat" Long, 81, of Frankfort, died at 10:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. She was born on February 17, 1937 in Washington Court House, the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Butler Bowdle.

Pat is survived by three children, Sue Bethel, Diana (Brian Rulestead) Kopp, and Carlon (Dottie) Drum, all of Frankfort,...

Steven "Bud" Eugene Cokonougher

Steven "Bud" Eugene Cokonougher

Dec 4, 2018

Steven “Bud” Cokonougher, 49, of Frankfort, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1969 in Chillicothe, the son of Bonnie Cole Hatmacher. On October 8, 2017 he married the former Amanda Mitchell, and she survives.

 

Also surviving are his son, Johnathan Cokonougher, at home, his mother, Bonnie Hatmacher of Chillicothe, and sister,...

David W. "Harry" France

David W. "Harry" France

Dec 4, 2018

David W. “Harry” France, 73, of Frankfort, died at 1:16 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1945 in Ross County, the son of the late Samuel and Dorothy Hayden France.  

He is survived by his three children; David W. (Haley) France of Chillicothe, Shelly Hatfield of Tennessee, Eric “Whitey” (Valentina) France...

Lawrence E. Hester

Lawrence E. Hester

Nov 30, 2018

Lawrence E. Hester, 86, of Greenfield, died at 7:44am on Friday, November 30, 2018, at his home. He was born the son of the late Harold D. and Nora E. Spurgeon Hester. He married the former Linda I. Louk and she preceded him in death on May 21, 2018.

Surviving are four daughters, Dianna Henson of Leesburg, Patricia Stewart, Kandi...

Imogene Paugh

Imogene Paugh

Nov 30, 2018

Imogene Paugh 82 of Bainbridge passed from this life 11:53 pm Friday, November 30, 2018 at Edgewood Manor, Greenfield. She was born August 30, 1936 in Sinking Springs, OH the daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie Barney Helterbrand. Her husband, of 38 years, Arthur W. Paugh passed away December 13, 2005.

She is survived by a son, Robert Burns;...

Patrick Henry Minney

Patrick Henry Minney

Nov 25, 2018

Patrick Henry Minney 77 of Bourneville died 1:40 am Sunday at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1941 in Ross County the son of the late Theodore and Hazel Clifford Minney.

He is survived by his soulmate, Wanda Austin; sons, Mark (Tonya) Minney and Brad (Danielle McNish) Minney; grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica, Gabriel and Hailey Jo Minney; brother,...

Nathan Elijah Keaton

Nathan Elijah Keaton

Nov 22, 2018

Nathan Elijah Keaton, 37, of Cynthiana passed from this life on November 22, 2018.  He was born July 3, 1981 in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of Elijah and Theresa Keaton who survive. Nathan graduated from Western High School in Latham, Ohio in 2000.  Nathan was a Journeyman Boilermaker. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...