OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2017

Jean F. Birchum Norvelle, 88, of Greenfield, died at 5:25 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at St. Catherine’s Manor Care Center, Washington Court House. She was born on September 3, 1928 in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Ernest Stanley and Anna Elvira Haney Young. On May 10, 1946 she married Arthur Birchum who preceded her in death on...

Feb 7, 2017

Feb 5, 2017

Darryl L. Tong 77 of Bainbridge died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Hearth and Care of Greenfield. He was born April 10, 1939 in Pike County the son of the late Eylar "Bud" and Mary Bailey Tong.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Mae Hatfield Tong; stepchildren, Jack Cyrus, Wanda Boyston, Sue Norris, Joe Bill Cross, and Steve Cross;...

Feb 5, 2017

Geraldine “Gerry” Harrison age 88 of Cynthiana, OH passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1928 in Pike County to the late George and Zina (Houston) Kniceley.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, John E. Harrison; her three sons, John, Robert (Beth) and David; one daughter, Karen (Tom) Eitel;...

Feb 4, 2017

Micheal David Sullivan 41 of Chillicothe died Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was born February 15, 1975 in Ross County the son of the late John L. Sullivan and the late Sharon Maughmer McClain.

He is survived by his fiancé, Pauline Hawk; brother, John Sullivan of Lucasville; grandmother, Glenda Morris; several aunts, uncles and cousins; numerous friends, including good friend,...

Feb 2, 2017

Carrie May Potts 40 of Waverly died unexpectedly Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was born July 10, 1976 in Chillicothe the daughter of Thomas L. and Janet L. Knisley Potts.

She is survived by her parents of Waverly; her longtime companion, Dwayne Miller of Bourneville; son, Jacob Allen Miller of CA; daughter, Haley Marie Miller of Waverly; stepsons, Anthony and...

Jan 30, 2017

Rufus “Cook” Williamson 74 of Greenfield died 6:01pm Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home. He was born October 8, 1942 in Pike County the son of the late Albert and Hazel Marie Vandermark Williamson. His wife and companion of 52 years Mildred M. Calhoun Williamson passed from this life July 6, 2016.

He is survived by sons, Shaun (Robynn)...

Jan 29, 2017

 

Oakley P. Gunter, 58, of Greenfield died unexpectedly at his home on Janaury 29, 2017. He was born October 21, 1958 in Dayton, the son of the late Paul and Jacquline Wilcox Gunter.

 

He is survived by his children, Johnny Andrew Gunter, Desiree Dawn Gunter both of Greenfield, Oakley Leroy Gunter of Hillsboro, five grandchildren; Stellaline Michelle Gunter,...

Jan 29, 2017

Jack I. DeWitt, 57, of Washington Court House, died at 9:44 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at his home. He was born on September 14, 1959 in Chillicothe, the son of Kenneth E. and Evelyn Parker DeWitt of Clarksburg, who survive. On September 4, 1982 he married the former Jane Derexson, who also survives.

 

In addition to his...

Jan 24, 2017

Richard Q. Adams 75 of Bainbridge died 2:59 am Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home. He was born December 24, 1941 in Hyden, KY the son of the late Coy S. and Ella Lewis Adams.

He is survived by his wife, Iris O. Silcox Adams; children, Vickie Lynn (David) Gallaugher, Quentin D.  Adams (Lora) and Franklin Adams; grandchildren, Jesse...

Jan 13, 2017

John H. Stultz 89 of Bainbridge went to be with his Lord 2 am Friday, January 13, 2017 at Signature Health of Chillicothe. He was born October 17, 1927 in Ross County the son of the late John Henry and Gertrude Marie Mootispaw Stultz.

He is survived by his wife Pauline “Polly” Holovnichy Stultz; daughters, Lori (Rick) Blissenbach and Linda...

Jan 12, 2017

Robert E. Sims, 85, of Frankfort, passed from this life Thursday morning, January 12, 2017 at National Church Residence of Chillicothe. He was born on January 6, 1932 in Lattaville, the son of the late Carl Ward and Esta Mae Robinson Sims. On July 5, 1955, he married the former Betty J. Fraley, who survives.

 

Bob is also survived...

Jan 12, 2017

JoAnn M. Richarson Johnson 81 of Camelin Hill died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1935 in Ross County the daughter of the late Theodore and Hazel Belle Clifford Minney.   She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Randy) Gragg; grandchildren, Chris, Megan, Neil and Jenny; brothers, Robert and Pat Minney;...

Jan 11, 2017

Marlene J. Forcum, 81, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017 at Vineyards of Concord, Frankfort. She was born on December 31, 1935 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Holdren Raines. Her husband, Robert L. Forcum, preceded her in death on December 25, 2008.

 

Marlene is survived by five children, Robert (Kathy) Forcum Jr.,...

Jan 9, 2017

Charles Matthew Minney 46 of Chillicothe died Monday, January 9, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1970 in Ross County the son of Harvey G. “Hob” Minney and the late Deborah Johnson Minney.

In addition to his father he is survived by his son Levi M. (Katlin Tripp)  Minney; stepchildren, Josh Corcoran, Lesley Scaggs, Lacy Spurlock, Tee...

Jan 9, 2017

Mark A. Wilt 62 of Knockemstiff died Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born May 6, 1954 in Ross County the son of the late Dwight J. and Lillian Rhoades Wilt.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Kelly Wilt; 3 grandchildren, Lyle Beeler, Jr, Bonnie Wilt and Jaylynn Beeler; brother, Brian (Melisia) Wilt; his Senior Center family and numerous friends.

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Jan 7, 2017

Thelma I. “Tiny” Free-Holbert 85 of Bainbridge passed from this life 8:10 am Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe. She was born April 23, 1931 in Greenfield, the daughter of the late LeClede and Cora Anna Smith Hill. 

Tiny was preceded in death by her husbands, Louis “Dewey Free and John B. Holbert; her son, Mike Free;...

Jan 4, 2017

Joseph R. “Joe” Carter, 82, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home. He was born on September 17, 1934 in Highland County, the son of the late Charles H. and Helen Brown Carter.

 

Joe is survived by one sister, Ruth Glandon, and one brother, Norman “Doc” (Barb) Carter, all of Frankfort, and many nieces and...

Jan 4, 2017

Jay L. Miner , 57, of Frankfort, died at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 16, 1959 in Chillicothe, the son of Philip James and Kay Lane Miner.

 

He is survived by his mother, Kay Miner of Frankfort, two sons; Jayson Miner and Jonathon Miner of Frankfort, his companion and...

Jan 2, 2017