OBITUARIES

Mar 27, 2017

Newman C. Rutherford, 88, of Frankfort, died on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Valley View Alzheimer’s Care Center, Frankfort. He was born on August 1, 1928 in Jonesville VA, the son of the late Bernard and Rosa Morris Rutherford. On July 19, 1952, he married the former Gloria Crone, who survives.

Also surviving are five children, Terri (Mark) Smith of...

Mar 25, 2017

Ernest L. Hill, 95, of Greenfield, died at 1:40p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born August 30, 1921 in Ross County, the son of the late Guy H. and Bertha M. Crabtree Hill. On February 18, 1943 he married the former Mille Boldman who preceded him in death on January...

Mar 22, 2017

Carole J. Head, 73, of Greenfield, died at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 28, 1943 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Lewis and Darlene Grate Rodgers. On January 22, 1965 she married Floyd Head who survives.

She is survived by one son; Ralph L. (Tracy) Head of Crestline,...

Mar 18, 2017

Barbara E. Sweeney, 61, of South Salem, died at 2:49 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at her home. She was born on April 7, 1955, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Kinzer McNeil. On January 3, 1980, she married David H. Sweeney, who survives.

 

Also surviving are her mother; Margaret McNeil of Staunton, one son; Jonathon...

Mar 18, 2017

Scott Alan Caplinger, 53, of Clarksburg, died unexpectedly at 12:19 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis. He was born on June 6, 1963 in Chillicothe, the son of Paul C. and Phyllis A. Walters Caplinger.

Surviving are his parents, Paul and Phyllis Caplinger of Clarksburg, one niece; Jessi Lynn Hines of Chillicothe, one...

Mar 5, 2017

Mona K. Minturn, 81, of Hillsboro, died at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Hearth and Care of Greenfield. She was born on August 12, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late J.B. and Valley Whaley Zeigler. On November 22, 1975 she married John Minturn who preceded her in death on September 11, 1990.

Mar 5, 2017

Irene May 78, of Bainbridge died 4:55 pm Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born July 9, 1938 in Clermont County the daughter of the late Clayton and Alma Waits Kilb. On July 14, 1984 she married Jerry Wayne May, who survives.

She is also survived by five children, Daryl and Mark Gunter, Rebecca...

Mar 1, 2017

Curtis “Curty” Lynn Maughmer 65 of South Salem died Wednesday March 1, 2017 at his home.  He was born February 6, 1952 in Ross County the son of the late Curtis L. and Opal VanGundy Maughmer. 

He is survived by his children Carol Lynn Jordan of Bourneville, Leslie Ann (Daniel) Vickers of Chillicothe and Michael Leroy (Shannon) Maughmer of Nipgen;...

Mar 1, 2017

Feb 27, 2017

Georgia May Anderson was born June 3rd, 1934 and departed this life February 27, 2017, at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 24 days at the Maple View Manor Nursing Home in Bainbridge, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late George Russell and Callie Mae Valentine Anderson.

Georgia lived her life in or near Cynthiana, Ohio for...

Feb 24, 2017

Sandra Sue Wayland, 80, of Frankfort, died at 12:20 pm on Friday, February 24, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Howard A. and Geraldine Adams Riley. On June 18, 1955 she married James M. Wayland, who preceded her in death on December 24, 2015.

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Feb 23, 2017

Timothy A. Maley, 48, of Chillicothe, died Thursday morning, February 23, 2017 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on August 15, 1968 in Cincinnati.

Surviving are his sisters; Shasta (David) Barrows of Chillicothe, Beth (Chris) Herman of Clarksburg, Teresa (Dan) Maley of Chillicothe, brothers; Mike (Lori) Maley of Columbus, Jack Maley of Catawba, Matt Maley of...

Feb 22, 2017

Wilbur W. Ebner, 69, of Clarksburg, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on December 6, 1947 in Ross County, the son of the late Jack and Clara Pence Ebner. On December 15, 1973, he married the former Linda S. Johnson, and she preceded him in death on July 6,...

Feb 18, 2017

Robert M. Smalley, 88, of South Salem, died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Signature Health Care of Chillicothe. He was born on February 21, 1928, in Greenfield, the son of the late Wilby A. and Grace R. Parrett Smalley.  On March 25, 1949, he married the former Maxine Holley, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters; Marsha (Michael) Beery of...

Feb 16, 2017

Lawrence H. "Larry" Wilson, 69, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, Frankfort. He was born on March 25, 1947 in Rochester PA. On February 18, 1992 he married the former Linda West, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Lawrence N. “Nate” Wilson of Chillicothe, Mary N. Wilson, Amanda Lynn Wilson, William C....

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,...