OBITUARIES

Oct 14, 2016

Richard “Dick” Higgins 83 died at home Friday October 14, 2016. He was born July 21, 1933 in Ross County to Charles and Agusta Knisley Higgins.

Dick is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joann Simmons Higgins; two sons, Mike (Brenda) Higgins of Greenfield and Danny (Pat) Higgins of Chillicothe; daughter, Missy Skaggs of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Danielle Higgins...

Oct 12, 2016

Ralph E. Brookover, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 11:10 am on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on December 11, 1939 in Columbus OH, the son of the late Allen and Ethel Cokonougher Brookover. On August 7, 1960 he married the former Karen L. Bethel, who preceded him in death on September 9,...

Oct 9, 2016

Diana T. Merritt, 70, of Greenfield, died at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 23, 1946 in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Dale and Martha Hawkins Johnson.

Diana is survived by three grandchildren; Andrew Dale Johnson, Marcie Johnson and Thomas D. Carter, several great-grandchildren, one sister; Joy Smith of Leesburg...

Oct 8, 2016

George Theodore “Bob” Vandemark, 81, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at home. 

George went to be with the Lord and join the eternal love of his life, Nora Louise (Shoemaker) Vandemark, who predeceased him.

George was born March 12, 1935 in Knockemstiff, Ohio, at the family home to the late George Vandemark and Minnie Marie...

Oct 7, 2016

     Bertha F. Garrison, 94, of Chillicothe died at 8:21 p.m. on October 7, 2016 at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born on October 31, 1921 in Greenup County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William F. and Virgie Allen Justice. On April 14, 1940 she married Russell H. Garrison who preceded her in death on December 8, 1984.

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Oct 3, 2016

Peter W. Marder, 80, died at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born on December 26, 1935 in Berlin Germany, the son of Fritz and Doris Marder.

His children, Jennifer Poggemann of Dillsboro IN, Michelle Trout of Batavia OH, and Dirk Marder of Amelia OH survive.

In accordance with Peter's wishes, cremation has taken...

Oct 2, 2016

Sarah Catherine Whitley age 84 of Bainbridge departed this life 2 am Sunday, October 2, 2016 at her home. She was born August 30, 1932 in Hamilton County, the daughter of the late William and Minnie (March) Carter. On December 11, 1946 she married Samuel Ray Whitley who died June 4, 2011.

She is survived by 3 children, Teri (Curtis)...

Sep 30, 2016

John T. Knox, 66, of Chillicothe died at 7:01 p.m. on September 30, 2016 at his home. He was born on March 25, 1950 in Ross County, the son of the late Charles T. “Piggy” and Georgia Byrl Knox.

 

He is survived by one sister; Rita (Tim Leach) Secrest of Frankfort, two nieces Marco (Kevin) Chrisman of Lynchburg, Trisha...

Sep 27, 2016

Lois F. Starr, 81, of Austin, died at 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Westmoreland Place, Chillicothe. She was born on February 20, 1935 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late John H. and Bonnie McGowan Hale. She is survived by her husband of sixty two years, James R. Starr and they were married on Easter Sunday, April...

Sep 25, 2016

Charles L. Steel, 68, of Frankfort, died at 12 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on June 18, 1948 in Xenia, Ohio, the son of the late James W. and Helen Hetsel Steel.

 

He is survived by one sister, Sylvia Holbrook of Frankfort, one brother, Alan (Jeanie) Steel of Chillicothe,...

Sep 22, 2016

William Jesse Bocook Jr., 75, of Dayton, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on June 20, 1941 in Jackson County, the son of the late William F. and Virginia Sexton Bocook. His wife, the former Carolyn Clair, preceded him in death on September 10, 2008.

He is survived by three children, Connie J....

Sep 19, 2016

Denver Jeffers Sr., 87, of Frankfort, died on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Grimm’s Landing, West Virginia,   the son of the late George and Opal Craig Jeffers. His wife, the former Mildred L. “Millie” Higginbotham, preceded him in death on January 26, 2007.

He is survived by...

Sep 15, 2016

Sep 9, 2016

Joseph Matthew McMullen, 29, of Greenfield, died at 2:55 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Hearth and Care of Greenfield. He was born on December 5, 1986, in Washington Court House, the son of John and Robin Gunter McMullen.

He is survived by his father; John McMullen of Greenfield, one sister; Jillian (Steven) McMullen, two brothers; Justin (Brandi) McMullen...

Sep 8, 2016

Ruby J. Bauereis 81, of Fort Myers, FL formerly of Waverly passed away peacefully Thursday September 8, 2016 in Hope Hospice, Fort Myers, Florida. Ruby was born October 11, 1934 in Buchanan County, VA to the late Ernest and Carrie Looney. On January 25, 1969 she married Albert J. Bauereis who passed away September 2, 2016.

Ruby is survived by...

Sep 3, 2016

Phillip E. “MoJo” Rinehart, 37, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 11:09 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on May 18, 1979 in Chillicothe, Ohio.

He is survived by his mother, Paulette Rinehart of Circleville, five children; Austen Booker, Brendan Graves, Corbin Graves, Daylon Graves all of Frankfort and Anthony Riley of Athens,...

Sep 2, 2016

Mr. Albert J. Bauereis of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully Friday, September 2, 2016 in Hope Hospice, Fort Myers, Florida after some recent health challenges. Albert was born July 17, 1931 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Albert and Barbara Bauereis. He married his wife Ruby Jean Looney January 25, 1969. He worked as a route sales driver with...

Sep 2, 2016

At 9:15pm on Friday, September 2, 2016, God came to claim his brightest star, Charlotte Lynn Conley of Chillicothe. She was born on April 11, 1965 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Sterling and Beulah Wright Conley.

Charlotte leaves to mourn her, two sisters and four brothers, Faye (Larry) Scott, Willis (Susan) Conley, Sterling (Cora) Conley, John (Linda)...

Sep 1, 2016

Roger D. Hammond, 73, of Frankfort, died on Thursday morning, September 1, 2016 while camping at Paint Creek State Park Campgrounds. He was born on September 29, 1942 in Ross County, OH the son of the late Oscar W. and Margaret R. Garrison Hammond. On December 16, 1969 he married the former Ramona Gilmore, and she survives.

 

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Aug 29, 2016

Donna M. Crago, 84, of Frankfort, died at 2:59am on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on February 2, 1932 in Pike County, OH, the daughter of the late Purl and Amanda Claytor Brown. On May 9, 1949 she married Mervin Crago, who survives.

She is also survived by five children, Barbara Ritchey...