OBITUARIES

Nov 10, 2016

Kristina R. Yates, 38, of Greenfield, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her home following a long struggle with complications from diabetes.  She was born on January 19, 1978 in Washington C.H., the daughter of Randy Whaley and Crystal Carver.  She is survived by her husband, Brad Yates , and they were married on October 14, 2013.

She...

Nov 9, 2016

Jack "Red" Auxier, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 2:07 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on March 20, 1933 in Paintsville KY, the son of the late Dick and Sarah Stapleton Auxier. On August 28, 1954, he married the former Elsie Ramey who survives.

 

Also surviving are two daughters, Judy...

Nov 8, 2016

Roger David Kinnamon 74 of Frankfort passed from this life Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born December 14, 1941 in Ross County, the son of Delbert and Mildred (Yoakum) Kinnamon along with brothers Jack, Bob and Mike. He graduated from Paint Valley School. He later joined the Air Force October 12, 1961 with a tour of duty in Vietnam...

Nov 6, 2016

Connie Lou Cox (Montgomery), daughter of Roy and Dora (Kuhn) Cox, was born on March 29, 1940 near Knockemstiff, Ohio, and departed this life on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the age of 76.

She is survived by her children, Janet and Jeff Montgomery; granddaughter, Isis Fukai; sister, Betty Blazer; brothers, Jim, Everett, and Mike and her former husband, Jay Montgomery.

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Nov 4, 2016

John D. Miller, 65, of Clarksburg, died at 5:51am on Friday, November 4, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on September 28, 1951 in Columbus, the son of the late Stanley and Clara Winner Miller. His wife, the former Patricia Moss survives.

John is also survived by three children; Walter Douglas (Amanda) Miller of Chillicothe, Buddy...

Nov 3, 2016

Oct 31, 2016

Rose Ann Weatherhead 84 of Bainbridge formerly of Bourneville went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 31, 2016. She was born September 27, 1932 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Deck and Ruth Cooper Shoemaker.

She is survived by a son, Tom (Carolyn) Weatherhead of Bainbridge; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sister, Regina (Walt) Bethel of...

Oct 28, 2016

Heaven gained an angel when Ruth Skinner, 88, of Clarksburg, died Friday, October 28, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital with her loving family by her side.  Clara “Ruth” was born to the late Otis and Anna Fellenstein Martin on July 15, 1928. On June 28, 1949 she married George Skinner, who passed away in 2014.

 

Ruth’s legacy will be...

Oct 22, 2016

Donald E. Leeth 54 of Bainbridge died Saturday morning October 22, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born October 27, 1961 in Greenfield, Ohio the son of the late  William and Ruth Elliott Leeth.

He is survived by 3 sisters, Donna Meadows of Waverly, Kathy Bentley of Bainbridge and Odgie Tackett of Piketon; a brother, Neil...

Oct 21, 2016

Jessie Mae Pettiford, 88, of Greenfield, died at 10:05 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2016 at Hearth and Care of Greenfield. She was born on July 14, 1928 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Morris and Dorothy Luckett Wright. On December 11, 1949 she married John William Pettiford and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2003.

Jessie...

Oct 19, 2016

Judy Ann (Miller) Bowman, 74, of Bainbridge, OH left this life peacefully on October 19. 2016 to be united in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

     Judy was born on March 24, 1942, in Huntington Township, Ohio the only child of the late Rev. Lloyd W. and Lavonna Veral (Rinehart) Miller. On October 21, 1961, Judy was...

Oct 19, 2016

Franklin S. Irvine, 90, of Greenfield, died at 7:36 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at his home. He was born on October 21, 1925, in Greenfield, the son of the late Robert M. and Ella Mae Head Irvine. On June 7, 1958, he married the former Janice K. Shields, who survives.

 

Also surviving are one son, Robert F....

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...