OBITUARIES

Patricia Ann Bell

Patricia Ann Bell

Apr 19, 2016

Patricia Ann Bell, 89, of Chillicothe, died on Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016, at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, Frankfort. She was born on January 4, 1927 in Licking County OH, the daughter of the late Clyde and Francis Acker Wooles. On February 16, 1960 she married Robert E. Bell, who preceded her in death on October 15, 2015. Surviving...

Becky J Gossett

Becky J Gossett

Apr 17, 2016

Becky J. Gossett, 94, of Wilmington, died at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Cape May Retirement Village in Wilmington. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 6, 1921, the daughter of the late William F. and Ruth G. Waddell Woodmansee. On December 25, 1941 she married Franklin G. Gossett who preceded her in death on October...

Kevin W. Carter

Kevin W. Carter

Apr 14, 2016

Kevin W. Carter, 49, of Greenfield, died at 10:09 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his home. He was born January 8, 1967 in Washington Court House, the son of Garry and Sheila Pinkerton Carter. In addition to his parents Garry and Sheila Carter of Greenfield, Kevin is survived by his two children; Sabrina and Devin W. Carter both...

George Peter "GP" Burke

George Peter "GP" Burke

Apr 10, 2016

George P. Burke 38 of Royal Oak, MI formerly of Bainbridge passed from this life 8:10 am Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He was born August 26, 1977 in Chillicothe to George A. and Joy E. Benner Burke of Bainbridge. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandmother, Luellen Benner of Greenfield; sister,...

Steven D Cross

Steven D Cross

Apr 9, 2016

Steven D. Cross, 49, of Greenfield, passed from this earth on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home near Greenfield. He was born on August 24, 1966 in Greenfield to James F. and Dorothy J. Stapleton Cross. He is survived by his father; James F. "Frank" Cross Sr., of Greenfield, two brothers; James F. Cross Jr., of Greenfield and Scott...

Marlyn Erwin "SAM" Dotson

Marlyn Erwin "SAM" Dotson

Apr 7, 2016

Marlyn E. "Sam" Dotson of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord 3:45 pm Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his home. He was born December 25, 1927 in Bainbridge to the late Charles O. and Edna Mae Wilburn Dotson. On January 22, 1946 he married the former Rebecca "Goldie" Manuel, who passed from this life March 8, 2014. In addition...

Gary Dwayne Bentley

Gary Dwayne Bentley

Apr 5, 2016

Gary D. Bentley 45 of Chillicothe died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 due to an automobile accident. He was born June 16, 1970 in Greenfield to Kathy I. Leeth Bentley and the late Gary R. Bentley. In addition to his mother he is survived by his soulmate, Roxana Shumaker of Chillicothe; sister, Melissa Sorenson of Peebles; brother, Carey Bentley of Pike...

Arianna Elise Busa-Williams

Arianna Elise Busa-Williams

Apr 4, 2016

Arianna Elisa Busa-Williams, 2, of Schofield Barracks HI, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 4, 2016 at her grandparent's home. She was born on April 3, 2014 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ashley Busa and Dalton Williams. She is survived by her mother, Ashley (Brandon) Dyke of Schofield Barracks HI, father, Dalton (Alisha Davis) Williams of Chillicothe, one brother Andrew Sills...

Joe Humphrey Lewis

Joe Humphrey Lewis

Apr 2, 2016

Joe H. Lewis of Frankfort Ohio passed into eternal life on April 2, 2016 following a brief illness. Joe was born August 17, 1921 in Elliott County Kentucky to James Walker and Martha Alice (Castle) Lewis. Joe was one of seven children. His two surviving siblings are James Walker Lewis Jr. and Dewey (Margaret) Lewis, both of South Shore KY....

Kenneth Leon Thompson

Kenneth Leon Thompson

Apr 1, 2016

Kenneth L. Thompson, 65, of Frankfort, died at 4:05a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Edgewood Manor, Lucasville. He was born on May 25, 1950 in Hazzard Co., Kentucky, the son of the late Petty and Avanelle Thompson. His wife, the former Linda Whitmire, preceded him in death in 2008. Surviving are three children, Tiffany Johnson, Alisha Thompson, both of...

Linda Kay Alexander

Linda Kay Alexander

Mar 29, 2016

Linda Kay Alexander, 72, of Chillicothe, died at 6:23p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on September 16, 1943 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Russell L. and Alice Smith Alexander. She is survived by three children, Russell Alexander of Chillicothe, Richard (Missy) Alexander of Chillicothe, and Robin (Adam Uhrig) McVey...

Gar Clark Lane

Gar Clark Lane

Mar 29, 2016

Gar C. Lane, 83, of Frankfort, died at 4:20a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe. He was born on March 30, 1932 in Frankfort, the son of the late Benton Clark and Martha R. Sturgeon Lane. On September 6, 1950, he married the former Phyllis Acton, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Lee Lane, of...

Mark E. Anderson

Mark E. Anderson

Mar 26, 2016

Mark E. Anderson 57 of Bainbridge passed from this life 11:08 am Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home. He was born December 14, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to David E. and Lucy Bills Anderson of Bainbridge. In addition to his parents he is survived by his fiancAC. Kim Baker; his children, Ethan Baker and BJ Cross both of Bainbridge...

Hazel L. Mettler

Hazel L. Mettler

Mar 25, 2016

Hazel L. Mettler 80 of Bainbridge died 11:50 AM Friday, March 25, 2016 at Maple View Manor of Bainbridge. She was born January 31, 1936 in Bainbridge to the late Robert and Ida Rice Southers. On August 18, 1952 she married James A. Mettler, who survives. She is also survived by 4 children Jim (Sandy) Mettler, Bob (Vicky) Mettler, Julie...

Vaun Frances Holbert

Vaun Frances Holbert

Mar 24, 2016

Vaun Frances Holbert, 77, of Chillicothe, died on Thursday March 24, 2016 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home in Chillicothe. She was born on September 25, 1938, the daughter to the late Calvin F. and Maudie B. (Pierce) Holbert, of Ross County. She is survived by siblings, Marjorie Prince of Chillicothe, Judith (Larry) Doyle of Springfield, Harley (Holly) Holbert and Michael...

Patricia Ann Cook

Patricia Ann Cook

Mar 23, 2016

Patricia Ann "Pat" Cook, 79, of Bainbridge, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 9:25 pm at home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 29, 1936, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Ray & Viola Sigman Trapp. She was raised in Lafayette, Indiana and enjoyed being in a family of 16 children. Pat worked for the Dean...

Herbert Leroy "Jack" Blazer

Herbert Leroy "Jack" Blazer

Mar 22, 2016

Herbert L. "Jack" Blazer, 83, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully at 10:07p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on November 4, 1932 in Ross County, the son of the late Herbert and Edith Aileen Henness Blazer Sr. On January 18, 1951, he married the former Juanita "Susie" Seymour, who survives. Also surviving...

Ronald Dean Yoakem

Ronald Dean Yoakem

Mar 20, 2016

Ronald Dean Yoakem, 64, of Bourneville, died Sunday, March 20th, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness, surrounded by his family. He was born September 16, 1951 to Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Mary M. Yoakem of Bourneville. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mrs. Barbara Ann (Stewart) Yoakem of Bourneville; mother, Marcella (Long) Yoakem...

Maxine "Maxie" Rowland

Maxine "Maxie" Rowland

Mar 16, 2016

Maxine "Maxie" Rowland, 83, of Frankfort, died at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, following a short illness. She was born on May 4, 1932 in Johnson Co. Kentucky, the daughter of the late Spence and Nola Elkins Keaton. On May 25, 1955 she married Russell "Doc" Rowland, who preceded her in death...

Gail S. Horsley

Gail S. Horsley

Mar 7, 2016

Gail S. Horsley 71 of Chillicothe died unexpectedly Monday, March 7, 2016 at her home. She was born September 9, 1944 in Ross County the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret Cottrill Pollock. Gail is survived by a daughter, Stacy L. Hines; son, Cary L. Horsley; grandchildren, Tara Boler (Allen) Quincel, Michelle D. Eidenour, Trent M. Hines, Gage A....