OBITUARIES

Dec 7, 2025

Donald R. Bethel, 78, of Clarksburg, died on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, February 23, 1947, in Chillicothe, the son of the late James Donald and Rosetta Muriel Carroll Bethel.

He is survived by his three children; Toni (JP) Hampp, Jamee (Shawn) Lindsey and Abby (Timmy) Claytor all...

Dec 6, 2025

Virginia “Ginnie” A. Mark 92 of Bainbridge passed away early Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at her home following a brief illness. She was born Friday, August 11, 1933, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Bertha (Arbaugh) Bethel. On Saturday, June 6, 1953, she married her beloved husband Robert E. Mark, who survives. They shared...

Dec 6, 2025

Clark Martin Posey, 84, of Bainbridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home. Clark was born January 21, 1941, in Ross County, the son of the late Peter P. and Flora A. (Morris) Posey. On April 13, 1963, he married the former Bonnie L. Shelton, who survives.

Also surviving are his three children Bradley M. Posey,...

Dec 3, 2025

Thomas E. Dennis, Jr., 92, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1933, in Frankfort, the son of Thomas E. and Mary Henson Dennis, Sr.. On June 20, 1959, he married the former Carol Richardson and she survives.

Also surviving are his daughter, Sally (Derek) Cartee of...

Nov 30, 2025

John Thomas "Tom" Mallow, Sr., 92, of Clarksburg, died on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on Thursday, October 12, 1933, in Ross County, the son of the late John Ray and Laura Helen DeWeese Mallow. He married the former DJ Hensen on June 21, 2002, and she survives.

Also surviving are his four children, John Thomas...

Nov 28, 2025

Gecova Florene Dreher Trent 86 of Fairview passed from this life 7:39 am Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born Sunday, March 5, 1939, in Carter County, KY to the late Charles and Judia McGlone. On Friday, December 20, 1996, Florene married Felix “Pete” Trent, who died September 28, 2020.

She is survived by three...

Nov 27, 2025

Janice Sylvia (North) Saunders (Dennis), 91 of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving, November 27, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1934, to Howard A. and Sylvia L. Chenoweth North in Pickaway County Ohio.

Janice lived in Circleville, before moving with her parents to Phoenix AZ. She lived there until her mother's death when Janice was 12 years...

Nov 23, 2025

Robert (Bob) Kenneth Crowe, age 66 of Chillicothe Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, November 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Embassy of Valley View Care Center after a prolonged illness. He was born on January 28th, 1959, in Chillicothe Ohio, to Donald Crowe and the late Vicki Crowe.

Bob was a graduate of Chillicothe High School and Pickaway Ross...

Nov 21, 2025

James Beau Hitt, 41, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025, due to injuries sustained from an ATV accident. He was the son of the former Mindy Hitt, and she preceded him in death on January 5, 1996. On October 13, 2018, he married the former Christina Lanman, and she survives.

He is also survived by his adoptive mother,...

Nov 13, 2025

Charles Junior "Chuck" Newland, 78, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his home. Chuck was born on Monday, July 7, 1947, in Greenfield, the son of the late Charles Alonzo Newland and Bessie Marie Boggs. On May 21, 1966, he married the former Wilma Kay "Kate" Higginbotham.

He is survived by his wife, Kate, their three...

Nov 11, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Randall Lee Chrisman, a lifelong resident of the Bainbridge area in Southern Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 74.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Lee Chrisman and Mildred Grace Chrisman. After their passing, at just two and a half years old, Randy was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Charles and Anna Grace...

Oct 20, 2025

Pastor Richard J. "Jerry" Caddell, 78, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Logan Elm Care Center, Circleville. Jerry was born Thursday, November 28, 1946, in Cincinnati, the second son of the late Jack and Margaret Louise Hackler Caddell. On May 4, 1968, Jerry married his wife of...

Oct 13, 2025

Rodney B VanGundy, Sr. 75 of Bainbridge, went to be with his Lord, Monday, October 13, 2025, from his home while surrounded by family. He was born Thursday, February 9, 1950, in Ross County to the late Willis George and Flossie Eudora (Cooper) VanGundy. 

On August 9, 1968, he married his wife of 57 yrs, the former Deborah K. Dotson, who...

Oct 11, 2025

Matthew A. Hurley 55 of Chillicothe passed from this life Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Greenfield Skilled Nursing. He was born Sunday, June 21, 1970, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Thomas P. and Barbara A. (Kaltenbach) Hurley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his bother Patrick Hurley.

Matt is survived by two sisters, Stacey (Tracy)...

Oct 9, 2025

Bert Harley Hansen 57 of Bainbridge passed from this life on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home. He was born Monday, October 23, 1967, in New Jersey. The son of the late Herbert Paul Hansen and Connie Rose Coleman.

He is survived by his mother of Greenfield; his wife Tracy L. (McComis) Hansen; children Brandon Taylor, Alysia Hansen, Bert “Bud”...

Oct 9, 2025

Roger Dale Ferguson 72 of Cynthiana formerly of Washington Court House passed from this life Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born Thursday, July 23, 1953, in Washington Court House to the late Wilford and Jenny B. (Mossbarger) Ferguson. In addition to his parents Roger was preceded in death by his brother William Hayden...

Oct 5, 2025

Ora “Ogie” William Ogden, Jr., 82 years of age, of Bainbridge, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Ogie was known for his giving nature; he knew no stranger and would help anyone. He was a truck driver for 31 years and a Teamster for 40 years. Ogie was also an Army veteran. He was...

Sep 26, 2025

Frances I. Counts, 89, of Frankfort, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.

Born on December 12, 1935, in New Vienna, Ohio, Frances was the cherished daughter of the late George H. and Mazie (Fout) Bower. As the third of eight children, Frances grew up in a...

Sep 21, 2025

Bobbie Jean Phillips, 55, of Bloomingburg, passed away on Sunday morning, September 21, 2025, while she was staying at her mother's home near Frankfort. She was born on Monday, August 24, 1970, in Washington Court House, a daughter of Robert and Janet Acton Phillips.

She is survived by her mother, Janet Young of Frankfort, her daughter, Ashley (Harold Houser) Phillips of...