OBITUARIES

Martha Jean Overly

Martha Jean Overly

Jan 31, 2011

Martha J. "Marty" Overly, 60, of Frankfort, died at 2:08 on Monday morning, Jan 31, 2011 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on June 29, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Walter D. and Mildred Weislogel Smith. She is survived by her children; Adrienne (Chuck Willoughby) Overly, of Georgetown, KY, Sara (Luke Wilson) Overly, of Kingston,...

Irene E. Higginbotham

Irene E. Higginbotham

Jan 30, 2011

Irene (Cochenour) Higginbotham, age 62, of Frankfort, went home to be in eternal rest with her Savior, Jesus Christ, following a courageous and extended battle with cancer. Irene was a caring and generous mother who loved unconditionally. She was known as Grandma A"HiggyA" and was an unconditional friend to her children and granddaughters. Irene was also known as A"MomA" to...

Janet C. Shade

Janet C. Shade

Jan 27, 2011

Janet C. Shade, 73, of Riverside, OH, died at her home on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. She was born on Dec. 13, 1937 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn Murhy Williams. She is survived by her children; Glenna (Dave) Lowry of Riverside, Glenn (Jean Ann) Shade, Jr. of Clarksburg, Walter (Denise) Shade, Sr. of Riverside, eleven...

Margaret J. Cokonougher

Margaret J. Cokonougher

Jan 23, 2011

Margaret J. Cokonougher 82 of Bainbridge went to be with her Lord 8:41 pm, Sunday, January 23, 2011. She was born April 15, 1928 in Ross County the daughter of the late Samuel Jahile and Nellie Maranda Hoffman Kennedy. She is survived by five children, Michael (Donna) Haines, Jan (Rick) Binkowski, Inez (Dusty) Ruth, Maranda (Tim) Irvin and Thomas (Karen)...

Rev. Charles C. Ragland

Rev. Charles C. Ragland

Jan 22, 2011

Rev. Charles C. Ragland, affectionately known as Charlie, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2011, at Adena Hosital. Charlie was born in Ross County, to Owen Ragland and Emma (Davis) Ragland on August 18, 1934. He married the love of his life, Gloria (Harris) Ragland on June 16, 1957. He was called to the ministry and...

Maurice L. Rapp

Maurice L. Rapp

Jan 21, 2011

Maurice L. Rapp 78 of Bainbridge died unexpectedly Friday, January 21, 2011 at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born June 14, 1932 in South Charleston, Ohio the son of the late Solomon S. and Mary Alice Lower Rapp. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Eva E. Holbert Rapp; one sister and five...

Flossie Lucille Mathena

Flossie Lucille Mathena

Jan 19, 2011

Flossie Lucille Mathena 84 of Dublin went to be with the Lord 5:20 m Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Mayfair Village, Columbus. She was born Aril 9, 1926 in Pike County the daughter of the late Huey and Mary Elizabeth Blake Leeth. On Aril 6, 1942 she married Wilder Mathena who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Linda Lee Tuller...

Sandra F. May

Sandra F. May

Jan 19, 2011

Sandra May, 64, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday morning, January 19, 2011 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1946 the daughter of Lawrence and Bertha Miller. On August 3, 1968 she married Gary May, who survives. She is survived by her mother; Bertha Miller of El Paso, TX, son; Don May of Silver Spring, MD, daughter; Susie...

Virginia L. Meyer

Virginia L. Meyer

Jan 15, 2011

Virginia L. Meyer 78 of Bainbridge went to meet her Lord at 8:43 am Saturday, January 15, 2011. She was born March 7, 1932 in Ross County the daughter of the late Ralph Depoy and Mabel Beatty Depoy. On August 9, 1952 she married Donald L. Meyer who died August 19, 2001. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,...

Beatrice Ruth Bethel

Beatrice Ruth Bethel

Jan 13, 2011

Beatrice Ruth A"BeaA" Bethel 88 of Kingston formerly of Upper Twin Road died 4:57 pm Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born April 6, 1922 in Ross County the daughter of the late Francis and Edith Hafner Brofft. On July 14, 1940 she married H. Glenn Bethel who died April 9, 1997. Bea is survived by...

Richard Dean Sims

Richard Dean Sims

Jan 11, 2011

Richard D. Sims, 78, of Chillicothe, died on Tuesday morning, January 11, 2011 at Adena Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by his family. He was born on January 7, 1933 in Lattaville, the son of the late Ward and Esta Robinson Sims. On June 1, 1963 he married the former Frances A. Tinker, who survives. In addition to his wife,...

Carl Allen Meadows

Carl Allen Meadows

Jan 11, 2011

Carl Allen Meadows 46 of Bainbridge died 5:39 m Tuesday, January 11, 2011. He was born June 4, 1964 in Clark County the son of Carl K. and Lula M. Wisecu Meadows. In addition to his arents he is survived by 3 children, Amber, Kyle and Jonathan Meadows; three grandchildren, Jordan, Nahkia and Curtis; a sister, Carla Woods; a brother,...

Jess H. McQuiniff, Sr

Jess H. McQuiniff, Sr

Jan 8, 2011

Jess H. McQuiniff, Sr., 82, of Clarksburg, died Saturday morning, January 8, 201,1 at Heartland of Chillicothe. Jess was born on January 24, 1928 the son of the late Harry and Bonnie Sowers McQuiniff.. Jess is survived by his wife; the former Marilyn Wills, daughter; Linda (Larry)Cochenour, of Clarksburg,sons; David, of Clarksburg, Jess H. (Judy)McQuiniff, Jr., of Chillicothe, Harry J....

John Alan Howard

John Alan Howard

Jan 7, 2011

John A. Howard, 94, of Frankfort OH, passed from this life, Friday January 7, 2011 at Hearth & Care Nursing Facility of Greenfield after a brief illness. John was born on October 21, 1916 in Woodford County Kentucky, the son of the late John W. and Lena Phillips Howard. On February 2, 1957 he married the former Elizabeth Jane Tarter...

Beulah E. Harmount

Beulah E. Harmount

Dec 29, 2010

Beulah E. Harmount, 76 of Bainbridge died 7:15 am Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1934 in Ross County the daughter of the late Clyde and Margery Wright Everhart. She is survived by 2 daughters, Rita M. (Billy) Ford, Jr. and Sandra Lee Evans; 3 grandchildren, Bethany Bland, Shelby Sommers and Bill Ford III;...

Ardith Ruth Chaney

Ardith Ruth Chaney

Dec 28, 2010

Ardith Ruth Chaney, 87, of Chillicothe died 12:30 m Tuesday December 28, 2010 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born February 22, 1923 in Ross County the daughter of the late Luther Alexander and Victoria Taylor King. In 1941 she married Clark Chaney who died in 1997. She is survived by 5 children, Rev. Jerry (Sue) Chaney of GA,...

Brian Miller

Brian Miller

Dec 25, 2010

Brian A"BubbA" Miller 34 of Bourneville passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2010. He was born August 24, 1976 in Chillicothe the son of Rick and Tammy Miller of Bourneville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Barry (DeeDee) Miller of Chillicothe; his sister, Tia Miller (Scott McCloskey) of Bourneville; nieces and nephews, Brendon, Kiara, Kaleb,...

Alivia Grace Smith

Alivia Grace Smith

Dec 23, 2010

Alivia Grace Smith, infant daughter of Brian and Farrah D. Smith of Chillicothe, joined the Heavenly angels after her birth at Adena Regional Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Brian J. and Farrah Neukirchner Smith, she is survived by her maternal grandparents Garnett and Frank Neukirchner of Frankfort, paternal grandmother; Marie Brotherton of Warrenton, Oregon, maternal great grandmother; Leola...

William Joseph Graham

William Joseph Graham

Dec 20, 2010

William Joseph Graham, 76, of Chillicothe, died on Monday, December 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1934 in Langsville, OH the son of the late William G. and Garnet L. Clark Graham. On February 9, 1957 he married the former Betty J. Adams who survives. Also surviving are his daughter; Debbie Wheeler (Gary) of Frankfort,...

Georgia Eleanor Howland

Georgia Eleanor Howland

Dec 16, 2010

Georgia E. Howland, 97, of Frankfort formerly of Hillsboro, died at her home on Thursday, Dec.16, 2010. She was born on Feb. 23, 1913, in Hillsboro, the daughter of the late Clarence and Addie Gall Patton. She married Clarence "Dusty" Howland on June 11, 1954 and they were married for fifty years. He preceded her in death on March 17,...