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Dwight Beam
Feb 26, 2025
Dwight D. Beam, 74, of Chillicothe, Ohio left this earth too soon for his heavenly home on February 26, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Leroy Beam and Irene Beam Aldenderfer.
Surviving is his wife of 53 years, the former Susan Elliott, whom he married on May 30, 1971. Dwight will...
Brenda Adams
Feb 24, 2025
Brenda S. Adams 76 of Chillicothe went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born Sunday, March 7, 1948, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Jewel and Constance (Justice) Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Jeremiah Ryan Yates; sister...
Lawrence Estep
Feb 24, 2025
Lawrence "Mike" Estep (Big Daddy), 72, of Frankfort, surrounded by loved ones, peacefully went to Heaven with his parents on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born in Chillicothe on Tuesday, July 1, 1952, the son of Lawrence and Betty (Haynes) Estep.
Mike is survived by his wife, Basha (Patrick) Estep, five children; Michael Estep, Heather Estep, Beth (Jack) Birchfield, Becca...
David Wilkin
Feb 24, 2025
David Kerns Wilkin, 85, of Wilmington, died at 4:51 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born on Friday, February 9, 1940, in Highland County, the only son of the late Guy E. and Helen Louise Kerns Wilkin West. On May 31, 1969, he married the former Linda Getz, and she survives.
In addition to...
Janet Potter
Feb 20, 2025
Janet M. Potter, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at home. She was born in Scioto County on Friday, May 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Florence A Shope Spriggs.
She is survived by her seven children: Debra (Scott) Stuart of Centerville, Charles Ackley, Jr. of West Jefferson, Jeff (Mary) Ackley of Frankfort, Tammy Blanton...
Joshua "Brady" Austin
Feb 18, 2025
Joshua "Brady" Austin, 29, stepped into eternity on February 18, 2025. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on September 10, 1995, Brady attended school in Gas City, Indiana, through his sophomore year and then finished his final two years of high school in Kentucky, graduating from West Jessamine County in 2014. Born with a severe case of spina bifida that left...
Benjamin "Leroy" Knapp Tonti
Feb 16, 2025
Benjamin "Leroy" Knapp Tonti, 63, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3:10 a.m. in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Wednesday, April 5, 1961, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Herschel William and Alice Lorraine Rafferty Knapp. Leroy was adopted by Edward and Patricia Tonti. He married the former Thresa Calhoun...
Brock Anthony Roll Mick
Feb 15, 2025
Brock Anthony Roll Mick, 42, of Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home with his mother at his side following a courageous battle from multiple health issues. He was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1982, a son of Sherry Roll Hiser and James Bristley.
Brock is survived by James Mick who he had married. Also surviving are...
Megan Parsons
Feb 14, 2025
Megan Ann Coldiron-Parsons, of Frankfort, died in the evening hours of February 14th, 2025, in Chillicothe, Ohio.
She was born September 4th, 1978, to Sarita Coldiron and Roger Parsons. She was a 1997 graduate of Adena High School. Megan had worked as a certified medical assistant for many years. In the last decade, she served as a primary caretaker for two...
Stephen Rittenhouse
Feb 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen Todd Rittenhouse announce his unexpected passing on February 14, 2025. Steve, was born on July 7, 1966, the beloved only son of Ralph and Joyce (Yoe) Rittenhouse who preceded him in death and cherished brother to Retonna Roberts and Lois Everhart. A lifelong resident of Frankfort, Steve's spirit and love...
Robin Lynn Higginbotham Corey
Feb 8, 2025
Robin Lynn Higginbotham Corey, 67, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025, at her home. She was born on Sunday, April 21, 1957, in Frankfort, a daughter of the late Frank and Bernice Cottrill Higginbotham.
She is survived by her three children, Daniel (Asheley) Corey of Greenfield, Sally (Shawn) Hice of Frankfort, Amy Corey of Chillicothe, four grandchildren,...
Jerry L. King, Sr.
Feb 7, 2025
Jerry Lee King, Sr., 85, of Frankfort, died on Friday evening, February 7, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on March 26, 1939, in Frankfort, a son of the late Wilmer and Ruth Raven King. He was blessed with sixty-five years of marriage to his wife, the former Joann Colburn, and she survives.
Also surviving are...
Earl Short
Feb 7, 2025
Earl G. Short, 77, of Carroll, OH, died on Friday morning, February 7, 2025, at the Arbors at Carroll. He was born Monday, March 17, 1947, in Ross County, a son of the late Alex and Mary Johnson Short.
He is survived by two daughters: Serebrena Short of Lancaster and Kathy Schumaker-Penwell of Kennedy, NY and one son: Toby...
Carol Shepler
Feb 3, 2025
Carol J. Shepler, 76, of Washington C.H., died on Monday morning, February 3, 2025, at the Court House Manor following a lingering illness. She was born Saturday, April 24, 1948, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Charles John, Jr. and Helen Louise Bowdle Sever. Carol married Jack L. Shepler on July 13, 1967, and he preceded her in...
Thomas A. Sprouse
Jan 28, 2025
Thomas Alan Sprouse, 70 of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born May 30, 1954, in Niles, Ohio, a son of the late John and Rose (Bolino) Sprouse.
He is survived by his son Thomas D. Sprouse of Chillicothe, one brother, Daniel (Julie) Sprouse of Hermitage, PA, nieces and...
Arthur May
Jan 25, 2025
Arthur David May, 85, of Frankfort, passed from this life at 5:47 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Greenfield Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born on Friday, September 15, 1939, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the late Arthur C. and Dorothy L. Gilcrease May.
He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Brian May, grandson, Joshua David May,...
Denise Wright
Jan 23, 2025
Denise D. Wright, 69, of Circleville, a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed from this life at 2:24 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Scioto Rehabilitation and Care Center, Columbus. She was born on Sunday, May 1, 1955, in Pickaway County, a daughter of Lloyd E. and Betty Jane Davis Wright
She is survived by her mother, Betty...
Margaret Mae Rhoads
Jan 23, 2025
Margaret Mae (Landrum) Rhoads, age 87 of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday January 23, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 2nd,1937 in New Martinsburg, Ohio to the late William F. and Collace M. (Smith) Landrum.
Margaret was a graduate of Twin High School, class of 1955 and retiree of Rubbermaid Party Plan Inc....
Geanie Herman
Jan 22, 2025
Geanie “Beechler” Herman, Age 81 of Greenfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at her home. She was born October 29, 1943 in Ross County, Ohio. The daughter of the late Ernest E and Roberta L “Bobbie” (Kerr) Beechler.
She was preceded in death by her husband Russell B. Herman, her parents, and her brother Richard. Surviving are three daughters:...
Debra K. White
Jan 21, 2025
Debra K White 64 of Piketon passed from this life Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Pavillion at Piketon. She was born Tuesday, August 9, 1960, the daughter of Lloyd and Hazel (McCoy) Morris. On February 25, 1978, she married Craig Eugene White who died Thursday, November 7, 2019. Together they shared four daughters, Heather Lynn White, Betheny Ann (Melvin)...
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