OBITUARIES

Aug 31, 2020

Michael David Cousins II, 43, of Galloway, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on May 31, 1977 in Chillicothe, the son of Michael D. and Crystal Lowe Cousins of Frankfort, and they survive.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his fiancé, Keli Hemphill of Galloway, children, Ja Ki...

Aug 26, 2020

Carla Sue Storts, 80, of Chillicothe, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Thursday, November 16, 1939 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl and Thelma Myers Lee. On July 28, 1962 she married Wilbur H. Storts, and he preceded her in death on...

Aug 26, 2020

D. Michael “Mike” Johnson 77 of Chillicothe passed from this life Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born August 25, 1943 in Ross County the son of the late Lloyd and Ruth Demint Johnson. On January 20, 1962 he married the former June Hurley, who survives.

He is also survived by their children, Terri White,...

Aug 13, 2020

 

Ernest L. “Bud” Kinnamon 81 of Chillicothe passed from this life 10:34 pm Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home. He was born June 26, 1939 in Ross County the son of the late Elmer W. and Aubra (Hartly) Kinnamon. His wife Elizabeth “Betty” Knisley Kinnamon, passed from this life in 2014.

He is survived by his children Kathy...

Aug 11, 2020

Jean Ward, 80, of Frankfort, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1940 in Jackson, the daughter of the late Lewis and Ruth Baxter Morgan. On September 27, 1958 she married Jerry L. Ward  and he survives.

Also surviving are her two daughters, Teresa (Nick) Franklin...

Aug 10, 2020

Lori Jo Smith, 59, of Frankfort, formerly of Columbus, died on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Ransbottom Vassallo. On August 8, 1980 she married Michael L. Smith and he survives.

Also surviving are her children,...

Aug 9, 2020

Aug 9, 2020

Paul Zurmehly, 86, of Clarksburg, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in the Vineyards at Concord.  He was born on the family farm on Saturday, March 17, 1934, the son of the late John R. and Thelma Carter Zurmehly.  On June 24, 1953, Paul married the former Charlotte A. Jordan and she preceded him in death on October 8, 2015.

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Jul 30, 2020

Ricky Lee McElwee 63 of Bainbridge, passed away on Thursday July 30th, 2020 at 8:28 am unexpectedly at his residence.

He was born on June 9th, 1957, to the late Paul Terry and Ruby (Wells) McElwee.

Surviving is his lovely wife Cathy (Mitchell) McElwee of 44 years. Father of Cheryl (Kevin) Landrum of Greenfield, and Ricky (Mandy) McElwee of Bainbridge....

Jul 23, 2020

Jonathan C. Miner, 29, of Xenia, died after a courageous battle with lymphoma cancer on Thursday morning, July 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, May 8, 1991 the son of Jay Lane and Teresa L. Ward Miner.

He is survived by his mother, Teresa (Nick) Franklin of Xenia, grandparents, Kay Miner and Jerry and Jean Ward...

Jul 16, 2020

Jacalyn K. Campbell, 65, of Frankfort, died on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home. On Thursday, January 6, 1955, she was born in Grant County, West Virginia, the daughter of Ralph and Irene Vance Stump. She married Larry L. Campbell on October 24, 1971.

She is survived by her husband, Larry, her mother, Irene Stump of West Virginia, one...

Jul 13, 2020

Eric L. Byerly, 40, of Frankfort, died on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. He was born in Madison County on Monday, December 3, 1979 to Jeff A. and Mary Byerly Ackley.

He is survived by his parents, Jeff (Mary) Ackley of Frankfort, one son, Corbin Graves of Frankfort, grandmother, Janet Potter of Frankfort, sister, Mary L. (David Combs)...

Jul 13, 2020

Shirley Jo Yankie, 78, of Washington C.H., died on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Court House Manor Assisted Living Facility. On Friday, November 14, 1941 she was born in Columbus, the daughter of the late Edward Vernon and Thelma Monetta Dwyer McClure.

She married Calvin Eugene Provens on March 21, 1970 and he preceded her in death on March...

Jul 12, 2020

Janet K. Diles, 73, of Frankfort, died on Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2020 in the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born in Ross on Sunday, November 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen McCoy Lambert.  On June 5, 1964, she married Austin M. “Mort” Diles and he preceded her in death on February 26, 1999.

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Jul 8, 2020

Glenn W. Cochran, 85, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Friday, March 8, 1935 in Ross County a son of the late William and Helen Burnett Cochran.

He is survived by his four daughters, Colean (Rick) Brunner, Felicia (Robert) Jordan all of Greenfield, Gloria (Gary) Roberts...

Jul 6, 2020

Mary Ellen Ali, 44, of Chillicothe, died at her home on Monday, July 6, 2020. She was born on Saturday, July 19, 1975 in Chillicothe to her late mother, the former Nancy Mounts.

She is survived by her two daughters Zahara Ali of Columbus, Jihad Ali of Cleveland, one sister, Sarah (Jeff) Bryant of Chillicothe, one brother, Larry Koeppel of...

Jul 2, 2020

Arthur D. Cawley, 68, of Greenfield, died on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. On Saturday, June 14, 1952 he was born the son of the late Samuel and Virginia Martin Cawley. On August 24, 1973, he married the former Rebecca Lytle, and she survives.

Also surviving are his son, Kelley (Hazel) Cawley of Greenfield,...

Jul 2, 2020

Billy Joe Brown, Sr. 63 of Bainbridge passed from this life 10:27 pm Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Adena Greenfield Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1957 the son of the late George Brown Sr. and Hazel (Cherryholmes) Brown.

Bill is survived by his children Billy (Ashley) Brown, Jr., Trisha (Rod) Croy, Loretta (Jeremy) Frazier and Melissa (Mancil) Trent;...

Jun 29, 2020

Donald M. McGowan, 83, of Frankfort, died at his home, Monday morning, June 29, 2020. On Saturday, June 12, 1937 he was born the son of the late William and Jane Robison McGowan. On October 26, 1985 he married the former Anna Lou Michael, and she survives.

Also surviving are his three children, Joe McGowan, Terry Brown, Dwayne Brown, several...

Jun 26, 2020

JoAnne Schmauss, age 87, passed away June 26, 2020 at home in Lakeland, FL.  Born June 30, 1932 in New Vienna, OH, a daughter of the late George H. and Mazie Fout Bower. She was a long-time resident of Pasco County moving to Lakeland 4 years ago. She was the co-owner of Electrical Repair Company for many years.  She was...