OBITUARIES

Garrett Curtis

Garrett Curtis

May 25, 2024

John Garrett Curtis, 15, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was called home on May 25, 2024. Born on June 16, 2008, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Misty Wheeler and Joe Curtis, Garrett spent his life spreading laughter, showing love, and playing baseball.Garrett had a heart full of love for family. He is survived by his parents, Misty (Danny Colter) Wheeler,...

Billy M. Dennis

Billy M. Dennis

May 21, 2024

Billy M. Dennis, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 2024, at the Pickering House Hospice, Lancaster. He was born on Sunday, June 16, 1957, in Pickaway County, a son of the late Donald "Bill" and Geraldine Mace Dennis. Billy married the former Betty J. Free on June 21, 1975.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, one...

Byron L. Shoemaker

Byron L. Shoemaker

May 20, 2024

Byron L. “Bub” Shoemaker 63 of Bainbridge passed from this life on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Edgewood Manor, Greenfield. He was born August 31, 1960, the fifth child late Alfred Shoemaker and Elsie Miller Shoemaker Stepp.

 

Bub is survived by survived by brothers John (Angie) Shoemaker of Greenfield and Stephen Shoemaker, his guardian, of Bainbridge; his twin sister Barbara (Terry) Knisley of Peebles;...

Luther Edison Johnson

Luther Edison Johnson

May 16, 2024

Luther Edison “Ed” Johnson 82 of Chillicothe passed from this life Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born in Ross County on Saturday, May 2, 1942, to the late Luther and Rosie (Keaton) Johnson. On Friday, January 10, 1964, he married the former Barbara A. Gray. He is survived by his wife; daughter Kimberly (Keith)...

Thomas E. Bristow, Sr.

Thomas E. Bristow, Sr.

May 16, 2024

Thomas E. Bristow, Sr., 68, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born on July 21, 1955, in Chrisman, Illinois, a son of the late David and Lucille Crawford Bristow. On May 20, 2007, he married the former Sharon Hulett, and she survives.Also surviving are his children, Tina...

Lois Jae Fugett

Lois Jae Fugett

May 15, 2024

L. Jae Fugett 58 of South Salem passed from this life Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Ross County on Sunday, November 7, 1965, to the late Ronald and Jacquelyn (Toler) Fugett.

 

She is survived by her sisters Janet (Richard) Fink, Beverly Downs, Virginia Retherford and Sarah (Chris) Posey; several nieces and...

Emma G. Eubanks

Emma G. Eubanks

May 13, 2024

Emma G. Eubanks 101 of Hillsboro passed from this life 2:10 pm Monday, May 13, 2024 at Legacy of Hillsboro. She was born September 7, 1922 in Blanchester to the late Leotis and Elsie (Shelton) Long. On July 23, 1946 she married Henry Russell Eubanks, who preceded her in death on February 27, 1966.

 

She is survived by three children Anzio...

Johnny Lee Hurley

Johnny Lee Hurley

May 12, 2024

Johnny Lee Hurley 62 of Columbus passed from this life on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Doctors West Hospital, Columbus. He was born Monday, February 5, 1962, in Ross County, the son of the late Wesley Phillip Hurley, Sr. and Norma Lee (Strouse) Hicks.

 

He is survived by his children Jessica Pen, Michelle Carr and Michael Carr; grandchildren Savanna Anderson, Adalynn...

Patricia E. Penrod

Patricia E. Penrod

May 9, 2024

Patricia E. Penrod 76 of Chillicothe died 7:42 am Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born Friday, February 20, 1948, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Leslie and Pauline (Detty) Shewalter.

She is survived by three children Shelly Chaney, John (Theresa) Penrod and Leslie Eric Penrod; seven grandchildren Chase Chaney, Colt (Brittany) Chaney,...

Patricia Ann Willis

Patricia Ann Willis

May 2, 2024

Patricia A Willis, 81 of Tucson, AZ passed away at 5 pm Thursday May 2, 2024, at Tucson Medical Center. “Pat” was born on February 11, 1943, in Irvine, KY, the third child of the late Cecil W. Griffin and Norma Brandenburg Griffin. On February 19, 1967, she married Denney T. Willis who passed away on March 2, 2022.

Pat is...

Roberta P. Pac

Roberta P. Pac

Apr 29, 2024

Roberta P. Pac, 71, of Washington Court House, died at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Four Seasons of Washington Court House. She was born on Thursday, July 24, 1952, in Washington Court House, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Hahn Williamson.She is survived by her two children, Miles Pac of Lynchburg, and Mindy Houser of...

Carl K. Meadows

Carl K. Meadows

Apr 26, 2024

Carl K. Meadows 82 of Hillsboro formerly of Bainbridge passed away at his home on Friday, April 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born Wednesday, March 11, 1942, in Grundy, Virginia to McKinley and Thelma (Price) Meadows. On April 9, 1962, he married the former Lula M. Wisecup, who survives.

 

He is also survived by a daughter Carla Woods;...

Danny Theodore Johnson

Danny Theodore Johnson

Apr 21, 2024

Danny Theodore Johnson 67 of Bainbridge died unexpectedly late Sunday evening at his home where he was born and raised. He was born August 13, 1956, the son of the late Dwight C and Flossie G. (Lansing) Johnson.

 

Surviving are 2 sisters Elizabeth Grace Shoop and Carolyn Jean Narruhn; 2 brothers Dwight Johnson, Jr. and John Johnson; and numerous nieces and...

Lorraine Elliott

Lorraine Elliott

Apr 20, 2024

Lorraine Elliott 94 of Bainbridge passed from this life at 10:48 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Greenfield Skilled Nursing. She was born Sunday, July 14, 1929, in Ross County to the late Thomas and Alice (Beatty) Everhart. She was also preceded in death by her husband Glenn H. Elliott; sisters Hazel Knisley, Charlene Davis and Martha Knapp; brothers...

Alan Wesley Brown

Alan Wesley Brown

Apr 18, 2024

Alan Wesley Brown 49 of Chillicothe died unexpectedly last Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born Friday, February 28, 1975, in Chillicothe to Norris A. Brown and the late Marilyn S. (Kuhn) Brown. 

He is survived by his father Norris (Shirley) Brown; four children Wesley, Chris (Autumn), Austin and Lily Brown; grandchildren Wesley, Jr., Hudson and Oakley; sister Susan Brown (Keith...

Paul D. Kingery

Paul D. Kingery

Apr 18, 2024

Paul D. Kingery, 84, of Frankfort, died at 10:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Doctors West Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born on Monday, May 1, 1939, in Fayette County, the son of the late Kenneth W. and Annie Slayton Kingery. On Wednesday, June 28, 1961, he married the former Ruth Ann Hurles. She preceded...

Thomas Vickers

Thomas Vickers

Apr 18, 2024

Thomas W. Vickers, 71, of Frankfort, died at 2:50 am on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on August 20, 1952, in Charleston WV, a son of the late Robert Lee and Virginia Hamilton Vickers. Thomas is survived by one son, Patrick (Kaity) Vickers of Frankfort, six grandchildren, Andrew, Reagan, Charley, Aubrey...

William Puchstein

William Puchstein

Apr 14, 2024

William E. "Bill" Puchstein, 72, of Frankfort, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, June 27, 1951, in Columbus, a son of the late Paul and Violet Steen Puchstein. On October 4, 1989, he married the former Roberta K. Starr, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by one...

Mary Lanora Fisher

Mary Lanora Fisher

Apr 14, 2024

Mary Lanora Fisher, 85, of Chillicothe, died at 6:07 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2024, at Legacy of Chillicothe. She was born on Friday, October 7, 1938, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Ernest and Grace Riehle Wolford. On July 2, 1961, she married Robert Dean Fisher who preceded her in death May 21, 1972.

She is survived by her...

Betty Turner

Betty Turner

Apr 13, 2024

Betty S. Turner, 91, of Greenfield, passed away at the family farm on a beautiful afternoon, Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was united with the two she loved, Her Lord, and the man she loved, her husband, Harry Turner. Betty was born in Greenfield on Saturday, October 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Shirley Millirons Sollars....

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