OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 23, 2020

Jun 23, 2020

Cindy Lou Skaggs 58 of Bainbridge past from this life Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home. She was born May 2, 1962 the daughter of Mary L. Skaggs and the late James A. Skaggs.

  She is survived by her mother; sisters Brenda Cooper, Carol (Wade) Darr, Dottie (Mark) James and Paula (David) Fowler; nieces Crystal Conaway, Desiree and...

Jun 19, 2020

Harold D. “David” Beechler, 63, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly Friday, June 19, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe from complications following surgery on Monday.  He was born on Monday, February 18, 1957 in ----- the son of the late Raymond W. and Imogene Archer Beechler.

Surviving him are his two daughters, Tina and Cheryl, several grandchildren, four sisters, Beverly...

Jun 17, 2020

Tyler J. Wilson, 28, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on Sunday, August 18, 1991 the son of the late Ryan and Tammy Smalley Wilson.

Surviving him are his two children, Carter James Lee Wilson of Tennessee, Essica Jane Wilson of Chillicothe, his grandfather, Charles Smalley of Frankfort, one sister, Ashley Wilson...

Jun 15, 2020

Teresa J. Ragland, 56, of Chillicothe, died on Monday morning, June 15, 2020 in Westmoreland Place, Chillicothe. She was born on Friday, July 19, 1963 in Ross County, the daughter of Richard Harris and Hilda J. Ragland.  

Surviving her are her two sons, Quentin E. Ragland and Garrett Ragland both of Chillicothe, her father, Richard Harris of Mount Sterling,...

Jun 15, 2020

 

Robert R. Ferneau 86 of Bainbridge past from this life Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 3, 1934 in Pike County the son of the late Harry Paul and Mary (Cameron) Ferneau.

Bob is survived by his wife Ruth A. (Acord) Ferneau; son, Lance (Angela) Ferneau; stepsons Barry Walls (Theresa Cline), Buddy (Judy) Walls,...

Jun 13, 2020

Martha Mae Palmer, 90, of Chillicothe, died on Saturday morning, June 13, 2020 in Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born on Wednesday, January 15, 1930 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Paul A. and Violet M. Copper Blazer. On January 30, 1947 she married Gerald J. Palmer, Sr., and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2009.

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Jun 10, 2020

Amanda Jo Francis, 33, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2020 in the Emergency Room at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, April 1, 1987 in Columbus, a daughter of Gregg and Cynthia Fuller Francis.  

Surviving her is her father, Gregg Francis of Chillicothe, her mother, Cindy Francis of Frankfort, her two children,...

Jun 9, 2020

Jeffery Michael “Buck” Smith, 56, of New Holland, died Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Friday, June 28, 1963 in Greenfield, the son of Paul L. “Jake” and Joyce Penn Smith.

Buck is survived by his mother, Joyce (Richard) Morris of Bainbridge, two children, Aaron Michael Smith of Dayton and...

Jun 7, 2020

Richard Warren Brown 84 of Bainbridge passed from this life Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home. He was born March 1, 1936 in Ross County the son of the late Orville and Carmel (Weast) Brown. On May 23, 1959 he married Shirley Kretzer who past from this life October 18, 2001.  He later married Colby Burke Knisley Shoup  in...

Jun 7, 2020

Carol Ann Horning, of St. Charles, Missouri, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at Evelyn's House Hospice Center. She was born in Belle Valley, Ohio on July 18, 1937 to Vernon and Florence Archer, who preceded her in death along with her brother, William Weidner.

Surviving her is her devoted husband, Richard who married her...

Jun 6, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Newland 87 formerly of Knockemstiff passed from this life Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Westmoreland Place, Chillicothe. She was born August 30, 1932 in Chillicothe the daughter of the late Albert and Cecil Marie (Graves) Detty. Mary was married to Dwight "Hap" Newland who passed from this life in 1972.

She is survived by her children Brenda (Kerry)...

Jun 5, 2020

Jun 3, 2020

Danny Ray Stout 60 of Frankfort went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1959 in Pike County the son of Norma Jean (Beekman) Stout and the late Thomas Richard Stout. On September 22, 1984 he married the former Lisa Jo Long who passed from this life...

Jun 2, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Paul Russell passed in his home on June 2, 2020 in Bourneville, OH at the age of 76.

Gene was born on September 16, 1943 in Ridgway, PA to his parents Sherman and Lena Russell.  He graduated from Robert Morris University and Gannon University with a degree in business. Gene proudly served his country and was honorably discharge...

Jun 1, 2020

Bethel R. Frisbie, 73, of Chillicothe, died at 11:20 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on Saturday, April 5, 1947 in Ross County, the son of Earl C. and Edna B. Pettite Frisbie. He is survived by his wife, the former Violet C. Pettiford whom he married on February 3, 2000.

He is also...

May 24, 2020

Michael A. Pinkerton 44 of Chillicothe past from this life unexpectedly May 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1975 in Wilmington, Ohio the son of Bruce Pinkerton and the late Teresa R. (Payton) Morris.

Mike is survived by his father; children, Hanna Pinkerton (Casey Wafford) and Clayton Pinkerton; sister Sunny (TJ) Miller; nieces Sarah Bray and...

May 22, 2020

Doris went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Clarksburg, Ohio, the daughter of Herbert and Bertha Colburn Willis

Doris is survived by her children, Vivian (Paul) Cottrill, Rhonda (Timothy) Keaton, Randy (Rayma) Jensen, Ronald (Shelly) Jensen, and Yvonne (Anthony) Caudill, her...