OBITUARIES

Jan 7, 2020

H. Elwood Christian, 70, of Akron, died at 10:53 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Akron General Hospital, Akron.  He was born on Wednesday, November 30, 1949 in Frankfort, the son of the late Alfred Glenn and Carol L. McCollister Christian.

 

He is survived by one son, Brian Christian of Chillicothe, two brothers, Bobby L. Christian of Chillicothe, Don...

Jan 4, 2020

Joe R. Abernathy, 85, of Chillicothe, died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on Friday, March 16, 1934 in Frankfort, the son of the late James R. and Elizabeth J. Fisher Abernathy. On January 13, 1976 he married the former Judith Rhinehart, and she survives.

Also surviving are his five children, Tracey (Larry Norris)...

Jan 4, 2020

Donald D. Stevens 79, of Chillicothe passed from this life Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born October 15, 1940 in Highland County the son of the late Charles Howard and Margaret Countryman Stevens. On July 13, 1968 he married the former Beverly J. Allen, who survives.

Also surviving is a daughter Kelli (Jimmy) Donahue;...

Jan 1, 2020

Ina Marvene Higginbotham, 83, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Greenfield Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on Thursday, February 6, 1936 in Carter County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Henry and Sallie Brown Messer.

She is survived by her two children, Teddy A. Higginbotham of Frankfort and Cathy Dennewitz of Chillicothe, four grandchildren and...

Dec 31, 2019

Gary L. Spangler age 63 of Bainbridge joined his heavenly Savior on December 31, 2019.  He left this world surrounded by his loving family after fighting a yearlong battle against Melanoma.  Gary was a warrior and his opponent never stood a chance! He entered the battle with the odds in his favor as he had the Great Physician on his...

Dec 29, 2019

Betty Jane Harmon 60, of Greenfield passed from this life Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her home. She was born October 5, 1959 in Greenfield the daughter of the late Howard and Jane Williamson Harmon.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Mandy Knisley; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Jim) Harvey and Patsy Harmon; brothers, Rick Jones, Herb...

Dec 28, 2019

Ann F.Miller, 78, of Greenfield, died at 4:59 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Monday, August 4, 1941 in Columbus, the daughter of the late James H. and Florence L. Wilson Fagan. On May 15, 1965 she married Paul D. Miller and he survives Ann.   

Also surviving are two daughters,...

Dec 28, 2019

Daniel Lee Mills, 67, of Frankfort, died at 8:17 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, March 1, 1952 in Columbus, the son of the late Phyllis Mills.  On November 13, 1985 he married the former Donette Gregory who survives him.  

Also surviving are three children, Katrina (Larry, Jr.) Tennant of Frankfort, Amy...

Dec 28, 2019

Linda Diane Robinette, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Friday, June 8, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late RC and Ethel Johnson Corey.

 

She is survived by her husband, Duke Robinette, three daughters, Charlena (Ron) Leach of Washington CH, Darlene (Arnie) Robinette of...

Dec 26, 2019

Julia E. Shepler, 82, of Greenfield, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born on Friday, June 25, 1937 in Massieville,  the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Edith Marie Lewis Schlaegel. On February 23, 1957 she married Leo David Shepler and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2018.

She is...

Dec 24, 2019

Wanda J. Willett, 79, of Greenfield, died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Greenfield Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on Wednesday, November 27, 1940 in Bainbridge, the daughter of the late Isaac F. and Marjorie Nevin Chambliss. On August 31, 1956 she married Freddie Dean “Sam” Willett and he preceded her in death on April 23, 2011....

Dec 21, 2019

Michelle A. “Shelly” Caldwell, 39, of North Port, Florida, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, July 15, 1980 in Chillicothe the daughter of Donald A. and Jodi Maxson Carroll.

She is survived by her mother, Jodi Fout of Venice, FL, her father, Donald (Jackie) Carroll of Clarksburg, one son, Blayze Caldwell of...

Dec 17, 2019

Harley W. Barney, 70, of Frankfort, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on April 1, 1949 in McArthur, the son of the late Earnest Barney and Betty Barney of McArthur. On November 29, 1969 he married the former Cynthia Lynn Lee of Frankfort, the love of his life for 50 years,...

Dec 15, 2019

Constance E. “Connie” Ford, 81, of Columbus, died at 11:31 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born on Saturday, August 27, 1938 in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Clyde Oram and Mabel Elizabeth Byrd Hardgrow.   

She is survived by her step mother, Colleen Hardgrow of Columbus, her four children, Steven D. Hardgrow of...

Dec 11, 2019

Jeanette L. Taylor, 91, of Greenfield, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, December 11, 2019 at her home. She was born on Monday, March 26, 1928 in McDermott, Ohio, the daughter of the late Emory and Louise McCarty Perdue. She married Charles G. “Bud” Taylor on December 4, 1951 and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2012.  

She...

Dec 9, 2019

Donna M. Huggins, 84, of Greenfield, died at 12:47 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. She was born on Saturday, August 3, 1935 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Emil and Helen M. McNeal Everhart. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Merl F. Huggins on July 24, 2002.  

She is...

Dec 6, 2019

Dec 3, 2019

Rosina Collins Patton, 87, of Frankfort, died at 11:33 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on December 2, 1932 in Cardiff, Wales, the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine Day Collins . As a teenager, Rosina was adopted by her sister Florence "Betty" (Charles G.) Patton, following the death of...

Nov 29, 2019

William Lester Cornwell 92 formerly of Upper Twin South Salem went to be with the Lord 3:50 am Friday, November 29, 2019 at Adena Greenfield Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio the son of the late Henry and Evelyn Stewart Cornwell. On April 23, 1946 he married the former Rosemary Eubanks who passed from this...

Nov 27, 2019

 Alfred “Al” Elisha Hicks, born February 1st, 1944 in Madisonville,Tennessee died November 27th, 2019 in Frankfort, Ohio following an extended illness.

Alfred was born in humbleness in a log cabin to travelling sharecroppers after the Second World War often travelling the United States picking beans, oranges, strawberries and whatever was in season in Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida. They were paid...