OBITUARIES

May 14, 2019

 

Ed Dean Wright, 87, of Roxabel, died at 3:01 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Vineyards at Concord, Frankfort. He was born on January 30, 1932 in Ross County, the son of the late Edward and Velma Locklear Wright. On January 23, 1955 he married the former Joanne Thomas, and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Ed...

May 13, 2019

Samantha Jo Benner 42 of Bainbridge passed from this life Monday, May 13, 2019. She was born October 5, 1976 in Chillicothe the daughter of the Cynthia (Smith) Montgomery and the late Dexter Kent Benner.

She is survived by her mother; son, Thomas Wyatt Kent Pooler; her life partner, Tommy Pooler; grandchildren, Zoey and Zuryia Pooler; sisters, Patty (Hal) Smith...

May 10, 2019

May 8, 2019

David E. Merritt, 80, of London, KY, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born on Saturday, February 11, 1939 in Washington C.H., Ohio, the son of the later Carl and Gladys Shaw Merritt. He married the former Cleda Stapleton on December 7, 1957 and she preceded him in death on...

May 7, 2019

Stephen E. “Spank” Dennis, 52 of Frankfort, died unexpectedly from a lingering illness on Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Thursday, November 10, 1966 in Chillicothe, the son of Thomas, Jr. and Carol Richardson Dennis. 

Steve is survived by his parents, Tom and Carol Dennis of Frankfort, one sister; Sally...

May 4, 2019

Lorena M. Beechler, 88, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 4, 2019 at 3:45 a.m. in Court House Manor, Washington C.H. She was born on July 3, 1930, in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Emmett and Roxie Mae Radcliffe Hudnell.  On February 17, 1979 she married Erskie Beechler, Jr. and he preceded her in death on...

May 3, 2019

Sarah L. “Sally” Elliott 85 of Bainbridge passed from this life Friday, May 3, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born May 27, 1933 the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Jessie Marie Daugherty White. On November 27, 1954 she married Dale V. Elliott whom died May 30, 2004.

She is survived by her children, Teresa...

May 3, 2019

John E. “Jack” Harrison, Sr. 92 of Cynthiana, OH passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1927 in Pike County to the late Ralph and Katherine (Knisley) Harrison.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Geraldine “Gerry” Kniceley Harrison.

Surviving are his sons, John (Judy Pack), Robert (Beth) and...

May 3, 2019

Glen G. Schmidt, 80, of Delaware, died Friday afternoon, May 3, 2019, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Unionopolis, Ohio, the son of the late Edgar E. and Lucille L. Frazier Schmidt. On August 22, 1962 he married the former Marsha J. Rodgers and she preceded him in death on May 6, 2013.

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May 1, 2019

Theodore L. “Ted” Current, 81, of Frankfort, died Wednesday morning, May 1, 2019, at The Vineyards at Concord Nursing Home, Frankfort. He was born on July 17, 1937, in Ross County, the son of the late William and Ruby Ward Current. On August 7, 1965 he married the former Lucinda Higginbotham, and she preceded him in death on March 9,...

Apr 25, 2019

Donald Frederick Miller, 74, of Greenfield, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home.  He was born on Wednesday, March 22, 1944, the son of the late Donald Burch and Helen Marie Winegar Miller.  

He is survived by three daughters; Darlene (Ray) Corey of Greenfield, Donna Knisley of Bainbridge, Teresa Miller (David Ritter) of Cincinnati, four grandchildren; Erin, Blaine,...

Apr 23, 2019

Bainbridge: Rusty L. Eubanks, 64 of Hillsboro passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Bethesda North, Cincinnati. He was born April 24, 1954 in Manchester, Ohio the son of Emma Long Eubanks and the late Henry Russell Eubanks.

He is survived by his mother of Hillsboro; two sisters, Anzio Adams and Jodi Lynn Bowerman and one brother,...

Apr 20, 2019

Terry Lee Meredith, 63, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 20, 2019 at 1:06 a.m. in Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 1, 1956, in Greenfield, the son of the late, Howard R. and Harriette E. Williams Meredith.  On June 13, 1981, he married the love of his life, the former Denise...

Apr 14, 2019

Macie Jean Knisley 74 of Hillsboro died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home. She was born January 27, 1945 the daughter of the late Orville and Margaret Everhart Lewis.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family.

Apr 5, 2019

James F. Arrington 87 of Bainbridge died 7:32 pm Friday, April 5, 2019 at Adena Greenfield Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1931 in Ross County the son of the late James and Goldie (Spellman) Arrington. On June 20, 1959 he married the former Donna J. Puckett, who survives.

He is also survived by his son, James Michael (Amber...

Apr 2, 2019

Robert Linn Sullivan died April 3, 2019 at The Grands of Dublin in Dublin Ohio after a battle with cancer.

He was born October 20, 1947 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Constance (Van Wijk) Sullivan and the late     Robert M. Sullivan.  He was a member of the last graduating class of Frankfort High School in 1965. He then moved to Ravenna,...

Apr 1, 2019

Maxine J. (Knisley) Mercer 86 of Greenfield left this world 6:54 pm Monday, April 1, 2019 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born June 25, 1932 in Pike County the daughter of the late Alfred and Leona Knisley.

Maxine is survived by her 7 children, Carol Wright (Bruce Donlan) of Cincinnati, Linda (Robert) Rumfield of Latham, Lori (Randy) Rumfield...

Mar 29, 2019

Steven Ralph Kinzer 55 of Bainbridge died unexpectedly Friday, March 29, 2019 at Adena Pike Hospital. He was born June 9, 1963 in Pike County the son of Colin Ralph Kinzer and Judy A. (Moore) Kuhn.

In addition to his parents, Steve is survived by the love of his life, Lorraine Adams; daughters, Rachel Powers of Chillicothe and Ashley Nicole...

Mar 28, 2019

Charles E. Houser, 88, of Clarksburg, died at 2:13 am on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Four Seasons of Washington Court House. He was born on August 21, 1930 in Frankfort, the son of the late Dorsey and Mary Esta Wisecup Houser. On September 25, 1951 he married the love of his life, Ada Jo Sowers.

 

He is survived...

Mar 24, 2019

Robert J. "Robb" Emerson III, 54, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born on September 6, 1964 in Akron, the son of Robert J. and Lindalu Swartzman Emerson Jr..

 

Robb is survived by his father, Robert J. Emerson Jr.  of North Canton OH, his lifepartner of 21 years, Kevin L. Posey...