OBITUARIES

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Dec 18, 2017

Phyllis E. Hess, 86, of Clarksburg, died Monday, December 18, 2017 in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born October 21, 1931 in Ross County, the daughter of the late William and Emma Forsythe Cokonougher. On August 19, 1949 she married Donald Hess who preceded her in death on October 8, 2000.

 

Surviving are her...

Dec 18, 2017

Thomas Coffman, 67, of Frankfort, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, Frankfort.

Cremation services are pending.

Dec 18, 2017

Thomas A. Schrader, 71, of Greenfield, died at 7:26 A.M. on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Veterans Affair Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on September 11, 1946 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Albert F. and Anna E. Holeman Schrader. On January 29, 1972 he married the former Linda A. Knisley, who survives.

Also surviving is one...

Dec 17, 2017

 

Joe Eddie Penwell, Sr. 74 of Kalamazoo, MI died Friday, December 15, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born February 5, 1943 in Ross County the son of the late Leroy and Anna Mae Keplinger Penwell.

He is survived by his children, Joe E. Penwell, Jr., James Penwell, Michael Penwell, Lorne Penwell, Peggy Ann Penwell, Chase Penwell,...

Dec 15, 2017

Martha L. Cottrill, 92, of Frankfort, died peacefully Friday, December 15, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1925 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Flossie Graves Hill. On June 20, 1943 she married Ernest R. Cottrill who preceded her in death on November 17, 1993.

 

Surviving are daughters, Katherine (Bruce) Mees,...

Dec 11, 2017

Ruby Catherine Taylor 85 of Cynthiana died 12:12 pm Monday, December 11, 2017 at her home. She was born December 15, 1931 in Pike county the daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy Knisley Jenkins. In 1950 she married Letcher Elwood Taylor who died in 1968.

Ruby is survived by six children, Veronica Jenkins of Waverly, Jimmy “Jimbo” Taylor, Terry...

Dec 8, 2017

Daneil A. Wisecup, son of John and Nellie (Hurless) Wisecup passed from this life 11:23 pm Friday December 8, 2017 with loved ones at his side to comfort his home going.

He is survived by one brother, Gene (Patty Shoemaker) Wisecup and several nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Diane Locke and her husband Jim, who has taken...

Dec 8, 2017

Dec 6, 2017

Paul E. “Butch” Seitz, 66, of Greenfield, died at 4:35 AM on Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on June 6, 1951 in Greenfield, the son of Howard E. and Minerva Houck Seitz.

Survivors include his mother; Minerva Seitz of Greenfield, one daughter; Shawna (Tytus) Wright of Greenfield, three sons; Paul Seitz,...

Dec 5, 2017

John “Jack” Hirsch, of Frankfort, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He as born January 20, 1935 in Chillicothe to J. Leo and Theresa C. Bigler Hirsch. On Aug. 20, 1960 Jack married Linda Miner and the two enjoyed 57 years of marriage together.

 

Jack is survived by Linda, four...

Dec 5, 2017

Mike A. Hawkins, 63, of Frankfort, left for his heavenly home on December 5, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born January 5, 1954 in Chillicothe, to the late Clyde and Dorothy Osborn Hawkins.

Surviving is his wife of 41 years, the former Rose Birchfield whom he married on December 4, 1976, his two beloved children, Jennifer (Zack)...

Dec 4, 2017

David Lawrence Ferguson, age 54, of Frankfort, died peacefully Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. after suffering a brief bout with cancer. He was born January 12, 1963 in Columbus, to Pauline Sever and Boyd Ferguson. He was later raised by Tony Patterson whom he loved dearly.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Julie Foley Ferguson; the pride...

Dec 1, 2017

C. David Brown 79 of Bainbridge died Friday, December 1, 2017 at his home. He was born February 18, 1938 in Hazard, KY to the late Clyde Smith and Mary E. Kahmar Brown.

On December 22, 1968 he married Betty L. Brown, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Bridget C. (Tom) Holbert and Christian D. (Tirza) Brown;...

Nov 27, 2017

Glen R. Roll, 56, of Frankfort, died on Monday, November 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 8, 1961 in Chillicothe, the son of George W. and Clara Jane McCollister Roll.

Glen is survived by his mother, Clara Jane Roll of Frankfort, two sisters, Carolyn Sullivan of Chillicothe, Marilyn Perkins of Cleves, two nieces, Mandy Sullivan Dyke,...

Nov 27, 2017

Harold E. Hughes Sr. 88, entered into eternal rest on November 27th, 2017 in Englewood, Florida. He was born February 16th, 1929 in Marysville, Ohio to Edward and Bessie Jewett Hughes. He was raised by his adopted parents Edwin and Rosaline Cole of Marietta, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by wife, Janice Evelyn Hughes; son, William ‘Feller’ Hughes; daughter,...

Nov 22, 2017

Nov 21, 2017

Margaret L. Byerly, 78, of Frankfort, departed this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 to be with her Lord as family members held her hand. She was born on October 3, 1939 in Garrison, KY the daughter of the late  Paul and Dorothy Clark Hayslip. On December 21, 1956 she married Harold E. Byerly and he preceded her in death...

Nov 17, 2017

Robert “Chuck” Howell, 75, of Clarksburg, died on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1942 in Hammondsport, NY to the late Champlin and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Wellin Howell.

He is survived by a special friend, Nancy Howell of Clarksburg, his children; Beth (Ray) Dann of Pine City, NY, Robert Patrick Howell of Elmira,...