OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2016

Elizabeth May Murray, 85, of Chillicothe, died at 11:28 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016, at Valley View Alzheimers Care Center, Frankfort. She was born on October 15, 1930 in Campton, KY, the daughter of the late Elmer and Eva Tolson Lykins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lawrence E. Wipert and Edward Murray. She is survived by...

Jul 10, 2016

William Dustin "Dusty" Patrick Gibson, 27, of Clarksburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2016, in Chillicothe. He was born on May 24, 1989 in Chillicothe, the son of William Patrick Gibson and Mary Joseph. Dusty is survived by his mother, Mary (David) Higdon of Clarksburg, three children, Aryanna, Armontii, and Haydon Gibson, all of Clarksburg, the mother of his...

Jul 9, 2016

Debra Jo Davis 65 of Bainbridge passed peacefully 1:21 am Saturday, July 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by love and laughter, while listening to her beloved Rolling Stones. She was born March 4, 1951 in Ross County the daughter of the late Floyd and Betty Jo (Day) Dunn. On March 5, 1971 she married Neil E. Davis, who survives....

Jul 9, 2016

Malcolm T. "Biggin" Baker, 45, of Greenfield, died unexpectedly at his home at 2:08 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born on August 12, 1970 in Greenfield, the son of the late Albert and Alice Coonrod Baker. He was survived by his wife; the former Sandra L. Dillon, three daughters; Amanda Batross of London, Brittany Ogden and Amber...

Jul 6, 2016

Casey J. Wagner, 19, of Clarksburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on April 13, 1997 in Fayette County. Surviving are his mother, Mia (Meko Hotstream) Hoffmeyer of Clarksburg, girlfriend, Logan Huff, of Circleville, grandmother, Bonnie Hatmaker of Chillicothe, two sisters, Kayla (A.J. Cousins) Wagner, and Kennedy (Byron Stinson) Wagner, all...

Jul 6, 2016

Mildred Mae Williamson 71 of Greenfield died 3:35am Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at her home. She was born December 13, 1944 in Ross County the daughter of the late James and Imogene Mootispaw Calhoun. She is survived by her husband and companion of 52 years, Rufus "Cook" Williamson; sons, Shaun (Robynn) Williamson and Timothy Bennett; 6 grandchildren and several great...

Jul 3, 2016

Patrick Hurley 51, passed unexpectedly from this life July 3, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Barbara A. Kaltenbach Hurley; sisters and brother, Stacey (Tracy) DePugh, Nicole (Brian) Badgley and Matthew Hurley. Additionally he is survived by several nieces and nephews, Aaron (Annette) Haines, Jordan (Dylan) Drake and Levi, Holly and Amber Badgley. He was predeceased...

Jun 22, 2016

Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Wolford, 85, of Frankfort, died at 8:37pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Vineyards at Concord, Frankfort. She was born on July 23, 1930 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Harold T. "Jack" and Mary Louise Sellers Thacker. On September 5, 1948 she married Homer Q. Wolford, who preceded her in death on July 28, 1983....

Jun 22, 2016

Linda D. Brown 52 of Chillicothe died 3:08 pm Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born August 4, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late Harry and Martha Strouse Brown. She is survived by two sons, Tyler and Taylor; brothers, Larry Brown, Terry Brown and Sonny (Cindy) Brown; a...

Jun 21, 2016

Nancy J. Woods, 64, of Chillicothe, died at 3:25pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on January 1, 1952 in Coshocton, the daughter of Billy Leo and Mona F. Moore Mounts. Her husband, Melvin Eugene Woods, survives. In addition to her husband, Nancy is survived by her mother, Mona Mounts of Frankfort,...

Jun 17, 2016

Ruby Minney Gray, 94 of Chillicothe died 7:25 pm Friday, June 17, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born December 20, 1921 in Hombolt County, Iowa to the late Charles and Margaret Carter Peirce. In May of 1940 Ruby married John W. Minney who died in October of 1968. In March of 1973 she married Harry E. Gray...

Jun 15, 2016

Sharon K. Saxour, 66, of Chillicothe, died at 3:25am on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 20, 1949 the daughter of the late Junior and Letha Ruff Nixon. She married Charles A. Saxour, and he survives. Surviving are her children, George Jason (Felicia) Copland and Joshua Brent (Whitney) Copland, both of...

Jun 14, 2016

Marilyn L. Posey, 68, of Chillicothe, died at 11:05am on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at her home. She was born on June 11, 1948, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late George A. and Mary Scott Nolan. On August 30, 1966 she married John David Posey, who preceded her in death on June 16, 2000. Surviving are her children, Michael...

Jun 10, 2016

Judith L. Smith, 66, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a lingering illness. She was born on December 4, 1949 in Ross County the daughter of the late H. Rudolph and Carlene I. Blazer Tennant. On March 4, 1977 she married Steven C. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are her son;...

Jun 10, 2016

Cleda Merritt, 76, of Williamsburg, KY, died on Friday morning, June 10, 2016, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center in Mount Vernon, KY. She was born on July 8, 1939 in Jackson County, KY, the daughter of the late Caleb and Marie Vickers Stapleton. She is survived by two daughters; Patty A. Jenkins of Indianapolis, IN, Brenda...

Jun 9, 2016

Mary E. Harris, 91, of Frankfort, died at 2:34am on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born on March 29, 1925 in Bath County KY, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Millie McClanahan Corey. On January 8, 1955 she married Robert Harris who preceded her in death on October 30, 1995. On July 18, 1997...

Jun 7, 2016

Lucille W. Ackley, 88, of Frankfort, died at 12:50am on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at her home. She was born on February 13, 1928 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Henry and Lucetta Tyler France. On March 18, 1947 she married Robert W. Ackley, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Marilyn (Dennis) Garrison of Chillicothe, eight grandchildren; Dennis...

Jun 4, 2016

Jun 2, 2016

John Caldwell Timmons, age 73, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born December 21, 1942 in Chillicothe, John was a native of Clarksburg, and attended Clarksburg schools, graduating from Clarksburg High School in 1960. He was a member of the basketball and baseball teams, played in the band and was active in 4-H. After...

May 31, 2016

Doris Ellen Peterman 89, of Bainbridge died 4pm Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at her home. She was born April 1, 1927 in London, Ohio to the late John L. and Orpha M. Stalley Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip H. Peterman and 6 brothers and sisters. Doris is survived by her sons, Arron (Debbie) Cox and...