OBITUARIES
Russell Edward Thompson
Jan 10, 2016
Russell E. Thompson, 82, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Signature Nursing Home in Chillicothe. Russell was born on February 18, 1933 in Kingston, the son of the late Edward and Bessy Boggs Thompson. On June 11, 1976 he married the former Esther Hudnell, who survives. He is survived by step daughter, Nancy (Walt) Brown, daughter-in-law, Sheila...
James W. Echard Jr
Jan 6, 2016
James "Jim" W. Echard Jr. 67 of Chillicothe passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 suddenly and unexpectedly after several years of failing health. He was born June 8, 1948 in Ross County the son of the late James W. Echard and Mary (Collier) Echard. He is survived by his children, Bonnie (Rick) Sims of Jeffersonville, James E. Echard of Jeffersonville,...
April Lynn Lazar
Jan 5, 2016
April Lynn Lazar 28 of Bourneville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born April 2, 1987 in Chillicothe the daughter of David Lee and Debra Kay Hamlin Lazar of Bourneville. She is also survived by her sisters, Bobbie Way of Chillicothe and Stephanie (Roy) Adams of Greenfield; brothers, David (Hannah) Lazar of Dayton and...
Cheryl Ann Justice
Jan 4, 2016
Cheryl A. Justice 48 of Chillicothe died January 4, 2016 at her home. She was born December 2, 1967 in Ross County the daughter of the late Sharon K. Justice. She is survived by her brothers, Robert Justice of Chillicothe and Craig (Nichole) Justice of Springfield; sister, April Justice of Chillicothe; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to...
Jenny Lee Prince
Jan 3, 2016
Jenny Lee Prince, 26, of Chillicothe, died at 7am on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on June 30, 1989 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Mark and Cindy Houser Prince of Chillicothe, who survive. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents Charles (Ada Jo) Houser of Clarksburg, sister, Anna...
Rosemary Knisley
Jan 1, 2016
On Friday, January 1, 2016, Rosemary Knisley finished her struggle against cancer. God, in His mercy, saw that she had had enough of the pain, medicines and debilitation and took her home. Rosemary was born on February 12, 1948 to the late Charles Grant and Mary Alice (Morris) Elliott. On January 8, 1966 she was united in marriage to Wilbur...
Joseph Holbert
Dec 31, 2015
Joseph Holbert, 72 of Bainbridge, went to be with his Lord 2:01 pm Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born May 1, 1943 in Ross County the son of the late William and Ellen Griffith Holbert. On February 19, 1964 he married Kathleen Skaggs who died February 29, 2008. In October of 2012 he...
Cynthia Lou Whited
Dec 30, 2015
Cynthia L. Whited, 64, of Frankfort, died at 10:55p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at her home. She was born on August 10, 1951 in Columbus OH, the daughter of the late Kenneth M. and Betty Lou Kennedy Billingsley. Surviving are her children, Natalie Self of Frankfort, and Bud Wood of Chicago IL, grandchildren, Danie, Kenny, DJ and Alexis, nine...
John Jacob VanGundy
Dec 25, 2015
John Jacob VanGundy 72, of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord 1:47 am December 25, 2015 at Greenfield Adena Hospital. He was born January 6, 1943 in Ross County the son of the late Willis and Eudora Cooper VanGundy. On June 14, 1963 he married the former Darlene J. Hunt, who survives. He is also survived by his children,...
Penny Sue Carver
Dec 25, 2015
Penny Sue Carver, 60, of Darbyville, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 25, 2015. She was born on October 3, 1955 in Fayette County, the daughter of Marion and Susanne Dawes Baughn, and they survive. Also surviving are two sons; Lance (Jamie) Heath of Williamsport, Don Benjamin Carver of Florida, two grandchildren; Ava and Ellie Heath, one sister;...
James Milton Wayland
Dec 24, 2015
James M. Wayland, 79, of Frankfort, died at the Wexner Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus on Thursday, December 24, 2015. He was born on July 15, 1936 in Ross County, the son of the late Frank P. and Mabel Mossbarger Wayland. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Sandra "Sue' Riley. Also surviving are three...
Doris Marilyn Driapsa
Dec 22, 2015
Doris Marilyn Driapsa 85 passed away on December 22, 2015. The daughter of Willard and Myrtle Helm Benge, she was born April 8 1930 in Franklin Ohio. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School Class of 1948. Doris was the loving wife of Joseph E. Driapsa, who together raised 3 children, Diana (Donald) Bouille, David (Patty) and Daniel (Terry)....
Norma Jean Wilson
Dec 19, 2015
Norma Jean Wilson 82 of Knockemstiff passed from this life on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at her home. She was born February 21, 1933 in Ross County the daughter of the late Luther and Victoria Taylor King. In 1953 she married David Wilson who passed away May 7, 1974. She was also predeceased by Ralph Smith, her companion of 30...
Diane Raypole
Dec 17, 2015
Diane Raypole 55 of Bainbridge died 3:18 am Thursday, December 17, 2015 at her home, following a brief illness. She was born July 27, 1960 in Ross County the daughter of Virgil J. and Betty A. Penwell Lowman. On May 19, 1979 she married Billy J. Raypole, who survives. Also surviving, her mother, Betty of Peebles; sisters, Sharon (Larry) Johnson...
Peggy Ann Mendenhall
Dec 15, 2015
Peggy Ann Mendenhall 72, of Chillicothe went to be with the Lord 8:45pm Tuesday December 15, 2015 following an extended illness. She was born June 1, 1943 in Ross County the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Bobo Dotson. On April 8, 1961 she married George Mendenhall, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, Wade Mendenhall of Albuquerque, New...
William E. McFadden Jr
Dec 13, 2015
William E. McFadden, Jr., 79, of Greenfield, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 4:49 p.m. at Hearth and Care, Greenfield. He was born March 15, 1936 in Fayette County, the son of the late William E., Sr. and Beulah Hoppes McFadden. On June 10, 1959 he married the former Joyce Haynes who survives. Also surviving are two children; William E....
Patricia Ann Sims
Dec 12, 2015
Patricia Ann Sims. 63, of Frankfort, died Saturday morning, December 12, 2015 at 12;10 a.m. at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1952, the daughter of the late William and Mildred J. Anders Rodgers. She is survived by her husband, Nelson L. Sims of Greenfield. She is also survived by three children; Nellena Flannery, Jeremy...
Sondra Sue Sharon
Dec 12, 2015
Sondra S. Sharon, 66, of Chillicothe, died at 7:31 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her home. She was born on October 31, 1949, in Columbus, the daughter of Robert E. and Patricia Wolves Bell. On May 11, 1997 she married Ralph E. Sharon, who survives. She is also survived by her mother, Patricia Bell of Frankfort, children, Misty...
Ruby M. Elliott
Dec 10, 2015
Ruby M. Elliott, 69, of Greenfield, died on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 4:52 p.m. at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on April 28, 1946 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Doug and Wonetta Robinette Johnson. On September 22, 1962 she married Roger W. Elliott Sr. who survives. Also surviving are her children: Lynn (Lonnie) Riggs,...
Ruth Louise "Tutti" Harmount
Dec 9, 2015
Ruth H. "Tutti" Harmount, 94, of Greenfield, died at 8:52 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Traditions at Chillicothe. She was born on June 4, 1921 in Highland Co., the daughter of the late Carl and Georgia Bashore Hill. On April 11, 1958 she married Harold L. "Bus" Harmount, Jr., who preceded her in death on September 18, 2011....
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