OBITUARIES

Eric Montgomery

Eric Montgomery

Feb 26, 2024

Eric Montgomery 57 of Bainbridge went home to be with his Lord, on February 26, 2024, while surrounded by his family at the Richard M Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born July 2, 1966, in Ross County to the late Russell and Patsy (Jenkins) Montgomery. On February 23, 1998, he...

Kathryn Sue Johnson

Kathryn Sue Johnson

Feb 25, 2024

Kathryn Sue Johnson 67 died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home. She was born April 12, 1956, in Greenfield to the late George and Florence Howland. In addition to her parents Kathy was preceded in death by her husband Ted Johnson; a special aunt Darlene Chapman; uncle Thomas Howland; brother-in-law Dale Cox, Sr. and nephew Shannon West.

She is survived...

Dorothy L. Winland

Dorothy L. Winland

Feb 24, 2024

Dorothy L. "Maxine" Winland, 89, of Greenfield, went home to heaven on Saturday, February 24, 2024, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born on Wednesday, October 24, 1934, in Highland County, a daughter of the late Edmund and Edith Cheek Roberts.

She is...

Lamond D. Poole

Lamond D. Poole

Feb 23, 2024

Lamond D. Poole, 77, of Washington C.H., died unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 2:05 p.m. in Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born on Thursday, December 26, 1946, in Greenfield, a son of the late Joseph and Pauline Jones Poole.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Hazel Poole of Washington C.H., his four children; Lamond D....

Donna Renee` Lloyd

Donna Renee` Lloyd

Feb 22, 2024

Donna Renee` Lloyd 59 of Bainbridge, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 22, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Saturday, December 12, 1964, in Williamsburg, KY to Morris Edward and Wilma Sue (Hill) Hamby. 

Donna was a born-again child of God, who shared Jesus with everyone. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...

Bruce H. Certain

Bruce H. Certain

Feb 21, 2024

Bruce H. Certain 28 of Latham unexpectedly passed from this life Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born Thursday, July 13, 1995, in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of Hager and Della (Linson) Certain.

In addition to his parents he is survived by three sons Hunter, James and little Bruce; two brothers Danny Certain of Latham and Tyler Hester of Greenfield; a...

Ralph "Clem" Pummell

Ralph "Clem" Pummell

Feb 16, 2024

Ralph “Clem” Pummell, 63, passed peacefully Friday evening, February 16, 2024 at Autumn Years Nursing Center in Sabina, Ohio.

Clem was born February 2, 1961 in Washington Court House to Ralph “Sam” Pummell and Dorthy Watson.

Clem was the father of Jennifer (Tim Mcfarland) Pummell, Justin Pummell, Wesley (Sabrina) Pummell,and Wade Pummell. He was the proud  grandfather of six; Jenson, Makayla, Liberty,...

Betty Ellen Blanton

Betty Ellen Blanton

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Ellen (Dotson) Blanton, of Bainbridge, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. She was born Wednesday, July 20, 1932, in Ross County to Charles O. and Edna M. (Wilburn) Dotson. On Tuesday, March 20, 1956, she was married to Russell Blanton and together they had a daughter, Joy Elaine (Blanton) Gilliland.

Betty is survived...

Jerry Beatty

Jerry Beatty

Feb 14, 2024

Jerry Lee Beatty, 56, of Greenfield, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home. He was born on Thursday, July 6, 1967, in Greenfield, a son of the late Frank, Jr. and Edith L. Robinette Beatty.

He is survived by his wife, Candy Thurman of Washington C.H., three daughters; Katelynn Beatty of Bainbridge, Vanessa Beatty of Xenia and Addisyn...

Elliott Graham Wright

Elliott Graham Wright

Feb 12, 2024

Elliott Graham Wright 45 of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born Saturday, November 18, 1978, in Chillicothe, to Jack L. and Alesa A. (Cummings) Wright. On December 17, 2004, he married the former Sarah E. Jordan, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Elliott is survived by his parents; two sisters Abigail Greeno and...

Julius W. Bayless

Julius W. Bayless

Feb 12, 2024

Julius W. Bayless, 70, of Chillicothe, died Monday morning, February 12, 2024, in the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on December 16, 1953, to the late Grace Yvonne Bayless and Sherman Johnson. 

On January 31, 1976, Julius married the former Deborah J. Tyler, and she preceded him in death on May 22, 2022. Julius is survived by his...

Ezra E. Starkey, Jr.

Ezra E. Starkey, Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Ezra E. Starkey, Jr., 76, of Frankfort, died early Friday morning, February 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on Monday, April 7, 1947, in Isaban, West Virginia, the son of the late Ezra and Ruby Daniels Starkey. Junior married the former Diana Bandy on February 22, 1969.

He is survived by his wife, Diana, their three daughters: Melissa Bennett,...

Patricia Glasgow

Patricia Glasgow

Feb 8, 2024

Patricia Jeanne Glasgow, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 7:36 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Legacy Chillicothe. She was born on Saturday, September 10, 1949, in Mount Vernon, a daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Marjorie Ann Eschenbach Glasgow.

Jeanne is survived by three sisters, Kathy Lotfi of Arroyo Grande CA, Anita Glasgow of San Diego CA, and Debbie...

Lisa K. Pittenger

Lisa K. Pittenger

Feb 7, 2024

Lisa K. Pittenger, 64, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Kettering Memorial Hospital. She was born on Monday, June 1, 1959, in Chillicothe, a daughter of Neil and Rosemary Rihl McCalla. On December 22, 1977, she married the love of her life, Kenny Pittenger, who survives.

In addition to her husband, Lisa is survived by her mother, Rosemary...

Dale Knisley

Dale Knisley

Feb 7, 2024

Dale E. Knisley, 81, of Greenfield, died at 6:54 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Adena Greenfield Medical Center following a lingering illness. He was born on Friday, January 1, 1943, in Highland County, the son of the late Ernest F. and Thelma R. "Tootie" Bryan Knisley. Dale married the former Teresa Stroup on July 1, 1966.

He is survived...

Judy Downs

Judy Downs

Feb 7, 2024

Judy E. Downs, 74, of Frankfort, died at 6:42 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on Thursday, March 31, 1949, in Charleston WV, a daughter of the late John and Ada McNeely Sevy. She married Eugene Downs who preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons, Denver (Cheri) Sevy of...

Stephen L. Tackett

Stephen L. Tackett

Jan 31, 2024

Stephen Lee Tackett, 61, of Frankfort, passed from this life on Wednesday January 31, 2024, at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe. He was born on January 1, 1963, in Tacoma, Washington, to the late SFC Ossie and Edith Marie (Browning) Tackett. On February 14, 1985, he married Deema L. Keller who preceded him in death on January 20, 2024.Stephen is survived by...

Stacy L. Leasure-Whitamore

Stacy L. Leasure-Whitamore

Jan 26, 2024

Stacy L. Leasure-Whitamore, 39, of Washington Court House, died on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on Wednesday, December 26, 1984, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Gary and Cindy Moss Leasure. 

She is survived by her father, Gary Leasure, three children, Brock Leasure, Isaiah Leasure, Melia Leasure, two sisters, Carrie Leasure, Michelle Butterbaugh, two...

Dianna J. Knisley

Dianna J. Knisley

Jan 23, 2024

Dianna J. Knisley, 75, of Greenfield, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 10:30 am in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born on Thursday, April 15, 1948 in Greenfield, a daughter of the late Gerald and Juanita McCabe Kirsch. She married Joseph Charles Knisley on May 23, 2012, and he preceded her in death on August 18, 2017.

She is...

Barbara J. Carter

Barbara J. Carter

Jan 22, 2024

Barbara Jean Carter, 82, of Frankfort, died at 11:35 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Vineyards at Concord, Frankfort. She was born on Thursday, December 25, 1941, in Ross County, a daughter of the late Raymond S. and Gladys Helen Lee Jackson. 

Barbara is survived by her four children, Brenda S. (John) Robinson of Frankfort, Kim J. (Chuck) Engel of...