Melinda Johnson
Jul 25, 2014
Melinda R. Johnson, 39, died at 6:02pm, Friday, July 25, 2014, at the Ohio State University Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born May 1, 1975, in Chillicothe to Omer A. and Linda F. (Bishop) Johnson, who survive. Also surviving are her brother Marty Johnson, Chillicothe; sister and brother-in-law Jennifer (Chris) Shoemaker, Bainbridge; her maternal grandmother Patsy Bishop,...
David Stitt
Jul 20, 2014
David R. Stitt, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 7:35pm Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, following an extended illness. David was born December 18, 1937, in Dayton, KY, to the late John and Mildred (Heckerman) Stitt. On July 25, 1964, he married the former Retha Mae Eagle, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Willie Storey
Jul 20, 2014
Willie L. Storey, Jr., 88, of Chillicothe, died at 5:35pm Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born October 15, 1925, in Middletown, OH, to the late Willie L., Sr. and Nannie (Turner) Storey. He was the widower of Edith F. (Younker) Storey. Willie worked as a supervisor for the Sugar Creek Packing Co....
Charles Leach
Jul 18, 2014
Charles Russell "Russ" Leach III, 20, of Chillicothe, died Friday, July 18, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 1, 1994 in Chillicothe to Charles R. and Jody L. Shoemaker Leach II., who survive. He was expecting a child in September. Also surviving is a sister, Linzey Leach, Chillicothe; a paternal grandfather,...
Iva Davis
Jul 17, 2014
Iva Lucille Davis, 88, of Chillicothe, Ohio, formerly of Flint, Michigan, died July 17, 2014. Iva Lucille was born July 24, 1925 in Flint, MI the daughter of Roy Thomas and Velma Olive (Ziegler) Clark. She was a 1944 graduate of Flint Central High School. She married Earl D. Davis on August 11, 1951 in Flint; he preceded her in...
Randy Manion
Jul 17, 2014
Randy Alan Manion, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away on July 17, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born February 23, 1949, to the late William Michael Manion and Betty Curtis Manion in Ross County. On January 4, 1986, he was united in marriage to Deborah Murray Manion, who survives. Randy retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital...
Sharon Triplett
Jul 13, 2014
Sharon Lynn Triplett, 68, of Chillicothe, died 5:55 am, Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 4, 1946 in Rensselaer, IN to the late Malcolm C. and Ruby Meryl Smith Stepp. On October 28, 1967 she married Donald E. Triplett, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Nicole L....
Phyllis Johnson
Jul 10, 2014
Phyllis Ann Johnson, 78, was born on January 25, 1936 to the late James O Park and Nancy Rhoades Park passed away July 10, 2014 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She married Marian "Tuck" Johnson on November 28, 1974, who passed away January 25, 1983. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her special companion of 16 years Wayne Barnes,...
Maryellen Hamilton
Jul 9, 2014
MaryEllen Hamilton, 92, died at 10:35pm July 9, 2014, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born January 31, 1922, in Columbus, OH to the late James and Margaret (Souders) Speaks. On October 12, 1940, she married William J. Hamilton, who preceded her in death September 29, 1998. MaryEllen is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Esther...
James Otto
Jul 8, 2014
James E. Otto, 80, died at 7:30pm July 8, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born March 27, 1934, in Dixon, IL, to the late Harry G. and Alice (Beede) Otto. On October 4, 1958, he married the former Charlotte M. Yurick, who survives. Also surviving are his son Steven James Otto, of Chillicothe; daughter and...
George Sparks
Jul 8, 2014
George E. Sparks, 85, of Chillicothe, died July 8, 2014, at Berger Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 21, 1929, to the late Fred E. and Alyce M. (Monahan) Sparks. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Ellen M. (Riley) Sparks, who died December 15, 1994. In addition to his wife and parents, he was...
Ali Murrah
Jul 3, 2014
Ali Murrah, 89, of Chillicothe, died Thursday afternoon at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. Military graveside services for the WWII Navy Veteran will be conducted at 1:00pm Tuesday, July 15, at the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH under the direction of Haller Funeral Home. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ali...
Joann Allen
Jul 1, 2014
JoAnn Allen, 85, of Chillicothe, departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 following a brief illness. She was born November 12, 1928, in Vinton Co., OH, to the late Joseph and Ruth (Morris) Morgan. JoAnn is survived by her granddaughter, Amy (Shane) Cottrill, and her grandson, Tony Allen, both of Kingston; a great-grandson, who she loved spending time with,...
Benjamin Frankel
Jun 29, 2014
Benjamin S. Frankel, 32, of Chillicothe, died June 29, 2014, unexpectedly. He was born August 14, 1981 in Chillicothe to Marshall Frankel and Theresa Lucas Frankel. He married Heather Steinbrook, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Carson Scott and Camden Lucas Frankel; a brother, Brett Frankel; maternal grandfather, John Park; and several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins; his...
Iris Ward
Jun 28, 2014
Iris Mae Ward, 81, departed this life at 3:07pm, Saturday, June 28, 2014. She was born December 31, 1932, in Massieville to the late Ernest Marsh and Eva (Hatfield) Marsh Cottrill. She is survived by her husband Charles Robert "Bob" Ward. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November 2014. Also surviving are their children: Peggy (George) Kimberlin;...
Earl Lindsey
Jun 24, 2014
Earl R. Lindsey, 70, died at 5:50pm June 24, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 25, 1943, in Pickaway County, to the late Hilgar R. and Wilma M. (Gearhart) Lindsey. On August 9, 1975, he married the former Marcia Jean Hurles, who survives. In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by children:...
Carrie Johnson
Jun 22, 2014
Carrie Johnson, 54, of Chillicothe, died June 22, 2014, at her home, unexpectedly. She was born November 3, 1959 in Bytheville, AK to the late Robert E. and Janet May Johnson. Survivors include her children and grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in...
Clifford Poffenberger
Jun 22, 2014
Clifford L. Poffenberger, 76, of Chillicothe, formerly of Peebles, died Sunday night at the VA Hospital Chillicothe. Private graveside services for the Korean Navy Veteran will be held at the convenience of the family in the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Clifford L. Poffenberger , please click here to...
Barbara Manegold
Jun 13, 2014
Barbara Mary (Luken) Manegold of Chillicothe, 65, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 12, 2014 following an extended illness. She was surrounded by the love of God, her husband Chris, their children, grandchildren, and her sisters. Barb was a devout Catholic who viewed her faith as the greatest gift her parents gave her. She lovingly passed this gift on...
Merle Hardbarger
Jun 13, 2014
Merle "Fred" Fredrick Hardbarger, 64, of Chillicothe, died 1:45 pm, Friday, June 13, 2014, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born June 10, 1950 in Ross Co. to the late Denver and Iris Woods Hardbarger. On January 24, 1970 he married the former Margaret A. Nolan, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Teresa (James) Myers, Greenfield,...
