Obituaries

Sep 13, 2023

Phillip L. Hessinger, 41, of Rio Grande, OH, died at 10:34am September 13, 2023, at Doctors West Hospital, Columbus, OH.

Phil is survived by his fiancée Amy Chrisemer and her daughter Kayla Bennett, both of Rio Grande; his mother and step-father Bambi L. (Dains) and Roger Harris, of Thurman, OH; sisters and brother-in-law Erica Hessinger, of Bidwell,...

Sep 12, 2023

Linda M. Riehle, 78, of Chillicothe, passed from this life at 9:48am September 12, 2023, at Signature Healthcare following an extended illness.

She was born October 20, 1944, in Chillicothe, to the late Forrest and Mable (Riley) Graves. She married Jack Riehle, who preceded her in death on June 6, 1998.

Surviving are her children:...

Sep 12, 2023

Carolyn French, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away at her residence at 10:26pm September 12, 2023.

She was born April 26, 1936, in Ross County to the late James Everett and Emma Anna (Morgan) Anderson.

Surviving are her children: Kathy (Denny) Dalton, Karol (Steve) Specht, Bob (Jenny) French and Jim French, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Carrie...

Sep 9, 2023

Larry L. Alflen, 76, of Chillicothe, died 11:40 am, Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his residence, following an extended illness.

He was born August 7, 1947 in Elyria, OH to the late Edwin and Dorothy Thompson Alflen.  On August 22, 1997 he married the love of his life, Rebecca E. Ellifritt Alflen, who survives.  Also...

Sep 8, 2023

Stacy Francis, loving son, husband and father died peacefully in his Chillicothe home on September 8, 2023 after a tenacious fight with cancer. He maintained a positive attitude throughout his illness which was reflective of his personality. Stacy was 49 years old.

Stacy was born on April 19. 1974 to Drena Francis Shawver (Rodney) and Garry Holmes...

Sep 5, 2023

Ralph E. "Champ" Robinson, 84, of Washington CH, OH, died 7:05 am, September 5, 2023 at Four Seasons of Washington, following an extended illness.

He was born July 17, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late Paul R. and Juanita Ackley Robinson.  On March 17, 1961 he married Ann J. "Bert" Roberts Robinson, who died...

Sep 3, 2023

Melissa Jane Barker, 57, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 following a long battle with health complications.

She was born on December 19, 1965 to Dianna Recobs, who survives, and the late James Recobs, Sr. She is also survived by her husband, Shawn Barker, Sr.

Melissa was a loving mother to...

Aug 30, 2023

Raymond Cecil Osborne, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday night, August 30, 2023 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness.

He was born July 14, 1948, in Chillicothe, son of the late Cecil and Pauline (Clark) Osborne.

Surviving is his sister, Linda...

Aug 29, 2023

Ronnie Lee Copp, Jr., 53, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday night, August 29, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 23, 1970, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of Ronnie Lee Copp, Sr., and the late Joanne (Baker) Copp.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two brothers, Kevin Richard Copp, and Brandon Joshua...

Aug 27, 2023

Thomas William Cahill, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the SOMC Hospice facility, following an extended illness.

He was born on March 12, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Daniel A. and Miriam E. (Leach) Cahill.

Surviving are his two children, Nathan P. Cahill, and Nicole R. (Tom)...

Aug 26, 2023

Timothy Ray DePugh, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday afternoon, August 26, 2023.

He was born June 1, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Ray Alan DePugh and Linda Darlene (Hummel) Williamson.

Surviving is his only son, Charles J. DePugh; beloved grandson, Cohen Jacob DePugh; father and step-mother, Ray (Angel) DePugh; mother and step-father, Darlene...

Aug 25, 2023

Jannelle J. Book, 48, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday, August 25, 2023.

She was born July 4, 1975, in Portsmouth, OH, to John A. and Nellie P. (Virgin) Book.

Jannelle is survived by her daughter Hannah C.J. Stotridge; son Glen R. L. Stotridge; her mother Nellie Book, Chillicothe; her siblings Lillian Book, Linda Book, John...

Aug 21, 2023

Wilbur "Gene" Eugene Elliott, 85, of Frankfort, passed away Monday evening, August 21, 2023, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born in Ross County, on May 29, 1938 to the late Wilbur W. Elliott and Pauline (Porter) Elliott, the oldest of 12 children. Gene enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955. While...

Aug 21, 2023

Donald Durwood Davis, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away at 1:50pm on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center.

He was born December 2, 1943, in Richmond, VA, son of the late John and Ethel Davis.

He is survived by three sons, Bryan (Leah) Davis, Brad (Erica) Davis, and Brent...

Aug 21, 2023

Michael E. Wade, 69, of Londonderry, passed away Monday night, August 21, 2023 at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness.

He was born September 22, 1953 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Donald E. and Helen J. (Minnix) Wade.

Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Steve (Robin)...

Aug 20, 2023

Dillon Thomas Carroll, 34, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly August 20, 2023.

He was born June 21, 1989 in Chillicothe.  Survivors include his parents, Debra (Miller) and Tony Slutz and Darren Carroll; two children, Gavin and Gunner Carroll; his sister, keeper and protector, Danielle (Robert) Byers, siblings, Dalton (Abby) Slutz, Liz (John) Downing, Tony "Bub" (Renee)...

Aug 20, 2023

Beverly Jean Bartram Copper was b orn at Berger hospital September 5,1952.

On August 21, 2023 she took her final journey to be with Jesus, alongside family, who preceded her in crossing over. Preceding her in death were her parents, George William Bartram and Jacqueline Mae Dickson Potter, as well as her step mother, Georgia Hamilton Bartram,...

Aug 20, 2023

Audrey E. Johnson, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her home. .

She was born August 22, 1957 to the late Autry and Tillie Taylor McCray.  On August 22, 1980 she married Robert L. Johnson, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Tammy (Todd Huston) Gilbert, Robert (Amy) McCray,...

Aug 18, 2023

Roberta Sue Osborn, 79, of Chillicothe, died August 18, 2023, at the Ohio State University Medical Center.

She was born June 4, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert and Virginia Conrad Heeb.  On June 10, 1984 she married Robert Osborn, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Denise (Cihangir Calis) Bloomfield, London, OH,...

Aug 17, 2023

Sue Ellen Johnson graced this world with her presence for 77 years. On August 17th after a short but valiant battle with cancer, Sue passed peacefully with her family by her side.

Sue is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Lloyd James Johnson, Jr. They met in 1964 (two weeks before Sue graduated from Chillicothe...