Obituaries

Mar 25, 2021

Joshua Thomas Payne

Joshua Thomas Payne, 38, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1982, in Chillicothe, the son of Cody and Mary Jane (Porter) Payne, who survive.

Joshua is also survived by his beloved daughter, Summer Cheyanne Payne; brother, Jeremy (LeeAnn)...

Mar 19, 2021

Shaun Michael Lambert

Shaun Michael Lambert, 42, died unexpectedly in a tragic motor vehicle accident Friday, March 19, 2021.

He was born on October 31, 1978 to Ron and Kathy Lambert, who survive. Also surviving, his pride and joy, daughter, Morgan (Lambert) Daniels; his brother, Brandon Lambert; special nieces, Aspen and Kiersten Lambert; and special...

Mar 17, 2021

Janice Minerva (Polen) Harper

Janice Minerva (Polen) Harper, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away March 17, 2021 after an extended struggle with complications due to COVID-19. She was born July 26, 1939 in Ross County, Ohio to the late Frederick B. Polen and Helen F. (Wood) Polen, who survives. She was a devoted wife to the late James...

Mar 9, 2021

Malvin Earl Swepston

Malvin Earl Swepston, 93, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born on May 19, 1927, in Kingston, the son of the late Ollen and Opal (Dawson) Swepston. On June 16, 1948, he united in marriage with the love of his life, Marian Louise (Mathew) Swepston,...

Mar 5, 2021

Stephen Douglas Heckler

Stephen Douglas Heckler, 68, of Galena, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 25, 1952, in Columbus, the son of the late George Clarence and Marjorie Louise (Pritchard) Heckler.

Doug is survived by...

Mar 1, 2021

John E. Bennett

John E. Bennett, 92, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at 6:50 pm on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 23, 1929 in Ross County to the late Claris E. and Evelyn (Easter) Bennett.  John is survived by his loving wife...

Mar 1, 2021

Kenneth Alan Stephens

Kenneth Alan Stephens, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 at OSU Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on April 16, 1950, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Garrison) Stephens.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Sandi Stephens; sons, Alan (Hillary...

Feb 19, 2021

Sandra Kay Timmons

Sandra Kay Timmons, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born on July 9, 1946, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Truit and Clarabella (Adkins) Timmons.

Sandra is survived by her beloved sister, Karen Jean Timmons; aunts,...

Feb 17, 2021

Donald Earl Hansford

Donald Earl Hansford went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2021. He was born on April 24,1948 in Charleston, West Virginia to Donald Burke and Elma Louise Hansford. Don married the love of his life, Donna, on March 14, 1970. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2020. He cherished...

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Wunsch) Cook

Mary Elizabeth (Wunsch) Cook, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare and Nursing Center. She was born on November 27, 1928, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Albert and Jessie (Anders) Wunsch.

Mary is survived by her beloved sons, Richard (Carolyn) Lance, of Chillicothe,...

Feb 11, 2021

Ruth B. (Hettinger) Brokaw

Ruth B. (Hettinger) Brokaw, 84, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on February 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1936, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Willis and Minnie (Arledge) Hettinger.

Ruth is survived by her beloved children, Randy (Kim) Keeton, Gary (Georgiann) Brokaw, and Karen...

Feb 8, 2021

Sandra N. (VanFossen) Uhrick

Sandra N. (VanFossen) Uhrick, 81, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on August 1, 1939, in Circleville, the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Seymour) VanFossen.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Andy) Judd,...

Feb 5, 2021

Carol Jean (Huston) Justice

Carol Jean (Huston) Justice, 76, of Ray, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on December 20, 1944, in Laurelville, the daughter of the late Harold "Buss" and Theresa "Treat" (Menear) Huston. On April 18, 1966, she united in marriage with...

Feb 5, 2021

Richard P. Leach

Richard P. Leach, 79, of Laurelville, entered into Heaven on February 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 29, 1941, in Baltimore, the son of the late Charles A. and Lucille O. (Kinney) Leach.

Richard is survived by his beloved daughters, Cheri (David) Phillips, Tammy (Lawrence) Elkins,...

Feb 1, 2021

Erik A. Norman

Erik A. Norman, 38, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1982, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Shawn Norman and Sherry (Danner) Norman, who survives.

Erik is survived by his children, Hope Ann Norman, of Rio Grande, and Colton...

Jan 31, 2021

Jean Buffinton

Jean Buffinton, age 93, passed away on January 31, 2021. She resided at Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough, NH the last 2 years. She was born in Columbus Ohio and later lived in New Jersey, Connecticut, Shrewsbury MA, Rindge, NH, and Jensen Beach, FL.

Jean was her high school valedictorian at Central High...

Jan 22, 2021

Catherine Anice (Wood) Browning

Catherine Anice (Wood) Browning, 31, of Chillicothe, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Signature Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born on February 19, 1989, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Gary L. and Leah (Miller) Wood, who survive.

Catherine is also survived by her beloved son, Weston Wood; step-son,...

Jan 20, 2021

Marvin L. Meadows

Marvin L. Meadows, 87, of Kingston, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

In accordance with Marvin's wishes, private family services and internment will be held with military honors provided by the Ross County Veteran's Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to the HILL...

Jan 15, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Thomas

Sarah Elizabeth Thomas, 27, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2021 as a result of a vehicle accident. She was born on July 1, 1993, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Thomas Bret Griggs and Cary Bower, who survives. On March 12, 2010, she was given with love to Gregory and...

Jan 9, 2021

Karen Amy (Morton) Baugh

Karen Amy (Morton) Baugh, 52, of Hallsville, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 26, 1968, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ralph Morton, who survives, and the late Charlotte (Biggs) Morton. On June...