Obituaries

Dec 10, 2014

Rita S. Mergo

Rita S. Mergo, 91, of Kingston, passed away on Dec. 10, 2014. She was born on May 22, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Susan Harcharufka. Rita was married to John Mergo, who died November 4, 2000.

Rita is survived by her children, Susan Freemire ,of York,...

Dec 8, 2014

William Chester Moss

William C. "Bill" Moss died peacefully in his home on December 8 th 2014 in Circleville at the age of 71.  Bill is survived by his wife, Mary (Doll) Virginia Moss; daughters and their children, Tamara Kay Gallo (Sam ) Joseph and Abrianna of Dublin, Cheryl Lynn Heisterberg (Robert ) Gracyn and Anna of...

Nov 25, 2014

David Linton

David Linton, 79, of Chillicothe, died on Nov. 25, 2014 at Adena Hospital.  He was born on December 4, 1934, in Kingston, to the late Russell and Alice Smith Linton.  He is survived by his wife, Pamela Abernathy Linton; son, Scott Linton; sister, Linda Alexander; brother-in-law, Nate Barnes; sister-in-law, Shirley Linton; and many nieces and...

Nov 24, 2014

Eldon Eugene Bailor Eldon Eugene Bailor, 83, of Lanfair Center, in Lancaster, died peacefully on November 24, 2014 during a brief stay at The Pickering House.  He was born on February 13, 1931 to the late Merrill Joseph and Laura Lavina (Diehl) Bailor.  On May 13, 1951, he married Phyllis Eileen (McGinnis) Bailor, who survives. Also surviving are his sons...

Nov 17, 2014

Daniel Stephens

Daniel Stephens, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away on November 17, 2014 at his home.  He was born on July 31 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Earl E. and Dorothy Ann Garrison Stephens.  Daniel was a 1976 graduate of Zane Trace High School.  He worked at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in the Canteen.

Nov 5, 2014

Dale E. Phillips

Dale E. Phillips, 68, of South Bloomingville, went to be with the Lord on  Nov. 5, 2014.

Dale served in the US Army with the 52nd Ordnance Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Juanita Phillips; and brothers, Virgil and Rich Phillips. Dale is survived by his brother,...

Oct 24, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Large

Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Large, 74, of Kingston , died peacefully at home on Oct. 24, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on August 17, 1940 to the late Harvey and Margaret (Morris) Large.  On August 29, 1959 , he married his high school sweetheart, Kay (Fellenstein) Large who...

Oct 22, 2014

Willa F. (Birchwell) Shoemaker

Willa F. Shoemaker, 73, of Kingston, entered into Heaven on October 22, 2014 at her home with her family at her side. Willa was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on April 14, 1941. She was predeceased in death by daughter, Sabrina Lee Shoemaker; mother, Cora (Downs) Birchwell; and, father, Richard Ferguson.

She...

Oct 18, 2014

James Edward Jenkins

James Jenkins, 75, of Hallsville, went to be with the Lord Oct.18, 2014 at the Adena Medical Center.  He was born March 23, 1939, in Cynthiana, Ohio, the son of the late Walter and Bertha Purdue Jenkins.  James was also predeceased by his wife, Yvonne Jane Chester Jenkins; sister, Mary Weaver; brother, Paul, and...

Oct 8, 2014

Herbert Hubert Gilpen

Herbert Hubert Gilpen, 85, of Laurelville, died Oct. 8, 2014 at his home. He survived by his wife, Goldie Gilpen.  Hebert was a Korean Army veteran and a retired feedmill worker.

Funeral services will be Monday 10:30 a.m. at the Hill Funeral Home, Kingston.  Burial will follow with the Ross County Honor...

Sep 29, 2014

Marian Louise Swepston Marian Louise Swepston, 84, of Kingston entered Heaven Sept. 29, 2014 at Logan Elm Health Center, Circleville. She was born March 29, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Rev. Louis C. and Mabel Stevison Mathew. She was united in marriage to Malvin E. Swepston on June 16, 1948, who survives. Surviving are her daughter, Katrina (the...

Sep 22, 2014

Nell Marie Roll Nell Marie Roll, 95, of Kingston, passed this life Sept. 22, 2014 at Brown Memorial Home. She was born on April 5, 1919 in Fayette County to the late Clyde S. and Bessie Engle Swift. She was also predeceased by one infant sister, Mable May. On Sept. 29, 1939 she married Vemont L. Roll, who preceded her...

Sep 19, 2014

Agnes Marie Knell Agnes Marie Knell, 67, of Chillicothe, woke up in the arms of Jesus Sept. 19, 2014 at her son's home surrounded by family. She was born April 5, 1943 to the late Wes and Thelma Thomas Leasure. She worked in the health care field all her life retiring from Logan Elm Health Care. On Feb. 25, 1973...

Sep 19, 2014

Richard W. Wilson Richard W. Wilson, 71, of Kingston, died on Sept. 19, 2014 at Four Seasons of Washington C. H. He was born April 15, 1943 to the late John and Margaret Wilson. Richard was a Vietnam Army veteran and retired from Capital Manufacturing. On Nov. 26, 1967, he married Bertha Mae Coey, who preceded him July 31, 2014....

Sep 6, 2014

Jason Gregory Jason Gregory, 35, of Ray, passed from this life on Sept. 6, 2014 unexpectedly at his home. He was born April 20, 1979, in Chillicothe, the son of Robert and Mary (Rittenhouse) Gregory, who survive. Also surviving are his two loving sons, Tylan Nicholas Gregory and Ryan Jason Gregory, of Chillicothe; his girlfriend and companion of 10 years,...

Aug 24, 2014

Lowell Nelson Jones Lowell Nelson Jones, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away August 24, 2014. He was born on January 23, 1936, in Hallsville, to the late Dwight and Tessie (Jones) Jones. On December 11, 1955, he married the former Martha Robinson, who survives. Also surviving are sons, L. Todd (Dana) Jones, of Chillicothe, Troy A. Jones and best friend Kelly...

Aug 14, 2014

James L. Twining James L. Twining, 73, of Circleville, died on Aug. 14, 2014 at Riverside Hospital in in Columbus . He was born on Dec. 20, 1940 in Oberlin , Ohio , a son of the late Leonard and Agnes (Roser) Twining. He graduated from Oberlin High School in 1959. He was a cost accountant and retired from Cardington...

Aug 14, 2014

Martha Ann Okran Martha Ann Okran, 63, of Chillicothe, entered Heaven on August 14 th , 2014 in Heath, Ohio following an extended illness. She was born on Feb. 22, 1951 in East Liverpool and was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Keddie) Wakefield. On Jan. 31, 1976, she married Dennis Okran, who survives. Her world revolved around...

Aug 12, 2014

Jonathan Allen "Potsie" Johnson Jonathan Allen "Potsie" Johnson, 38, of Laurelville, was born Dec. 19, 1975 in Ross County. He is survived by his mother, Billie Sue Kuhn; father, Johnny Johnson, both of Laurelville; son, Austin Johnson, 19, of McArthur; daughter, Joanna Johnson, 16 of Laurelville; grandmother, Allene E. Ross, 89, of Laurelville; brothers, Dana L. (Diane) Martin and James...

Aug 12, 2014

Nellie R. Danner Nellie R. Danner, 74, of Laurelville, left to be with the Lord on Aug. 12, 2014. She was born June 13, 1940, in Vinton County, to the late Charles and Margaret (McManis) Ashmore. She also predeceased by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her husband, Donald Danner, children; David (Darlene) Danner, of Laurelville, Jimmy...