Obituaries

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...

Aug 11, 2014

Ruth Christine Snyder Ruth Christine Snyder, 101, of Williamsport died Aug. 11, 2014 at Brown Memorial. She was born in Kingston to the late Charles James and Goldie Mae (Ross) McCollister. Ruth was also preceded by her husband, Francis C. Snyder; son, David L. Snyder; and sister, Phyllis M. Donahue. Surviving are a brother, Charles Betz; daughter-in-law, Nancy (John) Payne;...

Aug 8, 2014

Dwight William Tener Dwight William Tener, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away Aug. 8, 2014 at Heartland Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1941, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the late Arthur Lawrence and Sara Cooper Tener. Dwight is survived by his brothers, David (Sherrie) Tener and Chalmer (Jean) Tener; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special...

Aug 1, 2014

Phyllis Arlene Davis Phyllis Arlene Davis, 66 of Laurelville passed away unexpectedly at her home Aug. 1, 2014.  She was born Aug. 5, 1947 to Melford E. and Dorothy L. Betts Hart.  She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Hunter Davis and sister, Genevieve Stevens. Surviving are children, Ernest (Jerri) Davis, John (Crickett) Davis and Dee (Kevin) Davis;...

Jul 31, 2014

Bertha Mae Wilson Bertha Mae Wilson, 70, of Kingston, died July 31, 2014 at Adena Hospital.  She was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Chillicothe, to the late Vernie and Anna Price Coey.  On Nov. 26, 1967, she married Richard Wilson, who survives. She is also survived by two sons, Allen Wilson, Kingston and "little" Eddie (Colleen) Wilson, of Kingston; three...

Jul 27, 2014

Genevieve Dresbach Cramer Genevieve Dresbach Cramer, age 95, passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, July 27, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Walter and Iva Dresbach and brothers, Ralph and Fred Dresbach. She is survived by sons, Ronald (Sharon) Montgomery of Dublin, Oh and Donald (Irma) Montgomery of Barrington,...

Jul 25, 2014

Darrell Edward Eldridge Darrell Edward Eldridge, 71, of Chillicothe, died on July 25, 2014 at Heartland of Chillicothe. He was born on Jan 5, 1943 in Kingston, the son of the late John and Pearl (Vanover) Eldridge. Darrell was an Air Force veteran and self employed in the construction business. Burial with the Ross County Honor Guard will be held...

Jul 25, 2014

Charles K. McQuaide Charles K. McQuaide, 93, of Hallsville, died July 25, 2014 at Chillicothe Rehabilitation Center. He was born Jan. 3, 1921 in Ross County to the late William and Bertha (Ward) McQuaide.  Charles was predeceased by his wife, Frances McQuaide, a brother, one sister, and son-in-law, Mike Limle. Surviving are a son, Kenneth (Debbie) McQuaide; daughters, Teresa (Jim)...