All Obituaries

Cynthia “Cindy” Bixler, 69 of Chillicothe died early Saturday morning, May 12, 2018 at her home with her family by her side following a brave battle with cancer.  She was born June 18, 1948 in Vinton County to Dorthea (Smith) and William A. Ray.  She spent most of her childhood raised by her mother, Dorthea and her late step-father, Bernard Huffman.  Cindy was a 1966 graduate of Waverly High School.  On Sept. 27, 1969 she married Robert Lee Bixler who...

This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Anna Louise Hatfield Powell, 80, of Chillicothe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was born February 17, 1938 in Ross County, the daughter of Coleman and Vernie (Locklear) Hatfield, Sr.  On May 11, 1970 she married Edwin Powell who preceded her in death on February 1, 1985. Surviving are daughters, Rebecca Hatfield, Chillicothe and Michelle (Charles) Dawson,...

Dolores L. Stumbo, 90 of Stoutsville, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday morning, March 31, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born March 24, 1928 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Roy and Virgil (Seymour) Graves.  On September 4, 1945 she married Fred Stumbo who preceded her in death June 20, 2005. Surviving are her daughters, Kathy  Stumbo, Columbus and Brenda (Robert) Redic, Maryland; her son, Fred Stumbo, Jr.,...

Cindy Marie Justice, 38 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Tuesday evening, March 27, 2018 in Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness.  She was born February 19, 1980 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Melinda Holten.  On June 16, 2009 she married Richard W. Justice, Sr. who survives. Also surviving are her children, Alyssa Shreck, Frankfort, Emilie Shreck, Chillicothe, Bryce Shreck, Chillicothe and Richard W. Justice, Jr., Frankfort; her sisters, Violet...

Ethel Ann Butterbaugh, 87 of Londonderry joined her loved ones in heaven on Monday, March 26, 2018 after declining health.  She was born December 13, 1930 in Vinton County to Ernest R. and Ruth E. (Detty) Clipner.  On November 28, 1949 she married Arthur J. Butterbaugh who preceded her in death in 1999. Surviving are her six children, Ruth Barney, Ernie Butterbaugh, Dwight Butterbaugh, Tim Butterbaugh, Delores “Sue” Clark and Arteena Bigham and their...

Cindy Lou Masters Doyle, 61, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday morning, Mar. 22, 2018 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  She was born July 2, 1956 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ralph C. and Louise E. (Morgan) Masters, Sr. Surviving is her daughter, Hollie Jo Zaniewski, Chillicothe; her sons, Rob Carter Diamond, New York, NY and Andrew Zaniewski, III, Chillicothe;  her grandchildren, Anthony, Lacinda, Annamaria, Samantha,...

Granville David Peterson, infant son of Joseph Paul Peterson and Bethany Ann Rozell, passed from this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in OSU Medical Center, Columbus. Surviving are his parents, of Chillicothe; grandparents, Anita Peterson and Timothy Everhart, Londonderry and Aden and Becky Rozell, Chillicothe; great-grandparents, Don and Ann Barrow and Paul Reese, all of Chillicothe; and many aunts and uncles. Private services will be held at the discretion of the family...

Phillip J. McGuire, 68 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Tuesday morning, Mar. 13, 2018 at his residence.  He was born Oct. 9, 1949 in Ross County, the son of Alvin F. and Virginia (Springer) McGuire.  On May 22, 1992 he married Judy Ann Hughes who preceded him in death Feb. 13, 2009. Surviving are sons, Shane E. (Rhonda) McGuire and Justin P. (Brandy) McGuire, both of Waverly; step-sons, Willard L. Sims, Jr., Frankfort and Michael A. (Cindy) Sims,...

Linda Gale Seymour, 70 of Chillicothe unexpectedly passed from this life on Thursday, Mar. 8, 2018 at her residence.  She was born Feb. 14, 1948 in Ronceverte, WV, the daughter of Ralph C. and Louise (Morgan) Masters, Sr.  On Aug. 11, 1962 she married Gordon E. “Gino” Seymour who preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 2017. Surviving are her daughters, Jeanie (Ronnie) Benson and Nikki (Kevin) Ross, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Melinda, Marcus (Jessica),...

Phyllis Jean Poe, 84 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.  She was born Aug. 9, 1933 in Ross County, the daughter of Clyde and Sylvia (George) Hiles.  On Dec. 6, 1952 she married Warren L. “Mike” Poe who preceded her in death June 29, 1993 Surviving is a son, Eric Poe; a daughter-in-law, Roxanne Poe, both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Sarah Beth Hines, Stacey Poe and Ethan Poe;...