OBITUARIES

Rosetta Everhart

Rosetta Everhart

Jan 29, 2026

Rosetta Everhart, 93, of Greenfield, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born on Monday, March 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Claude and Judy Skaggs Cox.She is survived by her two sons; Ted (Tracy) Jackson of Washington C.H. and Tim (Angie) Jackson of Greenfield, her six grandchildren; Larry Lee Jackson, Carmen Jackson Harper, Wes Jackson, Ty...

Carol L. Dennis

Carol L. Dennis

Jan 29, 2026

Carol L. Dennis, 86, of Frankfort, died on Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on June 1, 1939, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late, Reuben and Eula Jane Hawk Richardson. On June 20, 1959, she married Thomas E. Dennis, Jr., and he preceded her in death on December 3, 2025.

Surviving...

John Dickey "Pete" Thompson

John Dickey "Pete" Thompson

Jan 28, 2026

John Dickey "Pete" Thompson 79 of Bainbridge passed from this life Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home. He was born March 4, 1946, in Ross County the son of the late Elwin "Rock" and Mabel (Anderson) Thompson. On February 22, 1977, he married the former Phyllis Dozer, who survives.

He is survived by two sons Nathan Thompson and Ryan Graves;...

Phyllis Jean Gragg

Phyllis Jean Gragg

Jan 26, 2026

Phyllis Jean (Kellough) Gragg 88 of Knockemstiff died Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home. She was born November 9, 1937, in Ross County, Ohio to the late Robert and Bertha (Williamson) Kellough. Her husband of 47 years Billy Franklin Gragg, passed from this life February 16, 2005. In addition to her parents and husband Phyllis was preceded in death...

Carolyn E. Pooler

Carolyn E. Pooler

Jan 26, 2026

Carolyn P. Pooler, 72, of Greenfield, died at her home on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a lingering illness. She was born on Wednesday, March 4, 1953, in Greenfield, a daughter of the late Paul and Barbara "Marlene" Fleshman Binegar.She is survived by her husband, Thomas Pooler, her two sons; Jeff (Mindy) Everhart of Greenfield and Shiloh (Ilene) Everhart of Lynchburg,...

Levi R. Bobo

Levi R. Bobo

Jan 25, 2026

Levi R. Bobo, Jr “Lee” 92, passed away January 25, 2026, at his home. Lee was born November 12, 1933, in Bainbridge, Ohio to Levi R Bobo Sr and Tressie Penwell. He was one of 14 children.

He married Dorothy Eidem Bobo on February 14, 1963, and together they raised two children, David and Cheryl.

Dorothy preceded him in death in June...

Robert Reed Wearly

Robert Reed Wearly

Jan 25, 2026

Robert Reed Wearly, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2026, at National Church Residences of Chillicothe. He was born on May 4, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Robert and Hilda Cory Wearly. The family relocated to Middletown, Ohio, where he remained a lifelong resident.

Reed graduated from Middletown High school in 1968. After high school he...

Ronnie Gallimore

Ronnie Gallimore

Jan 22, 2026

Ronnie Burl Gallimore 68, of Bainbridge passed from this life Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Ohio University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus surrounded by loved ones. He was born Sunday, July 28, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Douglas Burl Gallimore and Barbara (Kelsey) Crosby. 

On April 8, 2000, he married the former Rosie B. (Smith) Holloway, the love of his life,...

Chelsa A. Whitley

Chelsa A. Whitley

Jan 18, 2026

Chelsa A. Whitley, 37, formerly of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Kettering Health Main Campus. She was born on Monday, September 26, 1988, in Washington C.H. a daughter of David T. and Julie Karnes Whitley.

She is survived by her mother; Julie Whitley (Scott Rooks) of Greenfield, one son; Brycden Whitley, one daughter; Bryah Jenkins, one sister; Jada...

Larry M. Shanks

Larry M. Shanks

Jan 14, 2026

Larry M. Shanks, 83, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1942, in Chillicothe, a son of the late Henry C. “Clint” and Ruth E. Freshour Shanks. He married the former Jo Ann Schilling, and she survives.

Also surviving are his four children, Joe (Stephanie) Kelly of Chillicothe, Bob Kelly of...

Steven Sokolowski

Steven Sokolowski

Jan 11, 2026

Steven Sokolowski, 69, of Frankfort, died at his home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born on Friday, November 9, 1956, in Hoboken New Jersey, a son of the late Walter and Roberta Fahey Sokolowski. Steven is survived by his daughter, Laura (Chadi) Assi of Dollard Des Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada, two granddaughters, Alya and Lyana, and one brother, Larry...

Edith M. Ater Hawkins

Edith M. Ater Hawkins

Jan 10, 2026

Edith M. Ater Hawkins, 87, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Vinton County on Monday, August 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Richard Olen and Lucille Wilson Justice. On December 5, 1956, she married Sherald G. Ater who preceded her in death on August 18,...

Robin R. Myers

Robin R. Myers

Jan 9, 2026

Robin R. Myers, 57, of Frankfort, died on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. She was born on June 2, 1968, in Chillicothe, a daughter of the late Jerry W. and Susan J. Herman Fraley. On April 22, 2017, she married Ike Myers, and her chase for him was finally over.

She is survived by her...

Kay Pavey

Kay Pavey

Jan 8, 2026

Kay Pavey, age 68, passed from this world on January 8th, surrounded by prayers wrapped in faith and grace. Leaving behind cherished memories of her warmth, humor, and unwavering spirit. A natural blonde with a contagious sense of humor. Kay had a gift for bringing light and laughter to those around her. To know Kay was to know laughter. Not...

Tara M. Taylor

Tara M. Taylor

Jan 3, 2026

Tara M. Taylor, 45, of Washington C.H., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born in Athens, Ohio on Friday, May 23, 1980, the daughter of Wallace Kent Taylor and Susan Hawk Taylor. 

She is survived by her mother; Susie (Barry) Lykins of Frankfort, her father; Kent Taylor of Athens, a daughter; Reagan...

Bradley Wilson McClure

Bradley Wilson McClure

Jan 1, 2026

Bradley Wilson McClure 59 of Bainbridge unexpectedly passed from this life Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was born on Monday, February 14, 1966, in Ross County, Ohio the son of the late Thomas Lee and Alice Marie (Woods) McClure.

He is survived by sisters Kathy Saunders of Greenfield and Tracy (Scott) Gragg of Chillicothe; brothers Wayne (Dianne) Woods of Bainbridge, Kevin...

James Colton Forcum

James Colton Forcum

Dec 30, 2025

James Colton Forcum, 32, of Frankfort, OH, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1993, in Montgomery County, the son of James Ed Forcum and Dena Herzog Thompson.

He is survived by his mother, Dena (Don) Thompson of Dayton, OH; father, James Ed Forcum of Frankfort, OH; grandmother, Mary Forcum of Frankfort, OH; grandparents, Judy...

Mary Belle Hemmer

Mary Belle Hemmer

Dec 26, 2025

Mary Belle Hemmer, 85, passed from this world, December 26,2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was born April 27,1940 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, to the late James and Frances (Clifford) Richey. Mary was united in marriage on July 20,1973, to Robert Hemmer, who preceded her in death.

Mary is survived by her children Terry (Paula) Cox, Ruthanne...

Kenneth DeWitt

Kenneth DeWitt

Dec 20, 2025

Kenneth E. DeWitt, 89, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born in Fayette County on Thursday, February 13, 1936 the son of the late Amos and Mabel Maria Greenlee DeWitt. Kenny is survived by his wife of 67 years, the former Evelyn Parker. They were married on July...

Garnett M. Neukirchner

Garnett M. Neukirchner

Dec 17, 2025

Garnett Marie Neukirchner, 69, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Kettering Health, in Dayton. She was born on June 20, 1956, in Louisa, Kentucky a daughter of Nathan and Agnes Leola McKinney Hammond. On March 16, 1979, she married Frank H. Neukirchner, and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2019.

She is survived by her mother,...