OBITUARIES
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Barbara Ann Johnson
Dec 15, 2025
Barbara A. Johnson 81 of Chillicothe passed from this life 12:18 pm Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home. She was born Wednesday, January 26, 1944, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Creighton and Mabel (Gindlesperger) Gray. On Friday, January 10, 1964, she married Luther Edison "Ed" Johnson who passed from this life Thursday, May 16, 2024.
She is...
Donald Bethel
Dec 7, 2025
Donald R. Bethel, 78, of Clarksburg, died on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, February 23, 1947, in Chillicothe, the son of the late James Donald and Rosetta Muriel Carroll Bethel.
He is survived by his three children; Toni (JP) Hampp, Jamee (Shawn) Lindsey and Abby (Timmy) Claytor all...
Virginia Alice Mark
Dec 6, 2025
Virginia “Ginnie” A. Mark 92 of Bainbridge passed away early Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at her home following a brief illness. She was born Friday, August 11, 1933, in Ross County, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Bertha (Arbaugh) Bethel. On Saturday, June 6, 1953, she married her beloved husband Robert E. Mark, who survives. They shared...
Clark Martin Posey
Dec 6, 2025
Clark Martin Posey, 84, of Bainbridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home. Clark was born January 21, 1941, in Ross County, the son of the late Peter P. and Flora A. (Morris) Posey. On April 13, 1963, he married the former Bonnie L. Shelton, who survives.
Also surviving are his three children Bradley M. Posey,...
Thomas E. Dennis
Dec 3, 2025
Thomas E. Dennis, Jr., 92, of Frankfort, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1933, in Frankfort, the son of Thomas E. and Mary Henson Dennis, Sr.. On June 20, 1959, he married the former Carol Richardson and she survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Sally (Derek) Cartee of...
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