All Obituaries

James (“JB”) Boblett, Jr., 66 of Canal Winchester passed away from this life on Friday, February 12, 2021.  He was born on November 4, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio to James L. Sr. and Rita M. (Gaus) Boblett whom both preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Kenneth J. Robinett; and a brother- in- law, Bernard Hirsch. JB is survived by his daughters, Madison A. Boblett of Chicago, Illinois and Miranda E. Boblett of Columbus, Ohio; his...

Elizabeth Ann Coffman, 87 of Jackson passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 in O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  She was born Mar. 18, 1933 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Marion and Esther Park.  She was married to John A. Coffman who preceded her in death in 1999. Surviving is her daughter, Geneva C. (William) Carte; sons, Steven P (Brooke) Coffman and Edward M. (Chong Nae) Coffman; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Fay Shoemaker and Margaret...

George L. Echard, Jr., 76 of Frankfort passed from this life on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  He was born Apr. 10, 1944 in Ross County, the son of George L. and Frances V. (Morris) Echard, Sr.  On Dec. 10, 1965 he married Marilyn G. Mingus who survives, and they shared 55 years together. Also surviving is his daughter, Stephanie Draise; his son, Christopher, both of Frankfort, special grandchildren, Cody, and Justin Draise;...

Ruby G. Basye, 91 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2021 at her residence following a brief illness.  She was born Feb. 18, 1929 in Ross County, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Murphy) Hutton. Surviving are her daughters, June (Johnny) Johnston, Donna (Rich) Brookshire, Vickie Osborne, and Rita (Jorge) Davila, all of TN; her sons, Terry Barnhart, Jackson, Michael (Karen) Barnhart, Londonderry, William (Bev) Smith, Richmond Dale, David Smith, and Robert...

Pamela S. “Pam” Smith, 71 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus following an extended illness.  She was born May 29, 1949 in Chillicothe, the daughter of John W. and Naomi (Bryan) Hopper, Sr.  On Oct. 18, 1969 she married Thomas R. Smith, and together they shared 51 years together. Surviving is her husband; daughters, Angela Smith, Chillicothe, and Kimberly (Carl) Lawhorn, Richmond Dale; grandchildren,...

Mary Violet Hatfield Bartlett, 92 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021 in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus following a brief illness.  She was born Oct. 6, 1928 in Ross County, the daughter of Millard and Stella (Tucker) Sanders.  In 1945 she married Robert E. Hatfield who preceded her in death Apr. 27, 1983.  In 2008 she married Carl Bartlett who preceded her in death June 17, 2019. Surviving is her daughter, Bonnie Lou Summanen, Grove City; her...

Susan Marie (Corcoran) Knight, 65, of Chillicothe, died at her home, surrounded by family at 10:16am Saturday, January 23, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born December 20, 1955 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late John L. and Doris E. (Hart) Corcoran. On September 11, 1982 she married Gregory Dawson Knight, the love of her life who survives her. In addition, to her parents, grandparents, and father and mother-in-law, Henry and Wilma (Bentley) Knight, she was preceded in death by...

Kermit E. Vickers, 79 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  He was born Nov. 18, 1941 in Chillicothe, the son of Daniel and Eva (Baker) Vickers.  On Sept. 22, 2001 he married Shirley K. Bethel who survives.   Also surviving are his children, Melodie (John) Bucy, Jeff (Robin) Vickers and Ty (Ronda) Vickers, all of Chillicothe; stepsons, Aaron Olney, FL and Adam Olney, Tiffin, OH;...

Bernice G. McWhorter, 95, of Londonderry passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Heartland of Chillicothe following a brief illness.  She was born Aug. 22, 1925 in Gillespieville, Ohio, the daughter of Elzie and Alpha (Cox) Scott.  In 1946 she married Ralph E. McWhorter who preceded her in death Mar. 6, 1980. Surviving are her sons, Raymond E. “Buzz” McWhorter and Richard O. (Mary) McWhorter, all of Londonderry, and a host of nieces, cousins, many special...

Wilma Jean Graves, 84 of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at her residence.  She was born Jan. 5, 1936 in Delaware, OH, the daughter of William and Emily (Hay) Porter.  On May 29, 1954 she married Marvin Graves who preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2020. Also surviving are daughters, Linda Case, Richmond Dale, and Crystal (Rick) Arthurs, Westerville, OH; a son, Rev. Bill (Marilu) Graves, Ray; grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Rister, Joshua (Sheree)...