Obituary Listing

Apr 18, 2021

Edward L. Salley, Jr., 63 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his residence.  He was born January 5, 1958 in Chillicothe, the son of Edward L. and Sharon L. (Prickett) Salley, Sr.

Surviving is his mother, Sharon L. Hedrick, Chillicothe; sons, Brett E. Salley and Travis L. Salley, both of Chillicothe...

Apr 15, 2021

Norma Jean Markel, 87 of Laurelville, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her residence following a brief illness.  She joins the love of her life, Dick, together again in Heaven.

Jean was born July 28, 1933 in Kingston, Ohio, the youngest of 5 children born to Darl and Bessie (Wiley)...

Apr 9, 2021

Susan M. (Smith) Thompson, 62 of Jackson, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Westmorland Place Care Center, Chillicothe after an extended illness. She was born on December 21, 1958 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Herman and Kathryn Smith. On November 6, 1999 she married her husband of 21 years, Kenna “Red” Thompson, who survives.

Apr 7, 2021

John W. Adams, 62, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born May 2, 1958 in Chillicothe, the son of Thomas E. and Louise (Fowler) Adams.

Surviving are his sisters, Peggy Mattox, Jane Adams and Kathy (Hubert) Cottrill, all of Chillicothe; his brother, Glen...

Apr 7, 2021

Theodore B. Taylor, 68 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday, April 7, 2021 in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus following a brief illness.  He was born April 24, 1952 in Chillicothe, the son of Ralph W. and Olive Jeanne (Stokes) Taylor.  On March 16, 2003 he married Kathy R. Witter, who survives.

Also surviving is...

Apr 2, 2021

Fredrick Scott "Deacon" Fink, 50 of Piketon, OH passed from this life on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 23, 1970 in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of James L. Fink, Sr. and Kay E. Rose.

Surviving is his companion, Dawn Wallace, Piketon; daughters, Summer Greco, Quincy, MA and Hayley...

Mar 20, 2021

Blondena Duffy, 93, of Chillicothe, Ohio, left this earth on Saturday, March 20 surrounded by four generations of family who will miss her spunk, stubborn tenacity, and fresh cherry pies.

Born May 20, 1927 to Mary Nina Cleek and Oak Thomas on Thomas Ridge in Leon, West Virginia, Dena grew up in rugged terrain surrounded by her...

Feb 28, 2021

John Lee Campbell, 80, of Vigo, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2021 at his residence, following a brief illness.  He was born on December 31, 1940 in Londonderry, OH to William and Elma (Skaggs) Campbell.  On May 28, 1960 he married his loving wife, Molly Evans who survives.

Also surviving is a daughter;...

Feb 12, 2021

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-...

Feb 11, 2021

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,...

Feb 5, 2021

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...

Feb 4, 2021

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...

Jan 31, 2021

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...

Jan 27, 2021

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...

Jan 23, 2021

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...

Jan 23, 2021

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...

Jan 16, 2021

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...

Dec 30, 2020

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...

Dec 28, 2020

Richard (Dick) Lemoine Wright

Richard Lemoine Wright (Dick), of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio, was born June 10, 1930 and received by God in Glory at the age of 90, on December 28, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital following a brief unexpected stay.  Richard was surrounded in love by many, as he was peacefully promoted to...

Dec 28, 2020

Betty Catherine Rowland, 72 of Laurelville, passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born Aug. 6, 1948 in Pikeville, KY, the daughter of John S. and Edna M. (McWhorter) Cole.  On Jan. 24, 1968 she married James S. Rowland who survives.

Also surviving are her sons,...