James Hobert "Hobe" Richey, beloved husband for 57 years to Jennie M. (nee Beightler) Richey, and dear step-father of Judith Sharp and Janelle Camp. May 29, 2004 at the age of 83. Hobe served in U.S. Army-Air Corp during World War II in France and Central Europe. He was a long time Postmaster of the Blanchester Post Office, and a member of the Blanchester American Legion Post #179. Memorials may be made to the Blanchester Public Library, 110 N. Broadway, Blanchester, Ohio 45107.