Jeffrey Vaughn Wright
Jan 22, 2026
Jeffrey V. Wright, 72, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died January 22, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was born September 20, 1953, in Chillicothe, to the late Robert Allen, Sr. and Juanita (Jones) Wright. He is survived by his brother Brad Wright, of Dayton; sister Brenda Wright, of Elyria, OH; nieces Navitta...
Steven Lee True
Jan 22, 2026
Steven Lee True passed from this life on January 22, 2026. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on March 19, 1963, to the late Dorsey E. (Doc) True and Jacqueline S. True, who survives.
He attended Saint Peters elementary school and graduated from Bishop Flaget High School in 1982. Soon after graduation he married the mother of his beloved children, and...
Pamela Kay Smith
Jan 19, 2026
Pamela K. Smith, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 9:03pm January 19, 2026, at Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born September 1, 1943, in Chillicothe, to the late Robert E. and Myrtle M. (Lutz) Faulkner. On May 29, 1983, she married Donald E. “Hog” Smith, who preceded her in death on July 25, 2016. Pam...
Robert Eugene Huffman
Jan 19, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Huffman, 61, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1964 to the late Melvin E. Huffman and Donna Jean (Jenkins) Huffman, who survives. In July of 1999, he was united in marriage to Phyllis (Ware) Huffman, who survives.
Also surviving are children; Ashley Huffman, Adam (Brianna) Huffman, Debra (Terrance) Jones,...
Jennifer Lynn Bush
Jan 18, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Bush, 74, of Chillicothe went to heaven Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8:46 a.m. at her residence. She was born on December 4, 1951, in Ross County to the late Clarence (Wayne) and Violet (Dunkle) Strausbaugh. On December 17, 1976, she married the love of her life, the late, Robert (Bob) Bush.
Surviving is her daughter, who is her...
David Douglas Dixon
Jan 18, 2026
David Douglas Dixon, 87, passed away at 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chillicothe on January 8, 1939, to the late Gordon G. and Edna (Gunlock) Dixon.
On April 25, 1959, he married Nancy Helen Wiley, who preceded him in death on September 27, 2016, after 57 years of marriage.
He is...
Sharla Mae Leasure
Jan 16, 2026
Sharla Leasure, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2026. She was known for her loving heart and the way she touched the lives of all who knew her with kindness and warmth.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lisa Leasure; her father, Terry Corcoran; and her brother, Jeremiah...
George E Baker
Jan 16, 2026
George E. Baker, 83, died unexpectedly Friday, January 16, 2026, at home. He was born April 17, 1942, in Chillicothe to the late Dwight and Lucille (Creachbaum) Baker. On June 21, 1965, he married Judy (Riddle). They were married for 56 years before her passing in 2021.
He is survived by sons Todd Baker, Chillicothe, and Scott (Teresa) Baker, Minford, grandsons...
Mary Ann Krug
Jan 15, 2026
Mary Ann Krug (formerly Cahill), age 90, passed away on January 15, 2026 in the home of her daughter, Mary Lou Mason, in Jacksonville, Florida. She passed surrounded by her five daughters. Born on July 20, 1935 in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida Cahill.
Mary Ann is survived by her children: Peggy Glatz (Chris...
Lisa Kay Lucas
Jan 12, 2026
Lisa Kay (Hitchens) Lucas, 67, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Lake Elsinore, California, after a brief illness. She was born on October 2, 1958, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to her late parents, Wayne and Lois “Sally” (Powell) Hitchens. Lisa was the third child born to her parents. She graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1976. Shortly after graduation, she...
James Eugene Irwin
Jan 12, 2026
James (Jim) Irwin, age 82 of Chillicothe, peacefully entered heaven on Monday, January 12, 2026, following a brief illness. Jim was looking forward to reuniting with his beloved wife of 55 years, Mary (Kendall) Irwin.
Jim was born on May 22, 1943, to Robert and Ada (Wintersheimer) Irwin in Chillicothe, Ohio. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also...
Judy F Collins
Jan 12, 2026
On Monday January 12th 2026 at the age of 84, Judy Collins stepped out of this world into her eternal reward! She was born on October 15th 1941 to Marshall and Mary Louise Fields both of Jackson, Ohio. She was employed at Adena Regional Health Center for nearly 30 years. During which time she formed many meaningful relationships and touched...
Ronald Gene Creed
Jan 11, 2026
Ronald Gene Creed, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully Sunday night, January 11, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.
He was born February 18, 1937, to William Russell and Hazel Naomi (Winkle) Creed, in Highland County, Ohio. He went on to marry his beloved wife, Carol Sue (Shelton) Creed, on May 29, 1961, where they created...
Kathleen Arrowood
Jan 10, 2026
Kathleen Nova Arrowood, age 58, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2026.
Kathleen was born on August 30, 1967, in Simi Valley, California, to Ronald Arrowood and Marion Edna Lewis.
Kathleen was known for her great sense of humor and vibrant personality. She loved playing pranks on her children and grandchildren and had a way of filling every room with...
William "Bill" Thomas Nichols
Jan 8, 2026
William “Bill” Nichols, 75, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born on September 20, 1950, to the late William and Roamy (Cox) Nichols. On June 19, 1971, he was united in marriage to Patricia (Dickey) Nichols, who survives. They spent 55 years together where they built a family full...
Linda Lou Hutchison
Jan 8, 2026
Linda Lou Hutchison, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.
She was born October 26, 1948, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Eunice (Harrington) Woodruff. On December 31, 1978, she married her beloved husband, Howard E. “Butch” Hutchison, who preceded her in death...
Cathi Deeann Coy
Jan 8, 2026
Cathi Deeann Coy, 63, of Grove City, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, following an extended illness.
She was born November 29, 1962, beloved daughter of Charles Roger and Dixie Lee (Dewey) DePoy.
Surviving is her mother, Dixie Lee DePoy; her children, Colton (Jenny) Coy, Casi (Josh) Army, and Cara (Dylan) Kight; two beloved grandchildren, Miles Army and...
Olivia Dawn Marie Gilmore
Jan 8, 2026
Olivia Dawn Marie Gilmore, of Ray, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 2025, in Chillicothe, to Chase Gilmore and Destany Sullivan, who survives.
Also surviving is a proud big brother, Markus Bragg III; grandparents, Shawn (Ginny) Staley, Sr., of Ray, Mashell Staley, of Chillicothe, Nicole Herron-Gilmore, of Kingston; great-grandparents,...
Grant Thomas Shea Bohn
Jan 7, 2026
Grant Thomas Shea Bohn, 51, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026.
He was born June 19, 1974, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Edward Joseph and Patricia Marie (Shea) Bohn.
He is survived by his brothers, Tim Bohn, Allan (Brenda) Bohn, and Daniel (Bethann) Bohn; his nieces and nephews, Eli Bohn, Ethan Bohn, Emily (Clayton) Butcher,...
Michelle Joan Rabbitt Harding
Jan 7, 2026
Michelle Rabbitt-Harding, 79, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away January 7th, 2026, surrounded by love. Her devoted husband, David O. Harding, who spent tireless hours lovingly caring for her was by her side. Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bernice Rabbitt.
Michelle was a beloved mother to Ronald Michael Fewster (Jackie) and Lissa Marie (Fewster) Cleary (Vic), and...
