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Recent Obituaries in Chillicothe, OH

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Chillicothe, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Donna Arrington

Donna Arrington

Aug 15, 2019

Donna Jane Arrington, 85, of Bainbridge, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born December 25, 1933 in Bainbridge, Ohio, to the late Louis Earl and Lydia Jane (Knisley) Puckett. On June 20, 1959, she married James Forrest Arrington who preceded her in death on April 15, 2019. Surviving is her...

David Dearth

David Dearth

Aug 14, 2019

David A. Dearth, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away August 14, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born July 1, 1939, in Chillicothe to the late Charles E. and Elizabeth Griesheimer Dearth. On April 17, 1960, he married the former Barbara Thompson, who preceded him in death on March 10, 1998. He then married Kay A. (Moseley) Bethel,...

Faith Thompson

Faith Thompson

Aug 13, 2019

Faith M. Thompson, 67, of Chillicothe went to be with the Lord at 7:52am August 13, 2019, peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer.   Faith was born September 28, 1951, in Chillicothe, the youngest of 10 children of Harley J. and Hazel I. McKenzie Hardesty, who preceded her in death. On March 8, 1975, she married her best...

Delbert Doles

Delbert Doles

Aug 12, 2019

Delbert "Deb" Jackson Doles always said he wanted to be playing golf when he died. God had other plans and he departed this life peacefully in his sleep at Adena Regional Medical Center on August 12, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1927 in Byer, Ohio, the son of the late Rollo E. and Hazel L....

Shaddix Estep

Shaddix Estep

Aug 10, 2019

Shaddix Eli Estep, infant son of Jessica Annamarie Hawk and Tyler Elijah Estep, was born sleeping on August 10, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Shaddix Eli Estep , please click here to visit our Sympathy...

Elbert Freeman

Elbert Freeman

Aug 9, 2019

Elbert Freeman, 89, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 9 , 2019, at Traditions of Chillicothe Assisted Living Center. Born June 7, 1930 in Calhoun County, Alabama, Mr. Freeman was the son of the late David William and Ethel Creswell Freeman. A veteran of service in the U.S. Army, Mr. Freeman was a former resident of Hogansville and Five...

Brittany Graham

Brittany Graham

Aug 7, 2019

Brittany Janelle Graham, 30, of Frankfort, died August 7, 2019, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness.   She was born July 31, 1989 in Athens, OH to David E. (Carre) Graham and Cherie L. Nichols, who survive.  Also surviving are her children, Rihauna A. Lovelady, D'Laynie A. Lynch, Madison S. Brown, and Matthew T. Coy, Jr.;...

Gerald Lewis

Gerald Lewis

Aug 6, 2019

Gerald Wesley "Rasuli" Lewis passed away on August 6, 2019 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Georgia.  Gerald was born on November 19, 1951 in Chillicothe Ohio to Keith and Normajean Lewis and was the fourth of nine children. He is survived by his daughter, Ushindi Lewis of East Brunswick New Jersey, and  his siblings: Keith (Tiya) Lewis, Norma "Toni"...

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Aug 6, 2019

Jack E. Thompson, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He had recently had bypass heart surgery.   Jack was born May 15, 1933, in Portsmouth, OH to Ray and Mary (Newman) Thompson. On September 17, 1961, he married the love of his life, Ann Roth, of Friendship, OH, his true life-partner. Jack was...

Glenn Winfield

Glenn Winfield

Aug 5, 2019

Glenn Bernard Winfield, 62, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born September 19, 1956, in Chillicothe, the seventh child of Lloyd E. and Grace (Mayo) Winfield.   Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Mary Elizabeth, Demetrius and Beatrice; and brothers: Gary and Michael. Surviving to cherish his memory are his...

Eleanor Smith

Eleanor Smith

Aug 4, 2019

Eleanor Elaine Smith, 86, of Chillicothe, died August 4, 2019, at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe. She was born November 10, 1932 in Chillicothe to the late Ophia A. and Marjorie A. Hough Smith.  Survivors include a brother, Neil (Linda) Smith, of Colorado; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews; her two dogs that she raised as her children, Chewy and...

Lisa Diehl

Lisa Diehl

Aug 3, 2019

Lisa Michelle Diehl, 56, of Chillicothe, died 12:53 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at her residence following a battle with pancreatic cancer.   She was born September 9, 1962 in Wareham, MA to George Roberts and Kathleen Curcio Monty.  On April 17, 2010 she married W. Scott Diehl, who survives.  In addition to her mother and her husband, survivors include her...

Charles Elliott

Charles Elliott

Aug 3, 2019

Charles G. Elliott, 80, of Frankfort, passed peacefully at 12:16 pm Saturday, August 3, 2019, at his residence, Owl Creek Farm, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 6, 1939 in Greenfield, OH to the late James G. and Jessie Elliott.  On December 11, 1959, he married Glenda Ward, who preceded him in death in 1998.  Charles is...

Linda Scott

Linda Scott

Jul 31, 2019

Linda Sue Scott, 77, of Londonderry, died 7:20 pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Grant Medical Center, unexpectedly. She was born July 25, 1942 in Zanesville, OH to the late Clifford and Edith Perkins Courtney.  On August 10, 1985 she married L. Michael Scott, who survives.  Also surviving is a daughter, Brandi (Bren) Gentzel, Commercial Point, OH and a granddaughter,...

David Mcmillen

David Mcmillen

Jul 30, 2019

David Ross McMillen, 79, of Chillicothe, died, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 culminating a lengthy battle against Parkinson's Disease. Dave was born September 14, 1939, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Benjamin Arthur McMillen and Mary Annabelle Johnson. On June 12, 1991, he married Phoebe Hardcastle McKell, who survives. Also surviving is a son Eric and a daughter Sara Smith both...

James Ruby

James Ruby

Jul 26, 2019

James "Jim" Nicholas Ruby passed away peacefully of natural causes on the evening of July 26, 2019, with family by his side, in Chillicothe, OH. Jim was 85 years old. He was preceded in death by Joan, his wife of 58 years. Jim Ruby was born August 5, 1933 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and was a life-long resident of the...

Pamela Dennis

Pamela Dennis

Jul 25, 2019

Pamela Jean Dennis, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning surrounded by her family, July 25, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born December 16, 1952 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Clifford Eugene and Barbara Katherine (Mitchell) Wise, Sr. On July 3, 1987, she married David Allen Dennis, and together they shared 32...

Randall Mcnair

Randall Mcnair

Jul 24, 2019

Randall R. McNair, 63, of Chillicothe, died at his residence at 2:10pm July 24, 2019, following a brief illness.   He was born September 16, 1955, in Columbia, SC. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business from Ohio University and retired from the Defense Supply Center, Columbus. He also served his country in the US Navy.   He is survived by his...

Robert Richards

Robert Richards

Jul 21, 2019

Robert E. Richards, 83, passed away peacefully at his home to his eternal Heavenly home, on July 21, 2019 at 11:40am following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 4, 1936 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Daniel and Ida (Brewster) Richards. On March 16, 1957 he married the former Mary K. Rhodes, who survives....

Rebecca Nichols

Rebecca Nichols

Jul 20, 2019

Rebecca Jane (Hart) Nichols, 67, died unexpectedly at her residence on July 20, 2019.   She was born September 14, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late John W. and Gladys L. (Mercer) Hart. On September 11, 1971, she married John E. Nichols, who preceded her in death on April 29, 2004.   Surviving are her sons John (Heather) Hart, Matthew Nichols and...

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