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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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M. Donnells
Oct 5, 2019
Marian Kay Donnells, 59, died unexpectedly October 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born December 17, 1959, in Chillicothe, to the late William D. and Joyce A. (Jones) Donnells. Surviving are her sister and brother-in-law Kimberle J. (Thomas) Cunningham, of Chillicothe; her brother and sister-in-law David R. (Amy) Donnells, of Sarasota, FL; nieces and nephews: Thomas Cunningham, Jr., Colin...
Patricia Pearce
Oct 4, 2019
Patricia Pearce, 89, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died October 4, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born June 23, 1930 in Wellston, OH to the late Raymond and Helen Ingalls Ward. In 1947 she married Richard Bethel, who died in 1951. In 1954 she married Melvin Pearce, who died in 2013. Survivors include three children, Deborah (Charles)...
Timothy Fairbanks
Oct 2, 2019
Timothy E. Fairbanks, 60, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, 12:56 am, October 2, 2019, at his home. He was born November 19, 1958 in Mansfield, OH to the late Paul A. and Elizabeth Hammett Fairbanks. Survivors include his children, Paul Faibanks, Portland, OR and Jamie (Jay) Jelantik, Chillicothe; a sister, Paula Fairbanks, Chillicothe, a close friend, Danny Stevens; and his K-9...
James Decker
Oct 2, 2019
James "Jim" D. Decker, 73, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following a brief illness. He was born August 10, 1946 in Byesville, Ohio to the late Rexford and Margaret Decker. On May 28, 1994 he married Nancy (Smith) Decker who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brian (Diamond) Wolken, Kelly (Steve) Zina,...
Troy Martin
Oct 1, 2019
Troy D. Martin, 56, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly October 1, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1962 in Williamsburg, VA to the Charles and Emily Berkley Martin. On October 29, 1989 he married Camilla D. White, who survives. In addition to his father and wife, survivors include his children, Phillip Martin, Circleville and Jennifer...
Sean Duffy
Oct 1, 2019
Sean Kevin Duffy, 55, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2019. He was born December 14, 1963 in Chillicothe to Robert N. Duffy and Marjorie L. (Bost) Duffy. Sean graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1983. He served four years in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, he followed in his father's footsteps as an iron...
Kevin Rivers
Oct 1, 2019
Kevin Charles Rivers, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday night, October 1, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 24, 1970 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Virgil Charles Rivers and Christina Jean (Poindexter) Rivers. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Tavon Rivers, Christina (Orahn) Tomazon, Kevin...
James Brent
Sep 30, 2019
James A. Brent, 62, of Chillicothe, died 8:35 am, unexpectedly at his home. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James Andrew Brent , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Robert Addy
Sep 28, 2019
Robert "Bobby" Lee Addy, 26, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Adena Pike Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1993 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of April (Nathaniel) Forcum and Joe (Carrie) Addy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings; Daniel (Alisha) Addy, Cole Addy, Erik (Lasci) Addy, Charlie Joe...
Larry Scott
Sep 28, 2019
Larry O. Scott, 81, of Columbus, died surrounded by his wife and family at 10:35am September 28, 2019, at Scioto Community Nursing Facility following an extended illness. He was born April 6, 1938, in Ross County to the late Oakley H. and Norma R. (Wright) Scott. On August 13, 1982, he married the former Karen A. Rivers, who survives. Also...
James King
Sep 28, 2019
James D. "Kingfish" King, 75, of Laurelville, went to be with the Lord and other loved ones on September 28, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1944, in Columbus, OH to the late Albert and Lura A. (Blanton) King. He is survived by his son James D. "Littlefish" King, of Laurelville; his daughter Stephanie (Beau)...
Thomas Overly
Sep 28, 2019
Thomas D. Overly, 60, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, following a brief illness. He was born November 3, 1958 in Chillicothe to the late Lloyd E. and D. Jean Burlile Overly. Those left behind include his wife, Linda White Overly, Chillicothe; step-children, Joseph (Brooke) Jinks, Chillicothe, Brandon...
John Yaple
Sep 26, 2019
John Josef Yaple, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday morning, September 26, 2019 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 20, 1949 in Kaprun, Austria to the late Floyd and Margarethe (Lederer) Yaple. Surviving are his two children, John Yaple, of Lockbourne, OH, and Connie McPeek, of Commercial Point, OH; seven grandchildren,...
Claude Wisecup
Sep 25, 2019
Claude E. Wisecup, 95, died at 7:50pm September 25, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness. He was born June 4, 1924, in Lyndon, OH to the late Edward and Gladys M. (Beechler) Wisecup. On May 4, 1947, he married the former Vivian Jean Perrin, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Christina Clark, of Chillicothe,...
Aretta Valentine
Sep 22, 2019
Aretta C. Valentine, 93, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1926 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Elijah and Lou Ellen Austin. On April 28, 1951 she married Chancey Valentine, and together they shared over 45 years of marriage before his passing in December...
James Bridenbaugh
Sep 20, 2019
James Edward Bridenbaugh, Sr., 87, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, September 20, 2019 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 15, 1932 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Minney) Bridenbaugh. Surviving are his two children, Jim (Alysia) Bridenbaugh, Jr., and Janna (Bob) Sturges, both of Chillicothe; four grandchildren,...
Zachary Potts
Sep 20, 2019
Zachary I. Potts., 31, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 20, 2019. Born October 28, 1987 in Chillicothe, he is the son of Charles (Mary Magill) Potts and Teresa (Timothy) Butterbaugh. Survivors include two daughters, Emilee and Haylee Potts; two brothers, Justin (Angel) and Nathan (Clarissa) Potts; a step-brother, Joshua (Sheri) Butterbaugh; the love of his life, Holly Wilson; a special...
Barbara Wilkins
Sep 18, 2019
Barbara G. Wilkins, 93, of Chillicothe, died September 18, 2019, at her home, following a brief illness. She was born August 18, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Eugene and Rosemary Regan Keefer. On July 3, 1947 she married John K. Wilkins, who died November 17, 2004. Survivors include her children, Becky (David) Wilkins, Columbus, Kathy Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA,...
Karen Kern
Sep 15, 2019
Karen R. Kern, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday morning, September 15, 2019, at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 28, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of the late Robert B and Ruth E. Dickson. On October 21, 1961, she married John "Jack" D. Kern, Jr., nearly 49 years of marriage before...
Thomas Moore
Sep 15, 2019
Rev. Thomas L. Moore, 78, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ September 15, 2019. He was born December 6, 1941 in Cheshire, OH. He was a US Marine! He retired as a motor coach operator with COTA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Patricia Gibson Moore; his parents, Floyd...
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