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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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Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Apr 25, 2020

Shirley Ann Johnson, 74, was called Home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, April 25, 2020, at her son's residence. She was born June 15, 1945 to the late Howard and Dorothy Caplinger.  On October 14, 1961, she married Lloyd "Frank" Johnson sharing 57 years of marriage. She is survived by her son Steve (Jackie) Johnson,...

Martha Davis

Martha Davis

Apr 23, 2020

Martha J. Davis, 66, died at 12:13pm April 23, 2020, at Ohio State University Hospital.   She was born February 17, 1954, in Troy, OH to Jerry D. and Clare E. (Chesnut) Pfister. On January 12, 1980, she married Gregory A. Davis, who survives.   Also surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Paul & Marcia Davis, of Brice, OH; her daughter Ellen...

Mary Kohn

Mary Kohn

Apr 17, 2020

Mary Deloris Kohn, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, April 17, 2020 at Hopeton Village, following an extended illness. She was born July 19, 1935 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Elijah and Roberta (Chandler) Kohn. Surviving are her children, Cindy (Keith Lisk) Hamer, of Chillicothe, Teresa (Guy) Welsh, also of Chillicothe, and Christopher Seymour, of Florida; her...

Chelsy Lemaster

Chelsy Lemaster

Apr 15, 2020

Chelsy R. Lemaster, 30, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly April 15, 2020. She was born March 16, 1990 in Chillicothe to David S. Cottrill and Susan M. Lemaster, who survive.  Also surviving are two daughters, Delayna and Coralynn Cousins; three siblings, Kelly Lemaster, Cory Vickers, and Corey Jackson; three grandparents, Larry Turner, Larry Kingery, and Carol Cottrill; aunts, Francine Remy, June...

Margaret Neiberline

Margaret Neiberline

Apr 15, 2020

Margaret Neiberline, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born August 26, 1928 in Overton, TN, daughter of the late Wiley T. and Eddie L. (Wilburn) Huffer. On April 20, 2002, she married Jean "Ike" Neiberline who preceded her in death on January 21, 2014. Surviving are...

Rick Teets

Rick Teets

Apr 14, 2020

Rick L. Teets, 69, of Chillicothe, died 2:20 pm, Monday, April 12, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 4, 1951 in Columbus, OH to the late Robert and Ruby Roese Teets.  On June 20, 1973 he married Christina L. Frost Teets, who survives.  Also surviving are three children, Travis (Jill) Teets,...

Linda Hayes

Linda Hayes

Apr 11, 2020

Linda L. Hayes, 72, died at 8:01am Saturday April 11, 2020, at Logan Elm Health Care Center, Circleville, OH. She was born April 16, 1947, in Pomeroy, OH, to the late Chester L. and Madge L. (Glover) Riley. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Brent (Tina) Hayes, of Circleville; granddaughters Erika Hayes and Amanda (Cory) Wasmus; grandsons Logan and Ethan...

Henry Davis

Henry Davis

Apr 8, 2020

Henry James Davis, infant son of Weston C. and Emily A. (Gillespie) Davis, died at 7:33pm April 8, 2020, following complications arising from a premature birth.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents Christopher and Kathy Gillespie, of Chillicothe; paternal grandparents Curt and Lisa Davis, of Greenwood, IN; aunts Sarah (Logan) Shephard, Brooke Davis, Afton...

John Baxter

John Baxter

Apr 8, 2020

John Scott Baxter Sr., 78, of Chillicothe, died 8:35 am, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1941 in Ross Co. to the late Gilbert and Nellie Hallett Baxter.  Survivors include three children, John (Tamra) Baxter, Jr., of Chillicothe, Marsha Strickland, of Wellston, and Brian (Gina) Baxter, Oklahoma; three...

Raymond Cooper

Raymond Cooper

Apr 8, 2020

Raymond S. "Toots" Cooper, 81, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday evening at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born May 28, 1938, in Ross County, to the late Raymond L. Cooper and Virginia I. (Terry) Goins.   He is survived by several nieces and nephews, to whom he was lovingly known as "Uncle Toots" including special nieces Martina...

Faye Scholl

Faye Scholl

Apr 5, 2020

Faye Carol (Seeger) Scholl, 87, formerly of Chillicothe, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Edgewood Manor, Wellston, OH following an extended illness. Faye was born on November 8, 1932 in Curtice, OH to the late Lyle (Sharkey) and Cora (Peg) Seeger.  Faye's father worked in construction and her family moved around the...

Shelley Lemaster

Shelley Lemaster

Apr 2, 2020

Shelley Ann Lemaster, 51, of Chillicothe, died 10:09 am, Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1968 in Pickaway Co. to Robert and Mary Parrett Vorhees.  Survivors include her mother Mary, of Jeffersonville; her son, Kenneth Lemaster; daughter Kim Vorhees; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her...

Charlotte Wolford

Charlotte Wolford

Mar 31, 2020

Charlotte Anne Wolford, 70, of Chillicothe, died 8:35 am, March 31, 2020, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born June 26, 1949 in Ross Co. to the late Richard and Phyllis Downs Newton.  Survivors include her husband, Carson Wolford; three children, Jim (Cindy) Hawthorne, Jackie (Mike) Downs, and Stacy Jo Hawk-Wolford, all of Chillicothe; six grandchildren, Brooke...

D. Rooney

D. Rooney

Mar 30, 2020

Dennis M. "Mick" Rooney, 78, of Chillicothe, was called home by Jesus to his eternal reward after an eight-month battle with cancer, on March 30, 2020. He was born July 23, 1941 in Ironton, OH to the late Clara and Ralph A. Rooney.  On March 6, 1971 he married the former Lois K. Buckles, who survives.  Also surviving is a...

Donald Buskirk

Donald Buskirk

Mar 30, 2020

Donald Bryan Buskirk, 66, of Chillicothe, died Monday March 30, 2020 10:48 am, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1953 in Chillicothe to the late Donald G. and Barbara A. Caldwell Buskirk.  Survivors include his son, Jason (Jessica) Buskirk, of Galena; four grandchildren, Kasidy, Kamri, Abigail, Adaline Buskirk; two brothers, Michael (Cathy) Buskirk, Chillicothe and...

Christian Cheeseman

Christian Cheeseman

Mar 28, 2020

Christian L. Cheeseman, 77, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 6:07pm Saturday, March 28, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born January 13, 1943, in Piqua, OH to the late Ernest and Sarah Ellen (Blaine) Cheeseman. On June 12, 1966, he married the former Karen S. Ward.   Chris will be sadly missed by his wife, Karen;...

Penny Andrews

Penny Andrews

Mar 25, 2020

Penny S. Andrews, 61, of Chillicothe, died at 3:37pm March 25, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   She was born May 27, 1958, in Chillicothe to the late Perry S. and Wanda J. (Burton) Andrews.   Penny is survived by her sister, Julie Mowery; a niece Brandi (Tim) Shumway; nephews Ryan and Michael Mowery; and a great-nephew Ryot...

Elijah Davis

Elijah Davis

Mar 25, 2020

Elijah W. Davis, Jr., 57, of Chillicothe, died at 3:55pm March 25, 2020, at his residence, following an extended battle with cancer.   He was born March 9, 1963, in Chillicothe, to Elijah, Sr. and Betty A. (Mickey) Davis.   Elijah is survived by his mother, Betty; his sister Elaina Davis, both of Buffalo, NY; his companion of 17-years and caregiver, Theresa...

Franklin Walters

Franklin Walters

Mar 22, 2020

Franklin E. Walters, 91, of Chillicothe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:55pm on March 22, 2020, at his home. He was born June 29, 1928, in Liberty Twp., Ross County, the son of the late Franklin D. and Nellie O. Walters. On May 28, 1967, he married the former Ardella Johnson, who survives. Also surviving...

Kenneth Cottrill

Kenneth Cottrill

Mar 20, 2020

Kenneth E Cottrill, 71, of Bourneville OH, passed away March 20, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Kenny "Pap" was born on June 21, 1948 to Fred and Elsie (Grubb) Cottrill in Chillicothe OH. Kenny served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era; he was a commander of American Legion Post 757 in the 7 th...

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