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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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Flossie Anderson

Flossie Anderson

Feb 27, 2020

Flossie Bell (Penwell) Ewry Anderson, 83, passed from this life to join her family and friends at Heaven's Gate on February 27, 2020.   She was born July 31, 1936, in Ross Co. to the late Parker and Ida (Flynn) Penwell. On April 21, 1962, she married Dwight C. Ewry, Sr., who preceded her in death on May 7, 1990.   Surviving...

John Bohn

John Bohn

Feb 27, 2020

John J. Bohn, 55, died February 27, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness.   He was born July 7, 1964, in Chillicothe, to Edward J. and Patricia M. (Shea) Bohn.   John is survived by his two daughters: Katherine and Elizabeth Bohn, both of Blacklick, OH; his father Edward, of Chillicothe; brothers: Tim and Grant Bohn, both of Chillicothe;...

Linda Moore

Linda Moore

Feb 25, 2020

Linda E. Moore, 70, died at 8:40pm February 25, 2020, at Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born March 29, 1949, in Chillicothe to the late Howard and Betty (Wright) Barnhart. On June 11, 1977, she married Brian H. Moore, who survives. Also surviving are her sons Jonathan Moore, Chillicothe, and Christopher Moore, Athens; a grandson Ian...

Cheyenne Roush

Cheyenne Roush

Feb 24, 2020

Cheyenne M. Roush, 64, died at 2:08pm February 24, at Hospice of Central Ohio following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.   She was born February 8, 1956, in Chillicothe to the late Junior and Shirley (Cox) Schrake. On March 14, 1974, she married Kenneth L. Roush, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Brian (Robin) Roush, Amanda Kinsel, all of...

Charles Elder

Charles Elder

Feb 22, 2020

Charles R. Elder, 80, of Chillicothe, died February 22, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born March 22, 1939 in Beason, WV to the late Harley and Laura Mae Simmons Elder Sr.  On February 8, 1974 he married Sharon M. Park Elder, who died December 20, 2015.  Survivors include his children, Carrie (Mike) Reeser, Bainbridge, Lisa (Tim Moore) Vandemark,...

Valerie Stapleton

Valerie Stapleton

Feb 21, 2020

Valerie Ann Stapleton, 77, of Chillicothe, died 11:45 pm, February 21, 2020, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born December 31, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Ann Turner. Survivors include her children, Donnie (Vonda Yoakem) Stapleton, Rodney (Leona Mullins), Mark (Katherine), and Roibin (Sharon Darst) Jones;  grandchildren, Elizabeth Stapleton, Destiny, Victoria, Josh and Travis Jones, Makayla Belcher,...

Roger Detty

Roger Detty

Feb 19, 2020

Roger Eugene "Gene" Detty , 76, of Chillicothe, died February 19, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born May 19, 1943 in Chillicothe to the late Warren and Sophie Bell Detty.  On May 27, 2009 he married Pasty Ruth Selin Detty, who survives.  Also surviving are two children, Stephan...

James Baker

James Baker

Feb 17, 2020

James Ruel Baker, Jr., 64, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2020, in Chillicothe, Ohio, following a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late James Ruel and Jacqueline Baker, Sr. Surviving are his four children, Jimmy (Ursula) Baker, Heather (Javi) Vina, Ashley Baker, and Brandi (Tyler) Boone;...

Erika Ashbrook

Erika Ashbrook

Feb 17, 2020

Erika (Shaffer) Ashbrook, 46, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, February 17, 2020, with her husband Fred, and family members by her side after a courageous four year battle of cancer. Erika graduated from Indian Valley H.S. in New Philadelphia, OH and The Ohio State University, Columbus.  She is Survived by her loving husband Fred Ashbrook; father...

Karl Davis

Karl Davis

Feb 14, 2020

Karl F. Davis, 91, was reunited with his beloved wife, Mary, on Friday February 14, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a series of illnesses. He was born February 10, 1929, in Ross County to the late Edward J. and Inez M. (Taylor) Davis. On February 15, 1975, he married the former Mary E. Mallard. Together, he and Mary...

Edith Hoy

Edith Hoy

Feb 14, 2020

Edith M. Hoy, 94, of Chillicothe, died at 6:36am February 14, 2020, at Heartland of Chillicothe.   She was born August 3, 1925, in Lancaster, OH to the late Albert W. and Fleeta M. (Hedges) Alten. On September 22, 1946, she married Carl D. Hoy, who preceded her in death January 17, 1991.   Surviving are her son Carl D. Hoy, Dayton,...

Travis Hayburn

Travis Hayburn

Feb 12, 2020

Travis A. Hayburn, 26, died at his home Wednesday evening following a brief illness.   He was born December 16, 1993, in Chillicothe to Donald T., II and Corda M. (Perry) Hayburn. He was a graduate of Chillicothe High School/PRJVC and worked with Aramark at the Chillicothe Correctional Institute.   Surviving are his mother Corda M. Hayburn and her fiancée Christopher Bolender,...

Rachel Baer

Rachel Baer

Feb 11, 2020

Rachel Marie Baer, 90, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 2:56am February 11, 2020, at Tidewater Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet following a brief illness.   She was born November 6, 1929, in Pike Co., OH to the late Floyd F. and Jessie M. (Powell) Mustard. On January 25, 1948, she married Robert "Red" Baer, who preceded her...

Debra Gatliff-Wolfe

Debra Gatliff-Wolfe

Feb 9, 2020

Debra Gatliff-Wolfe, 57, of Dayton, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 10:10pm February 9, 2020, at the Maria Joseph Center, Dayton, OH, following a brief illness.   She was born July 8, 1957, in Chillicothe, to the late Robert M., Sr. and Esther O. (Harris) Gatliff.   She is survived by her son and his girlfriend Tony Gatliff (Jenny), of Chillicothe; grandchildren Tony...

Marilyn Rice

Marilyn Rice

Feb 9, 2020

Marilyn Y. Rice, 71, of Chillicothe, died Sunday afternoon at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus. Her husband Donald survives.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Marilyn Rice , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Bernard Johnson

Bernard Johnson

Feb 9, 2020

Bernard Keith Johnson, 70, of Chillicothe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday morning, February 9, 2020. Bernie will receive a huge heavenly hug from his parents, Luther and Rosie Keeton Johnson; a sister, Sandy Hines; 3 nieces, Misty Johnson, Erin Hines, and Melinda Johnson; and a nephew, Neil Johnson.  Bernie will be greatly missed by his...

Geraldine Woodring

Geraldine Woodring

Feb 8, 2020

Geraldine E. Woodring, 102, of Londonderry, died 9:16 pm, Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1917 in Ross Co. to the late Warner J. and Laura B. Fout Roush.  On April 4, 1936 she married Harry Woodring, who died in June 17, 1999.  Survivors include a daughter, Sharon (Wendell) Tackett, of...

David Hice

David Hice

Feb 7, 2020

David Lee Hice, 78, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday, February 7, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1941 in Ross Co. to the late Crosby and Ora Pool Hice.  On June 17, 2006 he married Nancy A. Sword Hice, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jerry Hice, Chillicothe, Roger Kitchen, Franklin Furnace, Scott...

Joseph Neiberline

Joseph Neiberline

Feb 7, 2020

Joseph Allen Neiberline, 45, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly February 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 2, 1975 to John Neiberline and Karen Ater Neiberline.  Survivors include his father, of Georgia, his mother, of Chillicothe; his children, Deidra Jane Neiberline, Chillicothe, and Gary Martin, Circleville; a brother, John D. Neiberline, Chillicothe; a sister, Donna Marie Neiberline, of New...

Noah Merriman

Noah Merriman

Feb 4, 2020

Noah Lee Heilman Merriman, 35, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2020, at his home following a brief illness. He was born March 11, 1984 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Vic and the late Paula (Heilman) Merriman. On April 21, 2017, he married Rhonda Sue (Oakes) Merriman who survives. Also surviving is his sister, Jessi Lynn Merriman and...

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