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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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Ernest Butterbaugh

Ernest Butterbaugh

Sep 13, 2019

Ernest W. Butterbaugh, 68, of Chillicothe passed away at Riverside Hospital in Columbus on Friday, September 13, 2019, following an extended illness. Born March 20, 1951 in Jackson, Ohio to Arthur and Ethel (Clipner) Butterbaugh. His parents predeceased him.   Survivors include siblings: Ruth (Emmitt) Barney, Dwight (Molly) Butterbaugh, Tim (Carrie) Butterbaugh, Delores "Sue" (Jeff ) Clark and Arteena "Teena" Bigham;...

Dannie Hougland

Dannie Hougland

Sep 11, 2019

Dannie L. Hougland, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born December 7, 1943 to the late Chester and Audrey (Kisor) Hougland. On June 7, 1985, he married Patricia Hougland who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle Hougland and Angella...

Sally Dray

Sally Dray

Sep 9, 2019

Sally A. Dray, 72, died September 9, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness.   She was born December 27, 1946, in Chillicothe, to the late Rev. Ben M. and Emma (DeNight) Ward. On November 10, 2000, she married C. Robert "Bob" Dray, who preceded her in death on February 27, 2012.   Surviving are her son, Brian Ward; grandchildren: Emma...

Victoria Moore

Victoria Moore

Sep 7, 2019

Victoria A. Moore, 82, of Chillicothe, OH, passed to be with our Lord and Savior on September 7, 2019 from an aggressive cancer. Victoria was born August 21, 1937 to parents Lincoln Mason and Donna Lee (Coberly) Mason. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, graduated from Springfield High School, Class of 1954, and from Ohio University, Summa Cum Laude. Victoria...

Robert Beisel

Robert Beisel

Sep 5, 2019

Robert Beisel, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home. He was born July 17, 1949 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Harold and Elizabeth Lincoln Beisel.  Survivors include his two sons, Nick Beisel, Scottsdate, AZ and Jesse Beisel, Okinawa, Japan; his wife, Carrie L. Beisel; his father-in-law, Darrell (Carole) Cottrill; and his mother-in-law,...

Victoria Schafer

Victoria Schafer

Sep 2, 2019

Victoria Keup Schafer, 44, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 2, 2019, while exercising her passion for photography in Hocking Hills State Park. She is survived by her husband Fritz Schafer, her children, John, Emily, Madelyn, and Grace; her mother, Jennifer Keup, of Cornelius, NC; her father, Rick (Catherine) Keup, of Fripp Island, SC; and a sister, Catherine (Mario) Muth, of...

Nancy Mckee

Nancy Mckee

Sep 1, 2019

Nancy L. McKee, 89, of Commercial Point, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was born October 27, 1929, in Owensboro, KY, to the late Cecil H. Cook, Sr. and Stella W. Cook.  On April 6, 1948, Nancy married Charles R. McKee, who preceded her in death after 51 years of marriage, in 1999.  Nancy is survived...

Lisa Burgman

Lisa Burgman

Aug 31, 2019

Lisa Gail Burgman, 47, of Chillicothe, formerly of Waverly, passed away Saturday morning, August 31, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brave battle with cancer. She was born November 21, 1971, in Ohio to the late Gene and Yvonne (Henson) Burgman, Sr. Surviving are her two brothers and sister-in-law, Gene (Crystal) Burgman, of Chillicothe; and Edward Lee...

Jewell Dickerson

Jewell Dickerson

Aug 30, 2019

Jewell L. (Hayth) Dickerson, 95, of Waverly, died on August 30, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Ross County on November 13, 1923 to the late Roy and Ada (Jenkins) Hayth. On May 22, 1951, she married Carol G. Dickerson, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughters, Jean A....

Danny Smoot

Danny Smoot

Aug 27, 2019

Danny F. Smoot, 68, of Chillicothe, died early Tuesday morning, at his residence, following an extended illness.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Danny Franklin Smoot , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Joy Bell

Joy Bell

Aug 25, 2019

Joyce Laverne Bell, 80, of Kingston, OH, made her long-awaited transition into "spirit life" on August 25, 2019. Joyce, better known to all her family and friends as Joy, was born in Chillicothe, on July 8, 1939. She was the daughter of Delora Cleone (Dailey) (Wise) Winters and Clifford Burt Wise.   She married David Francis Bell, Sr. on April 28,...

Harold Blosser

Harold Blosser

Aug 23, 2019

Harold M. "Hal" Blosser, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away August 24, 2019 at home, with his family by his side. He was born June 23, 1936 in Morgantown, WV to the late Clark and Ruby Davis Blosser.  On April 10, 1987 he married Linda Burris Blosser, who survives.  Also surviving are sons, Clark (Connie), Tim (Rose) and David (Sandy) Blosser,...

Jeffrey Hallowell

Jeffrey Hallowell

Aug 23, 2019

Jeffrey David Hallowell, Sr., 57, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, August 23, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family, following an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born February 10, 1962 in Jamestown, New York to the late Charles and Dorothy (Gregory) Hallowell. He went on to spend 35 years with the love of his life,...

Annette Smith

Annette Smith

Aug 21, 2019

The "Flamingo Lady" is soaring at a higher altitude. Annette Bea Smith, of Chillicothe, OH passed away August, 21, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Annette was born November 17, 1946 in Fostoria Ohio to Charles and Bernice (Basil) Rusch.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, David Smith of Chillicothe; sister Janice (Rusch) Wilcox and husband...

Wendell Schaller

Wendell Schaller

Aug 21, 2019

Wendell Dewese Schaller, 90, of Chillicothe, died August 21, 2019, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio following injuries incurred from a fall. He was born August 26, 1928 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Ralph and Doris Schaller. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Harkness Schaller of Chillicothe; daughter, Susan Schaller Veintimilla of Chillicothe; son-in-law, Steve Maybriar of Chillicothe;...

George Flint

George Flint

Aug 21, 2019

George Ross Flint, 93, of Sandy Springs, GA, formerly of Chillicothe, OH, passed away at home August 21, 2019. Born in Lima, Ohio, Ross was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Marianne Schachne Flint, his parents, George and Eloise Flint, and his brother, Robert Flint.  After graduation from high school as class valedictorian, Ross enlisted in the...

Shirley Caplinger

Shirley Caplinger

Aug 19, 2019

Shirley Ann Hiles Caplinger, 79, of Chillicothe, died August 19, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born August 7, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Addie and Donna Mae Fizer Hiles.  Survivors include three sons, Gene, Paul (Marife), and James (Yhen) Caplinger, all of Chillicothe; seven grandchildren, Dustin, Davey, Stephanie, Paula, Pauline and Caleb Caplinger,...

Jodie Willis

Jodie Willis

Aug 18, 2019

Jodie Lynn (Williamson) Willis, 46, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday evening, August 18, 2019 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born March 19, 1973 in Chillicothe to Pamela (Graves) Watkins who survives. Jodie attended Chillicothe City Schools and later Vinton County High School. She loved her animals and her family. A memorial service will be held at...

Wanda Tackett

Wanda Tackett

Aug 16, 2019

Wanda L. Tackett, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 7:00am August 16, 2019, at Signature Healthcare.   She was born October 16, 1927, in Chillicothe to the late Raymond and Lillian Bennett Speakman. On May 26, 1946, she married Stanley L. Tackett, who preceded her in death May 7, 1992.   Surviving are her daughters Retha (Mike) Ginther, of Chillicothe, and Charlene (Dale)...

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...

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