Obituaries
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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Ginny Stratton
Jul 8, 2019
Virginia R. "Ginny" Stratton, 99, of Chillicothe, died July 8, 2019, at Signature Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born September 2, 1919, in Ross County to the late George and Marie (Knadler) McCorkle. Ginny was the widow of Rex Stratton. She is survived by her children: Cleo (Donna) McCorkle, of Chillicothe, Richard (Monica) McCorkle, of Florida, Larry McCorkle,...
Don Asbell
Jul 7, 2019
Don W. Asbell, 68, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly July 7, 2019, while camping at Paint Creek State Park, one of his favorite things to do. He was born May 18, 1951, in Lancaster, OH to the late Walter and Hazel (Lutz) Asbell. On July 15, 2017, he married Debra A. Elliott, who survives. In addition to his wife Debbie, he...
William Brandon
Jul 7, 2019
William Spencer Brandon, 90, of Chillicothe, rejoined his wife (December 23, 2018) on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1928 in Washington CH, OH to Bertha and William B. Brandon, as the fourth of six children. Shortly after returning from the Korean War he moved to Chillicothe...
Jackson Hambrick
Jul 3, 2019
Jackson Leroy Hambrick, 56, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1963 to the late Robert Revon Hitchens and Patsy Florence (Harris) Hambrick. Surviving are his five children, Tiara (Joey) Driggs, of Bainbridge, Karlie Hambrick, MaHaylia Hambrick, Trenton Hambrick, and Jacob Hambrick, all...
Jo Fletcher
Jul 3, 2019
Jo Ann (Chemas) Fletcher, 67, passed away July 3, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 27, 1951 to the late Peter Chemas and Kay (White) Prickett. In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her step-father Donald E. Prickett, her former husband Jerry Taylor,...
James Lewis
Jul 1, 2019
James W. Lewis, Jr., 70, of Washington Court House, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Monday evening, July 1, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born January 12, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late James W. and Irene (Peoples) Lewis. Surviving are his children, Laurie Caldwell, of Waverly, Teresa Lewis, of London, Jeremy (Nicole Lindsey) Lewis, also of London,...
John Tucker
Jun 29, 2019
John R. Tucker, 75, of Richmond Dale passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Veteran's Homeland, Chillicothe VA Medical Center. John was born November, 23, 1943, in Chillicothe to the late Henry Russell and Eleanor Mae (Oney) Tucker. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lynn (Sehlinger) Tucker. He is also survived by a daughter Jessi (K.C.)...
Mary Myers
Jun 28, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Mossbarger Myers, 91, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2019, at her home. Mary was born November 15, 1927, in Chillicothe to the late William and Faye (Ellifrit) Mossbarger. In March of 1947 and married George William "Bill" Myers, Jr., who died August, 2012. Surviving are her daughters, Terressa Reep and Elizabeth Montgomery; grandchildren, Jenny Marie...
Timothy Zickafoose
Jun 28, 2019
Timothy Zickafoose, 66, of Chillicothe, died 7:20 pm, Friday, June 28, 2019, at Fayette Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born February 18, 1953 in Chillicothe, OH to Oliver W. Zickafoose and Kathryn E. Chaney. On October 20, 1973 he married Jackilyn Sue Conaway, who survives. Also surviving is his mother, Kathryn (Arthur) Corkwell; three children, Joshua A....
Deborah Legner
Jun 28, 2019
Deborah Kathleen Legner, 68, of Chillicothe, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born October 16, 1950 in Bloomington, IL to the late George and Francs Lakin. On August 16, 1975 she married Kenneth G. Lakin, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Elizabeth Legner, of Chillicothe. Private funeral services will be...
Brenda Cook
Jun 27, 2019
Brenda Fay Cook, 65, of Gallipolis, passed away Thursday morning, June 27, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Home in Chillicothe, following a 9 month battle with cancer. She was born May 18, 1954 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Robert and Beatrice (Kennedy) Bias. She later married Allan Cook who preceded her in death. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, Jason...
Lois Janes
Jun 26, 2019
Lois Jean Janes (née Knapp) died peacefully in Chillicothe, OH, on June 26, 2019 at the age of 88, after an extended illness. Lois is survived by her husband, Carl J. Janes, of Chillicothe; children: Beth Anne (Bob) Neal, Kenneth Janes and Joseph A. (Charlotte) Janes; siblings: Anna Mae Mason, Juanita Elliott, Bonnie Jo McClain, and Cheryl Pitts. Lois loved...
Paul Campbell
Jun 26, 2019
Paul Willis Campbell, 82, of Chillicothe, died 7:55 am, June 26, 2019 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born August 22, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Earl and Laura Reisenberg Campbell. On August 21, 1999 he married Shirley Mae Phillips, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, William (Heather) Campbell, Dallas, TX and...
Harold True
Jun 26, 2019
Harold Wesley True, 84, of Chillicothe, died 3:03 pm, June 26, 2019, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born May 9, 1935 in Frankfort, OH to the late Harold F. and Cleo L. Sanburn True. On November 27, 1957 he married Wanda L. Scott True, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Terri Kern, Gallipolis, Cindy (Ron)...
Robert Kennedy
Jun 26, 2019
Robert Dale Kennedy, 64, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, peacefully in his home. Mr. Kennedy was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He lived with his wife Peggy and son John in Chillicothe, Ohio for the last 30 years. His interests included fishing, camping, music, and enjoying the simple things in life. He retired from Bearings Inc. in 1997. He is survived...
Lemuel Carroll
Jun 25, 2019
Lemuel "Lem" Ray Carroll, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born January 23, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Harold and Nellie (Bethel) Carroll. He later married Pamela (Timmons) Carroll, and together they have shared over 20 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he...
Jason Duncan
Jun 24, 2019
Jason Scott Duncan Sr., 50, passed from this life, June 24th, 2019, surrounded by family after a battle with an extended illness. Jason was born, October 9, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Garrett H. and Christina (Austin) Duncan, who survives. Also surviving, are his two sons, Jason Scott Duncan II (LJ) and John Garrett Duncan (JD), and their...
Max Hickman
Jun 24, 2019
Dr. Max R. Hickman, 85, Chillicothe, Ohio died Monday June 24, 2019 at Adena Medical Center after complications from a recent fall. He spent his final days at the same place he practiced medicine and saved countless lives for over 3 decades. Max was born on January 27, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster High...
Charles Spindler
Jun 24, 2019
Charles Edwin Spindler, 81, of Chillicothe, died 3:41 am, Monday, June 24, 2019, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born February 23, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late Charles O. and Georgia I. Reinhart Spindler. On August 2, 1958 he married Ruth Ann Cottrill, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Charles A. (Sherry) Spindler, of...
Rick Stevens
Jun 23, 2019
Rick A. Stevens, 61, of Chillicothe, passed unexpectedly at 4:15am June 23, 2019, at his home. He was born May 30, 1958, in Ross Co. to the late James L. and Evelyn (McWhorter) Stevens. On July 15, 1979, he married the former Marcheta J. Diamond, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Christina Stevens (Chris...
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