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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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Ivan Leedy

Ivan Leedy

Oct 15, 2019

Ivan Boyd Leedy, 85, of Chillicothe, died 5:02 am, October 15, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1934 in Jackson, OH to the late Vance and Bertha Snyder Leedy.  On October 12, 1953 he married Glenda Mary Edler Leedy, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Michael (Linda) Leedy, Greenwood, SC, Deborah (Rick) Hamilton,...

Bazel Jenkins

Bazel Jenkins

Oct 14, 2019

Bazel Roosevelt Jenkins, 84, of Chillicothe, went Home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, October 14, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born April 22, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky, son of the late Buell and Lottie (Howard) Jenkins. On July 8, 2002, he married Judy (Royal) Jenkins who survives. Also surviving...

Ethel Friend

Ethel Friend

Oct 11, 2019

Ethel Friend, a long-time resident of Columbus, OH, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at her daughter's home in Maineville, OH. She was born September 6, 1939 in Teaberry, KY, and recently celebrated her 80 th birthday surrounded by her family and friends, and her family from Mary Chapel United Baptist Church.  Ethel was baptized in November 1986, when she joined...

Sarah Little

Sarah Little

Oct 10, 2019

Sarah Elizabeth Little, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away late Thursday night, October 10, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, following a brief illness. She was born April 9, 1953 to Phyllis Little and Willie Puckett. Sarah worked for First Capital Enterprises for many years and loved every minute of it. There will be no public calling hours or...

Debra Bolyard

Debra Bolyard

Oct 9, 2019

Debra S. Bolyard, 62, was reunited with her daughter Jessica on October 9, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer.   She was born September 21, 1957, in Chillicothe, to Glenn M. and Mary Sue (Wiseman) Woods. On February 17, 1979, she married Harry D. Bolyard, who survives.   Also surviving are her sons Jason (Crystal) Bolyard, of Cantonment, FL; Justin (Jennifer)...

M. Donnells

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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