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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Helen England

Helen England

Apr 27, 2019

Helen Malone Ritchie England, 85, of Chillicothe, passed on to her heavenly home at 11:58 pm, Saturday, April 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14, 1934 in Massieville to Gilbert and Anna Malone.  She married Stanley Ritchie in 1954 and is survived by her children, Suzanna (Thomas) Hill, Timothy (Cathy) Ritchie, Michael (Pat) Ritchie, and...

Buford Tanner

Buford Tanner

Apr 26, 2019

Buford E. Tanner, peacefully fell asleep at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on Friday, April 26, 2019 after visiting with immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Loretha Tanner, his siblings, Blanche, Bonadean, Dorsey, and Herman. Left to mourn are his siblings, Delbert (Judy), Hartsel (Donna), Robert (Nancy), Janet, and LeeAnn; his adopted daughter, Susan (Matt);...

C. Stevens

C. Stevens

Apr 25, 2019

Charles Raymond "Ray" Stevens, 88, died at 4:29pm April 25, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born March 9, 1931, in Chillicothe, to the late Clyde and Neva (Neff) Stevens. On November 15, 1954, he married the former Mona L. Speakman, who survives. Also surviving are his sons Michael (Tawana) Stevens, Circleville; Jeffery Stevens...

Wendy Arth

Wendy Arth

Apr 25, 2019

Wendy R. Davis Arth was born on January 11, 1969 to Donald Ray Davis and Joyce Carolyn Garner Davis in Lancaster, PA. Wendy was a 1987 graduate of Katy High School, where she was a member of the dive team. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas in 1991 and her Master's Degree in 2016 from...

Danetta Newland

Danetta Newland

Apr 24, 2019

Danetta Imogene Newland, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 24, 2019 at Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born October 24, 1933 in Xenia, Ohio to the late George Daniel and Minnie Edna (Thompson) Mercer. On October 31, 1953, she married Forest Newland who preceded her in death on July 16, 2001. Surviving are...

Debra Elliott-Mavis

Debra Elliott-Mavis

Apr 23, 2019

Debra Denise Elliott-Mavis, 55, of Chillicothe, died 1:16 am, April 23, 2019, at her home, following a two year battle with cancer.    She was born May 15, 1963 in Portsmouth, VA to Robert W. (Angela) Elliott and Diane S. (Grover) Whiting Temple, who survive.  Also surviving are her daughters, Leslie (Shannon West) Mavis, Grove City and Christie Mavis, Chillicothe; a...

Marion Brooks

Marion Brooks

Apr 23, 2019

Marion Joanne Brooks, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday night, April 23, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born September 24, 1934, in Chillicothe to the late William Davis and Rosa Williams. She married Frank Edward Brooks who preceded her in death in 1976. Surviving is her son, Jack (Stacy) Brooks; her daughter, Toni...

Betty Hatfield

Betty Hatfield

Apr 23, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Hatfield, 78, died at 9:00pm on April 23, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones.   She was born March 7, 1941, in Chillicothe, to Leo and Ragnhild Gerling. On April 7, 1960, she married Tony Hatfield, who preceded her in death on February 16, 1984.   She is survived by her children: Yvonne (Joe) McQueary, Bob Hatfield (Monique) and...

Douglas Medlin

Douglas Medlin

Apr 19, 2019

Dr. Douglas Anthony Medlin, 70, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 at Friendship Village of Columbus, Ohio.  He was born in 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Dr. Malon Dee and Helen Medlin. Doug spent his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky; Boston, Massachusetts; and Louisville, Kentucky.  In Louisville, he graduated from St. Xavier High School, Class of 1967.  He...

Josie Clay

Josie Clay

Apr 15, 2019

Josie V Clay 81 of Wilmington Ohio died 5:47 AM Monday, April 15, 2019 at her residence.   She was born on April 8 th 1938 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Hanson and Lizzie (Jackson). Josie is survived by a total of six brothers and sister, Warnie, Carl, Pauline, Bobby, Della, and Mike. In addition to her brother and sisters...

George Kimberlin

George Kimberlin

Apr 14, 2019

George Keith Kimberlin, 70, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his Savior, surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 14, 2019.  George fought a tremendous battle for 80 days after a devastating fall on the ice, January 25, 2019.  He suffered a broken back and neck. He is survived by his wife of 42 years,...

Vicki May

Vicki May

Apr 12, 2019

Vicki L. May, 63, passed away April 12, 2019, at Ohio State Medical Center after a brave battle with an extended illness. She was born July 20, 1955, in Chillicothe to the late George M. and Elsie C. (Sheets) Deeter. On September 26, 1981, she married Chuck May, who survives. Also surviving are her sister Cindy Deeter; brother Earl Deeter,...

Thomas Hettema

Thomas Hettema

Apr 10, 2019

Thomas A. Hettema, Jr., 76, of Chillicothe, died on April 10, 2019 at the Grant Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 19, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Thomas A. and Eleanor V. (O'Dell) Hettema. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Rosemary A. Hettema; two daughters, Therese...

Gene Mclean

Gene Mclean

Apr 10, 2019

Gene Anne McLean, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born August 9, 1948 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Rose Anne Mason. Surviving are her siblings, Eva McLean, of Chillicothe, Gary (Michelle) McLean, of Michigan, Aaron (Denise) McLean, T.J. McLean, Lisa (Roger) Hyden, and...

Rick Mckee

Rick Mckee

Apr 9, 2019

Bennie E. "Rick" McKee, 72 of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home unexpectedly. Born Bennie Eric McKee on August 19, 1946 in Richmond Dale to the late Bennie B. and Leta E. Blakeman McKee. He married the former Karen M. Stanley on April 8, 1966 and together they celebrated 53 years of marriage the day...

Fred Steinbrook

Fred Steinbrook

Apr 7, 2019

Fred A. Steinbrook, 73, died April 7, 2019, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born May 25, 1945, in Chillicothe to the late Fred and Ocie (Allman) Steinbrook.  On June 4, 1965, he married Charity E. Gragg, who preceded him in death on April 21, 2011.   He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Dwayne (Teresa) Steinbrook; daughter Cindy...

Kevin Penix

Kevin Penix

Apr 6, 2019

Kevin Sean Penix, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Following cremation, his ashes will be interred at Grandview Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Kevin Sean Penix , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Dustin Riehle

Dustin Riehle

Apr 5, 2019

Dustin "Biggin" James Riehle, 25, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, April 5, 2019. He was born February 9, 1994, in Chillicothe, Ohio to James Richard Riehle and Lora Lee Lytle. Surviving are his parents, James R. and Melissa J. Riehle, Sr., of Chillicothe, and Lora L. Berry, of Frankfort; his two daughters, Madelane M. Riehle, and Natalie...

Timothy Abare

Timothy Abare

Apr 5, 2019

Timothy D. Abare, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home.   He was born December 9, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland.   Military graveside honors for the Vietnam Navy veteran will be announced at a later date in Greenlawn cemetery.  To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Timothy D Abare ,...

Russell Tucker

Russell Tucker

Apr 2, 2019

Larry Tucker, 79, of Richmond Dale passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center.   Larry was born December 28, 1939, in Chillicothe to the late Henry Russell and Eleanor Mae (Oney) Tucker.  In 1964, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Shirley Marie (Bettis) Tucker, who survives.  Larry is also survived by children Vicki (Mike...

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