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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William Clements

William Clements

Jan 7, 2020

William Mack Clements, Jr., 79, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday evening, January 7, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born February 13, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William and Willodean (Robbins) Clements, Sr. On November 29, 1976, he married Nancy Jane (Sparks) Clements, and together they shared over 43 years of...

Marla Graves

Marla Graves

Jan 5, 2020

Marla G. Graves, 57, of Ray, OH, went to be with her Lord at 8:53am Sunday, January 5, at Ohio State University Hospital following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born August 28, 1962, in Chillicothe to Dale E. and Patricia (Maple) Anderson. On June 28, 1985, she married Kim A. Graves, who survives. Also surviving are her...

Donald Shmidt

Donald Shmidt

Jan 5, 2020

Donald Arthur Shmidt, 95, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his Avon Park, FL residence. He was born February 1, 1924, in Romeo, Michigan, son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Axford) Shmidt. On September 18, 1948, he married Glenna Joy (Curtis) Shmidt, and together they shared nearly 68 years of marriage before her passing...

Douglas Cousins

Douglas Cousins

Jan 5, 2020

Douglas Eugene Cousins Sr., a lifelong residence of Chillicothe, Ohio entered into eternal glory the first Sunday of the new year, January 5, 2020 at the ripe age of 85. Doug, as he was affectionately called, graduated from Chillicothe High School. In March 1953, he joined the US Air Force serving 4 years before being  honorably discharged. He retired from...

Robbie Whitner

Robbie Whitner

Jan 3, 2020

Robbie L. Whitner, 73, of Walbridge Ohio, passed away on January 3rd, 2020, in Chillicothe. She was born on December 3rd, 1946 to Robert and Dorothy (Walker) Chandler in Birmingham AL. She is preceded in death by her husband William Whitner. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Timothy (Iryna) Carroll, of Chillicothe; and grandchildren, Annika, Sophia, Anastasiia and...

Thelma Park

Thelma Park

Jan 2, 2020

Thelma Jean Park, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, January 2, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born September 25, 1947, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Lindley and Edith (Bethel) Park. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Neil (Lori) Park; two grandchildren, Colton (Lauren Howard) Park, and Hudson (Kali Mitten)...

Dewey Price

Dewey Price

Jan 1, 2020

Dewey Allen Price, 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday January 1, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born January 11, 1944, in Oak Hill, WV, to the late Frank and Vivian (Hall) Price. On October 5, 1963, he married the former Diane Steinbrook, who survives.   Also surviving are his son Mack (Kathy) Price Steinbrook; a...

Marilyn Clark

Marilyn Clark

Dec 28, 2019

Dr. Marilyn L. Clark, 83, of Athens, OH, died December 28, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born June 16, 1936 in Milan, MI to the late Clifton and Louise Hess Clark.  Survivors include close friends, Martha (Nik) Wenzel, Joy Carver, Sharon Dykes, and Marian Wright.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Clark; a sister, Judith...

Jon Beverly

Jon Beverly

Dec 25, 2019

Jon Howard Beverly Jr., 61 of Canton, OH, died 10:30 pm, December 25, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born September 29, 1958 in Chillicothe to John Howard Beverly Sr. and Alma Lucille Bayless Harris.  Survivors include his mother and step-father, Alma and Paul Harris; three sisters, Vicki (Robert) Beverly, Philadelphia, PA, Kelley...

Deane Duncan

Deane Duncan

Dec 25, 2019

Deane G. Duncan, 70, of Chillicothe, died December 25, 2019 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home.   Following cremation, private graveside services will be held in Grandview Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Deane G. Duncan , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Christy Scherer

Christy Scherer

Dec 23, 2019

Christy Leeann Scherer, 38, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2019, as the result of injuries sustained in an accident. She was born February 16, 1981, in Chillicothe to Earl Leasure, Jr., and Shelly Graves. Surviving are her mother and step-father, Shelly (Ed) Freygang; her father, Earl (Kim Bailey) Leasure, Jr.,; three children, Caden (Travina Schirtzing) Scherer,...

Josephine Kunzelman

Josephine Kunzelman

Dec 23, 2019

Josephine Ann (JoAnn) Kunzelman, 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on December 23, 2019. She was born October 2, 1941 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Prosby and Rose Benik DeGiralomo. She and her husband Edward celebrated 41 years of marriage on Monday, December 16. JoAnn was the oldest of four girls. She excelled at...

Brandon Collier

Brandon Collier

Dec 23, 2019

Brandon Lee Collier, 38, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly December 23, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1981 in Ross Co. to William E. Collier and Brenda K. Claytor Pack, who survive.  On April 29, 2006 he married Amanda L. Kirkham, who survives.  In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include two children, Jaron...

Lou Pauley

Lou Pauley

Dec 18, 2019

Lou Ellen (Doles) Pauley, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning at 11:08am, December 18, 2019 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born June 28, 1946, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Herschel and Susie Faye Doles. On May 28, 1966, she married Michael Pauley, and together they shared over 53 years of marriage. In addition...

Johnnie Penrod

Johnnie Penrod

Dec 18, 2019

Johnnie Lee Penrod, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday afternoon at 2:35pm, December 18, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1946 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Floyd and Mary Jane (Long) Penrod. On June 13, 1980, he married Teresa Dunlap, and together they shared 39 years of marriage....

Barbara Nelson

Barbara Nelson

Dec 15, 2019

Barbara J. Nelson, 83, died at 12:17pm Sunday, December 15, 2019, at her residence.   She was born December 3, 1936, in Ross County to Tommy and Minnie (Adams) Scales.   She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kara (Bryan) Jones; son Ron Nelson, both of Chillicothe; step-grandchildren Bryan Jones, Jr. and Marlena Jones; step-great-grandchildren: Bryan Jones III, Jhayden Jones and...

Waldo Adams

Waldo Adams

Dec 13, 2019

Waldo E. Adams, Jr., 85, of Chillicothe, went to be with Jesus at 6:45 am, December 13, 2019, after recently renewing his relationship with the Lord.  He battled courageously through failing health for several years. He was born July 1, 1934 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Waldo Sr. and Lyda Billups Adams.  He is survived by his wife of...

Cheryl Outen

Cheryl Outen

Dec 12, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Outen, 68, of Circleville, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born June 7, 1951 in Farmville, West Virginia, daughter of the late Mary Hamilton. Surviving is her son, Jesse Outen, of Chillicothe; her granddaughter, Meri Outen, of Kingston; special friends, Brenda Bryan, and Crystal...

Michaelette Barcikowski

Michaelette Barcikowski

Dec 11, 2019

Michaelette Barcikowski (Frena), 69 of Milford, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 19, 1950, in Creighton, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Marciniak) Frena, and sister of the late Marilyn Frena.  She is survived by beloved husband of...

La Verda Rae Pence

La Verda Rae Pence

Dec 11, 2019

La Verda Rae Pence, 71, of Chillicothe, Ohio died on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio as a result of a long term illness. She was born September 10, 1948 to John and Cassie (Foley) Cairns in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  She was a 1966 graduate of La Crescent High School in La Crescent, Minnesota....

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