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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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Charles Mask

Charles Mask

Apr 1, 2019

Charles M. Mask, 67, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday afternoon, April 1, 2019, at the Mount Carmel West Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born May 6, 1951 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Harris) Mask, Sr. But was raised by his late grandmother Esther Adams Harris. Surviving is his daughter Rayshawna...

Edwin Hammond

Edwin Hammond

Mar 31, 2019

Edwin Darrell Hammond, 79, of Chillicothe, died 9:04 pm, Sunday, March 31, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 24, 1939 in Jackson Co. to the late Rev. Henry and Roxie V. Massie Hammond.  Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Dale) Weller, Chillicothe and Brenda (Tracy Harms) Hammond, Avon, IN; three adopted children,...

James Cassel

James Cassel

Mar 31, 2019

James Leroy Cassel, 89, of Chillicothe, died 9:53 pm, Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1929 in Greenup, KY to the late David and Esther Fraley Cassel Sr.  On June 23, 1973 he married Rosario Mucho Cassel, who survives.  Also surviving are his siblings, Imogene Marcum, David (Margaret) Cassel Jr., Julia...

G. Jackson

G. Jackson

Mar 30, 2019

Gloria "Deanie" Jackson, 84, went home to be with the Lord at 11:18am March 30, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born July 20, 1934, in Chillicothe and was a graduate of Chillicothe High School.   She is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Paul W. Jackson; daughters and sons-in-law Charlene (Timothy) Neff and Toni (Curtis) Cooper,...

Thomas Walker

Thomas Walker

Mar 29, 2019

Thomas Winfield Walker passed away suddenly at his home on Friday March 29 th . He was born on April 26 th 1955, to James and Joy Walker, who preceded his passing. Thomas received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Syracuse University, NY on May 13 th 1979. Thomas began his career at the Board of Trade in Chicago, then later...

Eula Burleigh

Eula Burleigh

Mar 28, 2019

Eula Burleigh's spirit ascended with Christ on March 28, 2019 surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Tealy Sr. and Georgeanna Alston, born December 13, 1920 in Nash County, NC. During the early 1900's, her parents moved the family to the Pittsburgh, PA area for improved economic opportunity. She and her siblings...

William Atwood

William Atwood

Mar 28, 2019

William Robert Atwood, 53, of Londonderry, passed away early Thursday morning, March 28, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late William E. Atwood and Sharon (Simpson) Lee. Surviving are his two brothers, Rick (Christine) Atwood, of Pemberton, NJ, and Greg (Kim) Atwood, of Londonderry;...

Lora Mccomis

Lora Mccomis

Mar 26, 2019

Lora Marie McComis, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019, at Valley View Care Center in Frankfort following an extended illness. She was born September 16, 1948, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Huey and Ruby (Kuhn) McComis. Surviving is her son, Dale Lee (Michelle) Grubb, Jr.; five grandchildren, Christopher (Kyna) Williamson, Travis Burnett, Chelsey Grubb,...

Ruth Powell

Ruth Powell

Mar 25, 2019

Ruth Alice Powell (Alice), 65, of South Salem, Ohio, passed peacefully Monday, March 25, 2019, at 09:54 pm at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born June 03, 1953 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Billie Clark, and Ruth Clark. Alice is survived by her only son Rocky Powell, of Chillicothe; her grandchildren Jesse (Becky) Powell, of...

Ronald Barker

Ronald Barker

Mar 25, 2019

Ronald D Barker, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 25, 2019. Ronald was born in Idaho, Ohio on June 25, 1939, to Ishmael and Anna (Russell) Barker. He attended Piketon and Waverly Schools until he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for 6 years. After leaving the Navy he married the love of his...

Joseph Goins

Joseph Goins

Mar 25, 2019

Joseph A. Goins, Jr, 67, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 25, 2019 at his residence.   He was born July 17, 1951, in Chillicothe to the late Joseph A., Sr. and Virginia Irene (Terry) Goins.   Surviving are his daughter Corey Goins-Major; son Joseph A. Goins III; grandchildren: Chelsea Goins, Chalice Major, Caron Major, Caiya Goins, Chase Goins, all of Hampton, VA;...

Janet Branson

Janet Branson

Mar 24, 2019

Janet Louise Wood Branson, age 78, of Chillicothe, OH, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on March 24, 2019. Janet was born on December 4, 1940 in Pike County, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence Benjamin Wood and Lillian Marie Hatfield Wood. On September 9, 1961, Janet was married to James Wendell Branson, Jr.  Janet was predeceased in death...

Loren Thomas

Loren Thomas

Mar 24, 2019

Loren M. Thomas, 83, of Chillicothe, died 9:45 am, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 19, 1936 in Chillicothe to the late Freda Thomas Maughmer.  On June 19, 1961 he married Johanna I. Schmid, who died April 5, 2006.  Survivors include four daughters, Patrizia and Lori Thomas and...

Robby Rinehart

Robby Rinehart

Mar 21, 2019

Robby L. "Hob" Rinehart passed away at 1:20pm March 21, 2019 surrounded by loved ones, after suffering a long fight with numerous illnesses. He was born September 15, 1955 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Eldon and Gladys Rinehart. On October 6, 1984, he married the former Brenda Stansberry who survives. Also surviving are his son and best friend, Matthew...

Dorothy Underwood

Dorothy Underwood

Mar 21, 2019

Dorothy L. Underwood, 87, of Frankfort, passed away March 21, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1931 in Idaho, Ohio to the late Labe and Edith Louise (McMahn) Penn. On January 16, 1951, Dorothy was united in marriage to Wilson Bryan Underwood who preceded her in death on October 24, 1968. Dorothy and Wilson...

Orlan Edgington

Orlan Edgington

Mar 20, 2019

Orlan Dean Edgington, passed on from this world to receive his heavenly reward on Wednesday March 20, 2019, at National Church Residences of Chillicothe.   He was born November 19, 1925, in Frankfort, OH, the son of the late Allen Ray and Rachel (Yates) Edgington. On May 26, 1962, he married Shirley Ann Colburn, who preceded him in death August 6,...

Gregory Gall

Gregory Gall

Mar 20, 2019

Greg Gall, 56, of Grandview Heights, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, after suffering nine years with the debilitating disease, Multiple System Atrophy.   Born on Christmas Day 1962, he was a 1981 graduate of Chillicothe High School, and attended The Ohio State University. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Janice, wife Stacey, son Antonio, and brother Eric (Shelly)...

Ronald Gunter

Ronald Gunter

Mar 18, 2019

Ronald H. Gunter, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 2:00am Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Hocking Valley Community Hospital following a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.   He was born January 25, 1936, in Benton, Iowa, to the late Philip E. and Melba L. (Haviland) Gunter, and grew up in Rockford, IL. He served his country in the US Marine...

Darwin Drake

Darwin Drake

Mar 15, 2019

Darwin Clyde Drake, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. He was born in Chillicothe on November 2, 1940 to the late Carl and Marie (Manson) Drake. Surviving are his brothers, Carl E. Drake, Jr., of Chillicothe, and Lewis (Ravewan) Drake, of Bangkok, Thailand; a sister, Carol Woodruff, of Hillsboro;...

Robert Lindsay

Robert Lindsay

Mar 15, 2019

Robert Dean Lindsay (Bob), born 10/9/1927, recently passed away peacefully at his home. He is survived by Louise (née Spencer), his wife of 65 years; sons Gary Lindsay of Berkeley California and Ken Lindsay of Ashland Oregon; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert G. and Pearl S. Lindsay of Topeka Kansas,...

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