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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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Annette Smith
Aug 21, 2019
The "Flamingo Lady" is soaring at a higher altitude. Annette Bea Smith, of Chillicothe, OH passed away August, 21, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Annette was born November 17, 1946 in Fostoria Ohio to Charles and Bernice (Basil) Rusch. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, David Smith of Chillicothe; sister Janice (Rusch) Wilcox and husband...
Wendell Schaller
Aug 21, 2019
Wendell Dewese Schaller, 90, of Chillicothe, died August 21, 2019, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio following injuries incurred from a fall. He was born August 26, 1928 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Ralph and Doris Schaller. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Harkness Schaller of Chillicothe; daughter, Susan Schaller Veintimilla of Chillicothe; son-in-law, Steve Maybriar of Chillicothe;...
George Flint
Aug 21, 2019
George Ross Flint, 93, of Sandy Springs, GA, formerly of Chillicothe, OH, passed away at home August 21, 2019. Born in Lima, Ohio, Ross was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Marianne Schachne Flint, his parents, George and Eloise Flint, and his brother, Robert Flint. After graduation from high school as class valedictorian, Ross enlisted in the...
Shirley Caplinger
Aug 19, 2019
Shirley Ann Hiles Caplinger, 79, of Chillicothe, died August 19, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born August 7, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Addie and Donna Mae Fizer Hiles. Survivors include three sons, Gene, Paul (Marife), and James (Yhen) Caplinger, all of Chillicothe; seven grandchildren, Dustin, Davey, Stephanie, Paula, Pauline and Caleb Caplinger,...
Jodie Willis
Aug 18, 2019
Jodie Lynn (Williamson) Willis, 46, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday evening, August 18, 2019 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born March 19, 1973 in Chillicothe to Pamela (Graves) Watkins who survives. Jodie attended Chillicothe City Schools and later Vinton County High School. She loved her animals and her family. A memorial service will be held at...
Wanda Tackett
Aug 16, 2019
Wanda L. Tackett, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 7:00am August 16, 2019, at Signature Healthcare. She was born October 16, 1927, in Chillicothe to the late Raymond and Lillian Bennett Speakman. On May 26, 1946, she married Stanley L. Tackett, who preceded her in death May 7, 1992. Surviving are her daughters Retha (Mike) Ginther, of Chillicothe, and Charlene (Dale)...
Donna Arrington
Aug 15, 2019
Donna Jane Arrington, 85, of Bainbridge, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born December 25, 1933 in Bainbridge, Ohio, to the late Louis Earl and Lydia Jane (Knisley) Puckett. On June 20, 1959, she married James Forrest Arrington who preceded her in death on April 15, 2019. Surviving is her...
David Dearth
Aug 14, 2019
David A. Dearth, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away August 14, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1939, in Chillicothe to the late Charles E. and Elizabeth Griesheimer Dearth. On April 17, 1960, he married the former Barbara Thompson, who preceded him in death on March 10, 1998. He then married Kay A. (Moseley) Bethel,...
Faith Thompson
Aug 13, 2019
Faith M. Thompson, 67, of Chillicothe went to be with the Lord at 7:52am August 13, 2019, peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Faith was born September 28, 1951, in Chillicothe, the youngest of 10 children of Harley J. and Hazel I. McKenzie Hardesty, who preceded her in death. On March 8, 1975, she married her best...
Delbert Doles
Aug 12, 2019
Delbert "Deb" Jackson Doles always said he wanted to be playing golf when he died. God had other plans and he departed this life peacefully in his sleep at Adena Regional Medical Center on August 12, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1927 in Byer, Ohio, the son of the late Rollo E. and Hazel L....
Shaddix Estep
Aug 10, 2019
Shaddix Eli Estep, infant son of Jessica Annamarie Hawk and Tyler Elijah Estep, was born sleeping on August 10, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Shaddix Eli Estep , please click here to visit our Sympathy...
Elbert Freeman
Aug 9, 2019
Elbert Freeman, 89, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 9 , 2019, at Traditions of Chillicothe Assisted Living Center. Born June 7, 1930 in Calhoun County, Alabama, Mr. Freeman was the son of the late David William and Ethel Creswell Freeman. A veteran of service in the U.S. Army, Mr. Freeman was a former resident of Hogansville and Five...
Brittany Graham
Aug 7, 2019
Brittany Janelle Graham, 30, of Frankfort, died August 7, 2019, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born July 31, 1989 in Athens, OH to David E. (Carre) Graham and Cherie L. Nichols, who survive. Also surviving are her children, Rihauna A. Lovelady, D'Laynie A. Lynch, Madison S. Brown, and Matthew T. Coy, Jr.;...
Gerald Lewis
Aug 6, 2019
Gerald Wesley "Rasuli" Lewis passed away on August 6, 2019 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Georgia. Gerald was born on November 19, 1951 in Chillicothe Ohio to Keith and Normajean Lewis and was the fourth of nine children. He is survived by his daughter, Ushindi Lewis of East Brunswick New Jersey, and his siblings: Keith (Tiya) Lewis, Norma "Toni"...
Jack Thompson
Aug 6, 2019
Jack E. Thompson, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He had recently had bypass heart surgery. Jack was born May 15, 1933, in Portsmouth, OH to Ray and Mary (Newman) Thompson. On September 17, 1961, he married the love of his life, Ann Roth, of Friendship, OH, his true life-partner. Jack was...
Glenn Winfield
Aug 5, 2019
Glenn Bernard Winfield, 62, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1956, in Chillicothe, the seventh child of Lloyd E. and Grace (Mayo) Winfield. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Mary Elizabeth, Demetrius and Beatrice; and brothers: Gary and Michael. Surviving to cherish his memory are his...
Eleanor Smith
Aug 4, 2019
Eleanor Elaine Smith, 86, of Chillicothe, died August 4, 2019, at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe. She was born November 10, 1932 in Chillicothe to the late Ophia A. and Marjorie A. Hough Smith. Survivors include a brother, Neil (Linda) Smith, of Colorado; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews; her two dogs that she raised as her children, Chewy and...
Lisa Diehl
Aug 3, 2019
Lisa Michelle Diehl, 56, of Chillicothe, died 12:53 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at her residence following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 9, 1962 in Wareham, MA to George Roberts and Kathleen Curcio Monty. On April 17, 2010 she married W. Scott Diehl, who survives. In addition to her mother and her husband, survivors include her...
Charles Elliott
Aug 3, 2019
Charles G. Elliott, 80, of Frankfort, passed peacefully at 12:16 pm Saturday, August 3, 2019, at his residence, Owl Creek Farm, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 6, 1939 in Greenfield, OH to the late James G. and Jessie Elliott. On December 11, 1959, he married Glenda Ward, who preceded him in death in 1998. Charles is...
Linda Scott
Jul 31, 2019
Linda Sue Scott, 77, of Londonderry, died 7:20 pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Grant Medical Center, unexpectedly. She was born July 25, 1942 in Zanesville, OH to the late Clifford and Edith Perkins Courtney. On August 10, 1985 she married L. Michael Scott, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Brandi (Bren) Gentzel, Commercial Point, OH and a granddaughter,...
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