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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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Jason Duncan

Jason Duncan

Jun 24, 2019

Jason Scott Duncan Sr., 50, passed from this life, June 24th, 2019, surrounded by family after a battle with an extended illness. Jason was born, October 9, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Garrett H. and Christina (Austin) Duncan, who survives. Also surviving, are his two sons, Jason Scott Duncan II (LJ) and John Garrett Duncan (JD), and their...

Max Hickman

Max Hickman

Jun 24, 2019

Dr. Max R. Hickman, 85, Chillicothe, Ohio died Monday June 24, 2019 at Adena Medical Center after complications from a recent fall.  He spent his final days at the same place he practiced medicine and saved countless lives for over 3 decades. Max was born on January 27, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio.  He was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster High...

Charles Spindler

Charles Spindler

Jun 24, 2019

Charles Edwin Spindler, 81, of Chillicothe, died 3:41 am, Monday, June 24, 2019, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born February 23, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late Charles O. and Georgia I. Reinhart Spindler.  On August 2, 1958 he married Ruth Ann Cottrill, who survives.  Also surviving are his two sons, Charles A. (Sherry) Spindler, of...

Rick Stevens

Rick Stevens

Jun 23, 2019

Rick A. Stevens, 61, of Chillicothe, passed unexpectedly at 4:15am June 23, 2019, at his home. He was born May 30, 1958, in Ross Co. to the late James L. and Evelyn (McWhorter) Stevens.  On July 15, 1979, he married the former Marcheta J. Diamond, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Christina Stevens (Chris...

Timothy Bennett

Timothy Bennett

Jun 22, 2019

Timothy J. Bennett, 60, of Londonderry, died June 22, 2019, at his residence following an extended battle with cancer.   He was born August 2, 1958, in Manhasset, NY, to James F. and Jo Ann (Bolyard) Bennett. On June 24, 1995, he married the former Teresa R. Martin, who survives.   Also surviving are their three children: Christopher Bennett; Andrew Bennett and...

Timothy Detty

Timothy Detty

Jun 21, 2019

Timothy L. Detty, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home following a courageous fight with lung cancer on June 21, 2019. He was born July 13, 1954, to Ray and Purle Detty. Tim was a 1972 graduate of Chillicothe High School. He worked for Hondros for 23 years; first as a contractor and in 2005, as a full-time Faculty...

Mary Mccomis

Mary Mccomis

Jun 18, 2019

Mary A. McComis, 87, of Chillicothe, died 3:02 am, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness.   She was born April 6, 1932 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ralph Dayton and Ruth Opal Leeth Miller.  Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Austin and Shirley McComis.  She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings.  ...

Richard Williamson

Richard Williamson

Jun 16, 2019

Richard David Williamson, 55, of Chillicothe, died 11:19 am, Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his home, following a brief illness.   He was  born June 29, 1963 in Newark, OH to the late David and Helen Williamson.  On January 27, 2001 he married Melody Jo "Jody" Hurles Williamson, who survives.  Also surviving is his daughter, Sarah (Dan) Partee, of Hilliard, OH;...

Carolyn Florea

Carolyn Florea

Jun 16, 2019

Carolyn Bay Griesheimer Florea, 80, of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully at home, with family, on June 16, 2019, in Lakeland. She is survived by three children, John Florea of Lakeland, FL; Kathryn (and David) Polla of Harper Woods, MI; Christa (and Rich) Gedrich of Guilford, CT, and (Terry Deery) of Indianapolis, IN. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jennifer Bay...

Patricia Keene

Patricia Keene

Jun 15, 2019

Patricia Marie Moore Keene, 54, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, June 15, 2019 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on April 3, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois to James R. Moore and Barbara L. Moore Rader. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two children, Nathan Moore, and Britney (Larry Lunsford) Carroll, both...

Charles Ward

Charles Ward

Jun 15, 2019

Charles Robert Ward, 90, of Bourneville, passed away early Saturday morning, June 15, 2019 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born April 1, 1929 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Thomas and Rhoda (Davis) Ward. On November 19, 1954, he married Iris Mae (Marsh) Ward, and together they shared nearly 60 years of marriage...

Juanita Bolen

Juanita Bolen

Jun 15, 2019

Juanita Florence Bolen, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, June 15, 2019 surrounded by her family at home, following an extended illness. She was born February 19, 1933 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Richard and Mildred Shoemaker. She later married Richard Leroy Bolen in 1951, and together they shared 50 years of marriage before his passing in...

James Bayes

James Bayes

Jun 13, 2019

James Allen Bayes, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 following an extended illness. He was born April 6, 1941 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Woodrow and Marie (Ratliff) Bayes. On December 11, 1982, he married Judith Elaine (Miller) Bayes, and together they shared over 36 years of marriage. Surviving are five children, Adam (Amy) Bayes,...

Marla Carroll

Marla Carroll

Jun 13, 2019

Marla S. Carroll, 55, of Chillicothe, passed from this life at 7:45pm Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the home of her sister, surrounded by her family. She was born October 31, 1963 to David S. Carroll and Thelma L. Stephenson Carroll. On October 17, 1992 she married Marlin J. Snyder who preceded her in death on July 15, 2005. Her...

Cherry Watrous

Cherry Watrous

Jun 13, 2019

Cherry Elizabeth Watrous, 76, of Richmond Dale, passed away Thursday evening, June 13, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1942 in Nottingham, England to Gerard Thompson and Olive Hilda (Scroxton) Sumpton. Surviving are her three children, Mark, Christian, and David; three grandchildren, Desiree, Jared, and Brandon; one great-granddaughter, Madelyn; as well as one sister,...

Harvey Mcallister

Harvey Mcallister

Jun 11, 2019

Harvey L. McAllister, 80, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away peacefully with family at his side at 7:45am on June 11, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. Harvey was born on December 15, 1938, in Charleston, WV to Christopher and Annabelle McAllister. On September 7, 1959, he married Joan Stinson, who together enjoyed over 54 years of marriage....

Norma Smith

Norma Smith

Jun 11, 2019

Norma Mae Smith, 92, of Chillicothe, died 12:02 am, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1927 in Chillicothe to the late James P. Hightower and Grace Keel Austin.  On December 5, 1943 she married Lewis T. Smith, Sr., who died January 2, 2012.  Survivors include three children, Cecelia Howard, of Chillicothe,...

Harold Hughes

Harold Hughes

Jun 9, 2019

Harold "Dean" Eugene Hughes, 62, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born April 30, 1957 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late William Harry and Loulabelle (Johnson) Hughes. On March 6, 2004, he married Rhonda (Hart) Hughes who survives. Also surviving are his three children, Jeremy Eugene...

Purl Brown

Purl Brown

Jun 9, 2019

On Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 8:00pm, Purl F. Brown of Chillicothe finished his earthly journey and began his eternal celebration! He's once again with his bride and many others with whom he has longed to be reunited. Brownie was born "8-2-34" to Purl and Amanda Brown in Pike County, Ohio. He had wonderful memories of growing up in a...

Ryan Hurtt

Ryan Hurtt

Jun 8, 2019

Ryan C. Hurtt, 31, passed from this life at 3:25pm June 8, 2019, at his residence.   Ryan was born December 30, 1987, in Chillicothe to Richard D. and Cynthia R. (Compher) Hurtt, of Chillicothe.   In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his daughter, Xaria Reese Hurtt, of Chillicothe; his brother Richard (Heather) Hurtt, Jr., Clarksburg; his sister Andrea...

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