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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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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...

Marianne Flint

Marianne Flint

Jun 5, 2019

Marianne Schachne Flint was born February 26, 1927 in Columbus, OH, and passed away at home in Sandy Springs, GA on June 5, 2019 at ninety-two years of age. She was preceded in death by her parents Doris Gertrude (Williams) Schachne and Richard Schachne, Jr. Marianne grew up in Chillicothe, OH and graduated from Chillicothe High School. She then attended...

Ezra Conn

Ezra Conn

Jun 5, 2019

Ezra W. Conn, 68, died at 1:37am June 5, 2019, at his residence following an extended battle with pancreatic cancer.   He was born March 7, 1951, in Dayton, OH to the late Virgil and Mary Louise (McGraw) Conn. On February 16, 1974, he married the former Kathy L. McCloud, who survives.   Also surviving are his children: Mary (Daniel) Oney, Justin...

Jacqueline Boler

Jacqueline Boler

Jun 3, 2019

Jacqueline Lois Boler, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday evening, June 3, 2019 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born November 15, 1931, in Huntington, WV to the late Charles and Sarah (Bartlett) Taylor. Surviving are her children, Greg (Stella) Boler, Kitty (Brad) Wyatt, Cherri Hardin, Doug (Cathy) Boler, and Roger (Carissa) Boler, all of Chillicothe; her...

Ruby Weidauer

Ruby Weidauer

Jun 3, 2019

Ruby F. Weidauer, 93, died peacefully at 3:47pm June 3, 2019, with her loving daughters Deborah and Gaylene at her bedside. For the past two years, she had lived at the home of Gary and Deborah where Deborah and Gaylene have taken loving care of her.   She was born March 21, 1926, in Charleston, WV, to the late Hoyt Morrison...

Lloyd Johnson

Lloyd Johnson

May 31, 2019

Lloyd F. Johnson, 78, of Chillicothe, was called Home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, May 31, 2019 at his home. He was born March 7, 1941 in Chillicothe, to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Demint) Johnson. On October 14, 1961, he married Shirley (Caplinger) Johnson, and together they shared over 57 years of marriage. In addition to...

Mary Picciano

Mary Picciano

May 29, 2019

Mary Ann Picciano, 89, of Chillicothe, died 4:58 am, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born February 8, 1930 in Eaton, OH to the late Edmond K. and Edith Steck Dye.  On August 23, 1952 she married Ercolo Picciano, who survives.  Also surviving are her four children, Lucinda (Jeffrey) Hutman, Schaumburg, IL,...

Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

May 29, 2019

Elaine has entered her eternal life on May 29, 2019.  She was born November 28, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to Floyd and Doris (Haney) Tripp who preceded her in death. On June 30, 1957 she married the love of her life, the late Donald G. Smith.  Donald managed the former Woolworth store in Central Center, and then Don and Elaine...

Joel Gearing

Joel Gearing

May 28, 2019

Joel M. Gearing, 59, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 28, 2019, following a 5 year battle with cancer. He was born on September 18, 1959 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Vina Salyer Gearing and Lloyd (Loueda) Gearing. On August 8, 1980, he married Peggy (Elliott) Gearing, and together they shared over 38 years of marriage. In addition...

Audrey Elliott

Audrey Elliott

May 27, 2019

Audrey J. Elliott, 73, of Londonderry, formerly of Homer City, PA, died unexpectedly May 27, 2019, at her home. She was born August 11, 1945 in Armstrong Co., PA to the late Melvin Elwood and Katherine Irene Anthony King.  Survivors include her son Clarence R. "Skip" (Diana Stevens) Elliott, Jr.; three grandchildren, Samantha, Dustin and Tamra Elliott; two brothers, John...

Walter Lewis

Walter Lewis

May 27, 2019

Walter "Pete" McKinley Lewis, 77, of Anderson, departed this life May 27, 2019, at Community Hospital Anderson surrounded by family. He was born on Aug. 29, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Pete came to Anderson on a full basketball scholarship to Anderson University. He served in the Army, was an Anderson policeman for 30 years prior to retirement and continued to...

Edmona Hartley

Edmona Hartley

May 27, 2019

Edmona Mae Hartley, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away late Monday night, May 27, 2019 at National Church Residences in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. Her husband Dale Vernon Hartley survives. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Edmona Mae Hartley , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Marion Brown

Marion Brown

May 23, 2019

Marion L. Brown, 81, died at 6:05pm Thursday May 23, at her residence following an extended illness.   She was born June 2, 1937, in Chillicothe to the late Leroy and Elizabeth (Fairrow) Liggins. On August 14, 1955, she married Karl F. Brown, who preceded her in death on August 21, 2012.   She is survived by their children: Kyle (Ronald) Barfield,...

Patrick Rose

Patrick Rose

May 20, 2019

Patrick Harold Rose, 57, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home May 20, 2019. He was born March 17, 1962 in Columbus, OH to the late Agustus and Mavis Sickels Rose.  Survivors include two children, P. Michael (Jennifer) Rose, of Columbus and Shannon (James) Metz, of Newark, OH; and two grandchildren, MacKinley and Lucas.  He was preceded in death by...

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