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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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Cheryl A. Lennox-Smith
Aug 19, 2025
Cheryl A. Lennox-Smith, 75, of Westerville, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away at 7:15am August 19, 2025, at Danbury Senior Living in Westerville, following an extended illness. She was born on January 15, 1950, in Chillicothe. She was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1968. She retired from DFAS (Dept. of Defense) in Columbus where she worked as an...
Lloyd Reed
Aug 19, 2025
Lloyd E. Reed, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born in Chillicothe on September 16, 1937, to John E. and Constance (McCormick) Reed. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patty (McKenna) Reed; his children, Bret Reed, Terri McCleskey (Larry Bramlett), and Tricia (Richard) Harp; grandchildren, Kaitlynn (Logan) McClain, Hunter (Katherine) McCleskey,...
Reada Brock
Aug 15, 2025
Reada Lou (McKelvey) Brock, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 15, 2025 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born May 5, 1941, daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Miller) McKelvey. On March 14, 1975, she married her beloved husband, Howard G. Brock, who preceded her in death August 14, 1990. Surviving are...
Bryan Smith
Aug 15, 2025
Bryan Keith Smith, Jr., 38, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born July 7, 1987, in Chillicothe, son of Bryan Keith Smith, Sr. and the late Susan Ann (Harris) Smith. On March 23, 2022, he married his beloved wife, Keyaira Horn-Smith who survives. In addition to his father and wife, surviving are three children,...
Demmie Lambert
Aug 13, 2025
Demmie Lucille Lambert, 54, of Chillicothe, passed away on August 13 th , 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. She was born on March 15, 1971 in Chillicothe to the late Ernest Paul McFarland and Geraldine Atwood McFarland. Surviving are her daughter, Nicole Lawrence and family and her staff at Frontier Community Services. I addition to her parents, Demmie...
J. "Gabe" Roush Iv
Aug 7, 2025
James Gabriel "Gabe" Roush IV, 23, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away tragically in Circleville, Ohio, on his birthday, August 7, 2025, due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Born on August 7, 2002, in Chillicothe, Gabe was the beloved son of Aimee Ackley and James Shelby Roush III. He is survived by his parents, Aimee (Hal Beatty) and James...
Pastor Carol A. (Sims) Davis
Aug 7, 2025
Pastor Carol Ann (Sims) Davis, 71, of Chillicothe, died on August 7, 2025, at OSU Wexner Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus. She was born on August 23, 1953, in Chillicothe to the late Clyde Russel and Marge Marie (Rowland) Sims. Carol married John H. Davis on May 29, 1971, in Chillicothe, and continued for 54 years. They were blessed with...
Robert Gallaugher
Aug 6, 2025
Robert E. "Bob" Gallaugher, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly at his residence at 11:03am, on August 6, 2025. He was born December 27, 1943, in Chillicothe, to the late Elmer and Olive L. (Leibe) Gallaugher. On February 16, 1968, he married the former Julia A. "Judy" Saunders, who preceded him in death on November 27, 2013. He is survived...
Robert Wilson
Aug 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert L. Wilson, 69, who departed this world on August 5, 2025, peacefully from his home in Chillicothe, OH, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 20, 1956, in Columbus, MS. Robert lived a life of endless wit and self-determination fueled by his sarcasm which ended...
Phyllis Cutlip
Aug 5, 2025
Phyllis J. Heiss-Cutlip, age 87, passed from this life to the next at 7:20 am, on August 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. She resided at the Vineyards at Concord long-term care facility in Frankfort, Ohio, at the time of her passing. Phyllis was born on March 12, 1938, to the late Gertrude (Greene) and Karl...
C. Regina Newland
Aug 4, 2025
C. Regina Newland, 77, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was born on February 22, 1948, in Ross County to Reginald and LaVerne (Rhoads) Crusie. On September 20, 1969, Regina and Glenn Newland were married. Regina is survived by her husband of 55 years, Pastor Glenn Newland, children, Dawn (Scott)...
Frances Primer
Aug 4, 2025
Frances J. Primer, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at her home at 1:15pm on August 4, 2025. She was born March 6, 1938, in Ross County to the late Lloyd and Mary (Beechler) Skaggs. On September 21, 1956, she married Robert W. Primer, who preceded her in death on December 10, 2010. Surviving are their four daughters: Tonya Capel,...
Jeffrey Whitt
Aug 4, 2025
Jeffrey L. Whitt, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home at 2:46am on August 4, 2025, following a battle with cancer. He was born March 20, 1953, at home to the late Chester J. and Norma Katherine "Kitty" (Hurley) Whitt. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Michael (Jonda) Whitt, of Chillicothe. In addition to his parents, he...
Robert "Bob" Bush
Aug 3, 2025
Robert (Bob) D. Bush, 84, of Chillicothe went to heaven Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 4:46 pm at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on December 9, 1940, in Ross County to the late Harvey and Matha (Aspel) Bush. On December 17, 1976, he married the love of his life, Jennifer Strausbaugh, who survives. Surviving are his...
Michael Konicki
Aug 2, 2025
Michael A. Konicki, 66 years old, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. He is survived by sister Kristina (Randy) Johnson, sister Karen (Tom) Brittingham, several nieces and nephews, and his loving caretaker of 30+ years Lucy Easterday. Michael was predeceased by his parents Albert & Eileen Konicki of Huber Heights, Ohio. Michael was an avid athlete...
Doug Mash
Jul 30, 2025
Doug L. Mash, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 30, 2025 at Chillicothe Post Acute Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born March 24, 1962, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late David L. and Marilyn S. (Strawser) Mash. Surviving is his son, Chris Mash; sister, Cindy Smith; brother, David (Stephanie) Mash; nieces and nephews,...
Katherine Adams
Jul 28, 2025
Katherine Adams, 84, of Chillicothe, OH was born on October 27, 1940, and passed on July 28, 2025. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Blackmore, Brenda Weatherhead, and Marsha Hauber; grandchildren, Austin, Anna, Lindsey, Hailey, Ian, Hannah, and Desmond; great grandchildren, Caden, Cash, Christian, Julien, Luna, Canyon, Levi, Barrett, and Shepherd; sisters, Bonnie, Janet, Ann, and Sharon. Katherine is...
Lundy Crownover
Jul 28, 2025
Lundy L. Crownover – Surrounded by family, Lundy, passed away on July 28, 2025 at Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio. Born March 21, 1948 to Leo and Esther Crownover in Wilmington, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, and an infant child, Eric Yancy Crownover. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Robert and...
Philip "Phil" Miller
Jul 27, 2025
Philip Ray "Phil" Miller, 46, of McArthur, OH unexpectedly passed on July 27, 2025. He was born to Wendell and Doris (Spradlin) Miller on April 17,1979, in Lancaster, OH. On January 8th, 2000, he married his loving wife, Lora (Strausbaugh) Miller, who survives. Also surviving are children, Christina (Seth) Alvarez, Hope (Ethan) Disbennet, Philip Miller, and Jacob Miller;...
Neil Mckinney
Jul 25, 2025
Neil Eugene McKinney, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday evening, July 25, 2025 at the Logan Elm Health Care Center in Circleville, following an extended illness. He was born July 13, 1946, in Chillicothe, son of the late Donald Homer and Bernice Violet (Bell) McKinney. Surviving are his siblings, Ella M. Neff, Marilyn Wisecup, and Harold McKinney. In addition...
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