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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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