Obituaries

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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Vicki May

Vicki May

Apr 12, 2019

Vicki L. May, 63, passed away April 12, 2019, at Ohio State Medical Center after a brave battle with an extended illness. She was born July 20, 1955, in Chillicothe to the late George M. and Elsie C. (Sheets) Deeter. On September 26, 1981, she married Chuck May, who survives. Also surviving are her sister Cindy Deeter; brother Earl Deeter,...

Thomas Hettema

Thomas Hettema

Apr 10, 2019

Thomas A. Hettema, Jr., 76, of Chillicothe, died on April 10, 2019 at the Grant Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 19, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Thomas A. and Eleanor V. (O'Dell) Hettema. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Rosemary A. Hettema; two daughters, Therese...

Gene Mclean

Gene Mclean

Apr 10, 2019

Gene Anne McLean, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born August 9, 1948 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Rose Anne Mason. Surviving are her siblings, Eva McLean, of Chillicothe, Gary (Michelle) McLean, of Michigan, Aaron (Denise) McLean, T.J. McLean, Lisa (Roger) Hyden, and...

Rick Mckee

Rick Mckee

Apr 9, 2019

Bennie E. "Rick" McKee, 72 of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home unexpectedly. Born Bennie Eric McKee on August 19, 1946 in Richmond Dale to the late Bennie B. and Leta E. Blakeman McKee. He married the former Karen M. Stanley on April 8, 1966 and together they celebrated 53 years of marriage the day...

Fred Steinbrook

Fred Steinbrook

Apr 7, 2019

Fred A. Steinbrook, 73, died April 7, 2019, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born May 25, 1945, in Chillicothe to the late Fred and Ocie (Allman) Steinbrook.  On June 4, 1965, he married Charity E. Gragg, who preceded him in death on April 21, 2011.   He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Dwayne (Teresa) Steinbrook; daughter Cindy...

Kevin Penix

Kevin Penix

Apr 6, 2019

Kevin Sean Penix, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Following cremation, his ashes will be interred at Grandview Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Kevin Sean Penix , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Dustin Riehle

Dustin Riehle

Apr 5, 2019

Dustin "Biggin" James Riehle, 25, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, April 5, 2019. He was born February 9, 1994, in Chillicothe, Ohio to James Richard Riehle and Lora Lee Lytle. Surviving are his parents, James R. and Melissa J. Riehle, Sr., of Chillicothe, and Lora L. Berry, of Frankfort; his two daughters, Madelane M. Riehle, and Natalie...

Timothy Abare

Timothy Abare

Apr 5, 2019

Timothy D. Abare, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home.   He was born December 9, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland.   Military graveside honors for the Vietnam Navy veteran will be announced at a later date in Greenlawn cemetery.  To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Timothy D Abare ,...

Russell Tucker

Russell Tucker

Apr 2, 2019

Larry Tucker, 79, of Richmond Dale passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center.   Larry was born December 28, 1939, in Chillicothe to the late Henry Russell and Eleanor Mae (Oney) Tucker.  In 1964, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Shirley Marie (Bettis) Tucker, who survives.  Larry is also survived by children Vicki (Mike...

Charles Mask

Charles Mask

Apr 1, 2019

Charles M. Mask, 67, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday afternoon, April 1, 2019, at the Mount Carmel West Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born May 6, 1951 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Harris) Mask, Sr. But was raised by his late grandmother Esther Adams Harris. Surviving is his daughter Rayshawna...

Edwin Hammond

Edwin Hammond

Mar 31, 2019

Edwin Darrell Hammond, 79, of Chillicothe, died 9:04 pm, Sunday, March 31, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 24, 1939 in Jackson Co. to the late Rev. Henry and Roxie V. Massie Hammond.  Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Dale) Weller, Chillicothe and Brenda (Tracy Harms) Hammond, Avon, IN; three adopted children,...

James Cassel

James Cassel

Mar 31, 2019

James Leroy Cassel, 89, of Chillicothe, died 9:53 pm, Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1929 in Greenup, KY to the late David and Esther Fraley Cassel Sr.  On June 23, 1973 he married Rosario Mucho Cassel, who survives.  Also surviving are his siblings, Imogene Marcum, David (Margaret) Cassel Jr., Julia...

G. Jackson

G. Jackson

Mar 30, 2019

Gloria "Deanie" Jackson, 84, went home to be with the Lord at 11:18am March 30, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born July 20, 1934, in Chillicothe and was a graduate of Chillicothe High School.   She is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Paul W. Jackson; daughters and sons-in-law Charlene (Timothy) Neff and Toni (Curtis) Cooper,...

Thomas Walker

Thomas Walker

Mar 29, 2019

Thomas Winfield Walker passed away suddenly at his home on Friday March 29 th . He was born on April 26 th 1955, to James and Joy Walker, who preceded his passing. Thomas received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Syracuse University, NY on May 13 th 1979. Thomas began his career at the Board of Trade in Chicago, then later...

Eula Burleigh

Eula Burleigh

Mar 28, 2019

Eula Burleigh's spirit ascended with Christ on March 28, 2019 surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Tealy Sr. and Georgeanna Alston, born December 13, 1920 in Nash County, NC. During the early 1900's, her parents moved the family to the Pittsburgh, PA area for improved economic opportunity. She and her siblings...

William Atwood

William Atwood

Mar 28, 2019

William Robert Atwood, 53, of Londonderry, passed away early Thursday morning, March 28, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late William E. Atwood and Sharon (Simpson) Lee. Surviving are his two brothers, Rick (Christine) Atwood, of Pemberton, NJ, and Greg (Kim) Atwood, of Londonderry;...

Lora Mccomis

Lora Mccomis

Mar 26, 2019

Lora Marie McComis, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019, at Valley View Care Center in Frankfort following an extended illness. She was born September 16, 1948, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Huey and Ruby (Kuhn) McComis. Surviving is her son, Dale Lee (Michelle) Grubb, Jr.; five grandchildren, Christopher (Kyna) Williamson, Travis Burnett, Chelsey Grubb,...

Ruth Powell

Ruth Powell

Mar 25, 2019

Ruth Alice Powell (Alice), 65, of South Salem, Ohio, passed peacefully Monday, March 25, 2019, at 09:54 pm at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born June 03, 1953 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Billie Clark, and Ruth Clark. Alice is survived by her only son Rocky Powell, of Chillicothe; her grandchildren Jesse (Becky) Powell, of...

Ronald Barker

Ronald Barker

Mar 25, 2019

Ronald D Barker, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 25, 2019. Ronald was born in Idaho, Ohio on June 25, 1939, to Ishmael and Anna (Russell) Barker. He attended Piketon and Waverly Schools until he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for 6 years. After leaving the Navy he married the love of his...

Joseph Goins

Joseph Goins

Mar 25, 2019

Joseph A. Goins, Jr, 67, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 25, 2019 at his residence.   He was born July 17, 1951, in Chillicothe to the late Joseph A., Sr. and Virginia Irene (Terry) Goins.   Surviving are his daughter Corey Goins-Major; son Joseph A. Goins III; grandchildren: Chelsea Goins, Chalice Major, Caron Major, Caiya Goins, Chase Goins, all of Hampton, VA;...

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