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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Helen Bell

Helen Bell

May 15, 2019

Helen Bell, 83, died May 15, 2019, in Green Valley, Arizona.   Helen is survived by her husband David, daughter Susan Blum (Roger), sons Tom (Amanda) and Gregory (Amy) Bell, and grandchildren Noah, Andy, Ryan, and Lacie.   Helen had many hobbies, including hiking and ceramics. She enjoyed working good puzzles and was an avid reader. She also loved her cats, dogs...

Gregory Ward

Gregory Ward

May 15, 2019

Gregory A. Ward, 55, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly May 15, 2019.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Gregory Allen Ward , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Lawrence Jorgenson

Lawrence Jorgenson

May 13, 2019

Lawrence J. Jorgenson, 87, of Chillicothe, died Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born April 16, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to the late Peter and Teresa Newman Jorgenson. He was a US Army Korean War veteran. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 8:30 am, Monday, May 20, 2019...

Ernest Horsley

Ernest Horsley

May 12, 2019

Ernest Franklin Horsley, 82, of Chillicothe, died 2:41 pm, May 12, 2019 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness.   He was born December 11, 1936 in New Boston, OH to the late King and Lucynda Ginn Horsley.  On April 15, 1967 he married the love of his life, Lois Maxine (Blevins) Ward, who survives.  Also surviving is his daughter,...

Betty Gahm

Betty Gahm

May 12, 2019

Betty Lou (Cook) Gahm, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at her home May 12, 2019, surrounded by her family.   Betty Lou was born in Jeffersonville, OH on September 14, 1933, to loving parents Lester "Beanie" and Mildred "Millie" Cook, who preceded her in death.  On June 4, 1951, she married the love of her life, Edward Gahm, who passed in...

Lloyd Wilson

Lloyd Wilson

May 11, 2019

Lloyd E. Wilson, 71, died at 12:44pm May 11, 2019, at Hospice of Central Ohio following an extended illness.   He was born April 4, 1948, in Chillicothe. He served his country in the US Navy from 1965 until 1968. Lloyd owned and operated Lloyd Wilson Automotive in Chillicothe for over 40 years.   Lloyd is survived by his sons Ron Wilson,...

Douglas Fultz

Douglas Fultz

May 10, 2019

Douglas A. Fultz, 61, died at his residence at 1:25pm May 10, 2019, following a brief illness.   He was born June 2, 1957 in Chillicothe to Darwin Fultz and Carol J. (Hall) Riley.   He is survived by his daughter, Angel Koch and her fiancée Jake Whittington, of Baltimore, OH; grandchildren: Sierra Whittington, Ethan Koch and Abygail Koch; his mother Carol...

Ronda Arnold

Ronda Arnold

May 10, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronda Kay Arnold announces her passing on May 10, 2019, at the age of 49 years. Ronda was born on October 3, 1969, daughter of Paul (Joy) Atterholt of Mesa, Arizona and Mary Kay Atterholt of Chillicothe, Ohio, all of which survive. She grew up in Williamsport, Ohio and was a...

Garreth Jenkins

Garreth Jenkins

May 8, 2019

Garreth Gowaine Jenkins, born March 19, 1940 to Edward and Pearl Maxine (Netter) Jenkins, died May 8, 2019 at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. Surviving is his wife, Mary Jenkins; two children, Vanessa Gibbs, and Nancey (Derrick) White; a brother-in-law, Ron Jones; a step-brother, Carl Burgin, Sr.; his god son, Robert Lee Jr.; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Kelly Peck

Kelly Peck

May 8, 2019

Kelly R. Peck, 51, of Chillicothe, died 5:10 am, May 8, 2019, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following a brief battle with cancer.   She was born May 6, 1968 in Chillicothe to Robert A. and Betty L. Nihiser Peck.  Survivors include her mother, of Chillicothe; a sister, Trisha Leeth, Chillicothe; a nephew, Gunner (Yvonne) Leeth; a great-niece, Noelle; and numerous...

Donald Jewell

Donald Jewell

May 7, 2019

Donald E. Jewell, 77, died at 7:16pm May 7, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born July 21, 1941, in Ross County to the late Pearl E. and Grace (Lemay) Jewell. Donald is survived by his son, Paul Jewell, of Zaandam, Netherlands.   Donald was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1959 and earned his Bachelor's Degree...

Shawn Hiles

Shawn Hiles

May 7, 2019

Shawn Hiles, 51 years, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away on Tuesday, May 9 th 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Shawn was born in Chillicothe, OH on August 20, 1967, the son of Wayne Hiles, and the late Patricia Hiles. He is survived by his father Wayne Hiles; brother Chris Hiles; sister Terry Gordon; his sons Brandon Hiles, Nicholas Hiles,...

Franklin Kinzer

Franklin Kinzer

May 6, 2019

Franklin D. Kinzer, 86, of Londonderry, died at 2:55pm May 6, 2019, at Signature Healthcare.   He was born January 5, 1933, in Ross County to the late Ralph and Hazel (Kies) Kinzer. On April 17, 1954, he married the former Frances D. VanGundy, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Melissa (Sam) Armstrong, of Chillicothe, Elissa Riddle, of Waverly, Buzz...

Rebecca Tatman

Rebecca Tatman

May 6, 2019

Rebecca Ann "B-Ann" (Van Fossen) Tatman, 75, of Chillicothe, formerly of Tarlton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 6, 2019, at her son's residence.   She was born December 25, 1943, in Circleville, OH to Amos and Virginia Kane Van Fossen. On January 26, 1962, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gene Tatman. Together they had 4 sons.   Rebecca is survived...

Jo Riddle

Jo Riddle

May 5, 2019

Jo Ellen Brown Riddle, 76, left this world May 5, 2019. Those who knew her, know who went before her. They also know who she left behind. In her early years, she was an avid Arabian horse person. When my brother and I left home, she decided to go sailing, and she did for the next ten years. It is...

Joanie Taynor

Joanie Taynor

May 5, 2019

Nancy Joan "Joanie" Taynor, 54, died at 6:35am May 5, 2019, at Westmoreland Place following a brief illness.   She was born August 25, 1964, in Columbus, OH, to the late John M. and Mina Joyce (Swick) Taynor.   Joanie is survived by her sister, Virginia Taynor, of Chillicothe; nieces and nephews Kasha Henning, April (Rocky) Pryor, and Edward (Jamie) Forrest; 7...

Helen England

Helen England

Apr 27, 2019

Helen Malone Ritchie England, 85, of Chillicothe, passed on to her heavenly home at 11:58 pm, Saturday, April 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14, 1934 in Massieville to Gilbert and Anna Malone.  She married Stanley Ritchie in 1954 and is survived by her children, Suzanna (Thomas) Hill, Timothy (Cathy) Ritchie, Michael (Pat) Ritchie, and...

Buford Tanner

Buford Tanner

Apr 26, 2019

Buford E. Tanner, peacefully fell asleep at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on Friday, April 26, 2019 after visiting with immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Loretha Tanner, his siblings, Blanche, Bonadean, Dorsey, and Herman. Left to mourn are his siblings, Delbert (Judy), Hartsel (Donna), Robert (Nancy), Janet, and LeeAnn; his adopted daughter, Susan (Matt);...

C. Stevens

C. Stevens

Apr 25, 2019

Charles Raymond "Ray" Stevens, 88, died at 4:29pm April 25, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born March 9, 1931, in Chillicothe, to the late Clyde and Neva (Neff) Stevens. On November 15, 1954, he married the former Mona L. Speakman, who survives. Also surviving are his sons Michael (Tawana) Stevens, Circleville; Jeffery Stevens...

Wendy Arth

Wendy Arth

Apr 25, 2019

Wendy R. Davis Arth was born on January 11, 1969 to Donald Ray Davis and Joyce Carolyn Garner Davis in Lancaster, PA. Wendy was a 1987 graduate of Katy High School, where she was a member of the dive team. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas in 1991 and her Master's Degree in 2016 from...

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