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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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Michael Mckinney

Michael Mckinney

Feb 19, 2019

Michael Douglas McKinney, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at his home following an extended illness. He was born November 5, 1949, in Newark, Ohio to the late William and Marjorie (Wilson) McKinney. Surviving is his brother and sister-in-law, Steven (Shelly) McKinney, of Heath Ohio; as well as numerous friends from the Chillicothe VA Medical Center...

Loral Stewart

Loral Stewart

Feb 19, 2019

Loral "Lee" Stewart a.k.a. Peanut, 51, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born on February 12, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Sue (Johnson) Davis. Surviving is his step-father who raised him, Larry Davis Sr.; his daughter, Jordon (Jeremy Ramsey) Curtis; his siblings, Marvin Stewart, Larry (Brittany Claytor) Davis Jr., James Davis, Mandy...

Linda Hamner

Linda Hamner

Feb 16, 2019

Linda Lee Hamner, age 66, went to dance with the angels February 16, 2019, at 5:46am, surrounded by her loved ones.   She was born July 15, 1952, in Chillicothe, to the late Paul and Helen Kramer. In 1968, she married her husband of 51 years, Don Wayne Hamner. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter Laura...

Tommy Gragg

Tommy Gragg

Feb 15, 2019

Tommy Lee Gragg, 69, of Roxabelle, died unexpectedly at 6:36am Friday, February 15, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born October 2, 1949, in Ross County to the late Thomas J. and Beatrice Mae (Dennewitz) Gragg. On January 1, 2017, he married the former Mary H. Mounts, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughters and son-in-law Amy (Mike)...

Daniel Chaney

Daniel Chaney

Feb 15, 2019

Daniel A. Chaney, 58, died February 15, 2019, at the Ohio State University Medical Center.   He was born November 24, 1960, in Chillicothe to Thomas D. and Joyce E. (Ogan) Chaney.   Surviving family includes his mother, Joyce E. Chaney, Chillicothe; sisters: Darla (Randy) Skaggs, Lewis Center, OH, Linda Mullins, Columbus, Cathy (Mike) Snyder, Chillicothe; brothers: David Grable and Thomas (Carol)...

Homer Fry

Homer Fry

Feb 15, 2019

Homer O. "Bud" Fry, Jr., 68, died at 4:43am Friday, February 15, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born April 22, 1950, in Chillicothe to the late Homer O., Sr., and Rosa (Montgomery) Fry.   Bud was surrounded by loved ones who survive, including: Bridget K. (Robert) Kantor; Marshall, J.T., Nicholas, Aeverie; Lake Fry and...

Ezra Conn

Ezra Conn

Feb 14, 2019

Ezra Willard Conn II, 43, of Waverly, passed away Thursday night, February 14, 2019 at his home. He was born December 18, 1975, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Ezra Willard and Kathleen Louise (McCloud) Conn, who survive. Also surviving is his son, Colton (Shayla) Seymour; a sister, Mary (Daniel) Oney; a brother, Justin Conn; five nieces, Kailee, Alyssa, Laraya, Maleah, and...

Donald Mcneal

Donald Mcneal

Feb 10, 2019

Donald Lee McNeal, 81, of Springboro, formerly of Chillicothe, peacefully passed away 11:30 am, Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg. He was born July 31, 1937 in Chillicothe to the late Donald and Beatrice Brown McNeal.  On September 12, 1958 he married Shirley A. True McNeal, who survives.  Also surviving are his three children, Donald L. McNeal,...

Carl Rebman

Carl Rebman

Feb 8, 2019

Carl Joseph Rebman, 84, of Chillicothe, went to heaven in the early morning hours of February 8, 2019, following a short-term illness. He was born on August 8, 1934 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Herbert and Agnes (Kenz) Rebman. Surviving is the love of his life, Karen (Wetzel) Rebman. They shared almost 60 wonderful years of love and laughter...

Rick Adams

Rick Adams

Feb 5, 2019

Rick R. Adams, 50, of Londonderry, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Grant Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1969 in Washington C.H. to the late Lee and Helen Marie Russell Adams.  Survivors include a brother, Terry (JoLynn) Adams, Bainbridge; three nieces, Leah, Laurren, and Larra Potts; a step-daughter, Courtley Williams; great-niece and nephew, Nova and D. J.;...

Leann Potts

Leann Potts

Feb 4, 2019

Leann Marie Potts, 46, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly February 4, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 20, 1972 in Washington C.H. to the late Lee and Helen Marie Russell Adams.  Survivors include three daughters, Leah Potts, Columbus and Laurren and Larra Potts, of Chillicothe; a step-daughter, Alexis Potts, Lancaster; two grandchildren, Nova and D. J.; a brother, Terry...

Thomas Littler

Thomas Littler

Feb 4, 2019

Thomas Steven Littler, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 4, 2019, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1955, to the late Thomas and Bettie (Phillips) Littler. On May 21, 2007, he married Rae Lisa Brown, and they shared 8 years of marriage before her passing on August 10, 2015. Surviving are his four children,...

Hugo Bartram

Hugo Bartram

Feb 4, 2019

Hugo Carl "Ugg" Bartram Jr., 58, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly 3:20 am, February 4, 2019 at his home. He was born February 20, 1960 to the late Hugo and Bertha Bennett Bartram Sr.  He married Kathy M. Anz, who survives.  Also surviving are two children, Jessica Bartram and Justin (Maggie) Bartram, of Chillicothe; two grandchildren, Madelyn and Abigail; and several...

Lewis Ruth

Lewis Ruth

Feb 3, 2019

Lewis Edward Ruth, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2019, following an ongoing illness. He was born on April 15, 1966 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Lewis Ruth and Linda Riffe Gilliam. In addition to his mother, surviving are two children, Lewis Edward (Vanessa) Chandler, and Jessica Chandler; eight grandchildren, Chrissy, Liam, Keelie, Kaelen, Kya,...

Evelyn Messel

Evelyn Messel

Feb 1, 2019

Evelyn Louise Messel, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday afternoon, February 1, 2019, at her home, following a brief illness. She was born October 10, 1929, in Chillicothe to the late George V.  McCorkle and Gladys (Caplinger) Kellough. On August 13, 1962, she was married to Forrest U. "Fo" Messel, and together they shared over 36 years of marriage before...

Edith Sewards

Edith Sewards

Feb 1, 2019

Edith E. Sewards, 92, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Heavenly Father after 92 blessed years, February 1, 2019 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born August 7, 1926 in Ross Co. to the late Enoch and Gladys Netter Scales.  On October 31, 1949 she married Robert I. Sewards, who died June 30, 2012, having shared...

Patricia Alexander

Patricia Alexander

Jan 31, 2019

On January 31, 2019, at 3:00am, our beautiful mom slipped peacefully away in her sleep to be met by our father, who passed less than 4 months before. Pat was born April 2, 1939, the first of 10 children born to the late Frances and Carl Jones, Sr.   Left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss are her daughter...

Carolyn Thompson

Carolyn Thompson

Jan 30, 2019

Carolyn Thompson, 73 of Chillicothe passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.   Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Larry Thompson.   She is survived by her children Jeff (DeAnn) Thompson of Croton, OH, and Melissa (Woody) Hickman of Westerville. She is also survived by...

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Jan 30, 2019

Mary E. Davis, 81, died at 8:41am Wednesday January 30, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born May 7, 1937, in St. Johns, Newfoundland, to the late John T. and Ellen (Cunningham) Mallard.   She is survived by: her husband of nearly 45 years, Karl F. Davis, Chillicothe; daughters Denice (Rick) Parker, South Salem, Toni (Jim) Murcek, Omaha, NE;...

Margaret Stepp

Margaret Stepp

Jan 30, 2019

Margaret L. Stepp, 94, of Circleville, died at 6:40am January 30, 2019, at Berger Hospital.   She was the widow of Charles Marshall Stepp, who preceded her in death in 1993.   Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Earl Edward (Jackie) Stepp, Circleville; grandchildren: Trisha (Daniel) Yates, Shawn Stepp, Julie Stepp, Shannon Stepp, Shane Stepp, Laura Stepp; and many great-grandchildren, including a...

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