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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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James Brent

James Brent

Sep 30, 2019

James A. Brent, 62, of Chillicothe, died 8:35 am, unexpectedly at his home.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James Andrew Brent , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Robert Addy

Robert Addy

Sep 28, 2019

Robert "Bobby" Lee Addy, 26, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Adena Pike Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1993 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of April (Nathaniel) Forcum and Joe (Carrie) Addy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings; Daniel (Alisha) Addy, Cole Addy, Erik (Lasci) Addy, Charlie Joe...

Larry Scott

Larry Scott

Sep 28, 2019

Larry O. Scott, 81, of Columbus, died surrounded by his wife and family at 10:35am September 28, 2019, at Scioto Community Nursing Facility following an extended illness. He was born April 6, 1938, in Ross County to the late Oakley H. and Norma R. (Wright) Scott. On August 13, 1982, he married the former Karen A. Rivers, who survives. Also...

James King

James King

Sep 28, 2019

James D. "Kingfish" King, 75, of Laurelville, went to be with the Lord and other loved ones on September 28, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born January 21, 1944, in Columbus, OH to the late Albert and Lura A. (Blanton) King.   He is survived by his son James D. "Littlefish" King, of Laurelville; his daughter Stephanie (Beau)...

Thomas Overly

Thomas Overly

Sep 28, 2019

Thomas D. Overly, 60, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, following a brief illness. He was born November 3, 1958 in Chillicothe to the late Lloyd E. and D. Jean Burlile Overly. Those left behind include his wife, Linda White Overly, Chillicothe; step-children, Joseph (Brooke) Jinks, Chillicothe, Brandon...

John Yaple

John Yaple

Sep 26, 2019

John Josef Yaple, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday morning, September 26, 2019 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 20, 1949 in Kaprun, Austria to the late Floyd and Margarethe (Lederer) Yaple. Surviving are his two children, John Yaple, of Lockbourne, OH, and Connie McPeek, of Commercial Point, OH; seven grandchildren,...

Claude Wisecup

Claude Wisecup

Sep 25, 2019

Claude E. Wisecup, 95, died at 7:50pm September 25, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness.   He was born June 4, 1924, in Lyndon, OH to the late Edward and Gladys M. (Beechler) Wisecup.  On May 4, 1947, he married the former Vivian Jean Perrin, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Christina Clark, of Chillicothe,...

Aretta Valentine

Aretta Valentine

Sep 22, 2019

Aretta C. Valentine, 93, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1926 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Elijah and Lou Ellen Austin. On April 28, 1951 she married Chancey Valentine, and together they shared over 45 years of marriage before his passing in December...

James Bridenbaugh

James Bridenbaugh

Sep 20, 2019

James Edward Bridenbaugh, Sr., 87, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, September 20, 2019 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 15, 1932 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Minney) Bridenbaugh. Surviving are his two children, Jim (Alysia) Bridenbaugh, Jr., and Janna (Bob) Sturges, both of Chillicothe; four grandchildren,...

Zachary Potts

Zachary Potts

Sep 20, 2019

Zachary I. Potts., 31, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 20, 2019. Born October 28, 1987 in Chillicothe, he is the son of Charles (Mary Magill) Potts and Teresa (Timothy) Butterbaugh.  Survivors include two daughters, Emilee and Haylee Potts; two brothers, Justin (Angel) and Nathan (Clarissa) Potts; a step-brother, Joshua (Sheri) Butterbaugh; the love of his life, Holly Wilson; a special...

Barbara Wilkins

Barbara Wilkins

Sep 18, 2019

Barbara G. Wilkins, 93, of Chillicothe, died September 18, 2019, at her home, following a brief illness. She was born August 18, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Eugene and Rosemary Regan Keefer.  On July 3, 1947 she married John K. Wilkins, who died November 17, 2004.  Survivors include her children, Becky (David) Wilkins, Columbus, Kathy Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA,...

Karen Kern

Karen Kern

Sep 15, 2019

Karen R. Kern, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday morning, September 15, 2019, at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 28, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of the late Robert B and Ruth E. Dickson. On October 21, 1961, she married John "Jack" D. Kern, Jr., nearly 49 years of marriage before...

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Sep 15, 2019

Rev. Thomas L. Moore, 78, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ September 15, 2019. He was born December 6, 1941 in Cheshire, OH.  He was a US Marine!  He retired as a motor coach operator with COTA.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Patricia Gibson Moore; his parents, Floyd...

James Bales

James Bales

Sep 15, 2019

James Harvey Bales, Sr., 80, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 6:05pm Sunday, September 15, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born January 23, 1939, in Ross County to the late Robert Glenn and Leafy (Diehl) Bales. On March 2, 1963, he married the former Margaret Nichols, who survives.   Also surviving are children:...

Diane Bambenek

Diane Bambenek

Sep 15, 2019

Diane L. Bambenek, 71, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly 1:03 pm, Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1948 in Princeton, WV to the late Walter and Marjorie Beck Nauman.  On October 21, 1967 she married James P. Bambenek, who survives.  Also surviving are her three daughters, Leanne (Mark) Pairan, Galloway, OH, Amy...

Ernest Butterbaugh

Ernest Butterbaugh

Sep 13, 2019

Ernest W. Butterbaugh, 68, of Chillicothe passed away at Riverside Hospital in Columbus on Friday, September 13, 2019, following an extended illness. Born March 20, 1951 in Jackson, Ohio to Arthur and Ethel (Clipner) Butterbaugh. His parents predeceased him.   Survivors include siblings: Ruth (Emmitt) Barney, Dwight (Molly) Butterbaugh, Tim (Carrie) Butterbaugh, Delores "Sue" (Jeff ) Clark and Arteena "Teena" Bigham;...

Dannie Hougland

Dannie Hougland

Sep 11, 2019

Dannie L. Hougland, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born December 7, 1943 to the late Chester and Audrey (Kisor) Hougland. On June 7, 1985, he married Patricia Hougland who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle Hougland and Angella...

Sally Dray

Sally Dray

Sep 9, 2019

Sally A. Dray, 72, died September 9, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness.   She was born December 27, 1946, in Chillicothe, to the late Rev. Ben M. and Emma (DeNight) Ward. On November 10, 2000, she married C. Robert "Bob" Dray, who preceded her in death on February 27, 2012.   Surviving are her son, Brian Ward; grandchildren: Emma...

Victoria Moore

Victoria Moore

Sep 7, 2019

Victoria A. Moore, 82, of Chillicothe, OH, passed to be with our Lord and Savior on September 7, 2019 from an aggressive cancer. Victoria was born August 21, 1937 to parents Lincoln Mason and Donna Lee (Coberly) Mason. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, graduated from Springfield High School, Class of 1954, and from Ohio University, Summa Cum Laude. Victoria...

Robert Beisel

Robert Beisel

Sep 5, 2019

Robert Beisel, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home. He was born July 17, 1949 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Harold and Elizabeth Lincoln Beisel.  Survivors include his two sons, Nick Beisel, Scottsdate, AZ and Jesse Beisel, Okinawa, Japan; his wife, Carrie L. Beisel; his father-in-law, Darrell (Carole) Cottrill; and his mother-in-law,...

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