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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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Debra Tackett
Feb 27, 2019
Debra Tackett, 57, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sharon Ann Tackett; her father Robert Branscom; a sister Teresa A. Garrett; and her father-in-law Cecil Tackett. Debra is survived by her mother Elizabeth Branscom; her husband Charles Tackett; daughter...
Charles Seymour
Feb 23, 2019
Charles David Seymour, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at his home. He was born July 21, 1956, in Ross County to the late John and Alaine Seymour. Surviving are his daughters, Jennifer Skaggs, Mandy (Philip) Penwell, and Lynn Skaggs; his grandchildren, Aaron Penwell, Ethan Ayers, Jada Penwell, and Kimberly Skaggs; two sisters, Roberta Mayer,...
Lewis Thomas
Feb 23, 2019
Lewis D. Thomas, Jr., 69, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at his residence following an extended battle with cancer. He was born February 4, 1950, in Chillicothe to the late Lewis D., Sr. and Gloria A. (Cox) Thomas. Surviving are his children: Charles Jones, Christina (Shawn) Thomas, Lewis (Sarah) Thomas III, Tuesday Thomas; grandchildren: Brooke Michaels, Alex Thomas, Jason Stevens,...
John Ferguson
Feb 21, 2019
John E. Ferguson went to be with the Lord the morning of February 21, 2019. He was born September 15, 1951 to the late Paul and Rebecca Ferguson, and then born again on June 7, 1962, when he was filled with the Holy Ghost. On May 15, 1970 he married the love of his life, Charlene Charles Ferguson, who survives. ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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