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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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Mark Hutton
Mar 10, 2019
Mark K. Hutton, 65, of Londonderry, died at 9:31pm March 10, 2019, at his residence following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born November 2, 1953, in Chillicothe to Ralph E. and Normajean (Gladman) Hutton, who survive. On April 22, 2001, he married the former Kathryn M. Dickerson, also surviving. In addition to his wife and parents, Mark...
Kay Scott
Mar 8, 2019
Kay F. Scott, 85, of Frankfort, died 1:46 am, Friday, March 8, 2019, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born January 5, 1934 in Chillicothe to the late Ellsworth and Virginia West Glassco. She married James A. Scott, who died March 16, 1994. Survivors include her children, James (Vernetta) Scott, Brandywine, MD, Susan (Willis) Conley, Frankfort, April...
Rufus Jarrell
Mar 6, 2019
Rufus Jarrell, 88, of Chillicothe, died March 6, 2019 at Heartland of Chillicothe. He was born April 2, 1930 in Hode, KY to the late Isaac and Tennie Hobbs Jarrell. On July 1, 1954 he married Jean E. Henderson, who survives. Also surviving are his three sons, James H. Jarrell, of Columbus and Richard C. and Bruce H. Jarrell, both...
Robert Penisten
Mar 5, 2019
Robert O. Penisten, 81, of Chillicothe, died 12:05 am, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following a brief illness. He was born January 11, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late Alva and Bessie Riehle Penisten. In 1957 he married Shirley Throckmorton, who died May 3, 1984. In 1985 he married Della A. Elliott, who died January 10, 2011. ...
Johnnie Tanner
Mar 2, 2019
Johnnie Archie Tanner, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born on January 16, 1936 in Jackson County, Ohio to the late Harold and Hester (Zimmerman) Tanner. On August 3, 1957, he married Janet L. (Johnson) Tanner, and together they shared over 57 years of...
Scott Macleod
Mar 2, 2019
Scott Macleod, 71, of South Salem, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Scott Macleod , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Charles Lawhorn
Mar 2, 2019
Charles F. Lawhorn, 90 of Chillicothe died Saturday March 2, 2019 at the Ohio State Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1928, in Chillicothe to the late Charles E. and Katherine (Wilhelm) Lawhorn. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Betty L. (Bettendorf) Lawhorn; daughter Catherine Lawhorn of Grove City; son and daughter in-law Thomas...
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...
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