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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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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...

Dianne Swingle

Dianne Swingle

Jan 26, 2019

Dianne S. Swingle, age 83, of Wellston, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Heartland of Chillicothe.    She was born April 3, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to the late George H. Hill and Ritchie Ervin Hill.  Dianne was a 1953 graduate of Wellston High School.  She was a member of the Wellston Church of the Nazarene and...

Josephine Davis

Josephine Davis

Jan 25, 2019

Josephine Davis, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, January 25, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born July 5, 1934, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Herbert Harris and Etta Mae Green. Surviving are her two children, Terry A. Davis, of Chillicothe, and Garry A. Holmes, of Hillsboro; four grandchildren, Harley (Ryan) Reynolds, Olivia...

Lynda Grimes

Lynda Grimes

Jan 24, 2019

Lynda Sue Grimes, 67, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly January 24, 2019, at her residence.   She was born March 3, 1951 in Chillicothe to the late Garrett M. Ford and Lucinda Higginbotham Ford Current. Survivors include two children, James (Colleen) Taylor, Red Oak, TX and Michelle (Milton) Copley, Chillicothe; five grandchildren, Cameron, Brandy, Jonathon, Wyatt and Monty; four great-grandchildren; two sisters,...

Floyd Newsome

Floyd Newsome

Jan 20, 2019

Floyd Newsome, 88, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH.   He was born September 27, 1930 in Fleming Co., KY to the late Dewey and Girlie Hall Newsome.  On October 4, 1952 he married Ruth Crawford, who survives.  Also surviving is a son, Andrew (Erin) Newsome, of Mt. Sterling; 6 grandchildren,...

Karen Degen

Karen Degen

Jan 18, 2019

Karen Lee Degen, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, January 18, 2019, at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe. She was born June 30, 1941, in Spencerville, Ohio to the late Raymond O. and Virginia M. (Savidge) Zuber. Surviving is her loving life partner of 27 years, Buford D. Bradley, of Chillicothe; her children, Melody Smallridge, of Chillicothe, Douglas (Ginette) Degen,...

Mark Hall

Mark Hall

Jan 17, 2019

Mark A. Hall, 56, died at 10:32am January 17, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.   He was born October 19, 1962, in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph and Opal (Lilly) Hall.   Mark is survived by his best friend and daughter Penny Hall, and her husband Cole Coppel; grandchildren: Cashius Coppel, Milton Beverly and Ellie Mae Coppel; his special friend Regina Dunn, all...

Sally Lemley

Sally Lemley

Jan 15, 2019

Sally M. Lemley, 89, died at 1:00am January 15, 2019, at Signature Healthcare following an extended illness.   She was born September 13, 1929, in Hattiesburg, MS, to the late Willie and Lillie Mae (Hand) Moye. Mrs. Lemley was the widow of Donald E. Lemley, who preceded her in death on December 28, 2012.   Surviving are her children: Alan Lemley, of...

Lester Melching

Lester Melching

Jan 14, 2019

Lester L. Melching, 73, was called home to be with the Lord t 6:31am Monday January 14, 2019, following an extended illness.   He was born June 18, 1945, and served our country in the US Air Force as a jet mechanic. On October 16, 1965, he married the love of his life of 53 years, Sandra D. (Towers) Melching, who...

Billie Hamm

Billie Hamm

Jan 13, 2019

Billie Wilburn Hamm Sr., 77, of Wallingford, KY, died 3:13 pm, January 13, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born September 5, 1941 to the late Hazel P. and Virgie F. Hamm. Survivors include 3 children, Joyce (John) Maxwell, Olive Hill, KY, Connie (Gary) Hamm, Frankfort, OH, and Billie (Lisa) Hamm Jr., Olive Hill, KY; 14 grandchildren;...

David Tatman

David Tatman

Jan 13, 2019

David Richard Tatman, 57, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 14, 1961 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Melvin Tatman and Ruth (Karr) Tatman. In addition to his mother Ruth, David is survived by two daughters, Larrisa Tatman, of Logan, and Summer (John) Cook, of...

Stephen Welshimer

Stephen Welshimer

Jan 8, 2019

Stephen Lee Welshimer, 65, of Chillicothe, died 10:14 am, January 8, 2019, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born April 21, 1953 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Carl and Virginia Sullivan Welshimer. Survivors include three children, Michelle (Scott) Tuten, Athens, Stephen (Cindy) Rogers, Marietta, and Heather Welshimer, Chillicothe; five grandchildren, Abby, Hayley, Joey, Aaron,...

Sharon Seekatz

Sharon Seekatz

Jan 4, 2019

Sharon Lee Seekatz, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, January 4, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 18, 1949, in West Virginia to the late Roy and Mollie (Workman) Baisden. Surviving is her daughter, Stacy Staten of Chillicothe; her grandson, Chaz Staten, also of Chillicothe; a sister, Deborah (Tony) Bosley, of Gallipolis; as well...

Cory Cantrill

Cory Cantrill

Jan 3, 2019

Cory L. Cantrill, 24, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly January 3, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 12, 1994, in Chillicothe.   He is survived by his mother and step-father Kellie Hamlin and Ty Hopkins; father and step-mother Shawn Cantrill and Teresa Mullins; brothers and sisters Clay (Raven) Cantrill, Cole Cantrill, Candace Cantrill...

Benney Haller

Benney Haller

Jan 1, 2019

Benney Lee Haller, 74, died peacefully at home January 1, 2019, following an extended battle with interstitial lung disease and lung cancer.   He was born July 7, 1944, in Columbus, OH to the late Merle W. and Betty Ann (Skatzes-Cross) Haller. On August 28, 1965, he married his best friend, Margaret M. Schaeffing, who survives.   In addition to his wife...

John Maddy

John Maddy

Dec 31, 2018

John "Jeff" Maddy, 70, of Chillicothe, Ohio, formerly of Deering, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 31, 2018, at his home. He was born January 2, 1948 to the late Everett and Helen (Holliday) Maddy. Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Ida L. (Simmons) Maddy, of Chillicothe; a daughter and son-in-law, Jaime (Chad) Matthews, of...

Judith Morris

Judith Morris

Dec 30, 2018

Judith Anne Morris, 77, of Kingston, passed away Sunday morning, December 30, 2018 at her home. She was born September 26, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Ovid "Bill" Speakman and Bernice Daniel. Surviving are her four children, Craig (Kathy) Carroll, Brian Carroll, Teressa (Rocky) Patete, and Ami (Matt) Shaffer; eight grandchildren, Chris Lytle, Kevi and Michael Carroll, Jeremy...

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