Obituaries

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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Elania Barrows-Pontious

Elania Barrows-Pontious

Oct 15, 2018

Elania Rene Barrows-Pontious, age 2, died October15, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of a lifelong illness.   She was born June 30, 2016 to Carmeron R. Pontious and Jordan M. Barrows, who survives. Also surviving are her maternal grandparents, Ernie and Shannon Barrows, and her paternal grandparents, Tom and Tracy Wilson and Herman and Marie Swisher.  ...

Dustin Brock

Dustin Brock

Oct 15, 2018

Dustin T. Brock, 32, of Chillicothe, died October 15, 2018, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was born November 30, 1985 in Independence, MO. Survivors include his parents, Lee and Dana Waterbury Moran; a son, Lincoln Brock; 6 siblings, Kody Waterbury, Tyler (Brianna) Brock, Butch (Unique) Moran, Corey Moran, Tiffany (Tyler) Harman, and...

Melvin Poling

Melvin Poling

Oct 13, 2018

Melvin Cecil Poling, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday morning, October 13, 2018, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in Circleville, Ohio to the late Merle and Wava (Lindsey) Poling. On March 18, 1953, he married Julia C. (Martin) Poling, and together they shared over 65 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is...

Gayle Detillion

Gayle Detillion

Oct 12, 2018

Gayle Roberta Detillion, 82, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 12, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving children.   She was born February 25, 1936, in Friendship, OH, to the late Robert and Ada Phyllis (Schwamberger) Shaw.   Surviving are her children: Phyllis (Rick) Uhrig, Joyce (John) Baer, Lisa Gayle (Fred) Burke, Tony Davis (Janie Powell),...

Robert Alexander

Robert Alexander

Oct 9, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Alexander, 87, passed away unexpectedly at 5:16pm October 9, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1931, to the late Harley A., Sr. and Harriett A. (Daniels) Alexander, in a log cabin on Alexander Hollow by Doc Haas.   Bob was a graduate of Bainbridge High School, Class of 1949. He then went...

Stanley Nichols

Stanley Nichols

Oct 8, 2018

Stanley Arthur Nichols Sr., 64, of Chillicothe, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 8, 2018 at home. He was born on November 4, 1953, in Londonderry to Herman and Mabel (Perkins) Nichols. On March 21, 1980 he married Vicki Neighborgal who survives. Along with his wife of 38 years, he is survived by his...

Shelley Holschuh

Shelley Holschuh

Oct 7, 2018

Shelley Renee (Nunnery) Holschuh, 46, of Waverly, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 7, 2018, at the Adena Pike Medical Center. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on December 20, 1971, to the late Albert C. and Marilyn J. (McQuay) Nunnery, Sr. Surviving are her four children, Darik (Siera) Holschuh, of Chillicothe, Taylor (Dave Carnes) Holschuh, also of Chillicothe, AnaBelle...

Ruth Cottrill

Ruth Cottrill

Oct 4, 2018

Ruth Lorraine Cottrill, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1943 in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Arnold and Ruth (McKenzie) Holt. On June 11, 1971, she married William Ernest Cottrill, and together they shared 47 wonderful years of marriage. Ruth retired...

John Lawhorn

John Lawhorn

Oct 4, 2018

John Albert Lawhorn Sr., 80, of Chillicothe, died 11:53 am, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born January 29, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late Herbert and Caroline Schrader.   On October 3, 1959 he married Dessie Mae Jones, who survives. The two called each other, and were known by all as Mother &...

Michael Gregg

Michael Gregg

Oct 4, 2018

Michael Lee Gregg, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2018, at his home, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born March 8, 1954, in Chillicothe, to the late Charles and Betty (Dudley) Gregg. On April 24, 1987, he married Karen (Bell) Gregg, and together they shared 31 years of marriage. In addition to his wife,...

Barbara Lallier

Barbara Lallier

Sep 30, 2018

Barbara Lee Lallier, 80, was given her angel wings and joined our Heavenly Father September 30, 2018. She passed away peacefully at Heartland of Chillicothe from an extended illness. She was born in Chillicothe, to Herbert and Florence (Downs) McDaniel on December 17, 1937. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1956. She was married to Robert Louis Lallier...

Dennis Vogt

Dennis Vogt

Sep 30, 2018

Dennis Charles Vogt, 65, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 3:53 am, September 30, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born November 10, 1952 in Attica, OH to the late Neil and Ruth Keller Vogt. On February 14, 1981 he married Jacqueline Marie Beals Vogt, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Stephanie Vogt, of Dublin; a brother,...

Ethel Washington

Ethel Washington

Sep 29, 2018

Ethel L. Washington, 67, of Grove City, formerly of Chillicothe, died Saturday evening at her residence. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ethel L. Washington , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

William Bethel

William Bethel

Sep 29, 2018

William Darold Bethel, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, September 29, 2018, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1932, in Chillicothe to the late James and Leota (Richter) Bethel. On June 11, 1955, he married Deloris Yvonne (Murray) Bethel, and together they shared nearly 62 years of marriage before her passing on...

S. Vanhooser

S. Vanhooser

Sep 29, 2018

Steven "Eric" VanHooser, 56, passed away Saturday September 29, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born in Chillicothe to the late Gary and Phyllis (Beeler) VanHooser and graduated from Zane Trace High School.   He is survived by his brothers Randy (Mary) and Greg (Bobbie) VanHooser; his sister Kerry (Jim) Mankin; several nieces and nephews; special friends Butch, Mike...

Robert Branscom

Robert Branscom

Sep 28, 2018

Robert E. Branscom, 80, died at 10:25pm September 28, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was born July 18, 1938, in Ross Co. to the late Lee R. and Lizzie (Nichols) Branscom. On October 31, 1955, he married the former Elizabeth A. Brown, who survives.   In addition to his wife, Liz, he is survived by...

John Foltz

John Foltz

Sep 26, 2018

John Norman Foltz, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 26, 2018 at his home, following a battle with cancer. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late John and Beatrice (Trego) Foltz. Following the passing of his parents, he was raised by his uncle and aunt, Lewis (Fanny) Dawson. On June 1, 1999, he married...

Evelyn Traylor

Evelyn Traylor

Sep 23, 2018

On September 23, 2018, at 10:20pm, my dearest Mother entered the gates of Heaven, and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ welcomed her with open arms.   Grace Evelyn Traylor was born November 26, 1922, in Chillicothe, to John Emmett and Grace Ethel (Neff) Miller. On November 27, 1947, she went on her first date with Albert Brady Traylor. He was...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Sep 21, 2018

James E. Johnson, 49, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday, September 21, 2018, at his brother's home. He was born November 10, 1968 in Chillicothe to the late Hershel Johnson and Rebecca Beverly.  Survivors include his mother; five children, James VanVoorhis, Soloman, Jaysean, Jordan, and Jazen Johnson; four grandchildren; two sisters, Beverly and Patricia Johnson; and two brothers, Richard and Elliott...

A. Leach

A. Leach

Sep 20, 2018

Arie Louise Leach, 99, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born July 4, 1919, in Pickaway Co., to the late Willis and Myrtle (Weese) Lockard. On September 9, 1978, she married Harold A. Leach, who preceded her in death March 29, 1997. Survivors include her nieces and nephews; her neighbor...

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