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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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Grace Richardson

Grace Richardson

Dec 30, 2018

Grace V. Steward Richardson, 98 of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord December 30, 2018 at the National Church Residences following an extended illness. Born May 6, 1920 to the late John W. Steward and Anna Mae Banks Steward, she married Harry J. Richardson on April 7, 1940, who preceded her in death on February 11, 1994. To...

Oliver Cousins

Oliver Cousins

Dec 28, 2018

Oliver W. Cousins, Jr., 77, of Chillicothe, died 12:46 am, December 28, 2018 at the VAMC-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born November 30, 1941 in Chillicothe to the late Oliver W. and Alberta C. Austin Cousins. On March 27, 1970 he married Betty Jean Hatfield Ragland, who survives. Also surviving are his children by his first marriage to...

Howard Stout

Howard Stout

Dec 28, 2018

Howard "Butch" Stout was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on January 29, 1947 to Howard and Virginia (Harper) Stout. Butch lived his early years on Columbia Avenue, where he and friends played on the riverbank and attended Mt. Logan School. Moving to the Unioto district in 1963, he played baseball, football, and met the love of his life, Janis Brock. Graduating...

Ivan Meachem

Ivan Meachem

Dec 27, 2018

Ivan C. Meachem, 83, of Chillicothe, died 6:49 am December 27, 2018, at his residence.   His wife Mary survives.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ivan Calton Meachem , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Jacqueline Kitchen

Jacqueline Kitchen

Dec 26, 2018

Jacqueline D. Kitchen, 71, of Chillicothe, died 7:28 pm, December 26, 2018 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home.   She was born September 25, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late Jack Rote and Cledith Hamlin. On August 3, 1966 she married Gary Kitchen, who died November 22, 2001. Survivors include a son, Ty Kitchen, Frankfort; two grandchildren, Casey and Lauren Kitchen; three...

Marjorie Matthews

Marjorie Matthews

Dec 24, 2018

Marjorie J. Matthews, 88, of Chillicothe, died 2:10 am, December 24, 2018 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe. She was born February 6, 1930 in Ross Co. to the late Robert and Virgie Seymour Waller. On February 11, 1950 she married Joe Lee Matthews Sr., who died October 4, 1998. Survivors include two children, Rebecca (Randy) Lingo and Joe L. Matthews Jr.,...

Hazel Brandon

Hazel Brandon

Dec 23, 2018

Hazel M. Brandon, 86, entered heaven's gates Sunday, December 23, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born October 31, 1932 in Slate Mills (Ross County), OH to the late Albert and Dorothy Banks Harris, the second youngest of six children. She later moved to Chillicothe in 1950 and met the love of her...

Penny Noble

Penny Noble

Dec 23, 2018

Penny Sue (Hastings) Noble, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018, in Circleville, Ohio.   Penny is survived by her son, Jonathan (Gail) Noble of Circleville, Ohio; and her daughter, Roberta (Chad Lanman) Henson of Chillicothe, Ohio. Also surviving are two brothers, Paul (Char) Hastings of Colorado and Glen (Pam Moore) Hastings of Circleville, Ohio and one sister, Cindy...

Nancy Dressler

Nancy Dressler

Dec 22, 2018

Nancy J. Dressler, 70, died Saturday December 22, at her residence.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Nancy Jean Dressler , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Robert Wright

Robert Wright

Dec 21, 2018

Robert A. Wright, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1948, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Paul and Ethel (Addy) Wright. On July 4, 1971, he married Kathy (Lewis) Wright, and together they shared 48 wonderful years of marriage. In addition to his wife,...

Douglas Klink

Douglas Klink

Dec 21, 2018

Resident of Mequon, WI, age 87. Joined his wife of 51 years, Marcella Enderlin Klink in Eternal Life on Dec. 21, 2018. Loving father of Douglas Jr. (Cheryl), Susan Senti (Ken), David, John and four beloved grandchildren. Dr. Klink received his Bachelors Degree in 1952 from Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA, and his MD in 1956 from the University of...

John Folsom

John Folsom

Dec 18, 2018

John Cutler Folsom, 50, of Chillicothe, died December 18, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a short battle with cancer. He was born April 6, 1968, in Miami, FL to the late John L. Folsom and Patricia (Dover) Folsom Pursel. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers, William Folsom and Ryan Folsom; his daughter,...

Rosemary Taylor

Rosemary Taylor

Dec 18, 2018

Rosemary (Bolyard) Taylor, 94, died Tuesday night at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. She was the widow of Clyde G. "Hap" Taylor. Arrangements are being completed at this time To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Rosemary Taylor , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

June Hastings

June Hastings

Dec 17, 2018

June Dyer Hastings, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away at home on Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born June 23, 1931, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Everett and Ada (Meeker) Dyer. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Becky (Keith) Sheets, of Rushville; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim (Cheryl) McCloy, of Chillicothe; her sister, Virginia Kline; her sister-in-law, Helen Dyer;...

Judith Maddox

Judith Maddox

Dec 16, 2018

Judith A. Maddox, 72, of Springfield, TN, formerly of Chillicothe, departed this life 4:52 am, December 16, 2018, at Waters of Cheatham Nursing Home, Ashland City, TN, following an extended illness.   She was born January 11, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late Charlie and Margie Dennewitz Kuhn. Her beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of her children,...

Fred Wolford

Fred Wolford

Dec 15, 2018

Fred Marshall Wolford III, 58, of Chillicothe, died 2:05 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born January 2, 1960, in Westerville, OH, to Fred and Norma Jean Butler Wolford Jr. On October 16, 2004 he married Gloria K. Clark, who survives. In addition to his wife and his mother, survivors include two...

Michael Rapp

Michael Rapp

Dec 15, 2018

Michael Gilbert Rapp, 31, of Chillicothe, was unexpectedly taken from this life December 15, 2018, following an automobile accident.   His greatest love in his life was his beloved wife, Lindy Jo (Walter) Rapp and their two children: Creedence Claymore and Amos Michael Rapp. He is also survived by his mother and step-father Daisy and Tony Colburn; his father and step-mother...

Donna Adkins

Donna Adkins

Dec 15, 2018

Donna Ruth Adkins, 97, of Chillicothe, passed away 1:28 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home.   She was born January 17, 1921 in Seaman, OH to the late Robert and Audrey Goodman Taylor. On July 29, 1939 she married Ralph B. Adkins, who died April 20, 1990. Survivors include three children, Janice L. (Ronald, deceased) Lytle, Chillicothe,...

Thomas Seeley

Thomas Seeley

Dec 14, 2018

Thomas Michael Seeley, 71, of Chillicothe, died 1:30 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018, at his home, following an extended illness.   He was born January 12, 1947 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Amos and Helen Wills Seeley. On November 23, 1967 he married Catherine I. Redman Seeley, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Shauna (Dave) Shepherd, Bay Village, OH,...

Nina Reynolds

Nina Reynolds

Dec 12, 2018

Nina Mae Good Reynolds, 90, of Chillicothe, died 8:56 am, December 12, 2018, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, with her daughter and son at her side, following a brief illness.   She was born April 7, 1928 in Greenwood, AR to the late Virgil V. and Mintie Mae Bassett Been. She married Earl Reynolds, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two...

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