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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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Anthony Lisi

Anthony Lisi

Nov 14, 2018

Anthony F. Lisi, Jr., 88, passed away at 6:24pm November 14, 2018, at his residence.   He was born September 4, 1930, in Elmira, NY, to the late Anthony F. and Mary (DeMott) Lisi. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law Stella (Howard) Stamp, Mary Jane (Bob) Church, Isabelle (Bill) Larrabee; a brother Vincent Lisi;...

James Dailey

James Dailey

Nov 13, 2018

James Gordon Dailey, 88, of Chillicothe, died 5:00 am Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born January 2, 1930 in Chillicothe to the late George and Clemence Dray Dailey. He married Donna Wisecup, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Cristal Dailey, Frankfort and John Dailey, Columbus; two step-children, Amy (Shawn) Bruntlett,...

David Brownfield

David Brownfield

Nov 12, 2018

David Edwin Brownfield ThD., 67, of Chillicothe, died 3:17 pm, Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 3, 1951 in Chillicothe to James S. and Hilda M. Nunley Brownfield. On September 28, 1971 he married Linda K. Frey, who survives. In addition to his mother and his wife, survivors...

Robert Tennant

Robert Tennant

Nov 12, 2018

Robert Alan Tennant, 69, of Chillicothe, died 10:39 am, Monday, November 12, 2018, at his residence, following a two year battle with cancer. He was born June 6, 1949 in Ross Co. to Maynard and Thelma Tuvell Tennant. On September 28, 1968 he married Yvonne K. Lemaster, who survives. In addition to his father Maynard (Carol) Tennant, of Fredericktown, OH,...

Margaret Castle

Margaret Castle

Nov 12, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" Louise Castle, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born December 6, 1948, in Clearfield, PA, to the late John Thomas and Barbara Jane (Moore) Ruffner. On January 31, 1994, she married Ernest E. Castle who survives. Also surviving are three children, Jeremiah...

Abby Groves

Abby Groves

Nov 8, 2018

Abby Francine Groves, 47, died unexpectedly November 8, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1971, in Chillicothe to Richard E. and Karen L. (Cunningham) Groves, who survive. Also surviving are her brothers Aaron Groves, Tybee Island, GA; and Aric Groves, of Pooler, GA; her maternal grandmother Lina Louise Cunningham; paternal grandfather Robert "Doc" Groves, both...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Nov 7, 2018

Mary Jane Jones, 96, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 7, 2018, at Heartland Nursing Home in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born July 27, 1922, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Elmer Buschnel Dyer and Corrine (Ackley) Dyer. Mary worked at Nationwide Children's Hospital for many years, where she saw the benefits and need of Anatomical...

Grace Mosley

Grace Mosley

Nov 7, 2018

Grace R. "Baby" Mosley, 92, of Westerville, formerly of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 1:05am November 7, 2018, at St. Ann's Medical Center.   She was born December 25, 1925, in Chillicothe to the late Milton and Corinne (McNeil) Juzang. On July 5, 1949, she married George F. "Red" Mosley, who preceded her in death on February 27,...

Travis White

Travis White

Nov 7, 2018

Travis James White, 23, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday evening, November 7, 2018. He was born November 28, 1994, in Brockton, Massachusetts to Richard William and Susan Beth (Leslie) White. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Amanda Leslie (Billy) Roll, Lindsey (Marshond Waddell) White, Zachary White, Devin White, and Dylan White, all of Chillicothe; his...

Clarice Menikheim

Clarice Menikheim

Nov 4, 2018

Clarice A. Menikheim, 76, died at 2:47pm November 4, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   She was born December 6, 1941, in Davis, WV, to the late Clarence and Thelma (Hughes) Dellinger. On April 20, 1967, she married Robert L. Menikheim, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Connie (Ron) Brooks, Robert (Fonda) Menikheim, Jr.,...

Ruth Stamper

Ruth Stamper

Nov 3, 2018

Ruth Stamper, 86, of Chillicothe, formerly of Portsmouth, OH, died 5:00 am, Saturday, November 3, 2018, at her home. She was born March 23, 1932 in McDermott, OH to the late Theodore and Nellie Throckmorton Crabtree. On December 2, 1950 she married Edward Stamper, who died March 14, 1976. Survivors include four children, Stephanie (Roger) Ygbuhay, Albuquerque, NM, Cindy (Ron)...

David Cutright

David Cutright

Nov 1, 2018

The Honorable Judge David Alan Cutright, 83, of Chillicothe, died at Adena Medical Center on November 1, 2018, due to medical complications related to a pre-existing heart condition. David was born to James Francis Cutright and Eva Marie (Bonner) Cutright on October 9, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio, and graduated from Chillicothe High School. He attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating...

Tami Sparks

Tami Sparks

Oct 31, 2018

Tami Sue Sparks, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, October 31, 2018, at National Church Residences – Chillicothe, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born April 19, 1959, in Circleville, Ohio to the late George and Roseanna (Dean) Sparks. Surviving are her four children, Amanda (Eric) Mouradian, London, OH, Dustin (Tracy Massie) Hill, Jason Hill, and Samantha...

Lynn Simon

Lynn Simon

Oct 30, 2018

Dr. Lynn A. Simon, 85, of Athens, OH, died 4:48 pm, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at The Lindley Inn, following an extended illness.   She was born August 19, 1933 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Albert J. and Eleanor W. Damron Simon. Survivors include three sisters, Sharon S. Dykes, DeBary, FL, Martha E. (Nikolaus) Wenzel, Chillicothe, and Joy E. Carver,...

Dessie Lawhorn

Dessie Lawhorn

Oct 30, 2018

Dessie Mae Lawhorn, 78, of Chillicothe, died 9:57am on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at her home, following a brave battle with cancer. She was born May 10, 1940, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Arthur and Esther (Elder) Jones. On October 3, 1959, she married John Albert Lawhorn, Sr., and together they shared 59 years of marriage before his passing...

Christopher Rankin

Christopher Rankin

Oct 25, 2018

Christopher D. Rankin, 44, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2018, at his residence.   He was born February 12, 1974, in Temple, TX, to David and the late Deanna R. (Maynard) Rankin.   Chris was a graduate of Killeen High School, Class of 1992, in Killeen, TX. He attended Stephen F. Austin University and later worked as a...

Connie Stevens

Connie Stevens

Oct 24, 2018

Connie L. Stevens, 66, of Londonderry, died at 1:07am October 24, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born June 1, 1952, in Chillicothe to the late Harold and Ruth (Holdren) Smallridge. On August 16, 1974, she married Gerald R. Stevens, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2014.   Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Chad (Amanda) Stevens,...

Darrell Egan

Darrell Egan

Oct 23, 2018

Darrell Egan, 69, of Chillicothe, formerly of Batavia, OH, died October 23, 2018 at the VA Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Darrell Egan , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Melvin Wright

Melvin Wright

Oct 23, 2018

Melvin L. Wright, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home at 11:45pm Tuesday, October 23, 2018, following an extended illness.   He was born August 21, 1937, in Delaware County, OH, to the late Paul E. and Ethel M. (Addy) Wright. On August 15, 1959, he married the former Barbara J. Gragg, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Sheila...

Charles Caldwell

Charles Caldwell

Oct 21, 2018

Charles Ernest Caldwell (Chuck, Grandpa Charlie) fell asleep in death on October 21, 2018 in Chillicothe, OH. He was born on November 7, 1922 to Ernest Clark Caldwell and Anna Goldie Lewis in Crown City, OH. He was good with details and became a clerk and pilot in the Army Air Force in 1944 during World War II. Later he...

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