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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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Kathleen Gay

Kathleen Gay

Dec 12, 2018

Kathleen E. Gay, 84, died at 7:38am December 12, 2018, at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe.   She was born August 21, 1934, in Battle Creek, MI, to the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Phillip) Edson. She was married to Robert P. Gay, who preceded her in death August 18, 1988. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a...

Kenneth Jordan

Kenneth Jordan

Dec 10, 2018

Kenneth Bart Jordan, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, December 10, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born November 13, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Kenneth Jordan and Theresa (Charles) Zimmerman. Surviving are two children, Christopher (Marci) Jordan, of Texas, and Tiffiney Burns, of Chillicothe; his long time companion,...

Alice Reinhard

Alice Reinhard

Dec 10, 2018

Alice E. Reinhard, 95, of Chillicothe, died December 10, 2018 at Reflections Assisted Living Center, Lancaster, surrounded by family. She was born July 20, 1923 in Glouster, OH to the late Otis and Bessie Bell. On June 2, 1946 she married Carl J. Reinhard, who died February 22, 2003. Survivors include her children, Dennis (Sandy) Reinhard, Carla (John) Goodwill, and...

Edna Raney

Edna Raney

Dec 9, 2018

Edna M. Raney, 100, of Chillicothe, went home to be with her Lord December 9, 2018.   She was born April 12, 1918 in Ross Co. to the late Edward J. and Inez Taylor Davis. On November 28, 1936 she married Fred A. Raney, who preceded her in death after 50 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by...

Jerry Cyrus

Jerry Cyrus

Dec 8, 2018

Jerry Lee Cyrus, 58, of Chillicothe, died at 12:15am Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born August 30, 1960, to the late Joseph and Cleota Cyrus. He married Natalie Detty on December 18, 1978, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughters: Iris (Thomas) Hopkins, Tonya (Jim) Varney, and Kathy Cyrus; grandsons: Jarrod Cyrus and Hunter Hopkins; granddaughter Cailyn Cyrus; step-grandchildren:...

Tyson Smith

Tyson Smith

Dec 7, 2018

Tyson James Smith, 6 months old, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was born on June 17, 2018, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, to Cassandra Smith and Cameron Rearley. Also surviving is his brother, Johnny Fuller, of Bourneville; his grandparents, Mark and Beth Smith, and Cindy McWhorter, both of Chillicothe; his great-grandparents, Larry and Bev Smith,...

Tamiko Brown

Tamiko Brown

Dec 7, 2018

Tamiko Elaine Brown, 42, of Chillicothe, Ohio, gained her wings at 3:19am December 7, 2018, at The Ohio State University following an extended illness.   She was born January 14, 1976 in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Ralph L and Rosemary (Trent) Brown.   In addition to her mother, she is survived by spouse, Kelvin (Charlie) Beard, daughters, Bianca & Shayla Beard,...

Melinda Depugh

Melinda Depugh

Dec 6, 2018

Melinda Sue (Martin) DePugh, 48, died on December 6, 2018 in the home of Grace and David Roberts in Chillicothe, Ohio, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Melinda was born on July 18, 1970, in Chillicothe Ohio at the Adena Regional Hospital, to the late Linda Sue Martin and Jack Russell Martin. On June 23, 1990 she married Gregory...

E. Diehl

E. Diehl

Dec 5, 2018

Edith Marie "Nan" Meeker Diehl, 83, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully, surrounded by family at 6:29 am, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home.   She was born May 16, 1935 in Londonderry, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Ratcliff Meeker, the youngest of ten children. Survivors include her children: Becky, Bill (Rita) and Mike (Meg), all of Chillicothe and...

William Leonard

William Leonard

Dec 4, 2018

William Cecil Leonard, Jr., 72, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, December 4, 2018, at his home. He was born May 3, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late William Cecil Leonard, Sr., and Sarah E. (Welch) Krouse. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Harry L. (Stephanie) Krouse, of Groveport, and Yvonne E....

Lora Mccann

Lora Mccann

Dec 3, 2018

Lora Mae McCann, 81, died at 4:35pm Monday, December 3, 2018, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness.   She was born September 2, 1937, in Fayette Co. to the late Frederick and Gladys (Riley) Shaw. On September 6, 1958, she married Berlin I. McCann, who survives.   Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Toni (Jeryl) Webb;...

Judith Blair

Judith Blair

Dec 3, 2018

Judith Ann (Peterson) Blair, 74, of Andersonville, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born November 21, 1944 in Chillicothe, to the late C. Fred and Mary E. Peterson. Judy was protestant by faith. She worked for many years at the Chillicothe Country Club. Surviving are her two daughters, Shannon (Ernie) Barrows,...

Janet Hawk

Janet Hawk

Nov 30, 2018

Janet Maxine Hawk, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, November 30, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1942 to the late Ralph and Juanita (Walls) Good. Surviving are her two children, Joe Hawk, and Thea (Tim) Zeisler, both of Chillicothe; her step-children, Bill Sherman Hawk, David (Tonya) Hawk, both of Waverly,...

Robert Ball

Robert Ball

Nov 30, 2018

Robert L. Ball, 80, of Chillicothe, died 8:16 am, Friday, November 30, 2018, at his home, following a battle with cancer. He was born December 12, 1937 in Pike Co. to the late Leslie and Virginia Diamond Ball. On December 20, 1958 he married Shelby J. Williamson Ball, who died February 25, 2009. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda (Gary) Sallade,...

Michael Wolfe

Michael Wolfe

Nov 26, 2018

Michael Charles Wolfe, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, November 26, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1950 in Mason, West Virginia, to the late Charles Henry and Helen Ruth (Hill) Wolfe. On August 18, 1972, he married Joyce (Kiser) Wolfe, and together they shared over 44 years of marriage together. In...

Cynthia Mallory

Cynthia Mallory

Nov 26, 2018

Cynthia I. Mallory, 69, of Chillicothe, died 7:19 pm, Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born December 29, 1948 in Cuyahoga County, OH to the late Joseph and Virginia Terry Goins. Survivors include three daughters, Martina Usry, Marleeta Knight, and Marty Mallory, all of Chillicothe; eight grandchildren, Jere Thrower, Cynthia...

Philip Evanoff

Philip Evanoff

Nov 24, 2018

Philip Evanoff, 103, passed away November 24, 2018. He was born to Vera and Philip Evanoff in Philadelphia, PA. On October 9, 1954, he married Catherine (Close) Evanoff, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2011.   He was predeceased by his parents and grandparents; brothers Paul, Joseph and Peter; and a sister Margaret Soltis.   Surviving are his daughter Cathy...

Artie Brown

Artie Brown

Nov 23, 2018

Artie Marie Brown, 108, of Gahanna, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe, transitioned at 5:00am November 23, 2018, at Continuing Healthcare of Gahanna.   She was born in Jackson County, OH, to the late Charles H. and Josephine (Austin) Valentine. On May 14, 1928, she married Oscar A. Brown, who preceded her in death October 14, 1969.   She is survived by her son...

Delmer Vickers

Delmer Vickers

Nov 19, 2018

Delmer "Ron" Vickers, 84, of Kingston, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born on November 13, 1934, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Delmer and Hazel (Hill) Vickers. Surviving is his sister-in-law, Donna Vickers, of Jacksonville, Florida; two half brothers, Don (Debbie) Jester, of Chillicothe, and Rick...

T. Crentsil

T. Crentsil

Nov 19, 2018

Thetha Maxine Crentsil, 75, of McArthur, died at 8:32am November 19, 2018, at Concord Health and Rehab Center, Wheelersburg, OH, following an extended illness.   She was born June 3, 1943, in Vinton County, OH to the late Harold and Lucille (Brickle) Lemay.   Surviving are her daughters Sharon Seitz Demurillos, of Athens, and Kimberly Seitz, of McArthur; her son Ray E.,...

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