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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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Deborah Wiseman

Deborah Wiseman

Mar 24, 2018

Deborah A. Wiseman, 67, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 24, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH.   She was born May 16, 1950 in Greenfield, OH to the late Steve and Mary Tucker Rhoden. She married Clifford E. Wiseman, who preceded her in death on May 8, 2015. Survivors include four children, Scott M. (Lori) Weisman, Chillicothe, Kathy (Jimmy) Zinn, Springfield, Chris (Rebecca)...

Harold Cook

Harold Cook

Mar 23, 2018

Harold K. Cook, 70, of Chillicothe, died March 23, 2018, unexpectedly at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH.   He was born October 28, 1947 in Richmond, KY to the late Daniel W. and Chloe C. Peters Cook. Survivors include his son, Brian (Dawn) Cook, Hebron, KY; a step-daughter, Chrissie (Tom) Lokesak, Florence, KY; grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, and Macean; a step-grandson, Michael...

Elizabeth Peterson

Elizabeth Peterson

Mar 22, 2018

Elizabeth Edna (Tower) Peterson, 93, of Chillicothe, formerly of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away at 9:00am Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born July 22, 1924, in New York City, to the late Ralph E. Tower and Edna Mable (Beman-White) Tower. Surviving are her three children, James "Jim" (Alma) Peterson, of Russia,...

Denise Harris

Denise Harris

Mar 20, 2018

Denise Wannetta Harris, 57, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at her home. She was born September 28, 1960, in Circleville, Ohio, to Richard Eugene and Glorabell (Napper) Harris, and adopted by Thomas D. and Alice (Slater) Smith. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her three daughters, Brittney Johnson, Whitney Harris, and Royesha Banton;...

Loretta Cruze

Loretta Cruze

Mar 18, 2018

Loretta Cruze, 71, of Waverly, passed away Sunday morning, March 18, 2018, at the Holzer Medical Center – Jackson, following an extended illness. She was born August 26, 1946, in Pike Co., Ohio to the late Fernando and Gertrude "Gertie" (Wright) Queen. She is survived by Charles Cruze, her beloved husband of 43 years. Also surviving are their children, David...

Beverly Williams

Beverly Williams

Mar 18, 2018

Beverly Ann Williams, 74, died at 7:35pm March 18, 2018, at National Church Residences (Traditions).   She was born May 4, 1943, in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph and Emma (Hanks) Stevenson. She then moved to Youngstown, OH, where she was raised and lived.   Surviving are her son Tairan (Nellie) Simmons, of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Nijerous, Tairan, Jr., Naomi, and Naimah...

Carolyn Smith

Carolyn Smith

Mar 18, 2018

Carolyn Sue (Boyers) Smith, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her home in Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She struggled with Parkinson's and unexplained weight loss during the last four years. She was born on July 2, 1939 in Wauseon, Ohio to Howard and Genevieve (Croninger) Boyers. Carolyn graduated from Wauseon...

J. Crabtree

J. Crabtree

Mar 17, 2018

John Samuel Crabtree, "Sam," 65, died unexpectedly at 2:37pm March 17, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born September 18, 1952, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Edison H. and Mary K. (Carthel) Crabtree. On May 27, 1984, he married the former Pamela A. Tackett, who preceded him in death on September 27, 2006.   Surviving are his sisters:...

Neil Kingery

Neil Kingery

Mar 16, 2018

Neil Kingery, 72, died at his home at 4:44pm March 16, 2018, following an extended illness, always saying, "God will take care of us."   He was born February 11, 1946, in Fayette Co., to Kenneth W. and Annie (Slayton) Kingery. On January 6, 1968, he married his partner in life and best friend, Carolyn Sue (Broughton) Kingery, who survives.   Also...

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Mar 14, 2018

Mark A. Williams, 46, died at 4:08am March 14, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended battle with cancer.   He was born March 30, 1971, in Zanesville, OH. He was a graduate of Valley High School in Lucasville, Class of 1989. On September 8, 2012, he married the former Kristie L. Temple, who survives.   Also surviving are his...

Ruth Beekman

Ruth Beekman

Mar 13, 2018

Ruth L. Beekman, 57, of Chillicothe, died at 7:21pm March 13, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   She was born July 21, 1960, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Reba L. (Benson) Roberts.   She is survived by her daughter Sabrina Beekman, Chillicothe; her longtime boyfriend Mark Easterday; brothers: Brent, Shane (Teresa) and Kenny (Tammy) Roberts; a...

Hazel Smith

Hazel Smith

Mar 11, 2018

Hazel M. Smith, 87, died at 1:13am on March 11, 2018, at her residence.   She was born June 2, 1930, in Toledo, OH, to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Hayden) Brewer. On June 20, 1948, she married Lee Roy "Jimmy" Smith, who preceded her in death on June 6, 2002.   Surviving are their children: Roger (Norma) Smith, Marilyn (Rodger) Davis,...

David Stark

David Stark

Mar 11, 2018

David Michael Stark, 84, of Chillicothe, died 4:32 am, Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born December 24, 1933 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Raymond C. and Ferne Clark Stark. On November 30, 1960 he married Catherine L. Pollock Stark, who survives. Also surviving are six children, David M. (Pamela) Stark Jr., Amy...

Anna Johnson

Anna Johnson

Mar 11, 2018

Anna Kathryn Johnson, 100, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2018, at Westmoreland Place, following a brief illness. She was born September 8, 1917, in Pike Co., Ohio, to the late Sherman and Anna (Simon) Maple. On February 22, 1947, she married Jimmy E. Johnson, who preceded her in death on June 7, 2002. Surviving is her...

Stuarte Beverly

Stuarte Beverly

Mar 10, 2018

Stuarte John Beverly II, 27, of Chillicothe, passed away from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1990, in Fort Myers, Florida, the son of Stuarte and Yvonne (Washington) Beverly, who survive. Also surviving are his children, Kennadi Aneese Beverly, of Texas, and Jaydon James Beverly, of Chillicothe; his three brothers, Marshall...

Janet Gorrell

Janet Gorrell

Mar 8, 2018

Janet Irene (Detty) Gorrell, 56, surrounded by many friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018. She's survived by her beloved husband David Gorrell; Children Alexander Michael, Joshua Thaddeus, and Sidra Jacqueline; Parents John and Julie Detty; Sister and brother-in-law Susie and Mike Thompson; Brothers and sisters-in-law David and Heidi Detty, and Ralph (Bill) and Carolyn Detty; Grandchildren...

Clarence Edler

Clarence Edler

Mar 6, 2018

Clarence Edward "Ted" Edler, 79, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born January 10, 1939, to the late Edward and Olive Edler. On June 19, 1960, he married Shirley Ann (Miller) Edler, who preceded him in death on February 19, 2010. Ted is survived by his son, Ted...

David Nesser

David Nesser

Mar 6, 2018

David E. Nesser, 70, of Chillicothe died March 6, 2018.   He was born April 4, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late Marion and Edith Smith Nesser. Survivors include 5 children, David, Bruce, Harold, Hope and John Nesser; 7 grandchildren; and 4 siblings, Bonnie Brickles, Lucille Ward, Steven and Marion "Bruce" Nesser. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven;...

Joseph Frazier

Joseph Frazier

Mar 5, 2018

Joseph Ray Frazier, 81, of Chillicothe, died 7:49 pm, March 5, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was born February 19, 1937 in Greenup, KY to the late Shirley and Goldie Potter Frazier. On May 31, 1959 he married Sonja Shoemaker, who died May 20, 2013. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa (Chris) Wells Smith,...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Mar 4, 2018

Robert E. Taylor passed from this life to the next on March 4, 2018 after an extended illness.  Bobby was born on February 2, 1950 (yes, Groundhog Day, and every year we would ask him if he saw his shadow which always made him chuckle).   His parents were the late Harold and Betty (Stevens) Taylor. Bob is survived by: brothers...

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