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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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Glenn Potter

Glenn Potter

Sep 3, 2018

Glenn Thurman Potter, 91, of Chillicothe, died 8:05 am, Monday, September 3, 2018, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following a brief illness.   He was born August 29, 1927 in Louisa, KY to the late Frank Pierce and Kerlis Conley Potter. He married Juanita Slone, and they shared 61 years of marriage prior to her death in 2007. Survivors include his daughter,...

Ollie Porter

Ollie Porter

Sep 3, 2018

Ollie Irene Porter, 89, of Chillicothe, died 11:45 pm, Monday, September 3, 2018, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following a brief illness. She was born August 6, 1929 in Delaware, OH to the late Troy Herschel and Ina Irene Robinson Myers. On May 1, 1948 she married E. Clayton Porter, who died February 14, 2002. Survivors include four daughters, Margaret (Dr....

Marcia Curtiss

Marcia Curtiss

Sep 2, 2018

Marcia Louise Curtiss, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at her home following a brief illness. She was born March 31, 1947 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lyle H. and Norma J. (Gray) McCabe. In 1977, she married Dean E. Curtiss, who preceded her in death on March 23, 2009. She is survived...

Timothy Beavers

Timothy Beavers

Sep 1, 2018

Timothy Alan Beavers, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2018. He was born September 11, 1965 in Chillicothe, to Howard William Beavers and Betsy (Ross) Beavers. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Brooklynn Eleanor (Isaiah) McGowen; his granddaughter, Alana Grace McGowen; a brother, Bill (Niska) Beavers, his nieces and nephew, Brittany Elyse...

Beverly Hinty

Beverly Hinty

Aug 30, 2018

Beverly Ann Hinty, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday morning, August 30, 2018 , at her home, following a brief illness. She was born April 6, 1947 , in Chillicothe, to the late Howard Moore, and Joice (Hill) Moore. On May 15, 1969 , she married Roy William Hinty, who preceded her in death on August 2, 2017 . In...

Pamela Thomas

Pamela Thomas

Aug 29, 2018

Pamela J. Thomas, 68, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2018, at 5:59pm in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.   She was born January 4, 1950, in Chillicothe to Richard E. Johnson and Grace Thomas Harding.   She was the proud mother of daughters Kyra Turner, Chillicothe, and Yolanda Kay Thomas, Blacklick, OH;...

Robert Vogel

Robert Vogel

Aug 27, 2018

Robert Steven Vogel, 91, of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, August 27, 2018, at Kimes Nursing Center in Athens, following an extended illness. He was born February 15, 1927 to the late Steven and Stella Vogel. On April 5, 1953, he married his wife Edith Vogel, who preceded him in death April 1, 2007. Surviving are two sons, Robert...

Jericho Rohn

Jericho Rohn

Aug 25, 2018

JeRicho Navarro (St. Sebastian) Rohn, 16, of Waverly, died unexpectedly August 25, 2018, at his residence.   He was born May 31, 2002, in Winona, MN, to Thomas Joseph and KayMarie Ruthanne (Schumacher) Rohn. He was a junior at Waverly High School and enjoyed baking with Abuelita Julie, fishing with friends, car mechanics on his 300 with Dad, snapchat with classmates,...

Ronald Mccloskey

Ronald Mccloskey

Aug 20, 2018

Ronald M. McCloskey, 83, of Chillicothe, died 9:25 am, Monday, August 20, 2018, at the VA Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. Ronald was born July 10, 1935 in Clarksburg, OH to the late Harley and Helen Pursley McCloskey.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth A. Schumann McCloskey; along with 1 child, Mark (Sheryl) McCloskey...

James Gillfillan

James Gillfillan

Aug 20, 2018

James Gordon "Gordy" Gillfillan, Sr., 84, died peacefully at 6:45am August 20, 2018, at his home. He was born March 15, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late Walter Adam and Frankie Grace (Purdum) Gillfillan. He graduated from Southeastern High School and then went on to serve in the US Army. On September 8, 1956, he married the love of his...

Dorothy Jones

Dorothy Jones

Aug 10, 2018

Dorothy Louise Jones, 70, of Chillicothe, left her earthly home to go to her heavenly home at 11:15am on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born August 21, 1947 to the late Ralph and Catherine (Willis) Brown, Sr. On October 14, 1977 she married Douglas L. Jones who survives. Also surviving is a son, Larry Robinson,...

Stephen Carter

Stephen Carter

Aug 9, 2018

Stephen Michael Carter, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday evening, August 9, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on March 14, 1956, to the late Ora and Nellie Carter. Surviving are his children, Travis (Kimberly) Carter, Michael Carter, Samantha Pettiford, and Stephena Secrest; a grandson, Christian Carter, as well as his long...

Michael Wrightsel

Michael Wrightsel

Aug 8, 2018

William Michael "Mike" Wrightsel, 62, of Chillicothe, died August 8, 2018, at his residence.   He was born February 8, 1956, in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Charles R. and Margaret E. (Hoover) Wrightsel.   Mike is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law Brandon Wrightsel, Circleville, Christopher (Whitney) Wrightsel, Ashville, and Casey Wrightsel, Chillicothe; grandchildren: Cadence Lisá, Camden Lee, Rory Logan, Mason ...

Roger Durflinger

Roger Durflinger

Aug 7, 2018

Roger L. Durflinger, 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at the Vineyards at Concord, following an extended illness. He was born December 12, 1941 in New Holland, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Wanda (Estep) Durflinger. On December 30, 1993, he married Dawn (Cox) Durflinger, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Scott (Courtney)...

Danielle Park

Danielle Park

Aug 4, 2018

Danielle Eyer Park was born on Feb. 13, 1969, in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, where she was raised. At the age of 17, she came to the United States to create her own path as a foreign exchange student. She completed a year of college in Utah at BYU.   At the age of 20, she had the opportunity most don't...

Frank James

Frank James

Aug 4, 2018

Frank V. James, 87, of Chillicothe, formerly of Long Beach, CA, died Saturday evening at his residence following an extended illness.  His daughter, Susan Blakeman, survives. In accordance with his wishes, cremation services are under the direction of Haller Funeral Home & Crematory.  There will be no public services at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Tommy Tennison

Tommy Tennison

Jul 27, 2018

Tommy O'Neil Tennison, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away just before midnight on Friday July 27, 2018, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born on December 10, 1958, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Jesse W., Sr., and Wanda M. (Gohane) Tennison.   Surviving are his step-mother, Nancy Tennison, of Rock Island, IL; his mother-in-law Connie J. Watson, Ironton, OH; his...

Raymond Arnold

Raymond Arnold

Jul 24, 2018

Raymond E. Arnold, 34, of Chillicothe, died at 5:30am July 24, at Ohio State University Hospital following a brief illness. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Raymond E. Arnold , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Mark Wilborn

Mark Wilborn

Jul 22, 2018

Mark A Wilborn, 55, of Chillicothe Ohio, passed away from a long-term disease July 22, 2018, at 12:07 PM. He was born April 15, 1963, in Torrance, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Shirley; sister, Cynthia; and brother, Dana. He is survived by his wife and daughter.  Mark's wish was to bequeath his body to...

Mary Porter

Mary Porter

Jul 21, 2018

Mary A. Porter, 62, of Frankfort, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, unexpectedly, at her home. Her husband Timothy Peter "Pete" Porter survives. At her request, there will be no obituary or public services. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mary Ada Porter , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

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