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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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Pearl Maynard

Pearl Maynard

Jun 12, 2018

Pearl Maynard, 91, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at NCR-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 10, 1927 in Pikeville, KY to the late Lee and Betty Ray Clevenger.  She married Kermit Maynard, who died February 11, 2012. Following cremation, the family will hold a private memorial service. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Douglas Ogden

Douglas Ogden

Jun 11, 2018

Douglas "Doug" Ogden, Jr., 90, of Chillicothe, died 6:38 am, June 11, 2018, at his residence, following an extended illness.   He was born December 24, 1927 in Chillicothe to the late Douglas and Mary Pearl Everetts Ogden.  Survivors include three children, Linda Marie Holdren, of Chillicothe, Marian Kay (Kevin) Coy, of Palm Harbor, FL, and Steven Douglas (Paula) Odgen; three...

Homer Gates

Homer Gates

Jun 11, 2018

Homer Gates, 98, of Chillicothe, died Monday night at Heartland of Chillicothe, following a brief illness. He was born March 17, 1920 in Jackson Co., OH to the late Alexander and Emma Carter Gates Jr. Graveside services will be held 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Miller Cemetery, Symmes Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. To send a flower arrangement or...

Charles Rheinscheld

Charles Rheinscheld

Jun 9, 2018

Charles Eugene "Chuck" Rheinscheld, at the young age of 56, won his angel wings at 11:25pm June 9, 2018, at his residence surrounded by family, following a three year battle with cancer. He was a devoted father, husband and grandfather.   He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Tammy L. (Carter) Rheinscheld; his children: Jessica Gardner (Scott Hart),...

Benny Crawford

Benny Crawford

Jun 6, 2018

Benny L. Crawford, 69, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2018. He loved golf trips with his son and sitting by the campfire. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.   He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Yvonne Crawford; son Benjamin (Michelle) Crawford, Jr.; daughter Angela (Dennis) Henderson; grandchildren: Bryan, Logan, Deneal, Xavier,...

Phyllis Arledge

Phyllis Arledge

Jun 5, 2018

Phyllis A. Arledge, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday evening, June 5, 2018, at her home following an extended illness. She was born July 26, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dale Hunter and Esther Marie (Long) Moran. On May 6, 1994, she married Steven B. Arledge who survives. Also surviving are her three daughters, Deborah P. Burnett, of...

Heather Dennis

Heather Dennis

Jun 4, 2018

Heather E. Dennis, 48, died unexpectedly June 4, 2018, following a battle with breast cancer.   She was born April 12, 1970, in Chillicothe, to M. Keith and Joyce E. (Leach) Trego.   Surviving are her children: Gregory (Brittany) Moore, Corey Moore and Michaela Dennis, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Kailee, Hunter, Paisley, Chloe and Cameron Moore, and Ezekiel Perry; her mother and...

Violet Barnard

Violet Barnard

May 31, 2018

Violet M. Barnard, 85, a beautiful angel, went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2018, at SOMC Hospital at 7:20pm. She was born May 13, 1933, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Henry and Effie Fodge.   Surviving are 7 children: Helen (Ronnie) Hardin, of Minford, OH; William Barnard, Jr., Chillicothe; Rebecca (Don, Sr.) Hutton, Chillicothe; Cynthia Barnard, Chillicothe;...

Bruce Fuller

Bruce Fuller

May 31, 2018

Bruce David Fuller, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, May 31, 2018, at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born January 3, 1953, in Springfield, Ohio to Russell and Violet Fuller. Bruce is survived by his companion of more than 20 years, Donna Sue Smith; his three children, Steve, Tommy, and Tracey; as well...

Patricia Stern

Patricia Stern

May 29, 2018

Patricia A. Stern, 86, died at 10:37pm on May 29, 2018, at Signature Healthcare, Chillicothe, following an extended battle with cancer.   She was born November 1, 1931, in East Liverpool, OH, to the late Wilbur "Boots" and Irene (Brown) Brooks. On July 2, 1950, she married Norman F. Stern, Sr., who preceded her in death September 3, 2016.   Surviving are...

Carolyn Detty

Carolyn Detty

May 26, 2018

Carolyn J. Detty, 54, of Londonderry, died at 5:22pm, May 26, 2018, at Berger Hospice, Circleville, following an extended battle with breast cancer.   She was born January 16, 1964, in Columbus, OH, to the late James Garfield, Sr. and Phyllis Ann (Barbee) Richmond. On November 14, 1982, she married Ralph W. "Bill" Detty, who survives.   Also surviving are her children:...

Cheyenne Estabrooks

Cheyenne Estabrooks

May 25, 2018

Cheyenne Lu Estabrooks, 38, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, May 25, 2018, as the result of injuries sustained in an accident. She was born May 6, 1980, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jennifer (Norton) Estabrooks.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by her fiance, Ricky Blevins. Private services will be held at the convenience of the...

Joyce Harris

Joyce Harris

May 25, 2018

Joyce Elaine Harris, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, May 25, 2018 at her home, following a courageous 4 year battle with Lymphoma. She was born September 16, 1939 , in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Ronald and Mabel (Ward) Hall. On April 5, 1958 , she married Robert Myrl Harris, who preceded her in death on July...

Terry Roof

Terry Roof

May 21, 2018

Terry Roof, 59, of Chillicothe, died Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile/pedestrian accident on North Bridge Street. There will be no public services. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Terry Roof , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Kaitlin Landrum

Kaitlin Landrum

May 20, 2018

Kaitlin Michelle Landrum, 28, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 20, 2018 at Grant Medical Center, due to complications from pneumonia. She was born December 1, 1989, in Chillicothe, to Todd M. and Ronda M. (Crackovich) Landrum. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her boyfriend Matt "Baby" McElhinny; her grandparents, Ronald "Poppy" and Barbara Crackovich, James...

Magdelean Branham

Magdelean Branham

May 17, 2018

Magdelean Branham, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday night, May 17, 2018 at her home, following a brief illness. She was born on December 17, 1936 in Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Lexi (Hill) Williams. On September 10, 1984, she married Donald Edgar Branham who preceded her in death on May 8, 2006. Surviving are her children, John (Misty)...

Douglas Green

Douglas Green

May 15, 2018

Douglas A. Green, 53, of Westerville, went to be with our Lord May 15, 2018, following an extended illness.   He was born May 25, 1964. Survivors include this mother, Shirley Smith Blazer; a sister, Linda Green; brothers Randy (Rhonda) Green and Benjamin (Chris) Davis; and his maternal grandmother, Pauline Smith.   Doug was a 1982 graduate of Huntington High School. He...

Barbara Brake

Barbara Brake

May 12, 2018

Barbara L. Brake, 86, of Chillicothe, died 5:35 am, Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, following a 6 month illness.   She was born February 8, 1932 in Chillicothe to the late Franklin and Hattie Newman Moody. On February 22, 1953 she married Henry L. Brake, who died May 23, 1995. Survivors include her son, Henry...

Leonard Woodruff

Leonard Woodruff

May 10, 2018

Leonard D. "Jack" Woodruff, 86, of Chillicothe, died at 7:57pm May 10, 2018, at the Kobacker House, Columbus, following an extended illness.   He was born January 4, 1932, in Oak Hill, OH, to the late Orville and Myrtle (Snyder) Woodruff. On June 22, 1957, he married Gloria M. Rainer, who preceded him in death on December 13, 2012.   Surviving are...

Charles Leach

Charles Leach

May 8, 2018

Charles Russell Leach, 72, died at 9:10pm May 8, 2018, at Signature Healthcare following an extended illness.   He was born June 23, 1945, in Columbus, OH to Russell E. and Mary Jane (Shirey) Leach. On May 28, 1966, he married Jacquetta "Jacquie" J. Alhgren, who preceded him in death on December 20, 2008.   Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law Chuck...

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