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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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