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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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Cristina Jayne

Cristina Jayne

Jul 22, 2025

Cristina Marie (Marsh) Jayne, 90, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center with her children by her side. She was born March 15, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Herbert Marsh and Letitia M. (Carruth) Stone. She became very close to her step-mother, Alice (Greenbaum) Marsh. On June 12, 1965, she married...

Ola Gibson

Ola Gibson

Jul 20, 2025

Ola Marie (Burkhalter) Gibson, age 87, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, surrounded by her loving caretakers at Carriage Court of Washington Court House. Ola was born in Gordo, Alabama, to Wilbern and Gertrude (Jones) Burkhalter. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Eric Gibson; her parents; her step-mother, Eula Burkhalter; and her brother, Mallory...

Pinky Kelly

Pinky Kelly

Jul 18, 2025

James E. "Pinky" Kelly, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away at 8:45pm on July 18, 2025, at Chillicothe Post Acute care center. He was born June 25, 1938, in Charleston, WV, to the late Edward and Pearl (Ashworth) Kelly.  On February 18, 1957, he married the former Janice A. McFerrin, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Cheryl Rohrer, of Chillicothe,...

Charles Judd

Charles Judd

Jul 15, 2025

Charles Ray Judd, 78, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born on December 18, 1946 to the late John and Garlie (Fitch) Judd in Crum, West Virginina. On June 26, 1971, he was united in marriage to Linda E. (DeLong) Judd, who survives. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren; Nathaniel...

Kyle Barfield

Kyle Barfield

Jul 15, 2025

Kyle F. Barfield, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 13, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Karl F. and Marion L. (Liggins) Brown, Sr.  In July, 1983, she married the love of her life, Ronald E. Barfield, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter Deandra Brown, Chillicothe;...

William Jenkins

William Jenkins

Jul 14, 2025

William L. Jenkins, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away at 7:58am on July 14, 2025, at his residence.

He was born October 10, 1948, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late David R. and Geneva (Oancea) Jenkins.

He is survived by his son, Seth Jenkins, his siblings: Dr. Edson H. (Cindy) Jenkins, of...

Brenda Norris

Brenda Norris

Jul 13, 2025

Brenda Sue Norris, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away July 13, 2025 following a prolonged illness. She was born June 6, 1966, in Chillicothe, daughter of Larry Bush Sr. and the late Carol Sue Bush. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R. Norris, and mother-in-law, Beatrice A. Phipps.  Survived by son, Robert Alvin Norris (Jake); siblings, Kitty Cooper...

Jimmy Maxwell

Jimmy Maxwell

Jul 12, 2025

James "Jimmy" Maxwell, 62, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Adena Hospital following an extended illness. He was born October 10, 1962, in Chillicothe, son of the late Charles and Patricia (Hupp) Maxwell.  On August 11, 2001, he married his beloved wife, Toni L. (Davis) Maxwell, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Samantha (Jason) Ball, grandchildren,...

Christina Mason

Christina Mason

Jul 10, 2025

Christina Mason, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Columbus.  She was born May 23, 1967, in the Philippines to the late Fred and Lisa Edwards. Christina is survived by her sons, Anthony (Lila) Mason, and Jarrad Mason, grandchildren, Landon Mason, and Asher Mason, brothers, Marten Edwards, Douglas Edwards, and Fred Edwards. Christina retired from the...

Bethany Urik

Bethany Urik

Jul 9, 2025

Bethany Jo Urik passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in her home in Chillicothe at the age of 71.  She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 20, 1953, to Frances and Barbara Jo (Green) Crum.  She married John Urik on June 27, 1992. Bethany is survived by her husband, John, brother Jeff Crum, sister-in-law Pat Crum and niece...

William Renner

William Renner

Jul 9, 2025

William Cooper Renner, 86 of Chillicothe, passed away on July 9, 2025, with his wife of 60 years by his side. He was born on August 12, 1938, in Rochester, PA, to the late William Addison Renner and Ruth (Cooper) Renner. On February 20, 1965, he married Joy Elaine Simmons, who survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Beth...

Dorman Wooten

Dorman Wooten

Jul 8, 2025

Dorman G. Wooten passed from this life on Tuesday July a, at his residence following an extended illness from heart complications. Dorman was born November 5, 1938, in Sparta, North Carolina, to the late Vaughn Wooten and Edith Pruitt Wooten. On May 21, 1982, he married the former Ruth Ann Gilliam, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter Tammie Wooten...

Michael Mccorkle

Michael Mccorkle

Jul 2, 2025

Michael E. McCorkle, lovingly known as "Mike", passed away on July 2, 2025 at 1:20pm at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Kathryn A. McCorkle; his daughter, Kimberly Dement, his son-in-law, Bob Dement; and his cherished granddaughter, Kayla Dement. Mike now joins in peaceful rest his parents, Ira and Opal McCorkle;...

Freda Sager

Freda Sager

Jul 1, 2025

Freda Lenora (Chaney) Sager, 79, of Huntington Township, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at her home. She was born November 28, 1945, to the late George and Mabel (Kellough) Chaney. Freda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caretaker. She worked for many years at Hills Department Store and later at Reynolds Aluminum (ALSCO) in Ashville, Ohio,...

James Carroll

James Carroll

Jun 28, 2025

James L. Carroll, 69, of Londonderry, died at 7:40am June 28, 2025, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 10, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Woodrow E. and Bernice E. (Park) Carroll.  On August 21, 2004, he married the former Jeanette Spetnagel, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Laurel (Cody) Schwalbauch, James...

Charles Jones

Charles Jones

Jun 27, 2025

Charles E. Jones, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1939 to the late Charles and Kathleen (Thacker) Jones, in Williamsport, Ohio. He is survived by loving children, Robert Jones and Carolyn (Jones) Lemons; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Max Lewis

Max Lewis

Jun 23, 2025

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George Tiviner

George Tiviner

Jun 22, 2025

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Mary Bauer

Mary Bauer

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Lou Bauer was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 8, 1939, to Charles and Evelyn (Miller) Bauer, passed into Eternal Life on June 22, 2025. Mary Lou attended Chillicothe High School.  She graduated from Ohio State University with a nursing degree. She lived in many states as a travel nurse anesthetist. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Sharon Shaw

Sharon Shaw

Jun 21, 2025

Sharon F. Shaw, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at 4:20pm June 21, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born February 15, 1944, in Pike Co., to the late Frank and Myrtle (George) Emrich.  On February 25, 1966, she married her soulmate and love of her life Robert A. "Bobby" Shaw. Sharon is survived by her daughter...

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