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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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Robert Williams
Jul 21, 2018
Robert D. Williams, 77, of Chillicothe passed from this world following a brief illness on July 21, 2018, while in the loving care of his daughter Cynthia. Bob was born November 20, 1940 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Elizabeth Biery Williams and D. H. Williams. Bob is survived by his only child, Cynthia Williams Corey; grandchildren, Korey Williams, Seana...
Amber Chevalier
Jul 17, 2018
Amber Rene Chevalier, 28, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She was born May 3, 1990, in Athens, Ohio, the daughter of Carla and Brian Featheringill, Sr., and Maurice Scott Chevalier. In addition to her parents, Amber is survived by her three beloved children, Saige Rose Claytor, Conner Joe Claytor, and Kyzer Allen Jones; six siblings, Tiffany...
Olivia Gamble
Jul 15, 2018
Olivia Mae Gamble, 89, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died 11:15 pm, Sunday, July 15, 2018 at The Manor at Whitehall, following an extended illness. She was born November 18, 1928 in Columbus to the late Rev. Melvin and Bertha Stevens Woodard. On July 31, 1948 she married Marvin L. Gamble, who preceded her in death on January 12, 1990....
Norman Boesch
Jul 12, 2018
Norman Boesch, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away suddenly at Adena Regional Medical Center, Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alma Bucher Boesch. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Farrell Boesch; his daughter, Elizabeth; his son, Robert (Sara); brother, Lawrence (Ursula) Boesch; sisters, Roberta (Robert) Sherk and Martha Callihan; nephews David Boesch,...
Christine Ridings
Jul 12, 2018
Christine Marie Ridings, 43, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, July 12, 2018, at her home following an extended illness. She was born July 30, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frederick Anthony and Yvonne Elizabeth (Sahr) Grossman. On March 13, 1998, she married Ronald Ridings who survives. Also surviving are their children, Ronald Christopher Ridings, Jr., and...
Claire Packer
Jul 11, 2018
Claire C. Packer, 87, of Grove City, OH, formerly of Ocala, FL, died 10:28 am, July 11, 2018, at the Monterey Care Center, Grove City, following an extended illness. She was born May 26, 1931 in Brattleboro, VT to the late Anthony and Florina Deneault LaFreniere. She married Robert Packer, who died July 11, 2004. Survivors include her children, Debra...
Katherine Parr
Jul 11, 2018
Katherine Faye Parr, 64, of Chillicothe, went home to the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born October 28, 1953 in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Ruth Mae Hall and Troy (Sandra) Parr. She is survived by her daughter, Penny (Kenneth Bevins) Parr, of Circleville; six...
Craig Dennis
Jul 8, 2018
Craig Dennis, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Craig Dennis , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Alissa Wrightsel
Jul 6, 2018
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved, Alissa Faye Wrightsel, 43, of Chillicothe, on Friday July 6, 2018. Alissa left us without warning, and flew into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Alissa was born on May 14, 1975 in Chillicothe to Joseph Wrightsel and Cindy Barnes. She is survived...
Ronald Hines
Jul 4, 2018
Ronald L. Hines, 79, of Chillicothe, died at 5:09am July 4, 2018, in Westmoreland Place, following a brief illness. He was born November 14, 1938, in Ross County to the late Orville and Martha Florence (Sweetland) Hines. On December 12, 1959, he married Gloria Jean Davis, who survives. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law Chris (Carol) Hines; daughter Carrie...
Ruth Carroll
Jul 3, 2018
Ruth Scott Carroll, 98, of Naples, FL, passed away late Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018, at Wyngate Assisted Living facility in Circleville, following a brief illness. She was born June 10, 1920, in Bainbridge, Ohio to the late Charles Edward and Anna Elizabeth (Hatcher) Scott. On June 13, 1942, she married Robert Eugene Carroll, and together they shared nearly 55...
John Trainer
Jun 29, 2018
John William Trainer, 80, of Chillicothe, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at his home. He was born January 28, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late Walter C. and Florence R. Betz Trainer. On June 21, 1959 he married Mary Jane Weir Trainer, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Brad Allen (Carma) Trainer, of Frankfort; Ron Douglas (Pamela) Trainer,...
Thomas Roy
Jun 28, 2018
Thomas L. Roy, 65, of Chillicothe, died 7:30 am, Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born July 29, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Charles M. and Helen G. Roy. On April 28, 1973 he married Kathleen P. McNaughton, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Zackary (Beth) Roy, Circleville, Seth (June) Roy,...
Barbara Brooks
Jun 28, 2018
Barbara J. Hart Brooks, 43, of Bainbridge, went to join her Lord and Savior June 28, 2018 at 8:50 am, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 2, 1974 in Chillicothe, OH. Barbie is survived by her parents, William Hart and Jacqueline VanGundy and George and Nancy Hart; her husband Carl; her children, Alexis Smith, Ezra Hart, and...
Randy Rooker
Jun 27, 2018
Randy Joe Rooker, 51, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly June 27, 2018, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1967 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Troy K. and Gladys E. Shoemaker Rooker. Survivors include his children, Dustin Rooker, Columbus, Amanda (Kyle Mick) Rooker, Brandon Rooker and Harley Rooker, all of Chillicothe; three step-children, Dawn, Charles, and...
Pamela Tillett
Jun 26, 2018
Pamela Jean Tillett, 63, of Ashville, passed away Tuesday night, June 26, 2018, at Genesis Healthcare Center in Circleville, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 18, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Marvin N. Tarvin and Kay Frances (Rose) Plouse. Pam is survived by her granddaughter, Izzy Birdsall, Columbus; three siblings, Cindy (Scott) Seymour, Chillicothe,...
Donald Rinkliff
Jun 26, 2018
Donald E. Rinkliff, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 26, in the care of his family after a short illness. He was born on September 11, 1930 to the late Floyd and Nell Rinkliff. On April 25, 1954, he married Marian L. (Maynard) Rinkliff, who survives. He is also survived by his children: Dr. Sharon Stanley,...
Roy Smith
Jun 26, 2018
Roy Otis Smith, 89, of Chillicothe, died 12:38 am, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at his home. He was born November 29, 1928 in Ray, OH to the late Rodney G. and Edna E. Wilt Smith. In 1954 he married Shirley Ann Leffler Smith, who died July 20, 1994. Survivors include three children, Leesa (Bruce) Beezley, Hesperia, CA, Steve (Shahin) Smith,...
Daniel Dearth
Jun 24, 2018
Daniel Joseph Dearth, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at his home. He was born March 3, 1952, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late James Paul and Mary Lou (Miller) Dearth. On September 5, 1998, he married Michelle L. (Watkins) Dearth, who survives. Also surviving is his brother, David R. Dearth, of California. Dan worked for the Social...
Lynette Hess
Jun 24, 2018
Lynette Renee Hess, 50, of South Salem, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2018, as the result of injuries sustained in an accident. She was born July 29, 1967, in Oberlin, Ohio, to James Allen Louisa and the late Joan Carole (Dague) Louisa. On June 6, 2015 she married Ray Lee Hess who survives. Also surviving is their...
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