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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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Clara Ratcliff
Apr 8, 2018
Clara Jane Ratcliff, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday morning, April 8, 2018, at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born January 8, 1936, in Ross County to the late Harvey and Mary (Ross) Frazier. She went on to marry George A. Ratcliff, and together they shared 49 years of marriage before his death October 20,...
T. Stout
Apr 8, 2018
Thomas Andrew "Andy" Stout, 50, of Washington CH., formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Fayette Memorial Hospital. He was born May 23, 1967 in Chillicothe to H. Thomas Stout and Margaret F. Cook, who survive. Also surviving are two children, Nathan (Natalie) Stout, Cincinnati, and Gabrielle Stout, Walton, KY; his companion and best friend, Tracy Carle;...
Rosanne Medlin
Apr 4, 2018
Rosanne Elizabeth (Feuers) Medlin, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH April 4, 2018. She was born to the late Lester and Anna Taaffe Feuers February 25, 1953 in Marshall, MO. She married Dr. Douglas Medlin December 29, 1979, who survives. Also surviving are her three children: Katie (Joe) Quick of Norwalk, CT, Erin...
Linda Gozy
Apr 4, 2018
Linda Sue Gozy, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at her home. She was born September 8, 1942, in Chillicothe to the late Robert and Melvina (Uhrig) Taylor. On June 8, 1964 she married Kenneth L. Gozy, and together they shared nearly 54 years of marriage together. In addition to her husband, she is survived...
Melnee Tisdale
Mar 31, 2018
Melnee Mae Tisdale, 78, went home to her heavenly Father at 4:35am March 31, 2018, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born April 11, 1939, in Chillicothe, to the late Peter F. and Martha J. (Sheets) Rossiter. On December 9, 1954, she married Bobby R. Tisdale, who survives. Also surviving are their children: Robin (Michele) Tisdale, Pam...
Beth Courtney
Mar 28, 2018
Beth Ann Courtney passed away peacefully March 28, 2018 at 7:45am while at her home with her partner of 24 years, Keith Garrison and her family. Out of respect to Beth's wishes, there will be no viewing or services. We ask that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Adena Friends of Hospice or...
Joseph Ware
Mar 26, 2018
Joseph D. Ware, 70, of Bainbridge, died at 9:00pm Monday, March 26, 2018, at The Ohio State University Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born November 22, 1947, in Columbus, OH to the late Joe and Ruth Louise (Shaeffer) Ware. On July 8, 1976, he married Linda Mae Klingbeil, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law...
David Daily
Mar 25, 2018
David Daily, Jr., 61, died at 8:18pm March 25, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 21, 1957, in Chillicothe, to David, Sr. and Leona (Vandermark) Daily. Dave was a graduate of Unioto High School, Class of 1975. He worked more than 30 years for Adena Regional Medical Center as Director of Security....
Joann Highland
Mar 25, 2018
Joann Elizabeth Highland, 82, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, OH, died 12:30 am, Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Kettering Medical Center, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born May 6, 1935 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Floyd E. and Nelle F. Wilkins Rinkliff. On June 25, 1966 she married John Patrick Highland, who died...
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...
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