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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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Hazel Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gertrude Cousins

Gertrude Cousins

Mar 4, 2018

Gertrude M. Cousins, 98, died at 4:20am Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following a brief illness.   She was born November 17, 1919, in Ross County to the late Elijah and Blanche (Hitchens) Austin. On November 11, 1952, she married Warren G. Cousins, who preceded her in death in 1964.   Surviving are her sisters and brother-in-law: Aretta Valentine...

Etta Tanner

Etta Tanner

Mar 3, 2018

Etta Irene Tanner, 101, of Chillicothe, died 8:20 pm, March 3, 2018, at her residence, following an extended illness.   She was born January 14, 1917 in Harrison Co., OH to the late James R. and Anna Mae M. Truman Jordan. On September 6, 1938 she married Alfred E. Tanner, who died December 25, 1972. Survivors include two sons, James R....

Jennifer Dozer

Jennifer Dozer

Mar 3, 2018

Jennifer L. (Dozer) O'Neill, 41, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 3, 2018.   She was born October 23, 1976, in Chillicothe to Robert J. and Hattajo L. (Mosley) O'Neill.   She is survived by her son Patrick O'Neill, Chillicothe; daughter Makayla O'Neill, Londonderry; her father Robert O'Neill, Waverly; a sister Tami Dove, Waverly; nieces and nephews: Steven, Jessica and Brock Dove, Kyrsten...

Jennifer Kuhn

Jennifer Kuhn

Mar 1, 2018

Jennifer Lyn Kuhn, 47, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2018, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1970, in Washington Court House, Ohio. She is survived by her mother Pam Duncan and Samuel Morgan, who raised her. Also surviving is her fiancé, Brad Massie, of Chillicothe; her four...

Mara Fairrow

Mara Fairrow

Feb 28, 2018

Mara Denise Fairrow, 61, passed from this land to Glory on February 28, 2018, after an extended illness. She was a fighter and fought a good fight.   She was born March 13, 1956, in Chillicothe to the late Robert L. and Margaret L. (Hitchens) Fairrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Robert L....

Violet Fisher

Violet Fisher

Feb 28, 2018

Violet L. (Price) Fisher, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday evening, February 28, 2018, at her home following an extended illness. She was born December 7, 1942 in Chillicothe to the late Herbert and Kathryn (Butterbaugh) Price. She married Stanley J. Fisher, and together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. In addition to her husband, Violet is survived by...

Delberta Howard

Delberta Howard

Feb 27, 2018

Delberta "Shelly" Hershella Howard, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 27, 2018, at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 12, 1968, in Chillicothe, and was raised by Marie Bayes, and Chrystal (Landon) Davidson. On February 27, 1988, she married her husband, Mark Alan Howard, who survives. Also surviving are their two sons,...

Keith Lee

Keith Lee

Feb 26, 2018

Keith L. Lee, 75, of Chillicothe, died February 26, 2018, at Grant Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born January 24, 1943, in Chillicothe, OH to the late Burl and Anna Marie (Craddolph) Lee. On November 8, 1980, he married Sumantha L. (Thompson) Lee, who survives.   Also surviving are his children: Clark (Karen) Lee, Electa "Dawn" Lee, Keith...

Robert Ogan

Robert Ogan

Feb 25, 2018

Robert Kenneth "Bob" Ogan, 81, of Chillicothe, died February 25, 2018 at Adena Pike Medical Center, while in hospice care following a brief illness.   He was born March 9, 1936, to the late Arthur Ogan and Ruth (Holdren) Ogan Smallridge. On March 16, 1963, he married Carolyn "Kay" McCorkle, who preceded him in death in January 18, 2008.   Surviving are...

Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson

Feb 23, 2018

Elizabeth B. Robinson, 75, of Chillicothe, died 12:47 am, Friday, February 23, 2018, at her home.   She was born May 9, 1942 in Chillicothe to the late Parker and Ida Flynn Penwell. On April 21, 1962 she married Carson O. Robinson, who died December 24, 2006. Survivors include her four children, Lynn, Joyce, and Frank Robinson of Chillicothe, and Ronald...

Rebecca Nichols

Rebecca Nichols

Feb 20, 2018

Rebecca S. Nichols, 62, of Londonderry, died February 20, 2018, at her home.   She was born September 11, 1955 to the late Ellwyn and Evelyn McCollister. On June 15, 1973 she married Oakley Nichols, who preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Christopher S. Nichols; 6 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother and a sister. She was preceded in death...

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