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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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Carolyn Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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