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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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Julie Menefee
Oct 31, 2017
Julie Ann Menefee, 64, of Chillicothe, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 31, at Adena Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Julie was born May 16, 1953, to the late Lavon Frederick Menefee and Elsie Jane Lee Menefee Ragland, who survives. In addition to her mother, she is survived by brothers Lee (Lynn) Menefee, of...
Steven Swabb
Oct 31, 2017
Steven J. Swabb, 62, of Chillicothe, died October 31, 2017 at Westmoreland Place, following a brief illness. Following cremation, his ashes will be interred at Grandview Cemetery. There will be no services. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Steven J. Swabb , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Curtis Skaggs
Oct 30, 2017
Curtis Olan Skaggs, 68, of Frankfort, passed away at 7:12pm, Monday, October 30, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born January 12, 1949, to the late Andrew and Mary (Beechler) Skaggs. On March 16, 1968, he married Mary Ellen Skaggs, who survives. Also surviving are his three children, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers,...
Eileen Hardin
Oct 29, 2017
Eileen Louise Hardin, 79, of Chillicothe, went to join her Father in heaven Sunday, October 29, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Larry Dean Hardin; children, Tracey Ann Taylor, of Chillicothe, and Amy Jo (Ray) Betz, Harrisburg, NC; a step-daughter, Tina Lynn (Shane) Hatter and her children, Drew and Abby; six grandchildren, Matthew O. (Casey) Betz,...
John Herlihy
Oct 29, 2017
John Daniel Herlihy Jr., 91, of Allen Avenue, died on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara Stark Herlihy, and their eight children: Christie (and William Starr) of Marlborough, MA; Mary (and Roberto Roca) of Madrid, Spain; John (and Amy Jones) Herlihy of Houston, TX; Joseph Herlihy of Chillicothe; Barbara (and Kenneth...
James Dykes
Oct 29, 2017
James Martin Samuel Dykes, 44, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Delaware, Ohio. He was born on April 11, 1973, in Lima, Ohio to James Delano and Martha Sue (Miller) Dykes. In addition to his father, James is survived by his children, Jameson and Annebelle Dykes; his sisters, Iris (Dave) Canterbury, Ronda (Bill) Riddle, Dina...
Cameron Thomas
Oct 28, 2017
Cameron Michael Thomas, 22, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1995, in Columbus to Michael L. Thomas, Jr. and Melissa K. (Long) Tyler. Cam is survived by his mother, Melissa K. Tyler, his two fathers, Michael L. (Melissa) Thomas, Jr., and Sheldon (Courtney) Tyler; a...
J. Sansone
Oct 26, 2017
John Joseph "Joe" Sansone, 93, died at 11:30pm October 26, 2017 at Heartland of Jackson. He was born November 14, 1923, in Uniontown, PA, to the late John J. and Ruth (Rutter) Sansone. On May 27, 1949, he married the former H. Virginia "Ginny" Humphrey, who preceded him in death on January 28, 2003. Surviving is his daughter, Susan Sansone,...
Timothy Maxie
Oct 24, 2017
Timothy Ray Maxie, 55, of Chillicothe, went Home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday evening, October 24, 2017. He was born December 12, 1961, in Pensacola, FL, to Hershel Ray Maxie and to the late Billie Murriel Thompson. Tim is survived by his wife, Mari Lynne Maxie, of Winlock, WA; 2 sons, Daniel Albert Maxie, of Lacey, WA, and...
Wyvetta Montgomery
Oct 21, 2017
Wyvetta L. Montgomery, 61, of Lucasville, died at 9:45pm October 21, 2017, at SOMC Hospice, following an extended illness. She was born June 12, 1956, in Dayton, OH to the late Virgil O. and Mary L. (McGraw) Conn. Surviving are her sons Virgil "Dale" Fremder, Waverly, Billy Montgomery, Beaver, and Grant (Crystal) Montgomery, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: Tyler Fremder, Savannah Montgomery...
Scott Hardesty
Oct 14, 2017
Scott Robert Hardesty, 42, of Chillicothe, died tragically early Saturday morning, October 14, 2017, as the result of injuries sustained in a house fire. He was born on February 12, 1975, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Larry Edwin, Sr., and Sharon Ann (Bonner) Hardesty. Surviving is his daughter, Cherish Hardesty, of Circleville; his granddaughter, Sydnee Staffan; three brothers, Larry...
Jay Wilson
Oct 12, 2017
Jay A. Wilson, 51, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly October 12, 2017, from complications of surgery he underwent at Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born December 4, 1965, in Zanesville, OH to Glenn A. and Ellen R. (McGee) Wilson. On October 7, 2001, he married the former Tammy J. Tatman, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Jordan J....
Stephen Buck
Oct 10, 2017
Stephen Harold Buck, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away at home early Tuesday morning, October 10, 2017, with his loving wife by his side, following an extended illness. He was born on January 9, 1952, in Norwood, New York, to the late Sealy and Elsie (Heatherington) Buck. On July 29, 1972, Stephen married his high school sweetheart, Peggy E. Graves, who...
Robert Lallier
Oct 9, 2017
Robert L. Lallier, 79, was given his angel wings and joined our Heavenly Father on October 9, 2017. He passed away quietly at the James Intensive Care Unit at Ohio State University from a brief illness. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio to Herbert, Sr. and Ruth (Whetstone) Lallier on March 10, 1938. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in...
David Rossiter
Oct 9, 2017
David N. Rossiter, 83, died at 8:09am October 9, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born May 25, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late Floyd and Martha (Michaels) Rossiter. Surviving are his daughters Shelly Rossiter, Taresa (Robert) Fletcher, all of Chillicothe; son Daniel (Beverly) Rossiter, of Kingston; grandchildren: Uriah and Elijah Tatman, Charity Johnson and Laura...
Carolyn Krick
Oct 8, 2017
Carolyn G. Krick, 75, of Davenport, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died October 8, 2017, at her residence following an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born November 15, 1941, in Chillicothe, to the late John and Gladys (Zimmerman) Hendershot. On February 11, 1961, she married Rev. Mr. Richard T. Krick, who survives. Also surviving are their sons and daughters-in-law...
Myron Miller
Oct 7, 2017
Myron A. Miller, 65, of Chillicothe, died 9:36 am, October 7, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born August 23, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Harry and Margaret Romans Miller. On May 21, 1998 he married Angela M. Turner, who survives. Also surviving is his son, Scott Miller, of Chillicothe; a granddaughter; and a brother,...
Frank Dowdle
Oct 7, 2017
Franklin D. Dowdle, Jr., age 65, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017. He is survived by his sisters, Sheila M. Turrell, Sylvia Irene Johnson and Dawn N. Assen; his uncles, Melvin Tut Dowdle, James C. Dowdle and George Jenkins; his aunt, Jean Stewart; and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Franklin D. Dowdle, Sr. and Cenia (Jenkins)...
Carl Smith
Oct 6, 2017
Carl Roy Smith, 67, of Chillicothe, died 4:54 am, Friday, October 6, 2017, at the VA Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born December 22, 1949 in Morehead, KY to the late Carl and Ruby Kidd Smith. Carl was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Military graveside services, conducted by the US Navy, will be held...
John Ward
Oct 6, 2017
John Edward Ward, 88, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 2:53 pm, October 6, 2017, at Grant Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1929 in Bainbridge to the late Pearl and Jessie Lightle Ward. He married Evelyn Graves, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughters, Jackie (Jeff) Trego and Andrea (Doug) Davis, both of Chillicothe and Pam (Del)...
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