Obituaries

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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Scott Coman

Scott Coman

Jan 8, 2018

Scott Allen Coman, 52, of Chillicothe, died Monday, January 8, 2018 unexpectedly. He was born March 28, 1965 in Ross Co. to Patricia Ann Coman, who survives.  Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Scott was a local dump truck operator. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or...

Mary Mustard

Mary Mustard

Jan 8, 2018

Mary L. Mustard, 70, of Waverly, died 3:50 am, Monday, January 08, 2018, at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon.   She was born September 27, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late Ferrill D. and Geneva L. Brown Grubb. She married Larry L. Mustard, who died October 19, 2011. Survivors include her children, Teresia Stepp, Laura (Edward) Bernardo, Hubert "George" Stepp, Mary Stepp,...

Mark Elkins

Mark Elkins

Jan 6, 2018

Mark Randolph Elkins, 58, of Chillicothe, died January 6, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Military graveside services, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will take place 10:00 am January 30, 2018 in Greenlawn Cemetery Soldier Square. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mark Randolph Elkins ,...

Francie Riggs

Francie Riggs

Jan 5, 2018

Francie Jean (Julian) Riggs, 50, of Lucasville, died at 9:33pm January 5, 2018, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, following complications from a recent surgery.   She was born May 11, 1967, in Chillicothe, to the late Herbert, Jr. and Judith Kay (Patterson) Julian.   Francie is survived by her fiancé Shane Riggs, Lucasville; her son Justin Young and his fiancée Lindsey...

Mary Saxton

Mary Saxton

Jan 4, 2018

Mary K. Saxton, 95, of Grove City, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 10:50pm January 4, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living in Grove City.   She was born April 22, 1922, in Chillicothe, to the late Anthony and Carrie (Frey) Geyer. She was the widow of Robert E. Saxton, who died in WWII.   Surviving are her son Robert D. Saxton, of Columbus;...

Helen Hall

Helen Hall

Jan 2, 2018

Helen Constance Lloyd Hall, 99, of Pasadena, CA, formerly of Ross County, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, following an extended illness. She had lived in Pasadena for 65 years. She was born October 5, 1918, in Ross County, to the late John F. and Sarah Jane (Mace) Lloyd.  In 1976, she married...

Helen Meehan

Helen Meehan

Dec 31, 2017

Helen Adrienne (Jean) Meehan left this earth December 31, 2017.  She outlived her husband Thomas J. Meehan who passed from this life September 17, 200l.   Jean was born January 13, 1926 to John and Pauline Reagan in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.   Surviving are children Peggy (Walt) Sambi; Tom (Suzanne); Debby (Bill) Wilber; Kathy (Ken) Luban; John (Angie); ten grandchildren Thomas Meehan, Bridget...

Mark Colley

Mark Colley

Dec 30, 2017

Earl Mark Colley, 54, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1963, in Scioto County, to the late Earl and Constance Elaine (Fisher) Colley. On August 15, 1992, he married his high school best friend Sue Ann (Detty) Colley, who survives. Also surviving is his son...

Margaret Owens

Margaret Owens

Dec 30, 2017

Margaret Christine "Sammy" Owens, 89, of Chillicothe, died 1:49 pm, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born March 3, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Margaret Ewers McBride. On August 20, 1949 she married Howard Lloyd Owens Jr., who died in 1988. Survivors include her three children, James, Karen and Thomas...

Andrea Burke

Andrea Burke

Dec 28, 2017

Andrea Lyn Burke, 46, of Wellston, died December 28, 2017 at the Ohio State University Medical Center.   She was born June 4, 1971 in Hanover, NH to Douglas and Teena Roof Hammond. On August 15, 1998 she married Jeremy S. Burke, who survives. In addition to her husband and father, survivors include her four children, Eliana, Makenna, Zane and Galen...

Donna Clary

Donna Clary

Dec 28, 2017

Donna J. Clary, 71, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 28, 2017, following an extended illness.   She was born November 12, 1946 to the late Abraham and Dorothy Current Slyby. Survivors include two children, Rebekah (Jamie) Dray, of Chillicothe, and Matthew (Holli) Lawrence; two grandchildren, Carter and Casey Dray; her former husband and friend,...

Carl Blanton

Carl Blanton

Dec 28, 2017

Carl D. Blanton, 67, of Chillicothe, died Thursday afternoon at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. His is survived by three children. Private military graveside services, conducted by the US Marines, will be held in East Lawn Cemetery, Columbus. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Carl Dowin Blanton , please click...

Elizabeth Romans

Elizabeth Romans

Dec 27, 2017

Elizabeth Pauline "Paula" Elliott Romans, 55, of Bainbridge, passed away December 27, 2017 after a resolute and lengthy battle with cancer. She was born November 3, 1962 to Wilbur "Gene" and Elizabeth "Betty" Hendrick Elliott, and spent her formative years in Frankfort, OH, graduating from Adena High School in 1980. She married Billy Romans April 12, 1985, with whom she...

Nancy Brown

Nancy Brown

Dec 26, 2017

Nancy L. Brown, 78, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness.   She was born December 16, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late George and Emmarean Ackley. On May 16, 1959 she married Purl F. Brown, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jeannette (Eric) VanBuskirk, of Kingston, Joyce (David) Johnson, Chillicothe,...

Karen Fout

Karen Fout

Dec 25, 2017

Karen Sue Fout, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away at 1:06am on Monday, December 25, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1957, in Chillicothe, to the late Lawrence E. and Nina R. (Bowdle) Taylor. Surviving is her son, Justin (Charmarie Krouse) Fout, of Frankfort; three step-sons, Kevin, Tim, and Chris Fout, all of...

Mark Sander

Mark Sander

Dec 22, 2017

Mark Richard Sander, 65, of Canal Winchester, passed away Friday evening, December 22, 2017, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved being outdoors, going camping, and spending time at the family cabin. He gave 33 years of service to the Mid State Bolt...

Mary Graves

Mary Graves

Dec 21, 2017

Mary Ellen Graves, 93, died at 1:56pm Thursday December 21, 2017, at her residence following a brief illness.   She was born January 24, 1924, in Ross County to the late William E. and Willetta (Stein) Bair. On November 25, 1948, she married John Herbert Graves, who preceded her in death on August 14, 2009.   She is survived by her son...

Joseph Pratt

Joseph Pratt

Dec 17, 2017

Joseph W. Pratt, 86, died at 7:54pm December 17, 2017, in the home of his loving daughter and son-in-law following an extended illness.   He was born February 3, 1931, in Frankfort, OH to the late Horace L. and Mary E. (Haney) Pratt. On January 10, 1959, he married the former Patricia A. Bridgewater, who preceded him in death on September...

Marthel Slagle

Marthel Slagle

Dec 17, 2017

Heaven gained another angel. Marthel Dorothea Slagle, 88, of Chillicothe passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She was born on August 16, 1929 in Kassel, Germany to the late Konrad and Anna K. (Schafer) Hoehre. Surviving are her five daughters, Kay (Clark) Jones of Chillicothe, Sue Dell (Buck) Landrum of Hagerstown, IN,...

Hugh Whitmer

Hugh Whitmer

Dec 16, 2017

On Saturday, December 16, 2017, Hugh Richard Whitmer, Sr. closed his eyes on earth and opened them to see Jesus' face. Hugh Richard Whitmer, Sr. was born on May 7, 1918, in Grape Grove, OH.  He was the third of six children born to Faith Brown Whitmer and Ellsworth Valentine Whitmer.  His siblings are Florence Irene Whitmer, Claire Leland Whitmer,...

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