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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Marion Morgan

Marion Morgan

Oct 3, 2017

Marion Ralph Morgan, 88, of Chillicothe, died 3:10 pm, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was born July 20, 1929 in Chillicothe to the late Samuel and Mary Martin Morgan. On July 2, 1955 he married Marilyn J. Coder, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Chris, Michael and Jay (Debbie)...

Donald Welshimer

Donald Welshimer

Sep 30, 2017

Donald C. Welshimer, Sr., 76, died unexpectedly September 30, 2017, at his residence.   He was born November 14, 1940, in Ross County, to the late Carl and Virginia (Sullivan) Welshimer. On December 26, 1958, he married the former Vivian Kohn, who preceded him in death on September 30, 2014.   Don is survived by his daughter Teresa Hatfield, of Kingston; grandsons...

Steven Otto

Steven Otto

Sep 29, 2017

Steven J. Otto, 57, of Chillicothe, died Friday evening at his residence following an extended illness. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Steven J. Otto , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Ronald Newman

Ronald Newman

Sep 28, 2017

Ronald E. Newman, 73, received his heavenly invitation to be with Jesus Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital, following an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family and friends.   He was born August 15, 1944 in Portsmouth, OH to Harve and Gladys Newman. He was a graduate of Allensville High School, Allensville, OH. He...

Charles Schoenholtz

Charles Schoenholtz

Sep 28, 2017

Charles Eursa Schoenholtz, 89, of Chillicothe left this world to be with his Lord at 4:33 p.m. on Thursday September 28, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends at his home. He was born July 14, 1928 to the late Eursa and Zella Reihle Schoenholtz. On September 26, 1952 he married Mildred E. Edgington, his loving wife of 63...

Gerald Parker

Gerald Parker

Sep 27, 2017

Gerald D. "Jerry" Parker, 84, died at 8:52am September 27, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born July 30, 1933, in Chillicothe, to the late Elmer E. and Ellen (Buchanan) Parker. On December 26, 1953, he married Ynema Mathis, who survives.   Also surviving are his son Jay Parker, Chillicothe; and daughter Deena Parker, West Chicago, IL; and...

Larry Hart

Larry Hart

Sep 25, 2017

Larry Hart, 66, of Chillicothe, went home to meet his Lord and Savior at 3:14pm September 25, 2017, at his residence following a brief illness.   He was born August 16, 1951, in Ross County to the late Harley, Jr. and Mary Ann (Boyer) Hart.   He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Lloyd (Pam) Gierhart, Chillicothe; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary...

Eva States

Eva States

Sep 24, 2017

Eva E. States, 76, of Chillicothe, died 2:09 am, Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   She was born October 17, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Eugene and Bernadine Niks Hollis. On August 17, 1976 she married Melvin F. States, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Christine (Tracy) Knight, Londonderry and...

Jack Votaw

Jack Votaw

Sep 23, 2017

Jack Dale Votaw, 67, of Chillicothe, died at 1:35 pm, September 23, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly.   He was born November 10, 1950 in Delaware, OH to the late William and Ada Farley Votaw. On May 24, 1982 he married Beverly Ann Nichols, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jack Votaw, Jr., Groveport, Nichole Votaw, Chillicothe...

Richard Payne

Richard Payne

Sep 23, 2017

Richard D. Payne, 81, of Chillicothe, died at 10:41 pm, September 23, 2017, at his home, following a short battle with cancer.   He was born November 20, 1935 in Chillicothe to the late George and Elizabeth Logan Payne. On February 20, 1959 he married Frances M. Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Richard D. (Kelli) Payne and Marcus...

Earl Hoosier

Earl Hoosier

Sep 19, 2017

Earl Daniel Hoosier, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Heartland Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born August 2, 1936, to the late Rev. Elias Hoosier Sr. and Ora Ellen Harris in Chillicothe. Surviving are his sisters, Maria Hoosier and Mary Harris, of Chillicothe, Bonnie Harris and Eleanor Harris, of Pike County, and Daisy...

Betty Wingo

Betty Wingo

Sep 19, 2017

Betty Ann Wingo, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 19, 2017, at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. She was born on February 5, 1929, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late John and Lenora (Harris) Powell. She married John Wingo, who preceded her in death on March 21, 2002. Surviving are her children, Kathy Wingo, Marilyn Lowe,...

Anthony Howard

Anthony Howard

Sep 18, 2017

Anthony Howard, 71, of Chillicothe, died 10:09 am, Monday, September 18, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   He was born March 8, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH. Survivors include his mother, Bernice Carroll, of Cincinnati; his children, Scott A. Howard, Sr., Lori L. Howard, JaMarcus A. Carroll and Jaylen M. Carroll, all of Chillicothe; five grandchildren;...

Gentry Stepp

Gentry Stepp

Sep 18, 2017

Gentry C. Stepp, 85, of Chillicothe, died 12:05 am, Monday, September 18, 2017 at Westmoreland Place following a lengthy illness.   He was born October 12, 1931 in Lakeville, KY to the late Arthur and Karma Craft Stepp. On July 26, 1952 he married the love of his life, Geraldine Smith, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2013. He...

Rayna Shaw

Rayna Shaw

Sep 17, 2017

Rayna L. Shaw, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an ongoing battle with heart disease. She was born August 6, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of James H. and Elizabeth E. (Sheets) Shaw. Rayna met her companion Roger "Dean" Newland in October 1995, and they've shared 22 loving...

Joe Mcmahon

Joe Mcmahon

Sep 16, 2017

Joe L. McMahon, 82, died September 16, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was born April 5, 1935, in Clinton County, OH, to the late Levi Delbert and Mazie Minerva (Walker) McMahon. On January 30, 1965, he married Ella Louise Brown, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Robyn (Freygang) and John Clohessy,...

Paul Fastie

Paul Fastie

Sep 16, 2017

Paul Edgar Fastie, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Cincinnati VA Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born on August 27, 1946, to the late Edgar Howard and Ruth Ott (Seidel) Fastie. He is survived by his sister, Jane (Dr. John) Graf; his four nieces, Joan (David) McConahy, Julie Graf, Janice (George) Williams,...

Nancy Thomas

Nancy Thomas

Sep 15, 2017

Nancy Marie Thomas, 88, went to be with the Lord the morning of September 15, 2017 in Valley View Care Center, Frankfort, OH, following an extended illness.   She was born April 16, 1929, to the late Lewis Calvin and Margaret Marie (Smith) Thomas.   She is survived by one sister, Marjorie L. Keel and one brother Walter E. (Rose) Thomas; a...

Aurora Adeva

Aurora Adeva

Sep 15, 2017

Aurora Yusay Adeva, MD, 90, of Chillicothe, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday morning, September 15, 2017. She was born July 19, 1927, in Manila, Philippines, to the late Benito (US Navy, Retired) and Gregoria (Yusay) Adeva. Dr. Adeva is survived by her two adopted sons Brian (Elicia) Adeva of Chillicothe and Seymour (Jaclyn) Adeva,...

Harley Clark

Harley Clark

Sep 10, 2017

Harley V. Clark, 90, of Washington CH, OH, died Sunday morning at St. Catherine's Manor, Washington CH, following an extended illness. He was born October 15, 1926 in Delaware, OH to the late Charles and Zella Parker Clark.  Survivors include his daughter, Terry Stockdale. Services for the Army veteran, to be held in Delaware, OH, will be announced at a...

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