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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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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,...

Betty Janssen

Betty Janssen

Dec 15, 2017

Betty M. Janssen, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Catherine Groomes. At the age of 13, she came to Chillicothe to live with her foster parents, Joe and Julie Weisenberger. On April 16, 1966, Betty was joined in marriage...

James Ferguson

James Ferguson

Dec 14, 2017

James A. Ferguson, 43, of Chillicothe, Ohio formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born on October 4, 1974, to the late Gail Antoinette Ferguson. James was raised by his beloved grandmother, Josephine Ferguson, who survives. Also surviving are his two aunts, Serena Logan, and Mary Jo Peele; as well...

Donald Seymour

Donald Seymour

Dec 12, 2017

Warden Donald Seymour, 84, of Chillicothe, died 2:55 pm, Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   He was born April 2, 1933 in Chillicothe to the late Elba Milton and Desi Marie Eblin Seymour. On June 18, 1954 he married Rebecca Lee Hale, who survives. Also surviving are his three daughters, Patti Strausbaugh,...

Martha Neal

Martha Neal

Dec 12, 2017

Martha Julia Ellen Neal, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 12, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born on April 11, 1940, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Bessie and Clyde W. Green, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (David) Henley, Jr., of Londonderry; her son, Curtis (Cathy) Jefford,...

Ralph White

Ralph White

Dec 11, 2017

Ralph Arthur "Art" White, 79, of Chillicothe, died 3:14 pm, December 11, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness.   He was born April 30, 1938 in Jackson, OH to the late Ralph Emerson and Norma Louise Hood White. On October 6, 1990 he married Patricia Ann Dobbs White, who survives. Also surviving is his son, Ralph "Mike" (Denise) White,...

Marjorie Shoemaker

Marjorie Shoemaker

Dec 6, 2017

Marjorie "Margie" A. (Gragg) Shoemaker, 85, of South Salem, departed from this life peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.   Margie was born November 7, 1932, in Ross County to the late William and Ruby (Miller) Gragg. On June 16, 1951, she married Charles Lester Shoemaker, who predeceased her.   She is survived by her...

Luther Mountjoy

Luther Mountjoy

Dec 4, 2017

Luther D. "Luke" Mountjoy, 47, of Pickerington, died unexpectedly December 4, 2017 at Grant Medical Center.   He was born October 20, 1970, in Gallipolis, OH to Loren D. and Catherine (Barnett) Mountjoy. On October 25, 2014, he married the love of his life Michelle Braun Mountjoy, who survives.   Also surviving are his son, Luther Mountjoy, of Fayetteville, NC; grandson Kayden...

Wandaline Minney

Wandaline Minney

Dec 4, 2017

Wandaline Minney, 83, of Frankfort, a loving mother and friend to many, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, while recovering from a brief illness at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, early in the afternoon December 4, 2017.   She was born July 8, 1934, the daughter of Conn and Louvenna (Pelfrey) Kelley. Wanda, a past long-time...

Vauda Bland

Vauda Bland

Dec 1, 2017

Vauda Pauline Bland, 96, of Chillicothe, died Friday, December 1, 2017, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe.   She was born November 6, 1921 in Hickory Co., Missouri, to the late Clyde and Mildred Williams Campbell. On July 10, 1946 she married Calton W. Bland, who died June 4, 1966. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela K. Hiles, Chillicothe; a grandson, Timothy Hiles, Chillicothe;...

Christine Bayless

Christine Bayless

Nov 28, 2017

Christine Bayless, 71, of Chillicothe, died 6:32pm, Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at her home, following an extended illness.   She was born August 12, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late Ralph L. "Pete" and Katherine Willis Brown. On April 9, 1966 she married Virgil L. Bayless, who survives. Also surviving are her son, Mason (Selisa) Bayless; two grandchildren, Tania and Davon...

Paul Langhirt

Paul Langhirt

Nov 27, 2017

Paul F. Langhirt, 75, of Chillicothe died 3:08 pm, Monday, November 27, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was born April 24, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert J. and Genevieve A. Dufala Langhirt. Survivors include his children, Debbie (Jon) Rausch, of Marysville and Paul F. (Shelley) Langhirt Jr., of Columbus; six...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Nov 27, 2017

Richard L. Smith, 91, of Chillicothe, died 10:00 am Monday, November 27, 2017 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe.   He was born April 6, 1926 in Chillicothe to the late Roy P. and Ruth M. Payne Smith. On March 11, 1946 he married Marian E. Hatfield, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Vicki (Paul) Woods and Richard (Xiaofang Zhang) Smith, of Chillicothe;...

Brenda Estep

Brenda Estep

Nov 26, 2017

Brenda L. Estep, 68, of Circleville, died at 6:23am November 26, 2017, at her residence.   She was born November 18, 1949, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Hermon C. and Nell L. (Watts) Vinson. On April 10, 1971, she married John M. Estep, who survives.   Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Carrie (Sherman) Hawk, Chillicothe; son and daughter-in-law...

Sally Martin

Sally Martin

Nov 25, 2017

Sally J. Martin, 70, died Saturday morning at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Sally J. Martin , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Gregory Griffith

Gregory Griffith

Nov 23, 2017

Gregory A. Griffith, 54, of Hilliard, died Thursday, November 23, 2017, at home of a massive heart attack.   He was born September 7, 1963, in Chillicothe, OH, to Garold K. and Janet Griffith, who survive. On October 8, 1994, he married the former Margaret Danielle "Dani" Ginn, also surviving.   In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by...

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