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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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Scott Hardesty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

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...

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