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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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Betty Adkins

Betty Adkins

Feb 21, 2025

Betty K. Adkins, 77, of Chillicothe, died at 11:48pm February 21, 2025, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born February 18, 1948, in Hamilton, OH, to the late Austin Turner and Bernadine May (Burton) Guthrie. Surviving are her two children: Vicki (Ronald) Stewart, of Chillicothe; and Vollina "Wally" Adkins, of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Makayla Jones, Chillicothe, Miranda Heise,...

Timothy Harewood

Timothy Harewood

Feb 19, 2025

Timothy R. Harewood, 60, of Chillicothe, died at 10:34am February 19, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1964, in Hillsboro, OH, to the late Bernard R. and Melba J. (Kinney) Harewood.  On June 26, 2010, he married the former Tracy L. Beverly, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Annalysia...

Stephanie Goss

Stephanie Goss

Feb 19, 2025

Stephanie M. Goss, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born on August 30, 1961 in Trenton, New Jersey, daughter of the late George Thomas and Joann Adeline (Long) Goss. Surviving are her beloved sons, Kamon and Jarrett Goss; and her close friend, Deverah...

Maggie Brown

Maggie Brown

Feb 18, 2025

Margaret L. "Maggie" Brown, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away at 7:22pm February 18, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio, following a lengthy and courageous battle with liver disease. She was born October 26, 1947, in Chillicothe, OH, to the late George and Katherine (Viney) Patterson.  On October 25, 1965, she married the love of her life, Richard A. "Dickie" Brown,...

Vonda Vincent

Vonda Vincent

Feb 17, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Vonda Vincent. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Thomas Meehan Iii

Thomas Meehan Iii

Feb 17, 2025

Thomas J. Meehan III passed away peacefully Feb. 17, 2025, after an extended illness. Born in Hibbs, Pa., to parents Thomas J. Meehan Jr. and Helen A. Meehan (née Reagan), Tom spent most of his childhood in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he amassed a lifetime of stories, friends and adventures. During his elementary school years, he attended St. Peter's Catholic School...

Roger Crago

Roger Crago

Feb 16, 2025

Roger William Crago, 79, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away into the arms of our Lord on the morning of Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1945, being the second of five children of Marcus William and Ina Louise (Bower) Crago. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1963 with many notable achievements in sports and academics....

Linda Seymour

Linda Seymour

Feb 16, 2025

Linda Sue Seymour gained her eternal angel wings on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Frankfort, OH on April 5, 1945 to Purl and Amanda (Claytor) Brown. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Marvin Seymour, her children Danny Barker (Kim Hoffman), Danele Barker, Kristen...

Larry Gragg

Larry Gragg

Feb 16, 2025

Larry E. Gragg passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 84.  He was born in Ross County on December 6, 1940 to Thomas and Beatrice (Denniwitz) Gragg. Larry is survived by his children, Melanie (Duane) Staffin, Natalie (Lance) Hoffman, and Becky (Philip) Hurley, his grandchildren, Anthony (Bobbie) Staffin, Aaron Staffin, Jessica (Robert) Mendoza, Wesley (Taylor) Hurley,...

Gail Cruse

Gail Cruse

Feb 14, 2025

Gail Ann Cruse passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was 75 years old. Mrs. Cruse was born in the hills of Chillicothe, Ohio on June 26, 1949 to Ernest and Betty (White) Evans Sr., and she knew two great loves in her life: her hometown and the family that she started and raised there. Gail spent more than...

George Long

George Long

Feb 12, 2025

George W. Long Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the age of 66.  He was born in Knoxville, TN on May 23, 1958 to George W. and Rita (Tardiff) Long Sr. He is survived by his wife, Beverly J. (French) Long, his step-son Matthew (Alisha Thompson) French both of Chillicothe, OH, his grandson, Zachary French, and granddaughters,...

Dale Skaggs

Dale Skaggs

Feb 11, 2025

Dale P. Skaggs passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 88.  He was born in Ross County on March 29, 1936 to William P. and Zelda (Wheeler) Skaggs. Dale is survived by his wife Bonnie (Marcum) Skaggs, children, Debbie Skaggs, Diane Rau, and Dale E. (Patty) Skaggs "Little Dale", and Bonnie's children, Tabitha Jenkins, Carol Chamblin,...

Nancy Prater

Nancy Prater

Feb 10, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Nancy Prater (Johnson). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Betty Lemaster

Betty Lemaster

Feb 9, 2025

Betty Jean (Ritchie) LeMaster, 90, of Chillicothe, passed away early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born February 22, 1934, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Orval and Mandy (Stidham) Ritchie. On August 16, 1954, she married her beloved husband, Harmalee LeMaster, who preceded her in death in November 2005. Surviving is her beloved...

James Rhodes

James Rhodes

Feb 9, 2025

James Patrick Rhodes, 57, passed away on early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025 at the Piketon Nursing Center, following an extended illness. He was born on April 26, 1967, in Kittanning, Pennslyvania, son of the late Jack Rhodes and Elizabeth (Stanya) Rhodes. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two children, Josie Meinzer and John Rhodes; numerous...

Dylan Ogle

Dylan Ogle

Feb 8, 2025

It is with heavy and yet hopeful hearts, we announce the passing of Dylan Jacob Ogle, a beloved husband, father, and a friend to many, but most importantly the faithful servant of Jesus Christ whom he loved and for whom he lived. In one breath, Dylan peacefully crossed over from this life into Jesus's arms on the morning...

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Catherine (Montgomery) Martin, 82, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief, unexpected illness. Mary was born at home on November 4, 1942, to the late Richard and Dora (Rigdon) Montgomery of Mt. Orab, Ohio.  She married William ("Willie") Pence Martin on June 1, 1963. Preceded in death by...

Candice Reed

Candice Reed

Feb 6, 2025

Candice M. (DuBuque) Reed, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, following a brief battle with leukemia. She was born August 25, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, daughter of the late Bryan and Shirley DuBuque. She married her beloved husband, James Gillette, and together they shared over 13 wonderful...

Marie Grube

Marie Grube

Feb 6, 2025

Marie Helen Grube, 62, of Londonderry, passed away on Thursday evening, February 6, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born April 19, 1962, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late John J. and Dorothy F. (Downy) Hatfield. On November 26, 1983, she married her beloved husband, Timothy Allen Grube, who preceded her in...

Marcia Litteral

Marcia Litteral

Feb 3, 2025

Marcia Elaine Litteral passed away, surround by her loving family, in Chillicothe on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 60.  She was born in Ross County on March 19, 1964 to Arthur and Norma (Rothgeb) Perry. Marcia is survived by her fiancée, Wayne Curtis, her sons, Stuart (Jennifer) Angus, and Jacob (April) Angus, her grandchildren, Lillian Angus, Karah...

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