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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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Henry Kettler

Henry Kettler

Aug 27, 2017

Henry Francis Kettler, 62, of South Salem, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, August 27, 2017, at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1954, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to the late William A. and Dorthea L. (Baker) Kettler. In 1985, he married Madonna Kettler, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Richard (Nicole) Kettler, of Chillicothe;...

Robert Fleming

Robert Fleming

Aug 21, 2017

Robert "Bob" Earl Fleming made his appearance into this world on October 10, 1943, born at home to his parents Glen "2-Pap" and Octavia Kidd Fleming. One of 20 siblings, Bob learned the ways of survival in rural Appalachian life. However, by most accounts, he never quite mastered cooking, despite the best efforts of his beloved grandmother, Laura Salisbury Halbert....

Robert Wills

Robert Wills

Aug 20, 2017

Robert "Bob" Lee Wills, 86, of Chillicothe, died at home Sunday August 20, 2017. His wife Theresa was by his side, as was his step-daughter, Terri, and his beloved dog, "Puppy."   He was born May 21, 1931 in Ansted, WV to Edwin Kenna Wills Jr. and Bernice Faye Rule Wills. He was a graduate of Central Baptist Seminary, Kansas, and...

Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell

Aug 18, 2017

Bill Mitchell, 65 of Bourneville, Ohio passed away August 18, 2017 at home, surrounded by his loving family.   He was born February 11, 1952 in Chillicothe, OH, the son of Virgil and Lucille Chaney Mitchell.  On June 27, 1969 he married Bonnie Shoemaker, who survives.  He is also survived by 3 sons; Billy (Julie) Mitchell, Joe (Sonya) Mitchell and Mark...

Olive Furney

Olive Furney

Aug 17, 2017

Olive I. Furney, 99, of Groveport, formerly of Chillicothe; passed away Thursday evening, August 17, 2017, at Brookdale Lakeview Crossing.   She was born May 7, 1918, in Ross Co., to the late John and Barbara (Dishong) George.   Olive is survived by her children, Michael W. (Sharon) DeBord, B. Jeannette Purdum, and Rosemary (Charles) Carter; her grandchildren, Andrew and Krystal DeBord,...

James Burnem

James Burnem

Aug 15, 2017

James Edward Burnem, Sr., of Bainbridge, OH, went to be with his eternal Lord and Savior August 15, 2017.    The oldest of seven boys, he was born August 14, 1927 in Ward, WV to Ernest Virgil and Ina Francis (Mooney) Burnem. He married Betty Jean Watkins in 1948, and together they raised six children. He was an accomplished auto body...

Bessie Riehle

Bessie Riehle

Aug 14, 2017

Bessie Marie Williamson Riehle, 89, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord 4:22 pm, Monday, August 14, 2017, at the Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center.   She was born February 27, 1928 in Ross Co. to the late Sherman and Nellie Chaney Williamson. On November 21, 1948 she married Ralph Phillip Riehle, who died June, 2003. She is survived by...

Theodore Janssen

Theodore Janssen

Aug 14, 2017

Theodore (Ted) W. Janssen Jr., 86, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center.    Ted was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Cameola and Theodore Janssen Sr. In his youth, he worked at the US Post Office before joining the Air Force in 1952. He served his country proudly for 4 years...

Robert Runyon

Robert Runyon

Aug 9, 2017

Robert Jackson Runyon, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born October 12, 1949, in Huntington, WV, to the late Robert Franklin Runyon and Helen A. (Templeton) Fox. Bob is survived by his significant other of 34 years, Clara Jane Throckmorton; children, Shelli and Troy Runyon;...

Gwendolyn Hart

Gwendolyn Hart

Aug 7, 2017

Gwendolyn M. Hart, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 7:52pm August 7, 2017, at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born on March 19, 1930, in Chillicothe, OH to the late Harry and Ethel (Gire) Williams. On November 21, 1954, she married Richard K. Hart, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 20, 2011.  Surviving is her son...

Wilma Hatton

Wilma Hatton

Aug 6, 2017

Wilma J. Hatton, 81, of Frankfort, died at her residence at 4:10am August 6, 2017, following an extended illness.   She was born December 24, 1935, in Washington Court House, OH to the late Forest and Jessie (Davis) Holdren. On December 22, 1952, she married Clarence L. Hatton, who preceded her in death on April 14, 1997.   Surviving are her son...

Anthony Brown

Anthony Brown

Aug 4, 2017

Anthony "Chopper" Lee Brown, 57, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, August 4, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born on January 31, 1960, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Walter Brown and Charlotte Woodfork. Anthony is survived by his life partner, Tracy Sue Blankenship, of Chillicothe; their son, Andrew (Brianna) Brown, also of Chillicothe;...

Joan Mcmillen

Joan Mcmillen

Aug 3, 2017

Joan R. McMillen, 86, passed from this life on August 3, 2017, at National Church Residences (Traditions), Chillicothe.   She was born on September 8, 1930, near Portsmouth, OH, to the late Ralph and Elsie (Hughes) Brewster, one of four children. Joan graduated from Bainbridge School in 1948. In 1949, she married Kelton Keith Anderson, with whom she had six children....

Joanna Jones

Joanna Jones

Aug 3, 2017

Joanna Joyce (Harbert) Brunton Jones, 88, of Lancaster, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at 7:40pm August 3, 2017, into the loving arms of her Lord. She died at Crestview Rehab Center, Lancaster, following an extended illness.   She was born August 13, 1928, in Jackson County, OH, to the late John M. and Lucille (Booth) Harbert. On November 24, 1949,...

Roy Hinty

Roy Hinty

Aug 2, 2017

Roy William Hinty, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, August 2, 2017, at the Genesis Nursing home, Circleville Center, following an extended illness. He was born in Chillicothe on February 26, 1948, to the late Lloyd Leroy and Judith Ann (Cottongim) Hinty. On May 15, 1969 he married Beverly (Moore) Hinty who survives. Also surviving are their children, Jacqueline...

H. French

H. French

Aug 1, 2017

Neal French, 83, died at 7:04pm Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Westmoreland Place. He was born December 11, 1933, in Pike County, OH to the late Howard E. and Ethel M. (Massie) French.   Neal is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Kathy (Dennis) Dalton, Karol (Steve) Specht; sons and daughters-in-law Bob (Jenny) French, Jim (Nikki) French; grandchildren: Carrie (Ronnie) Anderson,...

Connie Fitzmaurice

Connie Fitzmaurice

Aug 1, 2017

Connie Rochelle (Wartner) FitzMaurice, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 1, 2017, at Heartland of Dublin Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born on February 26, 1936, in Zion, Illinois, to the late Britten N. and Miriam M. (Whiteside) Peterson. On September 15, 1957, she married Kevin Gates FitzMaurice, who preceded her in death on...

Paul Davis

Paul Davis

Aug 1, 2017

Paul Eugene Davis, age 88 of Chillicothe, Ohio received his eternal reward on Tuesday August 1, 2017.  Paul Davis was an amazing man of faith. This was clearly seen in his life as faithful husband and loving father. His captivating smile and gentle ways were evidence of his devotion to his family and friends. He loved everyone. To know him...

Virginia Mead

Virginia Mead

Jul 30, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Leach Mead, passed away peacefully July 30, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   Born December 24, 1951, at Fort Riley, Kansas, she was the daughter of Col. Charles Robert Leach and Shirley Blake Leach, who both predeceased her. In 1980, she married Michael Patrick Mead, of Schenectady, New York, who died in 1993. Ginny is survived by her...

Dorothy Rinehart

Dorothy Rinehart

Jul 29, 2017

Dorothy Mae Rinehart, 83 passed away on July 29, 2017 9:30 AM at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe Ohio.    She was born on December 25, 1933, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Charles and Mallie (King) Curtis. Dorothy married Gilbert (Gib) Jan 23 1956 in Chillicothe, Ohio. They were happily married for 28 years. Dorothy is survived by her sons Stephen (Shelley) Rinehart...

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