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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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Brian Barnes
May 26, 2017
Brian Kyle Barnes, 28, of Chillicothe passed away unexpectedly May 26, 2017. He was born August 24, 1988 in Columbus, OH. Survivors include his parents, Lawrence Barnes Jr. and Sharon (Herb) Smith, of Chillicothe; brothers, John Gardner, of California, Mark Gardner, of Columbus, and Eric Barnes, of Chillicothe; grandmothers, Janet Barnes, of Chillicothe and Jane Parsons, of Grove City; and...
Richard Jordan
May 24, 2017
Richard Dean Jordan, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 24, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. His wife Julia (Ashman) Jordan survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Richard Dean Jordan , please click here to visit our Sympathy...
Donald Barnhart
May 21, 2017
Donald E. "Don" Barnhart, 56, died at 12:05pm May 21, 2017, at his residence following an extended battle with cancer. He was born September 20, 1960, in Ross County to Willard E. and Sharon Kay (Knecht) Barnhart. On November 18, 1995, he married Jacki E. Dozer, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Alexandrea "Lexi" Barnhart, Londonderry; step-children Lani (Damian)...
Cynthia Drummond
May 20, 2017
Cynthia Lee Drummond, 64, of Chillicothe, died 9:00 am, Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 29, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Dale T. and Helen E. Bettendorf Rohrer. Survivors include close cousins, Christine (Rick) Hannan, Pam Shonkwiler, David (Mahasti) Rittinger, Tana (Ronald) Kelly, Leslie (Forbes) Hamman,...
Janetta Burton
May 18, 2017
Janetta (West) Burton, 74, of Chillicothe, departed this life on May 18, 2017. She was born October 15, 1942 in Ft. Smith, AK to the late Earle and Helen (Bray) West. Sister Burton gave her life to Christ on February 6, 1981 and was baptized at Kirkland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM. She moved to Clinton, MD where she joined...
James Mcmaster
May 12, 2017
James T. McMaster, 80, died at 1:35am, May 12, 2017, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born August 10, 1936, in Carthage, TN, to the late W. W. and Pauline (Markland) McMaster. On December 6, 1963, he married the former JoAnn Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters and son-in-law Melissa (Tim) Shockcor, of Lewis Center,...
Charles Ramey
May 11, 2017
Charles C. "Chuck" Ramey, 73, entered Heaven's pearly gates on May 11, 2017 at home with his family, following a brief illness. Born on March 17, 1944, the 7 th of 10 children of Jesse and Grace Fyffe Ramey, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Judy M. Schneider on September 15, 1961. Chuck is the...
Katherine Patterson
May 11, 2017
Katherine Evon Patterson, 54, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born on August 11, 1962, in Chillicothe, to George Andrew Patterson and Patricia Lee Liggins. In addition to her parents, Katherine is survived by her two brothers, Anthony Patterson, of Columbus, and Kirk Patterson, of...
Paul Beckley
May 10, 2017
Paul L. Beckley, 87, died at 11:55pm May 10, 2017, at Signature Health Care, Chillicothe. He was born December 28, 1929, in McArthur, OH to the late Alvin and Myrtle Evelyn (Bolin) Beckley. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Paul David (Tina) Beckley, Chillicothe; granddaughters Amy and Kelly; and 6 great-grandchildren. Paul served his country in the US...
Clarence Leach
May 7, 2017
Clarence I. Leach, 81, died at 7:23pm May 7, 2017, at home following an extended illness. He was born September 3, 1935, in Chillicothe, to the late Homer and Ottllee (Kipp) Leach. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Karen (Phillip) Marsh, and Yvonne (Keith) Ramsey, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Martin Kipp Smith, Willoughby Hills, OH, Jared (Erin) Ramsey...
Pamela Mcnish
May 5, 2017
Pamela Kay McNish, age 68 of Chillicothe, passed away at home on Friday, May 5, 2017 following a seven year battle with cancer. 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." She was born in Clinton, Indiana on July 13, 1948, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary...
Charlotte Otto
May 5, 2017
Charlotte M. Otto, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1939 in Barberton, OH to the late Jack and Marjorie Yurick. She was the youngest of six older brothers and a twin sister, Margie. On October 4, 1958 she married the late...
Nicole Newland
May 5, 2017
Nicole Jean Newland, 44, of Chillicothe, died May 5, 2017 at the Ohio State University Hospital. She was born September 14, 1972 in Chillicothe to Roger Lee Newland and Bobbie Sue Duffy. Survivors include her mother; her step-mother, Jill Adkins Newland, of Chillicothe; her daughter, Caselyn (Eric Kepler) Canter, of Chillicothe; a grandson, Greyson Kepler; a sister, Beth (Scott) Lane,...
Jonathan Durst
May 4, 2017
Jonathan Lewis Durst, 50, of Waverly, OH, died May 4, 2017 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 7, 1967 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Chris Lynn and Betty Carolyn Patrick Durst. Survivors include 3 children, Travis A. Durst, Huntsville, WV, Tristan S. Durst, Waverly, OH and Lacey M. Durst, Waverly, OH;...
Marsha Trutschel
May 3, 2017
Marsha Lynn Trutschel, 69, of Chillicothe, died 10:55 pm, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Ohio State University Hospital, following a 3 month illness. She was born September 2, 1947 in Houston, TX to the late Edward William and Betty Lou Russell Kridner. On January 20, 2001 she married Thomas E. Trutschel, who survives. Also surviving are her three children,...
Patricia Vernier
Apr 29, 2017
Patricia A. "Trish" Vernier, 61, died unexpectedly April 29, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born December 20, 1955, in Ross County, to the late John and Rita (Smith) Lemaster. On April 7, 1986, she married Kevin J. Vernier, who survives. Also surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law: John (Mid) Bowdle, Frankfort; Jerrad (Kacey) Bowdle, Chillicothe; and Jordan...
B. Degarmo
Apr 28, 2017
Timothy DeGarmo, 70, died at 5:45pm April 28, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born September 23, 1946, in Chillicothe, to the late Julius and Edith (Hafler) DeGarmo. On October 13, 1973, he married the former Janet S. Massie, who survives. Also surviving are his sisters Teresa Ann DeGarmo Bales and Gloria J. (Gordon...
Hazel Mason
Apr 26, 2017
Hazel L. Mason, 95, died at 6:10pm April 26, 2017, at the Wexner Heritage House, Columbus. She was born September 21, 1921, in Ross County, OH to the late Frank and Sadie (Bayless) Lowe. Surviving are her children: Richard (Joyce) Mason, Michael (Grace) Mason, all of Columbus; Gloria (Art) Pace, Indianapolis, IN; Peggy Pugh, Terry (Phil) Freeman and India Rutledge,...
Howard Immell
Apr 26, 2017
Howard G. "Pap" Immell, 91, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at National Church Residences Traditions, following an extended illness. He was born on March 5, 1926, in Chillicothe, to the late Charles and Mary (Grimes) Immell. On September 6, 1945 he married Betty J. (Gunlock) Immell, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Mary (Raymond) Wiget, Kathy...
Sarah Cunningham
Apr 25, 2017
Sarah Louise Cunningham, 82, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was born June 8, 1934, in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Ross and Alameda (Lett) Mickey. On October 30, 1953, she married Donald L. Cunningham, who preceded her in death February 6, 2006. Sarah is survived by daughters Sara L. "Sally" Cunningham;...
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