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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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Marjorie French

Marjorie French

Mar 18, 2017

Marjorie June French, affectionately known as "June-Bug," died March 18, 2017 at National Church Residences (Traditions).   She was born July 20, 1929, in Ross County to the late Earl and Mabel (Peecher) Tarlton. On May 13, 1948, she married Ora L. French, who preceded her in death on October 29, 2008.   Surviving are her son Robert (Teresa) French; daughter and...

James Banks

James Banks

Mar 13, 2017

James H. "Jimmy" Banks, 57, died March 13, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center following complications from cancer.   He was born February 8, 1960, in Ross County to James N. and Josephine A. (Thomas) Banks.   Surviving are his daughter Jasmine Mercedes Banks; his mother Josephine Wingo and his brother Everett Larry Wingo, all of Chillicothe; his aunts and uncles: Tim...

Jeannine Hansberry

Jeannine Hansberry

Mar 12, 2017

Jeannine M. Hansberry, 87, died Sunday afternoon at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1929, in Columbus, OH to the late Wayne and Vivian Bunch.  On July 19, 1929, she married James W. Hansberry, who preceded her in death on October 7, 2007. She is survived by her son, Bryon Hansberry, of Detroit, MI. Following cremation, private...

Betty Ray

Betty Ray

Mar 11, 2017

Betty Jane Ray , 81, of Chillicothe, died 6:48 am, Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Heartland of Chillicothe.   She was born January 18, 1936 in Ross Co. to the late Gail Everett and Mary Belle (Detty) Cutright. On November 22, 1952 she married the love of her life, Harry F. "Fred" Ray, who preceded her in death on November 16,...

Kristen Conn

Kristen Conn

Mar 11, 2017

Kristen Linette Conn, 32, of Waverly, OH, died unexpectedly at 11:11 p.m., March 11, 2017, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Wesley Chapel, FL. She was born January 8, 1985, in Chillicothe, OH to Ezra and Kathleen Conn.   Kristen was extremely proud of her 3 daughters, who survive: Kailee, Alyssa, and Laraya Conn. She is also survived by...

Sharon Merriman

Sharon Merriman

Mar 9, 2017

Sharon Sue Merriman, 63, of Chillicothe, left this earth to be with her Lord and Saviour, at 6:00pm, on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born July 13, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Lewis and Hazel Hughes. She was married on January 12, 1976, to Dean Ray Merriman, who survives. Sharon and Dean adored each other and were...

Allen Wright

Allen Wright

Mar 6, 2017

Royal A. Wright, 65, of Chillicothe, departed this earthly life on March 6, 2017.   He was born April 9, 1951. He is survived by four daughters, Angela Fairrow, of :Chillicothe, Danielle Wright, of Fostoria, Rouyal Wright, of Columbus, and Angela Wright, of Columbus; a son, Jaxson Wright, Chillicothe; a sister, Crystal Goolsby, Columbus; brothers, Frank (Corlene) Terry, of Aurora, CO,...

Brandan Peterson

Brandan Peterson

Mar 5, 2017

Brandan David Peterson, 35, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, early Sunday, March 5, 2017, at his residence.   He was born May 11, 1981 in Chillicothe to David A. Peterson and Marcia E. Greer Lechner, who survive. Also surviving are two children, Irie and Camilla Peterson; a sister, Megan Peterson; aunts and uncles, Tom, John, Denny and Terry Peterson, Michael, Artha, and...

Jeffrey Smith

Jeffrey Smith

Feb 28, 2017

Jeffrey D. Smith, 42, died Tuesday February 28, 2017. He was born February 5, 1975, in Fort Ord, CA.   He is survived by his sons Jeremy Smith, Justin Smith and Brandon Payne; grandchildren McKenzie and Branson; his father and step-mother Jeffrey "Jake" (Dena) Smith, Donalds, SC; his mother Kathy Smith, of Chillicothe; his brother Tony (Meagan) Smith; and his sister...

Kenneth Wallace

Kenneth Wallace

Feb 27, 2017

Kenneth E. Wallace, Sr., 80, of Londonderry, died at 1:25am February 27, 2017, at his residence.   He was born June 3, 1936, in Columbus, OH, to the late Abram E., Sr. and Georgia A. (Hershey) Wallace. On April 7, 1956, he married the former Carole A. Alderman, who survives.   Also surviving are his sons: Michael A. (Cheri) Wallace, Jeffrey A....

Jerry Walsh

Jerry Walsh

Feb 26, 2017

Jerry James Walsh, 74, of Londonderry, was called Home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday afternoon, February 26, 2017, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born in Vinton Co., Ohio on December 10, 1942, to the late Jerry Edison and Emma "Brownie" Marie (Burley) Walsh. On May 5, 1963, he married the love of his...

Rick Rohrer

Rick Rohrer

Feb 25, 2017

Rick T. Rohrer, 63, of Londonderry, was called home to be with the Lord at 5:56 pm, Saturday, February 25, 2017, following a one year battle with cancer.   He was born January 28, 1954 in Chillicothe to the late Dale Torrence Rohrer and Helen Etta Bettendorf Mercer. Survivors include his children, Amanda (Steve Houseman) Daniels, and Robert (Tara) Ferguson, of...

Everett Hawk

Everett Hawk

Feb 24, 2017

Everett L. Hawk, 93, of Chillicothe, passed away at 8:30am, on Friday, February 24, 2017, at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. His wife Helen Norma Jean Hawk, preceded him in death on January 1, 2002. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Everett L Hawk...

Linda Smith

Linda Smith

Feb 24, 2017

Linda E. Smith, 67, of Clarksburg, formerly of Chillicothe, died 8:10 am, Friday, February 24, 2017, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness.   She was born June 25, 1949 in Chillicothe to the late Thomas A. and Betty L. Leach Taylor. Survivors include two children, Paula (Timothy) Borland, of Chillicothe and Valinda Hanson-Baker, of Frankfort; nine grandchildren, Thomas (Katrina)...

William Taylor

William Taylor

Feb 24, 2017

William E. Taylor, 65, of Chillicothe, died February 24, 2017, at his home, following a four year battle with cancer. He was born August 18, 1951 in Chillicothe to the late Thomas A. and Betty L. Leach Taylor.  On October 26, 1974 he married Brenda L. Walters, who survives. Mr. Taylor was a retired over the road truck driver. Private...

Robert Viney

Robert Viney

Feb 23, 2017

Robert Eugene Viney, 86, of Chillicothe, died 4:39 pm, Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born May 7, 1930 in Chillicothe to the late William Harold and Dorothy Dodd Powell Viney. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Powell; a foster son, Kyle Smith; a sister, Sylvia Smith, Troy, OH and a...

Nancy Looney

Nancy Looney

Feb 21, 2017

Nancy L. Looney, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away at 8:38am on February 21, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 14, 1938, in Chillicothe, to the late Clifford and Evelyn (Huffman) Fitzer. On June 21, 1957, she married Robert Looney who survives. Also surviving are their children, Kip (Kristin) Looney, of Ray,...

Betty Beish

Betty Beish

Feb 20, 2017

Betty May Beish, 70, of Chillicothe, died 12:15 pm, February 20, 2017 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born July 14, 1946 in Washington C.H., OH to the late Leo S. and Viola Peters Welch. On August 31, 1989 she married Marshall A. Beish, who died December 26, 2016.  Survivors include her children, Timothy (Mary) McCoy, Ashland, KY,...

Robert Diehl

Robert Diehl

Feb 12, 2017

Robert L. Diehl, 83, of Chillicothe, died 8:07 am, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Heartland of Chillicothe.   He was born June 7, 1933 in Chillicothe to the late Eugene and Violet Evans Diehl. Survivors include four children, Becky, Steve, Bill and Mike; three grandchildren, Kate, Eric and Leslie; nine great-grandchildren; a niece and several nephews; and the mother of his...

Mabel Hoffman

Mabel Hoffman

Feb 11, 2017

Mabel V. Hoffman, 78, of Chillicothe, died 11:45 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born April 4, 1938 in Ross Co. to the late Herbert C. and Katherine J. Butterbaugh Price. On May 13, 1959 she married Robert B. Hoffman Sr., who died July 30, 1998. Survivors include her daughter, with whom she...

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