Obituaries

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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Donna Miller

Donna Miller

Oct 30, 2016

Born December 28, 1959, Donna Jane Miller was the last addition to the Miller family. The youngest of 6 children, she was well loved, and developed a determined spirit that carried her through her life and career. She spent her childhood summers running barefoot, bikinied and sunburned at Ater's lake. Donna was a member of the Bishop Flaget Graduating class...

Ricky Moore

Ricky Moore

Oct 30, 2016

Ricky Joe Moore, 39, of Chillicothe, died October 30, 2016, following a brief illness. He was born October 22, 1977 in Scioto Co. to Richard J. Moore and Tamela L. Bramblett Moore, who survive. Also surviving is his companion, Katrina M. Smith and a special aunt, Diane Harness. Ricky enjoyed junking and refurbishing items. He was employed as a tree...

Ruth Neal

Ruth Neal

Oct 17, 2016

Ruth F. Neal, 93, of Chillicothe, died 10:40 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2016, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born February 17, 1923 in Chillicothe to the late Tony and Anna Antonelle Damico. On January 9, 1951, she married William G. Neal Jr., who died June 4, 2016. Surviving are her children, Joannie Neal, Bexley; Mike Neal,...

James Whitaker

James Whitaker

Oct 16, 2016

James M. Whitaker, 89, formerly of Portsmouth, OH, died Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, OH. He was born June 2, 1927, in Decatur, GA, to the late James M. and Della Belle (Welch) Whitaker. On December 15, 1951, he married the former Betty Lou Blanton, who preceded him in death on April 19, 1972....

Ruth Bunch

Ruth Bunch

Oct 15, 2016

Ruth Ann Bunch, 90, died at 5:55am October 15, 2016, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born September 26, 1926, in Chillicothe to the late Henry H. and Mary E. (Mosley) Johnson. In 1945, she married Robert N. Bunch, who preceded her in death on March 21, 2002. Surviving are her nieces Michele (Marvin) Ivory, Phoenix, AZ, Denise Duncan, Chillicothe;...

Rickey Conrad

Rickey Conrad

Oct 13, 2016

Rickey "Rick" Eugene Conrad, 62, of Kingston, passed away early Thursday morning, October 13, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born October 27, 1953, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Clarence Eugene Conrad and Joann (Rademachir) Conrad. In addition to his mother, Rick is survived by his two sons, Jamie (Sara Evans) Conrad,...

James Patterson

James Patterson

Oct 10, 2016

James "Jug" Daniel Patterson, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday morning, October 10, 2016, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in Athens, Ohio, on August 2, 1948, to the late Charles Daniel and Marcella (Tate) Patterson. Surviving is his son, James Scott (Lindsay) Patterson, of Piketon; his step-daughter, Diana (Ben) Howard, of Chillicothe; his grandchildren, Bryce...

Robert Baer

Robert Baer

Oct 8, 2016

Robert "Red" Baer, 90, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, October 8, 2016, at National Church Residences in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born April 24, 1926, in Navoo, Ohio, to the late Robert Richard and Mary Ann (Davis) Baer. On January 25, 1948, he married Rachel Marie (Mustard) Baer, who survives. Also surviving are their children,...

Arthur Wilson

Arthur Wilson

Oct 8, 2016

Arthur Lamoine Wilson, 76, of Chillicothe, formerly of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2016, at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born September 24, 1940, in Fleming, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Dorothy (May) Wilson. Surviving his is son and daughter-in-law, Art (Joell) Wilson, of Adelphi; his four grandchildren,...

Virginia Mullineaux

Virginia Mullineaux

Oct 8, 2016

Virginia E. Mullineaux, 91, of Frankfort, died 11:20 pm, October 8, 2016, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 19, 1925 in Chillicothe to the late Andrew and Catherine Richter Gray. She married Norman J. Mullineaux, who died in November of 1973. Survivors include a son, Roger (Bonnie) Mullineaux, Frankfort; grandchildren, Randie (Jeannette) Mullineaux, Chillicothe...

John Brown

John Brown

Oct 5, 2016

John A. Brown, 76, died at 10:40am October 5, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following an extended illness. He was born February 20, 1940, in Chillicothe to John C. and Helen Lloyd Brown. On August 26, 1960, he married the former Wendy D. Alexander for 56 years, who survives. Also surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law John W. (Dana) Brown,...

Thomas Burke

Thomas Burke

Oct 4, 2016

Thomas F. Burke Jr.,73, an iconic figure of downtown Chillicothe and owner of the Crosskeys Tavern since 1973, died Tuesday morning after a gallant fight against cancer. He promoted the downtown business district at every opportunity and supported his fellow downtown businessmen and women. He had been a guiding light in the Chillicothe Civic Theater and starred -- along with...

Kenneth Mccloud

Kenneth Mccloud

Oct 4, 2016

Kenneth E. McCloud, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away 10:45am on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in Chillicothe on July 16, 1951, to the late Lloyd Thomas and Laura Belle (Coon) Truex. In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived by his longtime companion of sixteen years, Sharon Lang, of Chillicothe; his...

Vera Bennett

Vera Bennett

Oct 3, 2016

Vera J. Bennett, 70, died at 12:22am October 3, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born August 12, 1946, in Middleport, OH, to the late Harold C. and Opal Lucille Motz Chapman. On June 20, 1964, she married Harley E. Bennett, Jr., who preceded her in death on February 16, 1999. She is survived by their...

James Mays

James Mays

Sep 28, 2016

James Clovis Mays, 85, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was born August 2, 1931, in Birmingham, AL, to the late James Rufus and Emaline Mays. On December 1, 1979, he married Cecile Ann Courtney-Peavey. He is survived by Cecile and his children Michael (Mary) Mays, Judy (Earshal) Schul, all...

Sue Bane

Sue Bane

Sep 28, 2016

Sue Ellen Bane, 70, died at 10:04pm September 28, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born November 21, 1945, in Jackson, OH to the late W. Floyd and Zelma (Benson) Colley. On October 31, 1962, she married Thomas E. Bane, who survives. Also surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Thomas, Jr. (Sheila) Bane, Chillicothe; daughters and...

Nancy Blacha

Nancy Blacha

Sep 28, 2016

Nancy Carroll Blacha, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, September 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving friends at her home, following an extended illness. She was born July 7, 1948, in Middletown, Connecticut, to the late Arthur and Elsie (Skinner) Esidore. On October 16, 1982, she married Michael P. Blacha, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2004....

Nancy Dixon

Nancy Dixon

Sep 27, 2016

Nancy Helen Dixon, 77, of Kingston, passed away at 8:30am on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Signature Healthcare Nursing Home in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born in Chillicothe on September 10, 1939, to the late Howard Taft and Marcella Virginia (Cunningham) Wiley. On April 25, 1959, she married David Douglas Dixon, who survives. Also surviving are their...

William Schuller

William Schuller

Sep 25, 2016

Dr. William O. Schuller Jr., OD, 75, of Chillicothe, died 12:38 pm, September 24, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born September 4, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to the late William O. and Blanche Moore Schuller. Survivors include brothers and sisters, Mary Ann Schuller, Thomas M. Schuller, Roselyn J. Schuller, all of...

Roberto Negron

Roberto Negron

Sep 23, 2016

Roberto Negron, Sr., 79, of Bronx, New York, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Friday afternoon, September 23, 2016, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio, following an extended illness. He was born in Puerto Rico on January 29, 1937, to the late Fransico and Delores (Colon) Negron. Surviving is his soul mate of 30 years, Lucia Gerena; his children, Minerva...

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