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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Fay Coleman

Fay Coleman

Apr 9, 2017

Fay G. Coleman, 94, of South Salem, died peacefully at 9:45am, April 9, 2017, at her home.   She was born September 28, 1922, in Climax Springs, MO, to the late Martin & Bertha (Tobey) Grainger. On June 12, 1941, she married Larry S. Coleman, who preceded her in death on August 19, 2008.   She is survived by her son and...

Richard Huspen

Richard Huspen

Apr 8, 2017

Richard F. "Rick" Huspen, D.O., 44, of Kingston, died 12:40 pm, Saturday, April 8, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness.   He was born September 12, 1972 in Fond Du Lac, WI to the late Dr. Robert F. and Janet (Blanchard) Huspen. On May 26, 2001 he married Brandy L. Sorrell, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Xavier,...

Grace Brantley

Grace Brantley

Apr 8, 2017

Grace Brantley passed away peacefully at National Church Residence s on April 8 , 20 1 7 at the age of 87 after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband of 6 8 years, Otis Brantley, son David Brantley (Connie Brantley wife) , daughter Susan Hager (Garry Hager husband) , grandchildren Je n nifer Sleeper , Justin Brantley,...

Glenn Jeter

Glenn Jeter

Apr 5, 2017

Glenn A. Jeter, 70, of Chillicothe, died 1:43 pm, April 5, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   He was born March 12, 1947 in Ironton, OH to the late Allen and Eileen McComis Jeter. In 1970 he married Susan Harlacher, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Amy (Noah) McNaughton, Waverly, and Ryan (Kelly) Jeter,...

Terri Hopkins

Terri Hopkins

Apr 3, 2017

Terri Lee Hopkins, 57, of Waverly, passed away April 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.   She was born March 10, 1960 to Ronald and Sharon Leasure. Terri is survived by her loving husband, Jay Hopkins; daughters, Tina Delmendo, Candice (Luke) Farrow, and Nicole Hopkins; sons, James (Amy) and Greg Hopkins; his father, Ronald Leasure; a brother Randy Leasure; several...

Kerry Saunders

Kerry Saunders

Apr 3, 2017

Kerry James Saunders, 45, of Ray, passed away suddenly Monday, April 3, 2017, at his home. He was born on August 28, 1971, in Fort Riley, Kansas, to James K. and Cathy J. (Crites) Saunders. Surviving are his children, Kasey (Chelsea) Saunders, of Chillicothe, and James Saunders, of Ray; his grandchildren, Aubrey N. Saunders, Madelyn G. Newberry, and Kaylee Saunders;...

Butch Manion

Butch Manion

Apr 2, 2017

Donald W. "Butch" Manion, 81, of Frankfort, died peacefully April 2, 2017 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born May 2, 1935 in Vinton Co. to the late William and Althea Detty Manion. On November 26, 1955 he married Ruth Thacker, who survives. Also surviving is a brother, Rev. Ralph Manion, Ray, OH; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Melvin...

Donald Huddleston

Donald Huddleston

Apr 1, 2017

Donald E. Huddleston (Hud), 83, died peacefully in his sleep at home following an extended illness.   He was born January 11, 1934, in Toledo, OH to the late Ernest and Gladys Huddleston. He was a graduate of Toledo Scott High School, Class of 1952, where he was an exceptional baseball and football player. In 1971, he founded the D.E Huddleston,...

Sylvester Beverly

Sylvester Beverly

Mar 30, 2017

Sylvester James Beverly, Jr., 68, died March 30, 2017, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center following an extended illness.   He was born January 15, 1949, in Chillicothe to the late Sylvester J., Sr. and Lolita (Juzang) Beverly. He was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, honorably served his country in the US Army from 1969-1972 and worked as a nurse's...

Elma Wisecup

Elma Wisecup

Mar 29, 2017

Elma Ellen Madden Wisecup, January 23, 1925 – March 29, 2017, was born and raised in Massieville, OH. She was ever cheerful, despite her sometimes impoverished childhood, and she had the brightest blue eyes.   As a young woman, she joined the World War II home support effort, working at the munitions plant in Ross County. This was dangerous work, but...

Sharon Orr

Sharon Orr

Mar 27, 2017

Sharon Diann Fairchild Orr, 76, a resident of Groveport, OH, passed from this life March 27, 2017, at Logan Elm Health Care, Circleville, OH, following an extended illness.   Sharon was born October 5, 1940, in Columbus, OH to the late Robert and Marie (Cutright) Fairchild, of Chillicothe. She married Harry Vaughn Orr, Jr., on June 6, 1970, who preceded her...

Harry Matheny

Harry Matheny

Mar 26, 2017

Harry E. Matheny, 89, of Chillicothe, died 3:35 pm, Sunday, March 26, 2017, at his son's home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.   He was born October 31, 1927 in Adams County to the late Homer and Ocie McGowan Matheny. He married Clara L. Michaels, who died February 22, 2009. Survivors include his son, R. Douglas (Missy)...

Garnett Taylor

Garnett Taylor

Mar 26, 2017

Garnett Mae Taylor, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday night, March 26, 2017, at National Church Residences in Chillicothe, following a brief illness. She was born September 26, 1929, in Chillicothe, to the late Noah C. and Alice M. Fellenstein. On September 16, 1950, she married Evan Roy Taylor, who preceded her in death on August 24, 1984. Garnett is...

James Burns

James Burns

Mar 25, 2017

James W. Burns, 75, of Grove City, died 11:07 am, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Monterey Rehabilitation Center, Grove City, following a brief illness.   He was born November 6, 1941 in Chillicothe to the late John R. and Margaret (Barnhart) Burns. He is survived by his wife, Laura Rebecca (Bone) Burns; a brother, Dr. John Burns; three children, Michelle...

Merle Garrett

Merle Garrett

Mar 19, 2017

Merle E. "Red" Garrett, 93, died March 19, 2017, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.   He was born November 29, 1923, in Pickaway County to the late Obid Vernon and Ethel May (French) Garrett. He was married to Bertha Toole on January 27, 1941, who passed away on March 16, 2007.   He is survived by his son Donnie (Barb) Garrett,...

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...

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