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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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Patricia Snyder

Patricia Snyder

Jan 26, 2017

Patricia Ann Snyder, 80, of Chillicothe, died 11:37 pm, January 26, 2017 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born August 16, 1936 in North Vernon, IN to the late Everett and Gertrude Trader. On September 23, 1960 she married Dr. William Snyder, who died April 17, 2012. Survivors include her sons, John (Melissa) Snyder and Keith Snyder; a...

L. Reedy

L. Reedy

Jan 21, 2017

L. Beatrice Reedy, 86, of Chillicothe, formerly of Altamonte Springs, FL, died Saturday at 8:29am January 21, 2017 at Westmoreland Place. She was born June 11, 1930, in Palatka, FL, to the late Stanton and Cleo (Barrington) Thomas.   Surviving are her daughters and son-in-law Linda M. Beckner, of Denton, TX, and Mary and James Keith Simmons, of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Geoffrey...

Geneva Detty

Geneva Detty

Jan 20, 2017

Geneva E. Detty, 85, died at 8:08pm Friday, January 20, at Westmoreland Place.   She was born May 27, 1931, in Ross County to the late Larkin and Mamie Kathryn (Leasure) Pritchard. On April 28, 1948, she married Marvin L. Detty, who preceded her in death on January 31, 2008.   Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Kathryn (Michael) McCorkle, Chillicothe; son...

James Meeker

James Meeker

Jan 17, 2017

James E. Meeker, died at 11:58am Tuesday, January 17, at his residence surrounded by his family under the care of NCR Hospice.   He was born January 1, 1931, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Ratcliff Meeker. On July 22, 1949, he married Donna Stauffer, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughter Cynthia (James) Flannagan; the love of his life, his...

Theresa Firestone

Theresa Firestone

Jan 14, 2017

Theresa "Therese" B. Kvasnovsky Firestone, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly at 2:10 pm, Saturday January 14, 2017, at the Vineyards at Concord Assisted Living Facility, Frankfort.   She was born February 18, 1933 in Uniontown, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Veronica Adams Kvasnovsky. On November 5, 1955 she married her beloved husband of 56 years, Robert L. Firestone,...

Karla Snodgrass

Karla Snodgrass

Jan 13, 2017

Karla Athalia Snodgrass, 53, of Kingston, formerly of Chillicothe went home to rest in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 13, 2017 following an extended illness.   Karla was born August 9, 1963 in Chicago, IL and moved to Chillicothe when she was 5 where she had lived in the area, on and off, ever since. She was...

Brianna Davis

Brianna Davis

Jan 12, 2017

Brianna Lachelle Davis, 24, of Haslett, MI, passed away, unexpectedly, January 12, 2017, at her home.   She was born February 21, 1992 in Portsmouth, OH. Survivors include her parents, David A. and Misty Lachelle Ruth Lunsford, Mansfield; her father, Brian D. Davis, Cincinnati; four brothers, Chaise and Gaige Lunsford and Garret and Brendan Davis; grandparents, Rick and Sandy Free, Lucasville,...

Pearl Poindexter

Pearl Poindexter

Jan 11, 2017

Pearl S. Poindexter, 91, of Chillicothe, died 1:05pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at her home, following an extended illness.   She was born December 15, 1925 in Chillicothe to the late Pearl and Elizabeth Graham Beard. On May 15, 1947 she married Gerald Poindexter Sr., who preceded her in death January 5, 2006. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law David (Janet)...

Everett Sams

Everett Sams

Jan 11, 2017

Everett E. Sams Jr, 76, of Waverly, passed from this life at 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the Adena Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born May 27, 1940 in Chillicothe, to the late Everett E. and Georgia Anne (Vandemark) Sams, Sr. Everett leaves behind his children Samelia McCray of Waverly, Everett E. (Dewi) Sams...

Marcella Hart

Marcella Hart

Jan 11, 2017

Marcella Joan Hart, 85, of Chillicothe, died 8:40 pm, January 11, 2017, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following a brief battle with Leukemia.   She was born October 14, 1931 in Ironton, OH to the late Clark and Thelma Pyles Moreland. On February 7, 1952 she married James Edward Hart, who died April 15, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Ellen (Rick)...

Samuel Hill

Samuel Hill

Jan 10, 2017

Samuel Grant Hill, 85, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully at 12:58pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in Chillicothe, July 15, 1931, to the late Samuel and Norna Alice (Saunders) Hill. On July 5, 1957, he married Vivian L. (Detty) Hill, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Sam Hill, and Lisa (Michael...

Donna Ebert

Donna Ebert

Jan 8, 2017

Donna Jean Ebert, 93, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, 7:34 pm, Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born June 6, 1923 in Chillicothe to the late Wayne W. and Olma C. Streitenberger Gallagher. On February 16, 1946 she married Gordon C. Ebert Jr., who died September 8, 1992. Survivors include a son, Gregory A. (Donna...

Virginia Elliott

Virginia Elliott

Jan 7, 2017

Our beloved mother, Virginia Bertha Elliott, passed to her heavenly home on January 7, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.   Mommy was born November 5, 1924, in Blue Pennant, West Virginia. Her parents Paul, Sr., and Marguerite Florentz, two brothers, and two sisters came to this country from their home in St. Marie Au Mines, France. Mommy was the first...

Norma Massie

Norma Massie

Jan 2, 2017

Norma Jean Massie, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away at 2:20pm on Monday, January 2, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born December 17, 1933, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Jesse F. and Gearoldine (Kuhn) Johnson. On July 20, 1971, she married Elza Sherman Massie, who preceded her in death on August 1,...

Dolly Stultz

Dolly Stultz

Jan 1, 2017

Dolly M. Trego Stultz, 86, of Chillicothe, formerly of Londonderry, died January 1, 2017, at her home.   She was born May 3, 1930, in Ross County to the late Clarence and Martha (Kerns) Russell. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands Louis Trego and George Stultz; a son Rocky Coulthard; a granddaughter Claudette Ratcliff; and seven...

Cynthia Detillion

Cynthia Detillion

Dec 28, 2016

?Cynthia Jane Sutherland Detillion On the evening of December 28 th , 2016, Cynthia passed away surrounded by family at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio following a brief battle with cancer. Cynthia was 55 years old.   Cynthia Jane Sutherland was born on June 1, 1961 in the town of Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio. She was the youngest of...

Marshall Beish

Marshall Beish

Dec 26, 2016

Marshall A. Beish, 76, of Chillicothe, formerly of Zanesville, passed away December 26, 2016, at Heartland of Chillicothe.   He was born August 31, 1940 in Philipsburg, PA the son of the late Marshall I. and Alice (Duck) Beish. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Marshall retired from the Glatfelter Paper Company where he was a...

Marcella Speakman

Marcella Speakman

Dec 23, 2016

Marcella Speakman, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away at 1:15pm on Friday, December 23, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born in Chillicothe on February 17, 1937, to the late Raymond and Lillian (Bennett) Speakman. Surviving are her three sisters, Mona (Charles) Stevens, Jeanne (David) Stevens, and Wanda Tackett, all of Chillicothe; and a brother, Herschel (Carol) Speakman,...

William Krech

William Krech

Dec 20, 2016

William John Krech II, 60, went to be with Jesus on December 20, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer and chronic illness. His devotion to his family and his belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Bill was born on August 10, 1956, in Columbus, OH, to the late Dr. William John Krech,...

Mary Greer

Mary Greer

Dec 19, 2016

Mary Margaret Greer, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, December 19, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born September 13, 1935, in Chillicothe, to the late David and Margaret (Noth) Towell. On August 19, 1954, she married Eugene Victor Greer, who preceded her in death in February 1986. Mary is survived by her six children, Michael...

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