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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Jacob Burton

Jacob Burton

Aug 30, 2016

Jacob Allen Burton, 22, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly August 30, 2016, at his home. He was born February 3, 1994 in Portsmouth OH to Neil and Lisa Felts Burton, who survive. Also surviving is his son, Kayden Burton; a sister, Karina Johnson, Londonderry; his paternal grandfather, Bill (Linda) Burton; paternal grandmother, Vicky (Roger) Perkins; aunts and uncles, Michael (Shelley) Felts,...

Evelyn Oney

Evelyn Oney

Aug 29, 2016

Evelyn Joan Oney, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2016, at her home. She was born October 21, 1931, in Miamisburg, Ohio, to the late Earl and Dorothy Ann (Recher) Babington. On June 17, 1971, she married Carl E. Oney, who preceded her in death on January 5, 2007. Surviving are her two children, Dale Edward Hannaford, and...

Stanton Ford

Stanton Ford

Aug 23, 2016

Stanton Gregory Ford, 75, of Chillicothe, died 3:35 pm, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born November 23, 1940 in Springfield, OH to the late Henry S. and Edna Knox Ford. On September 10, 2005 he married the former LuAnn Foster Harris, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Anthony...

Sharon Hough

Sharon Hough

Aug 19, 2016

On August 19, 2016, I lost the love of my life, Sharon Kay Hough, after she fought a long, hard and painful battle with cancer and arthritis. Sharon married her high school sweetheart, David M. Hough, on July 29, 1961. She was his friend, partner, lover and wife. Sharon was mammaw to her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She was...

Thomas Eycke

Thomas Eycke

Aug 18, 2016

Thomas E. Eycke, 92, passed away on August 18, 2016, in Sarasota, FL. Mr. Eycke was born March 17, 1924, in Clarksburg, OH, to the late Carlos and Sara Hancher Eycke. He is survived by his wife Nedra "Ned" Lee (Fay) Eycke; daughter Toma "Tomi" (Warren) Gooley, of Venice, FL; son Phillip "Pat" (Diana) Eycke, Chillicothe; three grandchildren: Danielle "Dee...

J. Kaltenbach

J. Kaltenbach

Aug 18, 2016

Michael Kaltenbach, 70, died at 12:52pm August 18, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born August 20, 1945, in Chillicothe to the late James and Evelyn (Carnes) Kaltenbach. Mike is survived by his long-time companion, Rose Trainer, Chillicothe; his children: Michael and Brian Kaltenbach; and Penny (Jason) Sanders, all of Chillicothe; Rosie's children, who...

Mary Romans

Mary Romans

Aug 18, 2016

Mary Ethel Romans went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 18, 2016. She was born on July 15, 1927, in Pike County, OH to the late Charles and Mary (Cordle) Pettit. On July 5, 1946, she married Charles Romans and together they raised 5 children and one grandson. Surviving are two sons, Chuck (Kay) Romans and Tom (Mary)...

Cary Brown

Cary Brown

Aug 17, 2016

Cary A. Brown, 48, died unexpectedly August 17, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1968, in Ross County to the late Ralph Lenard and Nancy C. (Jones) Brown. He is survived by his sisters: Debi Taylor, of Columbus, Holly Cousins, Christina Mango and Tamiko Brown, all of Chillicothe; brothers: Jeffrey Cousins, of Raleigh, NC, Gregory Cousins, Christopher...

Micheal Schleith

Micheal Schleith

Aug 15, 2016

Micheal Terrance Schleith, 75, of Chillicothe, passed from this life to his heavenly home at 8:42pm, on Monday, August 15, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born August 18, 1940, to the late Walter Carl and Bernyce Jeanette Schleith in Minneapolis, MN. He is survived by the love of his life,...

John Luffy

John Luffy

Aug 12, 2016

John Wayne Luffy, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away at 2:12pm on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Traditions of Chillicothe. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Bolvin) Luffy. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, followed by cremation. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of John Wayne Luffy , please click...

Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Aug 12, 2016

Robert Douglas Thomas, 77, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord and his son, Patrick, 4:23 am, Friday, August 12, 2016. Robert was born June 29, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late Weldon Davis and Freda Mae Thomas. On January 3, 1971 he married the former Jean L. Bentley, who survives. Also surviving are eight children, Bobby and...

Reuben Pearson

Reuben Pearson

Aug 10, 2016

Reuben Pearson, 88, of Chillicothe, arrived in Heaven on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He passed peacefully surrounded by family at home. He was born January 19, 1928, in Cleveland, to the late Reuben Sr. and Earnestine Pearson. On May 1, 1953, he married Helen L. Pearson, who preceded him in death on July 30, 2006. Also preceding him is their...

Beverly Shoemaker

Beverly Shoemaker

Aug 6, 2016

Beverly Jean Shoemaker, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away August 6, 2016, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born August 23, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Willie E. and Loraine (Lyons) Richards. She married Dale E. Shoemaker, who preceded her in death on May 23, 1998. Beverly is survived by her children, Dennis (Sharon) Shoemaker, of Green Bay, WI,...

Robert Mckell

Robert Mckell

Aug 6, 2016

Robert McKell, 93, died peacefully at home on August 6, 2016, with his wife, Jennifer, and his children around him. Bob was born July 30, 1923, in Boston MA, the son of William Scott and Estelle Coward McKell. On June 9, 1945, he married Amy Hardcastle Story, who died April 17, 1988. They had four children: Phoebe Hardcastle McKell (David...

Monti Perry

Monti Perry

Aug 6, 2016

Monti Perry, 48, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 6, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1968, in Chillicothe, the son of Dan and Candy (Pyle) Perry. Surviving are his wife of 26 years, whom he cherished, Jodi (Bayes) Perry; his daughter and son-in-law Gabrielle (Michael) Heiss, of Washington State; sons Tyler and Bryton Perry, both of Chillicothe;...

Deborah Karr

Deborah Karr

Aug 4, 2016

Deborah L. Karr, 61, died at 7:25pm August 4, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief battle with liver cancer. She was born June 12, 1955, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Johnnie and Lora (Carver) Sparks. On December 5, 1975, she married Roger D. Karr, who survives. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters: Willie Ray (Joyce)...

Tonya Dye

Tonya Dye

Aug 4, 2016

Tonya Dye, 52, passed away unexpectedly at 4:03am on Wednesday, August 4, 2016 at Riverside Hospital. She was surrounded by her family. Tonya was born January 6, 1964 in Wellston, OH to the late Richard and Rita Bishop. She is survived by Amy (Jimmy) Akers, Kelly (Brian) Magill, Eric (Sarah) Nichols, and Nikki (Bob) Poling; Tonya's grandchildren: Sebashtyn Nichols, Tyler...

Bettie Littler

Bettie Littler

Aug 3, 2016

Bettie L. Littler, 85, of Upper Arlington, formerly of Chillicothe, died peacefully August 3, 2016, under the care of Hospice, Kobacker House. She was born July 28, 1931, in Marion County, OH, to the late Rev. Robert and Ona Mae (Sweeney) Phillips. On April 8, 1951, she married Thomas H. Littler, who preceded her in death in 2007, enjoying 56...

Luther Malone

Luther Malone

Aug 1, 2016

Luther Gilbert Malone, 74 of Chillicothe died at 6:16 pm, Monday, August 1, 2016, at the Adena Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1942, in Massieville, OH, to the late Gilbert Bryan and Anna Marie Maddy Malone. On May 1, 1967, he married Abagail Coon who survives. He is survived by his children Rebecca Danner, Mary (Robert "Toot") Carroll,...

Roger Newland

Roger Newland

Aug 1, 2016

Roger L. Newland, 66, died at 3:10am August 1, 2016, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe, following his third courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1950, in Chillicothe, to the late Ernest and Hazel Geraldine (Dearth) Newland. On August 12, 1976, he married the former A. Jill Atkins, who survives. Also surviving are his brothers David...

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