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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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Sophia Hughes

Sophia Hughes

Nov 10, 2016

Sophia G. Hughes, 76, died at 2:04pm November 10, 2016, at the Vineyards at Concord in Frankfort. She was born July 10, 1939, in Athens, Greece to the late George and Christina Makri. On October 17, 1957, she married Donald J. Hughes, who preceded her in death on April 18, 1997. She is survived by her daughters Mattie Woll, of...

Joyce Million

Joyce Million

Nov 10, 2016

Joyce Katherine Million, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born November 12, 1956, in Savannah, Georgia, to George Younker and the late Laquita (Shaw) Younker. On October 20, 1995, she married Rick Lee Million. In addition to her husband, Joyce is survived by two daughters, Lisa Dawn (Robbie...

Charles Skaggs

Charles Skaggs

Nov 9, 2016

Charles "Porky" Skaggs, 61, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his home in Springfield, OH. He was son of the late Ulysses S. Skaggs, Sr. and Rosie (Price) Skaggs. Charlie was born in Chillicothe OH. Charlie and Rhonda Skaggs were married for 16 years and lived in Springfield, OH. He retired from Kokosing...

Kent Kent

Kent Kent

Nov 8, 2016

Kent Gumm aka "JJ" Kent, 77, of Chillicothe, died 6:32 am, November 8, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born January 27, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late James T. and C. Edna Jenkins Gumm. Survivors include four grandchildren, Andrea (Lucas Rowland) Hollis, Adam (Bridget Kay) Routte, and Aaron (Michelle) Routte, all...

Layken Brown

Layken Brown

Nov 8, 2016

Layken D. Brown, 20, died November 8, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident. She was born June 5, 1996, in Portsmouth, OH, to Thomas H. and Julie D. (Wolfe) Brown, who survive. Also surviving are her sister Marlee Brown, Chillicothe; maternal grandmother Jean McDaniel, Jackson; paternal grandmother Maureen "Terry" Brown, Chillicothe; aunts Laura (Mack) Thompson,...

Dustin Gillum

Dustin Gillum

Nov 7, 2016

Dustin Ryan Gillum, 32, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday evening, November 7, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on January 20, 1984. Surviving is his father, Gary L. (Debbie) Gillum, of Chillicothe; his mother, Debra L. Boggs, of Chillicothe; two daughters, Anna Gillum, of Jackson, and Ali Gillum, of Londonderry; three brothers, Matt...

Willis Tackett

Willis Tackett

Nov 7, 2016

Rev. Willis W. Tackett, 76, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 10:24am November 7, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born March 20, 1940, in Paintsville, KY, to the late Cecil and Ora (Haney) Tackett. On May 22, 1982, he married the former Hannah J. Howard, who survives. Also surviving are...

Mildred Glenn

Mildred Glenn

Oct 31, 2016

Mildred Lucille Glenn, 93, of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, October 31, 2016, at the Four Seasons of Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 15, 1923, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to the late Floyd and Lillian (Searles) Lowery. On April 12, 1941, she married David Glenn, who preceded her in death in August...

Phyllis Hand

Phyllis Hand

Oct 31, 2016

Phyllis Marie Hand, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2016 in Columbus, OH, joining her beloved spouse William A. Hand who preceded her in death on October 27, 2016. She will be deeply missed. Phyllis was born on November 11, 1935 to Philip and Mary Schaeffing. She retired from the Ohio State Medical Association where she worked as...

Sharon Ellis

Sharon Ellis

Oct 31, 2016

Sharon Sue Ellis, 74, of Chillicothe, died 11:33 am, Monday, October 31, 2016, at her residence. She was born April 17, 1942 in Kingston, OH to the late Thurman and Margaret Bond Beavers. On May 5, 1978 she married James W. Ellis, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are four children; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister. Mrs....

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...

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