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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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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...

Robert Stoneburner

Robert Stoneburner

Sep 23, 2016

Robert L. Stoneburner, 66, of Waverly, died 9:34 pm, Friday, September 23, 2016 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1950 in Ross Co. to the late George and Anna Smith Stoneburner. On July 7, 1969 he married Georgia A. Gozy Stoneburner, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Robert (Teresa) Stoneburner, Chillicothe and Tracey (Toby)...

Jo Imler

Jo Imler

Sep 23, 2016

Jo Ellen Imler, 92, of LaJolla, CA, formerly of Chillicothe, died September 23, 2016 in LaJolla, CA. She was born January 11, 1924 in Pickerington, OH to the late Carl and Dorothy Shimp Poling. On June 4, 1962 she married Clifford W. Imler, who died December 27, 2005. Survivors include a son, Greg (Melinda) Imler, LaJolla, CA; five grandchildren, Amanda...

Carroll Brown

Carroll Brown

Sep 22, 2016

Carroll E. Brown, 79, of Chillicothe, died 7:35 am, Thursday, September 22, 2016, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born April 2, 1937 in Chillicothe to the late Ralph and Daisy Streitenberger Brown. On February 28, 1959 he married Ruth Scott Brown, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Candy (Keith) Wilson and Greg (Terri) Brown, of...

Robert Woodruff

Robert Woodruff

Sep 20, 2016

Robert C. Woodruff Jr., 57, of Frankfort, died 1:20 am, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at The Vineyard at Concord, following an extended illness. He was born July 25, 1959 in Chillicothe to the late Robert J. and Martha M. Hollis Woodruff. Survivors include his children, Robert (Kimberly) Woodruff, Frankfort, Jessica Woodruff, Glendale, AZ, and Amanda Woodruff, Washington CH; three grandchildren,...

Gladys Jones

Gladys Jones

Sep 18, 2016

Gladys Elizabeth (Kisling) Jones, 93, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on September 18, 2016. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Everett Purdum Jones, and her son, Dale Everett Jones. She is survived by three daughters, Cheryl Jones of Mesa, Arizona, Donna Miller of Topeka, Kansas, and Lois Rainwater of Phoenix, Arizona, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will...

Richard Montgomery

Richard Montgomery

Sep 15, 2016

Rev. Richard Montgomery, 81, died at 1:34pm September 15, 2016, at the Ross Heart Hospital at Ohio State. He was born December 26, 1934, in Ross Co., to the late Lundy and Ida Mae (Jenkins) Montgomery. On July 25, 2010, he married the former Patricia (Forsha) Nelson, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters Jacie and April Montgomery, both of...

Irene Clark

Irene Clark

Sep 15, 2016

Irene Clark, 88, died at 7:32pm September 15, 2016, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born October 8, 1927, in Jennings County, IN, to the late Phillip and Myrtie (Peters) Davis. On October 18, 1947, she married Raymond Clark, who preceded her in death November 27, 1990. Surviving are their children: Anita (Don) Mouda, Pasco, WA, Kay (Mike) Watson, Topeka,...

Clarence Lee

Clarence Lee

Sep 14, 2016

Clarence V. Lee, Sr., 98, died at 9:00pm September 14, 2016, at Traditions of Chillicothe. He was born May 1, 1918, in Wellston, OH, to the late Hulbert and Mary (Diggins) Lee. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Clarence V., Jr. "June Bug" (Virginia) Lee; and Bob "Buddy" (Eva Marie) Lee, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Toya Lee, Kaz...

Thomas Barnes

Thomas Barnes

Sep 14, 2016

Thomas Franklin Barnes, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away at 6:01pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, surround by his family. He was born June 3, 1950, in Chillicothe, to the late Edward F. Barnes and Virginia May Steinbrook. On September 2, 1994, he married Sharon K. (Potts) Barnes, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Shona...

Richard Hardin

Richard Hardin

Sep 11, 2016

Richard D. Hardin, 57, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 11, 2016, at his home. He was born August 27, 1959 in Chillicothe. Survivors include his parents Larry D. and Linda S. Hardin, Chillicothe; a son, Christopher Kirk, Waverly, a sister, Tina L. Hatter, Circleville; and step-sisters, Tracey A. Taylor, Chillicothe and Amy Jo Betz, Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in...

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