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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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...

Freda Burggraf

Freda Burggraf

Jul 31, 2016

Freda Yvonne Burggraf, 74, of Cocoa, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, July 31, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1942, in Chillicothe, to the late Ralph Dewey and Marcelene Audrey (Knox) Miller. Freda is survived by two children, Sherral Y. Boyer, of Canal Winchester, and Kelly J. (Damian) Boos, of Cocoa,...

Marvis Huff

Marvis Huff

Jul 30, 2016

Marvis Jean Huff, 92, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1923, in Bedford, IN, to the late Quincey and Iola (Rowe) Bridwell. She married Clarence Raymond Huff in 1940, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 1989....

Amos Detty

Amos Detty

Jul 30, 2016

Amos E. Detty, 78, of Londonderry, died Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 30, 1938 in Vinton Co. to the late Amos and Beatrice Kyle Detty. On March 6, 1960 he married his wife of 56 years, Sharon (Dearth) Detty, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Charla (Dan) Green,...

Carol Nunley

Carol Nunley

Jul 29, 2016

Carol Sue Nunley, 75, of Chillicothe, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at 5:40pm on Friday, July 29, 2016, at Signature Healthcare Nursing Home in Chillicothe, surrounded by her family. She was born March 1, 1941, to the late Rev. Charles and Myrtle Nunley. Carol leaves behind the father of her children,...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

Jul 25, 2016

Donald E. Smith, 78, of Chillicothe, died 7:54 am, Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Kobacker House, Columbus, OH, following an extended illness. He was born August 25, 1937 in Chillicothe to the late Clarence and Gladys Young Smith. On May 29, 1983 he married his soul mate, Pamela K. Faulkner Smith, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Ed...

Charles Park

Charles Park

Jul 21, 2016

Charles "Ronnie" R. Park, 81, of Chillicothe, formerly of Xenia, passed away at 10:34pm, on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Signature Health Care. He was born March 12, 1935, to the late Alvin T. and Lorraine F. (Holbrook) Park. Surviving are his brothers, James A. (Beverly) Park, Richard (Sue) Park, and Kenneth Park; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Olivia Salley

Olivia Salley

Jul 20, 2016

Baby Olivia Rose Salley, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her loving parents, Jason Hubert and Ashley Renee (May) Salley. Also surviving are her four sisters, Sarai, Summer, Rebecca, and Angelinea, all of Chillicothe. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees...

Lora Lechner

Lora Lechner

Jul 19, 2016

Lora Bobette "Bobbie" Lechner, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away July 19, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born August 19, 1944, to the late Robert H. and Doris E. (Weinrich) Lechner. Surviving is a brother, Paul B. (Barbara) Border, of AL; her nieces, Jane Border Gossett, Mary Grady, and Amy Atkins; her nephews, Paul Border, Jr., Daniel M....

Arthur Jaggard

Arthur Jaggard

Jul 17, 2016

Arthur Monroe Jaggard, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away at 1:15pm, on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at National Church Residences Bristol Village, Waverly, OH. He was born in Altoona, PA, on July 30, 1929, to the late Ernest Plack and Thomasine Fairlamb (Smith) Jaggard. On June 27, 1953, he married Lois (Hoyer) Jaggard, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Rev....

Pauline Stanhope

Pauline Stanhope

Jul 16, 2016

In the final chapter of the love story of Tom and Pauline Stanhope, she passed away peacefully July 16, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Pauline was born to John E. Miller and Grace Ethel Neff on Feb. 9, 1925. She married the love of her life Thomas M. Stanhope in 1943. They spent 60 wonderful years together. They had the...

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