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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Barbara Puffer

Barbara Puffer

Apr 15, 2016

Barbara L. Puffer, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 9:41am, April 15, 2016, at her residence following brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 12, 1945, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Walter E. and A. Lorraine Conklin Mucha. She was raised in Wheelersburg, OH and graduated in 1963 from Wheelersburg High School. On November 14, 1964,...

Roger Detty

Roger Detty

Apr 14, 2016

Roger A. Detty, 62, of Ray, OH continued his journey into the afterlife on April 14, 2016. He was born March 23, 1954, to John P. Detty and Nancy (Meeker) Anderson. He left behind his wife Leah Detty, of Ray; son and daughter-in-law Chad (Katie) Detty, of Billings, Montana; daughters and sons-in-law Starr (Robert) Pugh, Wellston, OH, Brianna (Chris) Oranzi,...

Tanya Robinson

Tanya Robinson

Apr 14, 2016

Dr. Tanya Joy Robinson, 44, of Milwaukee, WI, formerly of Chillicothe, went to her eternal rest on April 14, 2016 at 12:15 am. She was born June 7, 1971 to the late Larry J. Robinson Sr. and Dorothy (Brown) Jones. She leaves behind to mourn her in death her mother, Dorothy (Brown) Jones and step-father, Douglas Jones, Chillicothe; her beloved...

Dorothy Hatfield

Dorothy Hatfield

Apr 14, 2016

Dorothy Freda Hatfield, 86, of Chillicothe, died 1:20 am, Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born February 16, 1930 in Ashville, OH to the late Freddie and Zelda Butcher Downey. On July 20, 1957 she married John J. Hatfield, who died June 12, 2001. Survivors include her daughters, Edna (Aaron Neff)...

Richard Walsh

Richard Walsh

Apr 13, 2016

Richard "Stubby" Stephen Walsh, 72, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1943, to the late George F. and T. Odessa (Stevens) Walsh. On September 16, 1963, he married Sherry (Blakeman) Walsh who survives. Also surviving are their children,...

Joan Rippeth

Joan Rippeth

Apr 10, 2016

Joan D. Rippeth, 74, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1941 in Chillicothe, to the late Ralph D. and Alpha (Doughty) Porter. She is survived by her children, Jeff Tatman, and Traci Tatman, both of Chillicothe; two stepchildren, Eric...

Ramona Mckeever

Ramona Mckeever

Apr 9, 2016

Ramona Montgomery McKeever departed from this life to her heavenly home surrounded by her family April 9, 2016. She was born February 6, 1937 in Ross Co. the daughter of Robert and Louise Montgomery, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Jim McKeever; her children, Renee (Tim) Clemmons, Gregory (Kelly) Bost, Rocky (Connie) Bost and Nicholas...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Apr 6, 2016

John William Johnson, 88, of Chillicothe, died April 6, 2016, at this home, following an extended illness. He was born June 12, 1927 in Richmond Dale, OH to the late Charles M. and Eliza Brandon Johnson. On April 28, 1962 he married Mary G. Freeman, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Terry Johnson, Coolville, OH and Debbie Thomas, Chillicothe;...

Jerry Robinson

Jerry Robinson

Apr 4, 2016

Jerry Leon Robinson, 73, of Chillicothe, ended his life's journey to rest in the arms of the Lord, April 4, 2016 in Chillicothe, OH. He was born to the late Estella Robinson Brown and Henry Brown May 7, 1942 in Berwind, WV. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marjorie Robinson; his children Elizabeth (James) Marks, Canal...

Catherine Richter

Catherine Richter

Apr 4, 2016

Catherine Theresa Richter, 84, of Chillicothe, died Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born August 26, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Anna McGuire Matteo. On October 21, 1950, she married David Allen Richter Sr., who died December 22, 2007. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law David Allen...

Steven Madru

Steven Madru

Apr 3, 2016

On April 3, 2016, our Heavenly Father sent angels down for his son, Steven Paul Madru, 58, of Londonderry, as he was surrounded by his wife and family. He was born December 17, 1957 the son of the late Charles B. and Nancy J. Travis Madru. On September 21, 2012 he married Theresa Nolan Madru, who survives. Also surviving is...

Angeline Hendershot

Angeline Hendershot

Apr 2, 2016

Angeline A. "Angie" Hendershot, 80, died at 4:00am April 2, 2016, Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe. She was born October 14, 1935, in Ross County to the late Lyell T. and Miriam E. Henderson McCarty. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Karen (Doug) Facemire, Chillicothe, Barbara (Jim) Johnston, Laurelville; son and daughter-in-law John (Tawny) Hendershot, South Salem; grandchildren: Shawn...

Thomas Lowe

Thomas Lowe

Apr 2, 2016

Thomas W. Lowe, 55, died unexpectedly April 2, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1960, in Chillicothe, to the late William and Wilma Johnson Lowe. Surviving are his daughter Tiffany R. Lowe, Chillicothe; son and daughter-in-law Aaron W. (Sammie) Lowe, Frankfort; grandchildren Tommy and Lillian Lowe, Frankfort; sisters and brother-in-law Karen Steinbrook and Tammy (Tim) Wisecup, all...

Cameron Detty

Cameron Detty

Apr 1, 2016

Cameron L. Detty died unexpectedly at his residence on April 1, 2016. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Willard Cameron and Jewell (Hayth) Detty. He was married to Pamela R. Sharp on November 4, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Pam, his mother Jewell Dickerson, of Waverly; his daughter, Stacia Bouillion (Shawn Skaggs) of...

Ronald Jones

Ronald Jones

Mar 31, 2016

Ronald E. Jones, 56, died at 7:30am March 31, 2016, at Signature Healthcare. He was born May 31, 1959, in Chillicothe to the late Richard S. and Phyllis M. Spreer Jones. Surviving are his brothers and sister-in-law Jack (Kathy) Jones, Wilmington, Doug Jones and Mark Jones, both of Chillicothe; his aunt Hermie Jones; his uncle Bill Jones, both of Chillicothe;...

Bradley Ramsey

Bradley Ramsey

Mar 31, 2016

Bradley Michael Ramsey, 25, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was born on August 19, 1990, to Brian Frey and Traci Ramsey. In addition to his parents, Bradley is survived by his two daughters, Aubrey Ramsey and Marliegh Cooley; four sisters, Kianne and Shyanne Tyler, Shelby Coleman, and Carly Wright; three brothers, Levi Tyler, and...

Edna Hinty

Edna Hinty

Mar 29, 2016

Edna C. Hinty, 54, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 11:19 am, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1961 in Dayton, OH to the late Herman Barker and Lillian Hankey Barker. On February 17, 1990 she married Larry M. Hinty, who survives. In addition to her husband and mother, survivors include two children, Nicole Barker,...

Delores Parker

Delores Parker

Mar 28, 2016

Delores Teresa Parker, 84, of Chillicothe, our sweet mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed into God's hands on March 28, 2016, surrounded by her family, whom she adored. She was born May 26, 1931 in Columbus to the late Rocco A. and Bessie E. Cappocciama Pentello. On November 24, 1956 she married Robert A. Parker, who died September 6, 1989....

Beverly Letts

Beverly Letts

Mar 27, 2016

Beverly E. Letts, 84, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Heartland Nursing Home. She was born December 1, 1931, to the late David R. "Roy" and Naomi E. "Sis" (Brown) Morris. On June 21, 1954, she married Howard Letts, Jr., who died August 23. 2012. Surviving is her daughter, Susan (Ron)...

Thomas Gragg

Thomas Gragg

Mar 26, 2016

Thomas Jefferson Gragg, 95, of Chillicothe, died 3:40 am, Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born September 16, 1920 in Ross Co. to the late John and Dora Lightle Gragg. On May 25, 1940 he married Beatrice Mae Dennewitz, who died February 21, 2013. Survivors include three children, Larry Gragg,...

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