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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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Helen Wheeler

Helen Wheeler

Oct 31, 2015

Helen Beatrice Selzer Wheeler passed away at her home in Columbus, OH, on Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on March 5, 1926 to the late Francis John and Lura Mae (Loomis) Selzer. She was a loving, caring mother, wife, friend and work colleague. She was a devout Catholic who helped others by volunteering in various...

Goble Estep

Goble Estep

Oct 30, 2015

Goble J. Estep, also known by many as "Gabe" and "Butch" Estep, 73, of Frankfort, died at 1:45am, October 30, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born August 8, 1942, in Sunbury, OH, to the late Richard Goble and Elizabeth Francis (Fairchild) Estep. On February 14, 1987, he married the former Jo Ann "Jody"...

Beth Gable

Beth Gable

Oct 28, 2015

Ramona Elizabeth "Beth" Gable, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, on October 28, 2015 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born in Chillicothe on November 30, 1962, to the late Donald and Carolyn Kay (Woolum) Fizer. Beth is survived by her three children, Madison (Trevor) Francis, of Chillicothe, Zack (Chassidy) Barlage, of...

Charles Shewalter

Charles Shewalter

Oct 27, 2015

Charles Robert "Bob" Shewalter, 76, of Grove City, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Mt. Carmel West Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Chillicothe on September 26, 1939, to the late Charles Franklin and Ruth Marie (Shepherd) Shewalter. He married Phyllis Flesher who preceded him in death. Bob is survived by his long time...

Marvin Sherrick

Marvin Sherrick

Oct 27, 2015

Marvin Lee Sherrick, 62, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord October 27, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 25, 1953 in Chillicothe to Floyd Sherrick and the late Manerva Toops Coatney. He married Joy J. Dietzel, who survives. In addition to his wife and father, survivors include his children, Jason (Sherry) Sherrick and...

Carl Ginther

Carl Ginther

Oct 26, 2015

Carl Fred Ginther, Jr., 79, of Chillicothe, died 4:51 pm, Monday, October 26, 2015, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe. He was born July 15, 1936 in Chillicothe to the late Fred C. and Elizabeth A. Hirsch Ginther. On February 6, 1960 he married the late Sharon S. Wells, who died September 27, 2015. Survivors include his daughters, Mary G. (Steven) Turo,...

David Moore

David Moore

Oct 24, 2015

The world lost a special person on October 24, 2015 with the sudden passing of Mike Moore, age 53, of Columbus, Ohio. Mike was born July 24, 1962 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He graduated from Southeastern High School where he played football and ran track and cross country. Mike earned a Bachelor's degree from Ohio University and a Master's degree from...

Richard Cooper

Richard Cooper

Oct 22, 2015

Richard V. Cooper, 90, of Bainbridge, died Thursday, October 22, 2015, at his residence. He was born December 30, 1924 in Ross Co. to the late Manford F. and Cora I. Hamilton Cooper. On April 27, 1948 he married Mildred L. Williams, who died July 10, 1989. Survivors include his children, Stephen (Bonnie) Cooper, of Latham, Randy (Donna) Cooper, of...

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

Oct 22, 2015

Anthony "Andy" Wayne Johnson, 48, of Chillicothe, was called home surrounded by his loving family at 8:43pm on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Chillicothe on August 30, 1967, to Lloyd Franklin and Shirley Ann (Caplinger) Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

John Wilkey

John Wilkey

Oct 21, 2015

John C. Wilkey, 57, of Frankfort, went to be with his Lord 5:35 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at his home. He was born February 11, 1957 in Ross Co. to the late John Wilkey Jr. and Marcella Francis Wilkey. In April of 2012 he married Susan A. Shumaker, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Janelle Holly, of Chillicothe;...

Young Lee

Young Lee

Oct 20, 2015

Dr. Young Soon Lee, 83, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly October 20, 2015, while vacationing in Japan. He was born January 3, 1932, in Seoul, South Korea. He moved to Chillicothe in 1979 where he practiced orthopedic surgery. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nam Hi Lee, MD, of Chillicothe; son John Lee, MD and his wife Sandy...

Katherine Payne

Katherine Payne

Oct 19, 2015

Katherine L. Viney Patterson Payne, 90, of Chillicothe, died October 19, 2015 at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born March 10, 1925 in Chillicothe to the late W. Harold and Dorothy Powell Viney. Survivors include sons, George (Delores) Patterson, Piketon, Rick (Peggy) Patterson, Chillicothe and Michael Patterson, Frankfort; daughters, Carolyn (Edgar) Scott, Xenia, Margaret (Richard) Brown, Chillicothe and Marquita Cunningham,...

Sandra Valentine

Sandra Valentine

Oct 19, 2015

Sandra Jane Valentine, 68, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chillicothe on September 17, 1947, to the late Glassco "Bud" and Mary Alice (Richardson) Fairrow. Sandra is survived by her four children, James A. Valentine Jr., and Renee Valentine, both of Chillicothe, Tammy Valentine, and...

June Good

June Good

Oct 18, 2015

June Eileen Clark Patrick Good, of Chillicothe, passed away on October 18, 2015 at 9:08 pm following a 9 month battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1931 to Josephus Hanson Clark and Cecile Margaret Leist in Hallsville, Ohio. She married William Alex Patrick in 1952 and divorced him in 1954. This union produced two sons, Steven Joe Patrick...

James Madden

James Madden

Oct 18, 2015

James V. Madden, 81, of Chillicothe, died Sunday morning at Signature Healthcare, Chillicothe. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James V. Madden , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Mary Quinn

Mary Quinn

Oct 14, 2015

Mary passed away on October 14, 2015 at 8:05am following a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1932, to Joseph and Emma Bugman in Buffalo, NY. After graduating from Riverside High School in Buffalo, NY, she was employed by DuPont in the steno office. It was there that she met and married her husband of 40 years Dr. James...

Alfred Henson

Alfred Henson

Oct 10, 2015

Alfred W. Henson, 55, of Chillicothe, died October 10, 2015 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 26, 1960 in Manchester, KY to Shade and Anna Mitchell Henson. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family in Hamilton, OH. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Alfred...

Clifford Schobelock

Clifford Schobelock

Oct 10, 2015

Clifford Jay Schobelock, 66, of Columbus, passed from this life unexpectedly on October 10, 2015, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1949 in Chillicothe, to the late James L. and Cora (Diehl) Schobelock, Sr. Before moving to Columbus, Cliff, accompanied by his dog, Max, enjoyed spending time with his mom, helping her with yard work, house work,...

Aubreigh Ray

Aubreigh Ray

Oct 9, 2015

Aubreigh Lynn Ray, infant child of Zachary M. and Meghan M. Martin Ray, was still born October 9, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Survivors include her parents; her grandparents, Ray and Mindy Martin and Bruce and Christina Ray, all of Chillicothe; her great-grandparents, Michael and Cheryl Dennis, of Chillicothe, Bruce and Penny Ray, of Hamden and Maragene Chesser, of McArthur;...

Opal Boyer

Opal Boyer

Oct 5, 2015

Opal Irene Boyer, 92, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 8:38 pm, Monday, October 5, 2015, at her residence. She was born October 28, 1922 to the late Ellis G. and Pearlie G. Spillman Richendollar in Lawrence County, Ohio. On May 20, 1939 she married the late George H. Boyer, who died March 18, 1993. Every...

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