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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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Hanna Stearos

Hanna Stearos

Jul 4, 2015

Hanna A. Stearos, 88, of Chillicothe, died at 12:50pm, July 4, 2015, at Traditions of Chillicothe following a brief illness. She was born in Bremerhaven, Germany on January 28, 1927 to the late Dietrich and Johanne (Schubler) Ricke. On November 29, 1954 she married Pete Stearos, who preceded her in death on November 9, 2005. She is survived by four...

Jeffrey Marshall

Jeffrey Marshall

Jul 4, 2015

Jeffrey Gene Marshall Sr., 61, of Waverly, passed away July 4, 2015 just as the fireworks filled the sky. He was born November 4, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Gene T. and Barbara Marshall of Grove City. On January 24, 1976, he was united in marriage to Lura (Buckalew) Marshall who survives. Also surviving is his son, Jeffrey...

Kathleen Hustead

Kathleen Hustead

Jul 4, 2015

Kathleen Marie Hustead, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born December 15, 1953 in Nelsonville, Ohio to William A. (Maggie) and the late Natalie Polifroni Bishop. On November 29, 1985, she married Stephen Lee Hustead, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2010. Kathleen is survived...

Kathy Weaver

Kathy Weaver

Jul 1, 2015

Kathy Gene Weaver, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2015 at her home. She was born July 18, 1951, in Washington Court House, to Norman and Doris (Boggess) Kinzer. Kathy is survived by her two children, Brandi Weaver, of Chillicothe, and Kasey Weaver, of New Port Richey, FL; three siblings, Jackie Dumas, of Columbus, Jeff Kinzer, and...

Melissa Speakman

Melissa Speakman

Jun 30, 2015

Melissa Dale Speakman, 45, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, Thursday, June 30, 2015. She was born February 5, 1970, to Larry D. and Ruth Ann (Frey) Speakman. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, Christian Lee Curtis, of Chillicothe; her sisters, Tracey (Doug) Mitten, of Hallsville, Michele (John) Fitzpatrick, Angie (Chad) Zeisler, and Lynnette Speakman, all of...

Marjorie Nauman

Marjorie Nauman

Jun 29, 2015

Marjorie Beck Nauman, 98, of Waverly, formerly of Chillicothe, died 10:25 am, Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Bristol Village Pavilion. She was born September 8, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles G. and Orpha M. Davis Beck. She married Paul M. Barber, who preceded her in death. She later married Walter E. Nauman, who also preceded her...

Howard Stewart

Howard Stewart

Jun 28, 2015

Howard Stewart, 82, of Bourneville, died at 2:04am June 28, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born January 17, 1933, in Ross County to the late Charles H. and Helen (Hire) Stewart. Surviving is his companion for over 25 years, Sherry Newlan, of Bourneville; daughters Barbara (Ronald) Yoakem, of Bourneville; Rhonda (James) Bailey, Franklin, OH; Juanita...

Charles Frey

Charles Frey

Jun 27, 2015

Charles W. "Chuck" Frey, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 12:45am Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born August 13, 1944, in Ross County to the late Herbert M. and Dorothy (Fuller) Frey. On August 15, 1965, he married the former Patricia M. Robinson, who survives. Also surviving are his son Charles...

Stephanie Hicks

Stephanie Hicks

Jun 22, 2015

Stephanie Roxann (Keel) Hicks, 62, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 2pm on June 22, 2015, in Heartland of Chillicothe, after losing her battle with cancer. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church. She was born January 8, 1953, in Chillicothe, to Marjorie (Thomas) Keel and the late Gilbert D. Keel. In addition to her...

Frances Hawk

Frances Hawk

Jun 20, 2015

Frances Minni Hawk, 93, of Chillicothe, died 7:10 am, Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, following an extended illness. She was born December 2, 1921 in Chillicothe to the late Charles and Elizabeth Williams. On July 7, 1941 she married Albert Arnold "Dick" Hawk, who died July 21, 2012. Survivors include a daughter, Rosalee (Bill) Dunn,...

Virginia Sampson

Virginia Sampson

Jun 19, 2015

Virginia Allen Sampson, 82, of Chillicothe, died 10:40 pm, Friday, June 19, 2015, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1933 in Livermore, KY to the late Otto H. and Louise Fitts Mason. On February 22, 1952 she married David D. Sampson, who died June 12, 2002. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry (Michael) Kline, of Chillicothe;...

James Cordes

James Cordes

Jun 18, 2015

James Leon Cordes, 73, of Chillicothe, died early Thursday morning, June 18, 2015, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born February 8, 1942, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to the late Clifford and LaJuana (Wilson) Cordes. On September 15, 1964, he married the former Sally Davis, who survives. Also surviving is their daughter, Kim (Cordes) Hoffman,...

Alexandria Detty

Alexandria Detty

Jun 15, 2015

Alexandria Emmalorelle Sherri Detty, 3 months old, of Bainbridge, passed away June 15, 2015, at Nationwide Children's Hospital following a hard, courageous fight. She was born in Chillicothe on March 3, 2015 to her parents Berman and Emmalorelle (Foster) Detty. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her twin brother, Alexander Detty; Her maternal grandmother, Loron Calloway; Her...

John Reeves

John Reeves

Jun 15, 2015

John P. Reeves Jr., 59, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly June 15, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 11, 1956 in Chillicothe to the late John P. and Virginia L. Hoylman Reeves Sr. He married the late Karla Davis, who died in 2010. Survivors include a sister, Mary (Myron) Greene, of Chillicothe; two brothers, Michael Reeves, of Xenia, and...

Virginia Heiby

Virginia Heiby

Jun 14, 2015

Virginia L. Heiby, 90, formerly of Parkersburg, WV and Chillicothe, OH, died June 14, 2015, at her home in Lancaster, Ohio. Virginia was born June 23, 1924, in Parkersburg, to Wilmer Otto (W.O.) and Anna Sutton, both of Jackson County. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1942. She was married in 1947 to the late John H. Heiby of...

Melanie Rankhorn

Melanie Rankhorn

Jun 13, 2015

Melanie Dawn Barnett Rankhorn, 56, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed from this life on June 13, 2015. She was born on April 16, 1959 in Ashland, Clark County, Kansas, to J.D. and Beverly Barnett. She was baptized at age 11, on February 28, 1971, at the Rylie Road church of Christ in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from North Platte High School...

George Hussong

George Hussong

Jun 12, 2015

George Hussong, 68, of Chillicothe, died Friday evening at Select Specialty Victorian Village. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of George Hussong , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Nona Jones

Nona Jones

Jun 9, 2015

Nona Rowe Hall Jones departed this life at the home of her daughter, Hettie Hall Leake in Londonderry, OH following a brief illness on June 9, 2015, at the age of 91. Nona was born on June 3, 1924, at the Howard Hollow Coal Camp in Chattaroy, WV. She is survived by her son, Luther Rowe Jones (Susan Boothe) of...

Margaret Wrightsel

Margaret Wrightsel

Jun 9, 2015

Margaret E. Wrightsel, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 9:20pm June 9, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born May 28, 1933, in Vinton Co., OH, to the late Harley and Kathryn (Davis) Hoover. On January 18, 1949, she married Charles Richard "Dick" Wrightsel, who preceded her in death on August 13, 1988. Surviving are...

Alberta Smart

Alberta Smart

May 31, 2015

Alberta E. (Bertie) Smart, 95 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home following a brief illness. She was born October 4, 1919 in Ross County to David and Etha (Tuvell) Penrod. She had a brother Melburn (Avis) Penrod and sister Ethel (Roscoe) Wallace. Following her mother's death in 1920 she was lovingly raised by her...

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