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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Deborah Zeigler

Deborah Zeigler

Nov 16, 2015

Deborah Marie Whalen Zeigler, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on November 16, 2015 at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness, surrounded by family. She was born May 22, 1955 in Columbus, OH to Rev. William "Bill" and Patsy "Peg" Utterback Whalen Sr. Survivors include her mother, of Chillicothe; siblings, William (Pamela) Whalen Jr., of Hagerstown, MD, Michelle (Steve)...

Amari & Amira Turner

Amari & Amira Turner

Nov 13, 2015

Amari Anthony and Amira Elaine Turner, twin infant children of Michael A. Turner and Bianca C. Beard, were born November 12, 2015 in Chillicothe. Amari died November 13 and Amira died November 15, 2015 at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Survivors include their parents; their grandparents, Kelvin Beard, Tamiko Brown, Shawn and Kyra Turner and Terri Hitchens; great-grandparents, Rosemary Brown, Marian Turner,...

Jonathan Turner-Lukacs

Jonathan Turner-Lukacs

Nov 12, 2015

Jonathan Kent Turner-Lukacs, 20, of Chillicothe, formerly of Logan, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1995 in Logan, West Virginia to Jon Keith and Asa Lynn (Turner) Lukacs. In addition to his parents, Jonathan is survived by a sister, Sophie Martin, of Chillicothe; his maternal grandparents, Teresa...

Sondra Thompson

Sondra Thompson

Nov 6, 2015

Sondra Kay Thompson, 63, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord 7:51 pm, Friday, November 6, 2015, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born July 16, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Edward L. and Sara E. Woodfork Lynch Sr. On May 9, 1980 she married William E. Thompson, who survives. Also...

Sara Leeson

Sara Leeson

Nov 2, 2015

Sara Jane Leeson, 23, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born August 9, 1992 in Chillicothe. In March of 2011 she married Joshua Leeson, who died in September of 2014. Survivors include her parents Jason R. Bethel and Kathryn (William "Billy") Alexander; her daughter, Liliana Leeson; three sisters, Ashlie...

James Bethel

James Bethel

Nov 1, 2015

James E. Bethel, 80, of Lebanon, formerly of Chillicothe, died 7:25 pm, Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Otterbein Senior Community, Lebanon. He was born September 24, 1935 in Chillicothe to the late Preston E. and Mary J. Landman Bethel. On October 7, 1956 he married the former Yolanda K. Mason, who survives. Also surviving are his three daughters, Anita...

Betty Hall

Betty Hall

Oct 31, 2015

Betty Lou Hall passed away on her favorite holiday, Halloween, October 31, 2015 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1923 to Daniel and Bess Ann Nusbaum in Cass, Indiana. Betty was predeceased by five brothers and a sister. Betty graduated from the Indiana University School of Nursing in 1945. She married Robert E. Hall April...

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...

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