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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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Bertha Bell

Bertha Bell

May 1, 2015

Bertha E. "Bert" Bell, 81, of Chillicothe, died at 8:00pm Friday, May 1, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late John and Bernice (Dawson) Corrigan. On June 30, 1951, Bertha married the late William A. Bell, who preceded her in death April 29, 2013. Surviving are her children: Chef William...

Janet Tanner

Janet Tanner

Apr 30, 2015

Janet L. Tanner, 73, of Chillicothe, died at 11:25am April 30, 2015, at her home following an extended illness. She was born September 3, 1941, in Pike Co., OH. She is survived by her husband of more than 57 years, Johnnie A. Tanner; daughter and son-in-law Hazel (Herbert Hoosier) Tanner; sons Johnnie L. Tanner and Terry L. Tanner; grandchildren who...

David Crockett

David Crockett

Apr 28, 2015

David L. Crockett, Jr., 56, died at 8:53pm April 28, 2015, at Zusman Hospice, OSU Medical Center, Columbus, following an extended and courageous battle with t-cell lymphoma. He was born May 28, 1958, in Key West, FL, to David L., Sr. and Claire M. (Geisler) Crockett, who survive and reside in Milford, MI. On October 26, 1991, he married Cynthia...

Marc Justice

Marc Justice

Apr 25, 2015

Marc D. Justice, 55, of Chillicothe, died at his residence following a brief illness. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Marc D. Justice , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Derrick Martin

Derrick Martin

Apr 22, 2015

Derrick A. Martin, 29, of Chillicothe passed away April 22, 2015. He was born October 9, 1985 to Butch Howard Martin and the late Portia Ann Brooks Beverly. Survivors include his grandmother, Marion Joanne Brooks; stepfather, Phil Beverly I; Uncle Jack Brooks; brothers, Lee Edwards and Phil Beverly II; sisters, Tya Netter and Megan Beverly; special friend, Brittani Tyler-Landnam; and...

Joanne Abram

Joanne Abram

Apr 22, 2015

Joanne Marie Abram went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2015. She was born November 9, 1927 to the late William Walker Birkhead and Ida Marie Birkhead of Columbus, Ohio. Joanne is survived by 4 children, Tom Abram (wife Sandy Abram) of Frankfort, Denise Patterson (husband Bob Patterson) of Bainbridge, Valerie Abram and (Tammy Tarr) of...

Neil Bethel

Neil Bethel

Apr 17, 2015

Neil Roger Bethel, 79, of Frankfort, passed 12:45 am, April 17, 2015, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1936 in Chillicothe to the late James and Opal Hawk Bethel. Surviving is his loving daughter Rebecca Sue Bethel, with whom he resided; a daughter, Diana Rulestead, of Frankfort; granddaughter, Autumn (Josh) Dunn, of Frankfort; great-grandchildren, Jordyn-Leigh...

Ronald Chapman

Ronald Chapman

Apr 15, 2015

Ronald William Chapman, Sr., 81, of Chillicothe, left this world on April 15th, 2015 to be reunited with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He also joined all of his loved ones that went before him and were waiting for him at the gates of heaven. He was born in Queens, New York on June 11, 1933 to Guy M....

Kevin Barnett

Kevin Barnett

Apr 14, 2015

Kevin Lee "LP" Barnett, 41, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was born in Chillicothe, on June 3, 1973, to Roy M. Barnett Sr. and the late Carol A. (Ronnie) Knox Coleman. On December 18, 2006, he married Heather Renae Russell who survives. Also surviving are his brother and sister, R. Scott (Candy)...

Sharon Strausbaugh

Sharon Strausbaugh

Apr 10, 2015

Sharon K. Strausbaugh, 66, of Richmond Dale, passed from this life to Heaven on April 10, 2015, following a brief illness. She was born November 30, 1948, in Ross County, to the late Troy "Buck" and Kay (Cremeans) Cash. On June 8, 1968, she married the love of her life, Elwood A. Strausbaugh, who survives. Also surviving are her son...

Michael Park

Michael Park

Apr 5, 2015

Michael E. Park, 60, of Chillicothe, died at 1:54pm Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1955, in Chillicothe, to the late Donald L., Sr. and Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Hollis) Park. On June 15, 1974, he married Joyce Lallier, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their daughters Amy...

Mary Ryan

Mary Ryan

Apr 4, 2015

Mary Ann Ryan, 77, of Chillicothe, died at 4:30am Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born December 9, 1937, in Cold Springs, KY, to the late Andrew J. and Margaret G. (Lanham) Keller. On July 9, 1960, she married James A. Ryan, Sr., who preceded her in death November 22, 2008....

Patricia Schumann

Patricia Schumann

Mar 30, 2015

Patricia A. Schumann, 75, of Chillicothe, died March 30, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born February 24, 1940, in Ross County to the late John H. and Laura (Hughes) Freeman. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Patricia Ann Schumann , please...

Gary Kinnison

Gary Kinnison

Mar 27, 2015

Gary Wayne Kinnison, 66, of Bainbridge, died 9:05 pm, March 27, 2015 at the Adena Pike Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1948 in Lyndon, OH to the late Robert and Sarah Jordan Kinnison. On May 4, 1985 he married the former Mary Ellen "Marti" Woods, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Andrea (Daniel) Fyffe, Waverly and Sara...

C. Bishop

C. Bishop

Mar 27, 2015

Charles Thomas Bishop, 64, of Chillicothe, died at residence on March 27, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born August 1, 1950, in Columbus, OH, to the late Charles E. and Jane (Riser) Bishop. Tom is survived by his brother Robert L. Bishop, of Chillicothe; sisters and brothers-in-law Delanna (Donald) Wells, of Toronto, Canada; and Kimberlee (Donald) Pavelka, of...

Dustin Wrightsel

Dustin Wrightsel

Mar 26, 2015

Dustin Michael Wrightsel, 38, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1976 in Chillicothe to William Michael Wrightsel and Amy Proctor. In addition to his father, survivors include a son, Ocean; a daughter, Cora; a sister, Angela Davina Coffee; brothers, Brandon, Christopher (Whitney), and Casey Wrightsel; grandparents, Mary Proctor and Margaret...

Suzanne Pigott

Suzanne Pigott

Mar 25, 2015

Suzanne Pigott Wilkin, of Lancaster, formerly of Chillicothe, was born September 12, 1960. After an extended illness, she passed away peacefully at Pickering Hospice House, Lancaster, OH on March 25, 2015. Suzanne graduated from Chillicothe High School and worked as a beautician in the Chillicothe and Lancaster areas. Living her life to the fullest to the very end, Suzanne married...

C. Stover

C. Stover

Mar 25, 2015

Clarence Eugene Stover, 68, of Chillicothe, died 2:27 pm, March 25, 2015, following a brief illness. He was born May 25, 1946 in Logan, OH to the late Harry E. and Dorothy E. Sowers Stover. On September 28, 1996 he married the former Bonnie Rae Keslar Adkins, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Robin (Brian) Adkins, Jerry (Dottie) Adkins,...

Ova Dillon

Ova Dillon

Mar 25, 2015

Ova Lawrence Dillon, Jr., 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life at 2:45pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his home. He was born November 11, 1926, to the late Ova Lawrence, Sr. and Bertha (Kellough) Dillon. On April 7, 1945, he married Mary Elizabeth Chaney, who preceded him in death on March 22, 2008. Junior will be greatly missed...

Catherine Mcwhorter

Catherine Mcwhorter

Mar 23, 2015

Catherine Joann McWhorter, went to be with her Lord Jesus after a courageous six month battle with cancer, March 23, 2015. She was born July 15, 1944 in Ross Co. to the late Henry and Elsie Gaines Bennett. On August 7, 1962 she married Roger L. McWhorter, who survives. Also surviving are her three daughters, Rogenia (Richard) Chaffin and Cheryl...

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