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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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John Beedy

John Beedy

Sep 11, 2015

John J. Beedy, 74, of Chillicothe, died Friday at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born June 3, 1941, in Washington C.H., OH. On July 29, 1975, he married Dona I. (Jones) Beedy, who survives. Also surviving are his son James L. Beedy, of Lancaster, OH; step-daughters Sheri (Jeff) Gleason, of South Salem; Kimberly Jones,...

John Finney

John Finney

Sep 5, 2015

John H. Finney II, 42, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, in Bethel, OH. John was born January 13, 1973, in Chillicothe to John H. and the late Sharon M. Rogers Finney. He is survived by his daughter, Lauren Finney, Chillicothe; his father John H. Finney, Waverly; his former wife, Michelle Finney, Chillicothe; sisters and brothers-in-law Brenda (Dan) Wellman,...

Clarence Valentine

Clarence Valentine

Sep 1, 2015

Jake made his peaceful transition from Earth to Glory to rest with the Lord, Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Clarence "Jake" Valentine, Jr., the eighth of twelve children, was born April 22, 1928, in Ross County to the late Rev. Clarence E. Valentine, Sr., and Estella Hitchens Valentine. Jake attended both Chillicothe and Unioto High Schools, where he lettered in football...

William Cyrus

William Cyrus

Sep 1, 2015

William Lacy Cyrus, Sr., 87, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 1, 2015, at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 5, 1927, to the late Eldon Ulysses and Ethel (Rader) Cyrus. On June 1, 1947, he married the former Jeraldine Lucille Graves who preceded him in death...

Rebecca Free

Rebecca Free

Aug 29, 2015

Rebecca "Becky" Lyn Free, 44, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Saturday night, on August 29, 2015 at her home. She was born in Chillicothe to the late Thomas Lee Free, and Sharon Jane Moss-Free. In addition to her mother, Becky is survived by her Fiancé, Shawn Allen Picklesimer, of Chillicothe; her children, Cody and Sage Kneece, of Circleville; and Kohl...

James Gilmore

James Gilmore

Aug 27, 2015

James E. Gilmore Jr., 81, of Frankfort, passed away early Thursday morning, on August 27, 2015, at Edgewood Manor in Greenfield. He is survived by his wife, Josephine M. (Carroll) Gilmore. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James E Gilmore Jr. , please...

John Highland

John Highland

Aug 26, 2015

John Patrick Highland, 79, of Kettering, formerly of Chillicothe, died 1:06 pm, August 26, 2015, at Hospice of Dayton, following a brief illness. He was born November 17, 1935 in Chillicothe, to the late Walter H. and Charlotte (Bickel) Highland. On June 25, 1966 he married Joann Rinkliff, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Mary Kate and J. Patrick...

Slemp Honaker

Slemp Honaker

Aug 23, 2015

Slemp Honaker Jr., 64, of Frankfort, died 10:50 pm, Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born in St. Albans, WV to the late Slemp and Virginia B. Honaker Sr. His wife Brenda Honaker survives. Mr. Honaker was an instructor and retired from the US Army. Private funeral services will be held at the...

Glenn Crites

Glenn Crites

Aug 22, 2015

Glenn Crites, 100, of Lancaster, formerly of Chillicothe, died 11:45 pm, Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born July 24, 1915 near Bainbridge, OH to the late John and Clara (Alexander) Crites. On October 9, 1935 he married Ruth Shoemaker, and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage, until her death in 1997....

Matthew Gillen

Matthew Gillen

Aug 15, 2015

Matthew J. Gillen, 25, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was born November 24, 1989. Funeral services for the US Navy veteran will be held 4:00 pm Wednesday at the Haller Funeral Home. Friends may call 2-4 pm Wednesday at Haller's. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Matthew Jonathan Gillen , please...

Gary Bowling

Gary Bowling

Aug 15, 2015

Gary Lee Bowling, 59, of Chillicothe, formerly of Grove City, died 12:29 am, August 15, 2015, at his home, following a battle with lung cancer. He was born February 1, 1956 in Columbus, OH to the late Ira W. and Virginia M. Myers Bowling. Survivors include his daughter, Andrea (Matthew) Helenthal, of Grove City; three grandchildren, William, Chase and Mitchell;...

Petrea White

Petrea White

Aug 14, 2015

Petrea Ann White, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning on August 14, 2015 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born July 9, 1942, to the late Frank B. and Norma L. (Ezell) White. She is survived by her brother John White. In accordance with the wishes of the family, there will be...

William Hopkins

William Hopkins

Aug 13, 2015

William Nelson Hopkins, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly in Columbus on Thursday, August 13, 2015. His wife Deborah Kay (Long) Hopkins survives. Arrangements are under the direction of Haller Funeral Home. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of William Nelson Hopkins , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Lloyd Davis

Lloyd Davis

Aug 12, 2015

On the morning of August 12th, 2015, the world became a sadder, darker, and poorer place. Lloyd Martin Davis Jr. has passed from this world. Born on July 3rd, 1948, Lloyd shared the extraordinary love, compassion, and kindness by which everyone he met knew him for 67 years. He was a devoted son and loving brother. Above all, Lloyd was...

Melba Detty

Melba Detty

Aug 12, 2015

Melba L. Detty, 89, of Chillicothe, died at 7:54am August 12, 2015, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born August 2, 1926, in Chillicothe, to the late H. Lester and Eunice (Scott) Cozad. On February 14, 1946, she married Harold A. Detty, who preceded her in death in 1997. Surviving are their children: Donna and Larry...

Paul Dean

Paul Dean

Aug 10, 2015

Paul W. Dean, 94, of Chillicothe, formerly of Columbus, went to home with the Lord at 4:10am August 10, 2015, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1921, in Columbus, OH, to the late Will and Iva (Miller) Dean. On December 24, 1945, he married the former Lois Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are their children and...

Patricia Garvic

Patricia Garvic

Aug 10, 2015

Patricia (Smith) Garvic passed peacefully on August 10, 2015, in Austin, TX, after an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Loretta and William Timmons; and her father and step-mother Clyde "Jack" and Nellie Smith; and a sister Jeannie Timmons. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Charles) Celauro, Austin, TX; son, Matthew (Deborah) Garvic,...

Raymond Meadows

Raymond Meadows

Aug 8, 2015

Raymond E. Meadows, 74, of Chillicothe, formerly of Portsmouth, died at 2:00am August 8, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born September 20, 1940, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Samuel and Marie (Harlow) Fugate Meadows. On August 16, 2008, he married the former Ann M. Owens, who survives. Also surviving are his children:...

Marcella Donahue

Marcella Donahue

Aug 5, 2015

Marcella R. Donahue, 90, of Bainbridge, died at 1:10am August 5, 2015, at Hearth and Care of Greenfield, following an extended illness. She was born January 26, 1925, in Ross County to the late Elijah and Myrtle (Annon) Kellough. On March 8, 1944, she married Mack Donahue, who preceded her in death August 5, 2014. Surviving are her daughter Janette...

Ruth Holz

Ruth Holz

Aug 5, 2015

Ruth Ann Holz, 77, of Londonderry, died at 2:21pm Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born October 29, 1937, in Vinton County, OH, to the late James E. and Ella M. (Young) Collins. On September 10, 1955, she married Robert W. Holz, who preceded her in death June 11, 2011. Surviving...

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