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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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Joanne Johnson
Jan 28, 2015
Joanne Cherry Michael Johnson, 92, of Chillicothe, died 5:30 pm, January 28, 2015, of natural causes, at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 18, 1922 in Leesburg, OH to the late Walter and Locie Davis Cherry. On April 25, 1962 she married John Worley Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Janet (Larry) Chapman, Hillsboro, David...
Melvin Steinbrook
Jan 25, 2015
Melvin Richard Steinbrook, 63, of Chillicothe, died 4:26 pm, January 25, 2015, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born April 10, 1951 in Chillicothe to the late Mack and Dorothy Magill Steinbrook. On June 21, 1975 he married the former Karen J. Loel, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Shawn and Cassey; a...
Willie Thrash
Jan 24, 2015
Willie E. Thrash, Sr., 67, of Chillicothe, died at 10:06am January 24, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1947, in Carrollton, GA, to the late John W., Sr. and Elma R. (Collier) Thrash. He is survived by his sons Avery Lanier, of Kissimmee, FL; Willie Thrash, Jr., Louisville, KY; daughter Pamela West, of Germany; 9...
Floyd Marcum
Jan 24, 2015
Floyd Marcum, Jr., 70, of Frankfort, died Saturday morning at his residence. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Floyd Marcum, Jr. , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Esther Johnson
Jan 23, 2015
Esther Louise Johnson, 95, of Norton, Ohio, died peacefully January 23, 2015 at Liberty Village, Chillicothe. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 26, 1919, to the late Carl and Grace (Keeton) Johnson. Esther is survived by her sister-in-law, Rose DeAngelis, of Chillicothe; and her nephew, Dr. Guy DeAngelis. Esther received a B.S. Degree in Education, and a M.S....
Martin Walker
Jan 22, 2015
Martin James Walker, 53, went to be with the Lord at 4:36pm, January 22, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born July 27, 1961, in Chillicothe, to Jerry and Carole (Connell) Walker. On January 3, 1986, he married his soulmate Claudia Straube, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his...
Nina Gibbs
Jan 21, 2015
Nina J. Gibbs, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 2:13am Tuesday, January 21, 2015, at Westmoreland Place. She was born November 15, 1932, in Frankfort, OH, to the late Herbert and Mary (Liggins) Gibbs. She is survived by her daughters Kendra Thomas, of Chillicothe; and Kelley Cousins, of Tampa, FL; grandchildren: Lance Gibbs, Kaz Lee, A.J. Cousins, Dexter Sewards and Summer...
Julia Streicher
Jan 20, 2015
Julia K. "Judy" Streicher, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 2:56am on January 20, 2015, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe. She was born August 14, 1931, in Kansas City, MO to the late Harold H. and Mildred (Murphy) Whittington. On April 26, 1952, she married Gordon F. Streicher, who preceded her in death November 21, 2001. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law...
Baisley Hauswirth
Jan 20, 2015
Baisley Elise Hauswirth, 10 month old infant daughter of Brock A. and Audrey N. Bailey Hauswirth, died January 20, 2015 at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born March 19, 2014 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Brayden Hauswirth, at home; maternal grandparents, Connie and Donny Bailey, of Waverly;...
Fred Hatfield
Jan 19, 2015
Freddie J. Hatfield, 56, died at 2:50am Monday, January 19, 2015, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born February 12, 1958, in Chillicothe, to John J. and Dorothy F. (Downey) Hatfield. Surviving are his son Shane Hatfield, of Nelsonville; grandchildren: Kera, Kami and Kiley Hatfield; his mother Dorothy Hatfield, of Chillicothe; sisters Edna...
Hazel Seward
Jan 16, 2015
Hazel Marie Seward, 88, of Chillicothe, died 5:00 am, Friday, January 16, 2015 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born August 16, 1926 in Elm Grove, OH to the late James and Elsie Lansing Perdue. On November 4, 1965 she married Lyle G. Seward, Sr., who died September 9, 2008. Survivors include her children, Edward...
Connie Maxie
Jan 13, 2015
Connie Lee Maxie, 65, of Chillicothe, died 9:56 pm, January 13, 2015, at Mt. Carmel East, Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born November 9, 1949 in Chillicothe to the late John E. Sheets and Martha R. Malone. On May 11, 1996 she married Timothy R. Maxie, who survives. Also surviving are two sisters, Donna (Robert) Spencer and Beth...
Russell Elder
Jan 12, 2015
Russell P. Elder, 62, died 2:00 am, Monday, January 12, 2015, at Fayette Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born October 4, 1952 in Pennsboro, WV to the late Ray and Velva Smarr Elder. Survivors include his children, Amanda and Jonathan (Ashley) Elder, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Mayson and Mackenzie Elder; sisters, Tricia White and Gay Rhodes, of Logan;...
Aaliyah Hitchens
Jan 11, 2015
I am Aaliyah Branson Hitchens, infant daughter of very loving, wonderful parents. My Mommy and Daddy are Crystal Leah Woods and Branson Tyree Hitchens. I have two wonderful big sisters, Adyson Rylie Marie and Ashlyn Grace Tyler. My family shares hugs, conversations, heartbeats, love and time with each other. My loving grandparents are Marta Branson Hitchens and Al Pryor, Todd...
Carol Rowe
Jan 8, 2015
Carol L. Rowe, 91, of Frankfort, died with her family by her side January 8, 2015, at the Vineyards. She was born September 25, 1923, in Chillicothe, to the late Francis C. Larrick and Lucille Faye (Imler) Rice. On April 16, 1943, she married Robert Richard Rowe, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 12, 1977. Surviving are their...
Mary Arnold
Jan 6, 2015
Mary Lou Arnold, 83, of Frankfort, died 11:20 am, January 6, 2015, at the Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, following an extended illness. She was born May 19, 1931 in Chillicothe to the late Ernest T. and Mary Richardson Banks. She married Luther Arnold, who died in 1989. Survivors include a son, Phillip (Angela) Gordon, of Chillicothe; a sister, Sue...
Paul Adams
Jan 6, 2015
Paul A. Adams, 57, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. His wife Peggy L. Greenwood Adams survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Paul Allen Adams , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Patricia Dalton
Jan 5, 2015
Patricia A. Dalton, 83, of Chillicothe, died peacefully in her sleep at home on January 5, 2015. She was born March 21, 1931, in Harewood, WV, to the late Frank and Loretta (Harris) Diggs. On November 28, 1949, she married Edward W. Dalton, who preceded her in death on April 8, 1990. Surviving are their children: Edward Diggs (Sandra) Dalton,...
Marion Kepp
Jan 4, 2015
Marion F. Kepp, 95, died at 4:20pm Sunday January 4, 2015, at Signature Health Care, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born April 23, 1919, in West Union, OH, to the late Cecil Roy and Goldie Pearl (Branham) Kepp. On November 20, 1982, he married the former Lillian Duvall, who survives. Also surviving is his son and daughter-in-law Stephen...
William Byers
Jan 4, 2015
William Edward Byers, 73, of Chillicothe, died January 4, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born July 22, 1941 in Chillicothe to the late George and Evelyn Brown Byers. Survivors include his children, Julie A. Byers, of Bloomington, IN and George L. Byers, of Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren, Lee, Katelynn and Grace Byers; a sister, Anne Byers, of Chillicothe;...
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