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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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Mary Harrison
Apr 17, 2025
Mary C ( McGraw) Harrison passed away suddenly at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe on April 17, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born in Chillicothe, OH, January 17, 1944, to Charles C. and Mary V. (Flannery) McGraw. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane (Gregory) Speirs, siblings, Carol (Tom) Delong, and Richard (Melissa) McGraw; grandchildren, Sarah...
Candy Danielson
Apr 17, 2025
Candy Danielson, 75, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is now in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ after passing away on April 17, 2025, at her residence after an extended battle with liver disease. She was born July 17, 1949, in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Robert and Virginia Gibson. On October 5, 1968, she married John Danielson who...
James Hovater
Apr 16, 2025
James M. Hovater passed away suddenly in Chillicothe on April 16, 2025. James was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 18, 1958, to James B. and Marcella M (Pierce) Hovater. On February 15, 1996, he married Diana Crickmore. James is also survived by his children, Matt (Vanessa) Wilcox Sr, James (Anna) Wilcox III, Angela Hovater, and Cheryly Hovater, grandchildren, Matt...
Ivan Ely
Apr 14, 2025
Ivan Ray Ely, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center at the age of 89. He was born on September 14, 1935, in Mineral, Ohio, a son of Ernest Ray Ely (1896-1986) and Clara Ines Brooks Ely (1897-1996). He married Betty Jo Ryland...
Kathryn Jones
Apr 14, 2025
Kathryn "Katy" Emma Jones left this life and crossed over to her final life on Monday, April 14, 2025, due to an extended illness. Katy was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 15, 1941, to Walter D. and Mildred (Weislogel) Smith who are deceased. She had 4 sisters, Patricia and Charlene Smith, Martha "Marty" Overly and Virginia "Ginny" Baird. She...
Phyllis Whitten
Apr 14, 2025
Phyllis L. (Hamilton) Whitten passed away on April 14, 2025, in Chillicothe. She was born in Bainbridge, Ohio on September 24, 1936, to Sara Corns Harley. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Carrie (Rick) Penrod, her grandchildren Donald (Amy) Penrod, Shane (Katherine) Whitten, Tyler (Shannon) Whitten, Tisha (Roy) Oakes, 14 Great-Grandchildren, Daughter-in-law Melody Whitten, and many other family and friends. ...
David Daughters
Apr 10, 2025
If you had the good fortune to know Dave Daughters, you knew a man who poured his heart into his family, his community, and the adventures that brought them all together. Whether coaching, volunteering, or simply showing up—Dave was always there, fully present and full of heart. He never shied away from helping, especially when it came to anything involving...
Alexander Wilson
Apr 10, 2025
Alexander A. Wilson, Jr. received Last Rites on April 9 th and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10 th at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Alex was born on December 30t 1938 in Ancon, C.Z. (Panama). He was born to Alexander A. Wilson, Sr. and Ann Edinger. He is survived by his half-sister...
Carolyn Chain
Apr 9, 2025
Carolyn R. Chain, age 63 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on April 9, 2025 surrounded by her family after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. She was born September 2, 1961 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Rondeau Counts Jr. and Dorothy (Olson) Counts. Carolyn was married to her husband, Keith Chain for 35 years. Together they created a...
Jeffrey Conschafsky
Apr 5, 2025
Jeffrey Ray Conschafsky, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1975 in Portsmouth, OH. He was united in marriage to his loving wife April, on August 4, 2014, who survives. Also surviving are children, Heather (Matt) Thornton, Zack (April) Hughes, grandchildren, Adrionna, Abagail, Mattalyn, Asher, Hadley, Jordyn, Connor,...
John R. Venneman, Lt. Col. Usaf (Ret.)
Apr 3, 2025
John Richard Venneman, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Retired), born July 13, 1947 in Buffalo, NY, died suddenly at the age of 77 on April 3, 2025, at Adena Hospital, Chillicothe, OH. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Teresa Ray Venneman, son John Robert Venneman, daughter-in-law Krissy Venneman, sister Martha Schanzlin, Brother Jim Venneman (Ellie), sister-in law Mary...
Darlene Homer
Apr 3, 2025
Darlene Homer, 75, of Chillicothe, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at home. Darlene retired from AEP. She was a lover of shopping, cooking, travel having visited all 50 states and numerous countries, and above all her family. She had served former President of the Lioness Club and the Navy Wives' Club. Left to honor her memory...
Deacon Richard "Dick" T. Krick
Apr 2, 2025
Deacon Richard "Dick" T. Krick, 86, of Davenport, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died April 2, 2025, in Auburndale, FL. He was born August 23, 1938, in West Portsmouth, OH to the late Richard M. and Mary Virginia (Thomas) Krick. On February 11, 1961, he married Carolyn G. Hendershot, who passed on October 8, 2017. Dick is survived by his sons...
Joshua Groves
Mar 28, 2025
Joshua A. Groves, 34, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his residence on March 28, 2025.
He was born March 20, 1991, in Bremerhaven, Germany, and proudly served his country in the US Army from 2008 until 2012. Josh loved working as a Chef and made many friends doing so. He was an avid sports fan...
Jerrod Scaggs
Mar 28, 2025
Jerrod K. Scaggs, 47, of Chillicothe Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2025. He was born August 14, 1977 in Chillicothe Ohio to Patricia Hess-Oyer who survives and Keith A Scaggs (deceased). Also surviving are children, Taylor, William, and Torri, grandchildren Xzavier and Olivia, mother Patricia Hess-Oyer (Steve Oyer), siblings Justin Scaggs (Alishia M.), Debbie (Chris M.) Scaggs, Tara...
Connie Gaul
Mar 28, 2025
Connie Sue (Weidauer) Gaul died early Friday, March 28 2025, after an extended illness. She was born November 13, 1943, to Harold R and Ruby F (Morrison) Weidauer. On September 5, 1962, she married George W Gaul who preceded her in death December 22, 2021. Connie is survived by children, Aimee (Adam) Bayes and Cheri (Charles) Jobe; grandchildren Victor, Allissa,...
Edna Dyke
Mar 28, 2025
Edna Mae Dyke, 78, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Born on August 17, 1946, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Edna brought warmth and spirit to every chapter of her life. She and her husband, Herbert Dyke, worked at Thomson/RCA in Circleville, Ohio. They married in 1981, and Edna took on the full-time role of homemaker as she cared for...
Eileen Wise
Mar 27, 2025
Katherine Eileen Wise, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 1:10am March 27, 2025. She was born February 26, 1938, in Ross County to the late John and Ruth (Hatfield) Gilliam. On August 4, 1957, she married Verlin Clifford Wise. Eileen is survived by their son and daughter-in-law Steven Verlin (Rhonda) Wise, of Waterville, OH; grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Wise, of Swanton OH,...
Joyce Neff
Mar 26, 2025
Joyce E. (Monroe) Neff, 78, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce's story began on September 16, 1946. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio to her loving parents, Denver H. and Mary M. (Riley) Monroe, the only...
Melinda Oney
Mar 25, 2025
Melinda Jo Oney, 55, of Londonderry passed away on Tuesday, March 25,2025, after an eight year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1969 in Chillicothe Ohio to Jerry J. and Marian C. (Dozer) Oney.
Melinda is survived by her partner of 15 years, Micheal Todd Mullineaux, daughter Autumn Claire...Subscribe
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