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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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Iris Pierce

Iris Pierce

Dec 16, 2014

Iris F. Pierce, 85, of Chillicothe, died 1:51 am, Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1929 in Bainbridge, OH to the late Herman and Josephine Losey Free. On December 29, 1950 she married Marlin D. Pierce, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2001. Survivors include a daughter,...

Jovannah Cunningham

Jovannah Cunningham

Dec 16, 2014

Jovannah Cunningham, 49, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 10:10am Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Ohio State University Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born February 6, 1965, in Columbus, OH to Brack Goolsby, Sr. and JoAnn Cunningham. She is survived by her son Andre Cunningham, of Chillicothe; her mother JoAnn Cunningham; her father...

Dorothy Howard

Dorothy Howard

Dec 15, 2014

Dorothy Mae Howard, 85, of Chillicothe, formerly of Richmond Dale, quietly slipped away from her family and friends on December 15, 2014, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe. She was born May 29, 1929 in Ross Co. to the late Bryan W. and Ethel M. Moats Stoneburner. She resided in Richmond Dale for most of her life. In 2012, she moved to...

Phillip Gambill

Phillip Gambill

Dec 14, 2014

Phillip Wayne Gambill, 35, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home unexpectedly Sunday, December 14, 2014. He was born May 15, 1979 in El Paso, TX. He was the son of Chrystal and Tim Combs. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving siblings, Mark Vonville, Covington, KY, Shana Gambill, Chillicothe, Christina Gambill, Ray, OH, Autumn Combs,...

Bradley Depoy

Bradley Depoy

Dec 14, 2014

Bradley Roger DePoy, 40, of Chillicothe departed his earthly life on December 14, 2014. He was born February 2, 1974 to C. Roger and Dixie Lee (Dewey) DePoy. He leaves behind his daughter, Ellie, who was the center of his life; his parents; his sister, Cathi Coy; his brother, Kevin DePoy and Kevin's fiancée, Sabrina Mick; his nephew Colton Coy;...

Judy Foster

Judy Foster

Dec 10, 2014

Judy Kay (Jordan) Foster, 60, of Kingston, formerly of Chillicothe; died at 6:20am, December 10, 2014, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 28, 1954, in Ross County to the late Harry and Freda (Diehl) Jordan. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Tracy L. (Carman) Scott, of West Lafayette, IN; Mandy R....

Okereta Bobo

Okereta Bobo

Dec 7, 2014

Okereta Mae Bobo, 76, of Waverly, died Sunday evening, December 7, 2014 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born April 11, 1938 in Pennsboro, West Virginia, to the late James Ronald and Evelyn Louise (Hartsell) Smallwood. Surviving are her children, Steven (Carolyn) Bobo, and Sheryl (William Hall) Benson, all of Waverly; Granddaughters, Beth Anne (John) Hartmus-Bobo, of...

Robert Blair

Robert Blair

Dec 7, 2014

Robert W. Blair, 89, died at 11:55am Sunday, December 7, 2014, at Villa Angela, Columbus, following an extended illness. He was born March 4, 1925, in Utica, NY, to the late Earl J. and Mildred E. (Kistner) Blair. On May 20, 1947, he married the former Jean J. Miller, who preceded him in death on October 12, 2012. He is...

Loren Nichols

Loren Nichols

Dec 4, 2014

Loren "Jack" R. Nichols, 87, of Chillicothe, went to his heavenly home December 4, 2014 at 1:50 pm, following an extended illness. He was born April 19, 1927 to the late Donald and Irene Moreland Nichols. On January 2, 1951 he married M. Carlene Long, who survives. Also surviving are children, Fhaletta Seymour, Myscenea Brown, Mark (Pam) Nichols, and Matthew...

Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith

Nov 29, 2014

Ruth E. Smith, 95, of Chillicothe, died at 10:48am, Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born August 5, 1919, in Ross County to the late Claude H. and Cleo E. (Ray) Chenault. On June 10, 1939, she married Marion Arnold Smith, who preceded her in death May 1, 1976. She is survived by her children:...

Michael Matter

Michael Matter

Nov 28, 2014

With a profound sense of sadness and loss, the Matter family of Chillicothe celebrates the life of Michael Carl Matter, who died Friday, November 28, 2014 at the James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Michael was born September 25, 1945 to Paul H. and Mary G. Matter and was raised in Montoursville, PA with sister Paula...

Howard Acord

Howard Acord

Nov 25, 2014

Howard L. Acord, Jr., 73, died unexpectedly at 1:39pm Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1941, in Chillicothe to the late Howard L., Sr. and Helen L. (Chaney) Acord. He is survived by his sister Peggy A. Gallagher, of Chillicothe; nieces and nephews Ted (Joyce) Click; Mark (Diane) Click; Cheryl (John) Evans;...

Brendan Dyer

Brendan Dyer

Nov 25, 2014

Brendan Andrew Dyer, 6, my sweet baby boy, now in the loving arms of his Daddy and his Nana Freda Scott, died November 25, 2014. He was born December 2, 2007, in Lexington, KY. He is survived by his mother, Sondra L. (Becknell) Dyer; his sister Alyssa Dyer; paternal grandparents Grandpa Bruce and Grandma Cynthia (Pool) Dyer, all of Chillicothe;...

Donald Collier

Donald Collier

Nov 24, 2014

Donald L. Collier, 68, of Chillicothe, died at 8:47am Monday, November 24, 2014, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. He was born June 1, 1946, in Vinton County, OH, to the late Ed and Nancy (Mace) Collier. On July 7, 1972, he married the former Marilyn Kay McFadden, who survives. Also surviving are his son Kevin Harper, of Chillicothe; grandchildren:...

Barbara Melchert

Barbara Melchert

Nov 24, 2014

Barbara J. Melchert, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 8:25am Monday, November 24, 2014, at Signature Health Care. She was born October 24, 1940, in Chillicothe to the late Robert E. and Norma J. (Snow) Click. She is survived by her daughter Cindy (Wellinghoff) Davis, of Waverly; grandchildren: Tracy Bettendorff (Carey Ackley), Chillicothe; Nathan Rudd, Waverly; and Jubal Davis, Waverly; and...

Randall Diehl

Randall Diehl

Nov 24, 2014

Randall S. "Randy" Diehl, 42, died unexpectedly at 10:00pm Monday, November 24, 2014, at his residence. He was born October 29, 1972, in Chillicothe, to Larry and Brenda (Jordan) Diehl. On September 29, 2012, he married Debra Lynn Waller, who survives. Also surviving are his sons Eric and Aaron Diehl, both of Chillicothe; his sister Shanna Burgin; his mother Brenda...

Joan Burns

Joan Burns

Nov 24, 2014

Joan Lee (Lannon) Burns, age 80, of Chillicothe, went home to Heaven Monday November 24, 2014. Born to Lewis and Elizabeth Lannon, Joan is survived by her husband John Burns, sister Patty, family: Erick (Kathy) Burns, John (Paula) Burns, Beth (Tom) Hoodlet, Matt (Kim) Burns. Joan cherished her life with her loving husband John, took pride in being a West...

Justin Dyer

Justin Dyer

Nov 22, 2014

Justin N. Dyer, 37, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 9:02pm at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1977, in Chillicothe to Bruce A. and Cynthia L. (Pool) Dyer, who survive. Also surviving are his wife, Sondra L. (Becknell) Dyer; his daughter Alyssa Danielle Dyer (Age 9); and his son Brendan Andrew Dyer...

William Lunsford

William Lunsford

Nov 21, 2014

William James "Jake" Lunsford, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 3:07 pm, Friday, November 21, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born January 14, 1927 in Berea, KY to the late Harrison and Carrie Jones Lunsford. He was married to the late Mary Lunsford for 49 years, and is survived by his wife, Verna...

Bonnie Poole

Bonnie Poole

Nov 21, 2014

Bonnie L. Poole, 81, of Chillicothe, died 7:39 am, Friday, November 21, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born April 16, 1933 in Ross Co. to the late Herbert and Olive Shewalter McNeal. On November 11, 1951 she married George R. Poole, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Loralei (John) Poole-Hamer and...

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