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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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Vivian Welshimer

Vivian Welshimer

Sep 30, 2014

Vivian L. Welshimer, 73, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born November 12, 1940, in Ross County to the late Floyd E. and Eleanor A. (Spetnagel) Kohn. On December 26, 1958, she married Donald C. Welshimer, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are her daughter Teresa Hatfield, Kingston; grandsons Donald C. Welshimer III,...

Donald Graves

Donald Graves

Sep 29, 2014

Donald E. Graves, 76, died September 29, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born December 19, 1937, in Ross County to the late Clarence E. and Jennie Mae (Radcliff) Graves. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law Lisa (Bruce) Haines, of Middletown, OH; Donna Stephens, of Chillicothe; grandchildren Benjamin (Jessica) Haines; Elizabeth (Justin)...

Frank Boothe

Frank Boothe

Sep 26, 2014

Frank D. Boothe, Sr., 89, of Chillicothe, died 10:05 pm, Friday, September 26, 2014, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born November 17, 1924 in Columbus, OH to the late Thomas M. and Emma C. Smith Boothe Sr. On August 6, 1944 he married Mary Elizabeth Ott, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Frank "Dan" (Sue)...

Carl Lowery

Carl Lowery

Sep 26, 2014

Carl D. Lowery, 70, of Chillicothe, died 4:30 am, Friday, September 26, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born September 28, 1943 in Chillicothe to the late Sigle and Laurabell Eblin Lowery. Survivors include his sons, Martin (Angie) Lowery and Bradley (Chasity) Lowery, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Tyler, Nicholas, and Justin; a sister, Gerry...

Harry Blake

Harry Blake

Sep 25, 2014

Harry "Bud" Lewis Blake, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away 11:35 am, Thursday, September 25, 2014, following an extended illness. He was born November 6, 1926 in Chillicothe to the late Manuel and Mary Quick Blake Sr. On May 30, 1948 he married the love of his life, Maxine C. Schobelock, who survives. She meant the world to him, and they...

Harry Lines

Harry Lines

Sep 20, 2014

Harry G. Lines, 78, passed from this life at 3:00am Saturday, September 20, 2014, at his residence following a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1936, in Morrow Co., OH to the late Bill and Rose Lines. His is survived by his son Toby (Heather) Lines, Columbus, OH; ex-daughter-in-law Amy Lines, Ohio; grandchildren: Amanda and...

Penny Kingery

Penny Kingery

Sep 18, 2014

Penny Kingery, 49, died in her home at 12:50pm September 18, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 29, 1964, in Ross County to the late Robert "Bud" and Mary Jane (Gire) Bridenbaugh. On May 24, 1986, she married Kevin M. Kingery, who survives. Also surviving are her son Andrew Kingery; daughter Kari Kingery, both of...

William Cottrill

William Cottrill

Sep 16, 2014

William O. Cottrill, 52, died unexpectedly at 6:58am September 16, 2014, at his residence. He was born December 10, 1961, in Chillicothe to Charles E. and Geneva (Kelley) Cottrill. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Charleena (David) Lucas; grandchildren David and Anthony Lucas; his father, Charles E. Cottrill, Sr.; brothers and sisters-in-law Charles (Jayne) Cottrill, Jr.; and Robert...

Theresa Anderson

Theresa Anderson

Sep 15, 2014

Theresa A. Anderson, 61, went to be with the Lord at 9:35pm September 15, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born August 3, 1953, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Roger Bayless and Barbara J. Woodfork. She is survived by her daughter Angela Moye, of Washington D.C.; her son and daughter-in-law Brian (Tina) Anderson, of Washington Court...

Elias Hoosier

Elias Hoosier

Sep 14, 2014

Elias Hoosier, Jr., 79, died at 9:04pm, September 14, 2014, at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. He was born July 10, 1935, in Ross County to the late Elias, Sr. and Ora (Harris) Hoosier. On June 24, 1961, he married the former Laura Mae Pettiford, who preceded him in death on April 5, 2005. Elias is survived by his...

Kenneth Cousins

Kenneth Cousins

Sep 13, 2014

Kenneth Percy Cousins Jr. departed this life on September 13, 2014 at home, Columbus, OH, after an extended illness. He was born July 11, 1934 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Kenneth (Pete) and Leona Steward Cousins Sr. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Warren and Michael and a sister, Mary Ann Wingo. He leaves to mourn, his...

Julia Allen

Julia Allen

Sep 12, 2014

Julia Ann (Kellhofer) Allen, 88, of Chillicothe, died peacefully on September 12, 2014 at Traditions of Chillicothe after an extended illness. She was born August 31, 1926 to the late Leo M. and Ada G. (Lawhorn) Kellhofer. On May 18, 1945, she married Gilbert Allen, her beloved husband of 52 years, who preceded her in death. She is survived by...

Charlie Fuller

Charlie Fuller

Sep 11, 2014

Charlie W. Fuller, 73, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born October 14, 1940 in New Lexington, OH to the late Willis E. and Katherine L. Shaw Fuller. On September 3, 2004 he married the former J. Carol Lansing, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Michael E....

George Papillon

George Papillon

Sep 11, 2014

George H. Papillion, 85, of Chillicothe, died Thursday at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Arrangements are being completed by the Haller Funeral Home. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of George Henry Papillon , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Shantel Thompson

Shantel Thompson

Sep 10, 2014

Shantel M. (Speas) Thompson, 39, died unexpectedly, September 10, 2014, at her home. She was born January 19, 1975, in Chillicothe, to Thomas W. and Linda S. (Reese) Speas. On January 5, 1994, she married Adrian Thompson, who preceded her in death February 1, 2010. Surviving are her father, Thomas Speas, Chillicothe; her children: Ashley, Vivian and Gregory "Benny" Thompson,...

James Frost

James Frost

Sep 8, 2014

James S. Frost, 74, of Chillicothe, died 5:30 pm, Monday, September 8, 2014, at Ohio State University Hospital-East, following an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1940 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Wilbur and Betty Kelley Frost. On January 26, 1963 he married Sue Karnes Frost, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Angela (Brian) Vaughan, Canal Winchester,...

Lloyd Vanvliet

Lloyd Vanvliet

Sep 7, 2014

Lloyd G. VanVliet, 86, of Chillicothe, died at 11:36am Sunday, September 7, 2014, at the Ohio State University Medical Center after suffering a stroke.   He was born December 30, 1927, in Staten Island, NY, to the late Lloyd and Helen (DeGrout) VanVliet.  On March 31, 1979, he married the former Ruth Robinson Gardner, who survives.    Also surviving are his daughters...

Lewis Bray

Lewis Bray

Sep 2, 2014

Lewis C. Bray, 79, died at 6:45pm September 2, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born April 21, 1935, in Ross Co., to the late James A. and Dale (Hamlin) Bray. On August 16, 1956, he married the former Doris G. Starling, who survives. Also surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law Steve (Patty) Bray, Chillicothe; Marty...

Robert Faulkner

Robert Faulkner

Aug 29, 2014

Robert L. "Bob" Faulkner, 76, died unexpectedly at his home August 29, 2014, following an extended illness. He was born July 7, 1938, in Ross County to the late Robert E. and Myrtle M. (Lutz) Faulkner. On November 23, 1957, he married the former Mary Ann Vollmar, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Kandie (Shawn) Brantley, of...

Oliver Grubb

Oliver Grubb

Aug 26, 2014

Oliver Dale Grubb, 73, of Chillicothe, died 6:30 pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness. He was born May 10, 1941 to the late Howard and Mauna Hardbarger Grubb. Survivors include a son, Dale Lee (Michelle) Grubb Jr.; daughters, Dynell (Ron) Wiess and Kim (Brent) Free; 8 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister,...

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