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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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Jennifer Diehl

Jennifer Diehl

Oct 13, 2014

Jennifer M. Diehl, 26, died unexpectedly at Grant Medical Center on October 13, 2014. She was born August 20, 1988, in Franklin County. Surviving is her beloved daughter Kambree N. Diehl; her mother Jody Woods and her special friend Wendell Cousins; her father and step-mother Wm. Scott (Lisa) Diehl; paternal grandparents Leon W. Diehl; and Eva E. (Melvin) States; sisters...

Glen Friend

Glen Friend

Oct 13, 2014

Glen L. Friend, 86, of Columbus, died 12:07 pm, Monday October 13, 2014, at his home following an extended illness. He was born July 13, 1928, in Ivydale, WV, to the late Joseph and Anna (Hively) Friend, of Ivydale. On October 27, 1962, he married Ethel J. Frasure who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jeff Friend (Sonja), of Columbus;...

Vernon Viney

Vernon Viney

Oct 13, 2014

Vernon V. "Ben" Viney, 76, of Chillicothe, died 5:15 am, Monday, October 13, 2014 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born June 12, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late William H. and Dorothy D. Powell Viney. Survivors include his children, Vernon V. Viney Jr. and Verna Dayton, both of Chillicothe; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one...

Richard Collins

Richard Collins

Oct 12, 2014

Richard L. Collins, 62, of Chillicothe, died 3:07 pm, Sunday, October 12, 2014, at Signature Health Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born September 23, 1952 in Ross Co. to the late Robert E. and Marion Cowans Collins. Survivors include his children, Richard L. Collins Jr., of Sabina, OH and Candice L. Colter, of Columbus, OH; and five grandchildren....

Frances Justice

Frances Justice

Oct 6, 2014

Frances Mae Hines Justice, 90, of Chillicothe, died 7:15 pm, Monday, October 6, 2014, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born March 23, 1924 in Ross Co. to the late Herbert and Mabel Palmer Yates. On August 20, 1941 she married Homer E. Hines, who died in 1976 and on December 25, 1988 she married Jacob...

Marilyn Weber

Marilyn Weber

Oct 3, 2014

Marilyn B. Weber Marilyn B. Weber, 68, died at 10:10am Friday, October 3, 2014, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born December 17, 1945, in Wellston, OH, to the late Robert E. and Mayme E. (Hudson) Chesser. On September 2, 1967, she married David Weber, who survives. Also surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law Kristy (Brent)...

Damian Stanley

Damian Stanley

Oct 3, 2014

Damian Roylis Stanley, infant son of Johnathen R. and Regan L. (Fink) Stanley, died 6:39am, 32 minutes after birth, on October 3, 2014, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Cameron M. Stanley; maternal grandparents Michael (Lisa) Naquin, all of Chillicothe; paternal grandparents Sue (Charles) Accord, Waverly; and John (Georgette)...

S. Barnhart

S. Barnhart

Oct 3, 2014

Stephen Andrew "Andy" Barnhart, 49, died at 11:40am at home on Friday October 3, 2014. He was born October 21, 1964, in Chillicothe to Richard T. and Frieda K. (Miller) Barnhart, who survive. In addition to his parents, his is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Christina A. (Steven) Shepard; nephew Isaac C. Shepard; nieces Anna E. Shepard and Rachel...

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...

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