Obituaries

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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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,...

Douglas Temple

Douglas Temple

Aug 23, 2014

Douglas M. "Jack" Temple, 90, died at 11:45am Saturday, August 23, 2014, in the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born April 16, 1924, in Chillicothe, to the late Marshall and Ethel (Hurles) Temple. On January 16, 1943, he married the former Pansy M. Detty, who preceded him in death on June 7, 2000. Jack is...

David Graves

David Graves

Aug 22, 2014

David Wesley Graves, 61, of Williamsport, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life August 22, 2014, following an extended illness. David is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Ann Kenney; his mother, Barbara Johnson; step-mother, Dorthy (Johnny) Strouse, both of Chillicothe; sisters, Kelly Davis, The Woodlands, TX, Jackie (Roger) Bost, Chillicothe; and brothers, Steven (Marta) Graves, West Hills,...

A. Kennedy

A. Kennedy

Aug 20, 2014

A. Marie Kennedy, 89, died at 7:20am Wednesday August 20, 2014, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born November 14, 1924, in Brown County, OH, to the late George and Dorothy (Naylor) Dunn. On June 12, 1948, she married Harold F. Kennedy, who preceded her in death on September 3, 2002. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law Larry (Sarah) Kennedy,...

Donald Lyons

Donald Lyons

Aug 19, 2014

Donald H. Lyons, 82, went to be with the Lord August 19, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Don was very courageous during his illness, always getting better. He was born February 14, 1932, in Ross County to the late Harold Jesse and Elma Ruth (Butcher) Lyons. On May 11, 2001, he married the former Linda Kay (Williams) Hill, who...

Charles Barnes

Charles Barnes

Aug 19, 2014

Charles E. "Jack" Barnes, departed this life peacefully at home at 11:30am August 19, 2014, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 4 days. He was born December 14, 1934, in Chillicothe, the only child of Clyde and Myrtle Irene (Thornton) Barnes. Charlie was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1953. In September following his graduation,...

Donald Lyons

Donald Lyons

Aug 19, 2014

Donald H. Lyons, 82, went to be with the Lord August 19, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Don was very courageous during his illness, always getting better. He was born February 14, 1932, in Ross County to the late Harold Jesse and Elma Ruth (Butcher) Lyons. On May 11, 2001, he married the former Linda Kay (Williams) Hill, who...

Harvey Howison

Harvey Howison

Aug 16, 2014

Harvey W Howison, 68, of Chillicothe, died at 5:27pm, Saturday August 16, 2014 at his home, following a 3 month illness. Harvey was born June 21, 1946 in Chillicothe to Harvey F. and Lillian "Lil" Howison, who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by a step brother, Harlan "Buddy" Starkey. On August 21, 2004 Harvey married the love of his...

John Woodward

John Woodward

Aug 16, 2014

John R. Woodward, 65, died at 6:45pm August 16, 2014, at the Ohio State University Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born November 25, 1948, in Findlay, OH to the late Austin and Dohna M. (Roberts) Woodward. John is survived by his loving partner of 25 years, Nancy G. Osborne, of Chillicothe; an uncle and aunt Nick and Peg...

Shelley Ryan

Shelley Ryan

Aug 15, 2014

Shelley (Park) Ryan, 58, of Venice, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died at her residence following an extended illness. She was born December 3, 1955, in Chillicothe, to the late Alvin G. and Geraldine (Boggs) Park. Surviving are her son Jason Ryan and his companion Shelly Montauck, both of Venice, FL; her sister Susan Park Knapp, of Chillicothe; and several nieces,...

Ricky Wells

Ricky Wells

Aug 13, 2014

Ricky L. Wells, 59, of Chillicothe, died 5:19 pm, August 13, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born October 25, 1954, in Worthington, OH to the late Oshie and Bertha Balling Wells. On March 1, 2000 he married the former Diane J. Barnett, who survives. Also surviving are his twin daughters, Valerie (Robert) Davis, Forest,...

Mary Sewards

Mary Sewards

Aug 10, 2014

Mary Ann Sewards, 65, of Frankfort, died 2:22 pm, Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Valley View Care Center, following an extended illness. She was born August 12, 1948 in Chillicothe to the late Georgia Mae Sewards. Survivors include several cousins and a host of friends at Valley View Care Center. Ms. Sewards was employed by First Capital Enterprises. Graveside funeral...

Wetus Netter

Wetus Netter

Aug 9, 2014

Wetus K. Netter, Jr., 83, of Chillicothe, died 9:50 pm, Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born December 8, 1930 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Wetus and Celetty Smith Netter. On April 17, 1954, he married Esther M. Bunch, who died February 13, 2010. Surviving are his sons Tony...

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