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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Caleb Breckenridge

Caleb Breckenridge

Aug 4, 2014

Caleb J. "Sonny" Breckenridge, Jr., 81, died at 7:32am August 4, 2014, at Valley View Care Center, Frankfort. He was born June 11, 1933, in Ross County, to the late Caleb J., Sr. and Grace Marie (Woodfork) Breckenridge. He is survived by his daughter Mary Burks, of Columbus; sons Rickie Breckenridge, of California; Caleb L. Breckenridge, of Chillicothe; Timothy Breckenridge,...

M. Himelrick

M. Himelrick

Aug 2, 2014

Martin Andrew "Andy" Himelrick, 50, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born May 12, 1964, in Chillicothe, to Elmer J. and Shirley R. (Howard) Himelrick. Andy is survived by his mother, Shirley Himelrick, Richmond Dale; daughters Shasta Himelrick and Caselyn Canter; his fiancé Nicole Newland, all of Chillicothe; his brother and sister-in-law Mark...

N. Fellenstein

N. Fellenstein

Jul 30, 2014

Noah Eugene "Gene" Fellenstein, 86, of Williamsport, died at 1:48am, Wednesday July 30, 2014, at the Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus following an extended illness. He was born February 14, 1928 to the late Noah Charles and Alice Mae (Mowery) Fellenstein. On January 28, 1956, he married Suzanne Marie (Haller) Fellenstein, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Michael...

Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Jul 29, 2014

Robert "Bob" Myrl Harris, 76, of Chillicothe, passed from this earth on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 4:55 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born on March 21, 1938, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Kenneth Myrl Harris and the late and former Mildred Cox. On April 5, 1958 he married the "love...

Eddie Watters

Eddie Watters

Jul 27, 2014

Eddie W. Watters, 81, died at 4:20am Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born July 7, 1933, in Pike County to the late Ernest and Dorothy (McQuay) Watters. On January 13, 1953, he married the former Shelbie Jean Blake, who survives. Also surviving are their daughter and son-in-law Debi (Gary) Hickman,...

Gerald Stevens

Gerald Stevens

Jul 26, 2014

Gerald R. Stevens, 62, died at 6:55am Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born November 19, 1951, in Ross County, to the late James L. and Evelyn (McWhorter) Stevens. On August 16, 1974, he married the former Connie L. Smallridge, who survives. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law Chad (Amanda)...

Melinda Johnson

Melinda Johnson

Jul 25, 2014

Melinda R. Johnson, 39, died at 6:02pm, Friday, July 25, 2014, at the Ohio State University Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born May 1, 1975, in Chillicothe to Omer A. and Linda F. (Bishop) Johnson, who survive. Also surviving are her brother Marty Johnson, Chillicothe; sister and brother-in-law Jennifer (Chris) Shoemaker, Bainbridge; her maternal grandmother Patsy Bishop,...

David Stitt

David Stitt

Jul 20, 2014

David R. Stitt, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 7:35pm Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, following an extended illness. David was born December 18, 1937, in Dayton, KY, to the late John and Mildred (Heckerman) Stitt. On July 25, 1964, he married the former Retha Mae Eagle, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Willie Storey

Willie Storey

Jul 20, 2014

Willie L. Storey, Jr., 88, of Chillicothe, died at 5:35pm Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born October 15, 1925, in Middletown, OH, to the late Willie L., Sr. and Nannie (Turner) Storey. He was the widower of Edith F. (Younker) Storey. Willie worked as a supervisor for the Sugar Creek Packing Co....

Charles Leach

Charles Leach

Jul 18, 2014

Charles Russell "Russ" Leach III, 20, of Chillicothe, died Friday, July 18, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 1, 1994 in Chillicothe to Charles R. and Jody L. Shoemaker Leach II., who survive. He was expecting a child in September. Also surviving is a sister, Linzey Leach, Chillicothe; a paternal grandfather,...

Iva Davis

Iva Davis

Jul 17, 2014

Iva Lucille Davis, 88, of Chillicothe, Ohio, formerly of Flint, Michigan, died July 17, 2014. Iva Lucille was born July 24, 1925 in Flint, MI the daughter of Roy Thomas and Velma Olive (Ziegler) Clark. She was a 1944 graduate of Flint Central High School. She married Earl D. Davis on August 11, 1951 in Flint; he preceded her in...

Randy Manion

Randy Manion

Jul 17, 2014

Randy Alan Manion, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away on July 17, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born February 23, 1949, to the late William Michael Manion and Betty Curtis Manion in Ross County. On January 4, 1986, he was united in marriage to Deborah Murray Manion, who survives. Randy retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital...

Sharon Triplett

Sharon Triplett

Jul 13, 2014

Sharon Lynn Triplett, 68, of Chillicothe, died 5:55 am, Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 4, 1946 in Rensselaer, IN to the late Malcolm C. and Ruby Meryl Smith Stepp. On October 28, 1967 she married Donald E. Triplett, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Nicole L....

Phyllis Johnson

Phyllis Johnson

Jul 10, 2014

Phyllis Ann Johnson, 78, was born on January 25, 1936 to the late James O Park and Nancy Rhoades Park passed away July 10, 2014 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She married Marian "Tuck" Johnson on November 28, 1974, who passed away January 25, 1983. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her special companion of 16 years Wayne Barnes,...

Maryellen Hamilton

Maryellen Hamilton

Jul 9, 2014

MaryEllen Hamilton, 92, died at 10:35pm July 9, 2014, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born January 31, 1922, in Columbus, OH to the late James and Margaret (Souders) Speaks. On October 12, 1940, she married William J. Hamilton, who preceded her in death September 29, 1998. MaryEllen is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Esther...

James Otto

James Otto

Jul 8, 2014

James E. Otto, 80, died at 7:30pm July 8, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born March 27, 1934, in Dixon, IL, to the late Harry G. and Alice (Beede) Otto. On October 4, 1958, he married the former Charlotte M. Yurick, who survives. Also surviving are his son Steven James Otto, of Chillicothe; daughter and...

George Sparks

George Sparks

Jul 8, 2014

George E. Sparks, 85, of Chillicothe, died July 8, 2014, at Berger Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 21, 1929, to the late Fred E. and Alyce M. (Monahan) Sparks. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Ellen M. (Riley) Sparks, who died December 15, 1994. In addition to his wife and parents, he was...

Ali Murrah

Ali Murrah

Jul 3, 2014

Ali Murrah, 89, of Chillicothe, died Thursday afternoon at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. Military graveside services for the WWII Navy Veteran will be conducted at 1:00pm Tuesday, July 15, at the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH under the direction of Haller Funeral Home. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ali...

Joann Allen

Joann Allen

Jul 1, 2014

JoAnn Allen, 85, of Chillicothe, departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 following a brief illness. She was born November 12, 1928, in Vinton Co., OH, to the late Joseph and Ruth (Morris) Morgan. JoAnn is survived by her granddaughter, Amy (Shane) Cottrill, and her grandson, Tony Allen, both of Kingston; a great-grandson, who she loved spending time with,...

Benjamin Frankel

Benjamin Frankel

Jun 29, 2014

Benjamin S. Frankel, 32, of Chillicothe, died June 29, 2014, unexpectedly. He was born August 14, 1981 in Chillicothe to Marshall Frankel and Theresa Lucas Frankel. He married Heather Steinbrook, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Carson Scott and Camden Lucas Frankel; a brother, Brett Frankel; maternal grandfather, John Park; and several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins; his...

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