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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 Ward

Iris Ward

Jun 28, 2014

Iris Mae Ward, 81, departed this life at 3:07pm, Saturday, June 28, 2014. She was born December 31, 1932, in Massieville to the late Ernest Marsh and Eva (Hatfield) Marsh Cottrill. She is survived by her husband Charles Robert "Bob" Ward. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November 2014. Also surviving are their children: Peggy (George) Kimberlin;...

Earl Lindsey

Earl Lindsey

Jun 24, 2014

Earl R. Lindsey, 70, died at 5:50pm June 24, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 25, 1943, in Pickaway County, to the late Hilgar R. and Wilma M. (Gearhart) Lindsey. On August 9, 1975, he married the former Marcia Jean Hurles, who survives. In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by children:...

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson

Jun 22, 2014

Carrie Johnson, 54, of Chillicothe, died June 22, 2014, at her home, unexpectedly. She was born November 3, 1959 in Bytheville, AK to the late Robert E. and Janet May Johnson. Survivors include her children and grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in...

Clifford Poffenberger

Clifford Poffenberger

Jun 22, 2014

Clifford L. Poffenberger, 76, of Chillicothe, formerly of Peebles, died Sunday night at the VA Hospital Chillicothe. Private graveside services for the Korean Navy Veteran will be held at the convenience of the family in the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Clifford L. Poffenberger , please click here to...

Barbara Manegold

Barbara Manegold

Jun 13, 2014

Barbara Mary (Luken) Manegold of Chillicothe, 65, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 12, 2014 following an extended illness. She was surrounded by the love of God, her husband Chris, their children, grandchildren, and her sisters. Barb was a devout Catholic who viewed her faith as the greatest gift her parents gave her. She lovingly passed this gift on...

Merle Hardbarger

Merle Hardbarger

Jun 13, 2014

Merle "Fred" Fredrick Hardbarger, 64, of Chillicothe, died 1:45 pm, Friday, June 13, 2014, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born June 10, 1950 in Ross Co. to the late Denver and Iris Woods Hardbarger. On January 24, 1970 he married the former Margaret A. Nolan, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Teresa (James) Myers, Greenfield,...

Trudy Rathbun

Trudy Rathbun

Jun 10, 2014

Trudy Catherine Rathbun, 61, of Chillicothe, died 3:15 am, Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following a brief illness. She was born May 17, 1953. She was employed by Frontier Community Services as a caregiver, where she left many friends to mourn her loss, including close friends, Karen Wrightsel and Melinda Perkins. Following cremation, graveside services will be...

Marcella Strausbaugh

Marcella Strausbaugh

Jun 9, 2014

M. Jane Strausbaugh, 58, of Chillicothe, died 10:09 pm, Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born December 26, 1955 in Chillicothe to the late Leslie and Mazie Rutter Kepler. Survivors include her three children, Heidi (Jamie) Chaffin, Shane (Joni Grable) Strausbaugh and Amber (Scott) Tilton, all of Chillicothe; three grandchildren,...

Ada Scott

Ada Scott

Jun 8, 2014

Ada M. Scott, 72, of Chillicothe, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, June 8, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1941 in Chillicothe to the late Walter and Virginia Hill Wingo. She was the widow of Melvin Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and four...

Melvin Jones

Melvin Jones

Jun 8, 2014

Melvin Ray Jones, 68, of Chillicothe, died 10:09 pm, Sunday, June 8, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born October 16, 1945 to the late Ray W. and Mabel Stribling Jones. On May 11, 1998 he married the former Sandra Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brent (Charlie) Jones and Adam...

David Mccullough

David Mccullough

Jun 8, 2014

David Paul "Mac" McCullough, 66, of Chillicothe, died 6:50 pm, Sunday, June 8, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born December 19, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late Paul J. and Dorothy M. Pool McCullough. On August 29, 1969 he married the former Pauline G. Boyer, who survives. Also surviving are his children,...

Joy Phillips

Joy Phillips

Jun 5, 2014

Joy V. Phillips, 57, of Dover, KY, formerly of Chillicothe, died 9.33 pm, June 5, 2014, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born November 5, 1956 in Ross Co. to the late Charles Sr. and Ruth I. Johnson Hurley. In 1980 she married Steven G. Phillips, who survives. Also surviving is her stepson, Joseph Steven Phillips,...

Dawna Larock

Dawna Larock

Jun 5, 2014

Dawna June Smith Fadal LaRock entered eternal life 12:02 pm, June 5, 2014. She was born June 4, 1946 to the late Howard M. and Mary Schneider Smith. Surviving are her son, William (Ken) Fadal II, of Chillicothe; his father, Col. William Kenneth Fadal; and his lovely wife, Sammie, of Waco, TX; sisters, Carole Rose Evans, of Chillicothe; Sylvia (Pete)...

Martha Welsh

Martha Welsh

May 31, 2014

Martha P. (Dean) Welsh, 88, formerly of Londonderry, was escorted by angels to her Heavenly home at 8:05am Saturday, May 31, 2014, while surrounded by family. She was born April 15, 1926, in Ross County to the late Fred and Nettie (Arledge) Dean. On August 11, 1951, she married Caryl Welsh, who preceded her in death March 14, 1994. Surviving...

Carolyn Clemmons

Carolyn Clemmons

May 31, 2014

Carolyn G. Clemmons, 84, died peacefully at home at 7:00am on May 31, 2014, following an extended illness. She was born July 5, 1929, in Dayton, OH, to the late Calvin and Margaret (Breidenour) Wheelbarger. On November 13, 1958, she married Orville W. Clemmons, who preceded her in death on October 1, 2010. She is survived by her daughters Cindy...

Virginia Martin

Virginia Martin

May 30, 2014

Virginia L. "Ginny" Martin, 81, of Kinnamon Lane, Chillicothe, died at 9:47am Friday, May 30, 2014, following an extended illness. She was born May 31, 1932, in Nelsonville, OH to the late Wallace and Ella (Green) Harrell. On October 8, 1955, she married Paul E. Martin, who preceded her in death on August 3, 1998. She is survived by her...

Debra Meadows

Debra Meadows

May 30, 2014

On May 30, 2014, the day of the beautiful Feast of the Visitation, Deb joined our Lord above in search of Heaven's beaches. She was born Debra Ann Detamore, March 31, 1956, the first daughter of Robert and Jean Detamore. She is preceded in death by her mother Jean. She is survived by her father, Robert Detamore, her husband, Larry,...

Martha Smith

Martha Smith

May 30, 2014

Martha M. Smith, 83, died at 8:45am Friday, May 30, 2014, in Westmoreland Place. She was born June 24, 1930, in Ross County to the late Weldon G. and Goldie M. (Thornburg) Markel. On July 6, 1956, she married Rev. Roy James Smith, who preceded her in death on May 3, 2011. Surviving are her sons Mark W. and Michael...

Betty Burnem

Betty Burnem

May 26, 2014

On May 26th, 2014 at 5:45 AM, Betty Jean Watkins Burnem of Bainbridge, Ohio, departed this world to join her Savior in His eternal kingdom. She was 80 years young. Born July 3rd, 1933 to Charles and Ida Bond Watkins, Betty was the second youngest of nine children. An accomplished seamstress, cook, and artist, she was known throughout her family...

Kenneth Coe

Kenneth Coe

May 25, 2014

Kenneth L. Coe, 88, passed away on May 25, 2014, at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was gracious and always appreciative of his care throughout the four years of being bedfast at home. He leaves his wife, Faye, to whom he had been married for 63 years. He looked forward to their 64th anniversary on September...

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