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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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