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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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Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Jan 16, 2014

Robert F. "Bob" Thomas, 70, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Westmoreland Place, following a brief illness. He was born June 1, 1943 to the late Robert R. and Helen M. Thomas. On December 31, 1966 he married the former Etta F. McCutcheon who left his side, to be with Jesus, February 24, 2012. Survivors include his sons,...

Felicitas Coyle

Felicitas Coyle

Jan 11, 2014

Felicitas E. Coyle, 74, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, January 11, 2014 at her home. She was born December 9, 1939 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, to the late David P. and Goldie (Willis) Morrison. On February 2, 1965 she married John Coyle who preceded her in death on May 4, 1970. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, David (Mara) Coyle, of Chillicothe;...

Ada Zimmerman

Ada Zimmerman

Jan 10, 2014

Ada M. Zimmerman, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away at 5:54am Friday, January 10, 2014, at home following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born March 18, 1941, in Ross County to the late Herbert and Oretha (McCoy) Chandler. On October 3, 1964, she married Thurman L. Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are her children: Anna M. Zimmerman; Thurman...

Carol Creed

Carol Creed

Jan 8, 2014

Carol S. Creed, 69, of Chillicothe, died at 3:30pm Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon, following an extended illness. She was born May 7, 1944, in Versailles, IN, to the late Denzel and Anna (Schauer) Shelton. On May 29, 1961, she married the love of her life, Ronald G. Creed, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter...

Shirley Hitchens

Shirley Hitchens

Jan 7, 2014

Shirley M. (Adams) Hitchens passed unexpectedly but safely into the arms of her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Born in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio on November 15, 1937, Shirley was the daughter of the late Ira Adams and Esta Mae Cooper Adams. Matriculated thru the Catholic School System and the...

Eleanor Simon

Eleanor Simon

Jan 7, 2014

Eleanor W. Simon, of Chillicothe, died January 7, 2014 at the age of 100 years, 7 months, and 16 days young. She was the daughter of Jerome and Bird Dean Damron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Simon, and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Dr. Lynn A. Simon, Sharon S. Dykes, Martha E....

Floyd Lambert

Floyd Lambert

Jan 1, 2014

Floyd E. "Zeke" Lambert III, 42, of Chillicothe, passed away January 1, 2014 at the OSU Medical Center, to complications of injuries sustained in an auto accident in October. Zeke was born November 9, 1971 to Floyd E. Lambert Sr., of Marion and Victoria L. (Denver) Hillyard Countryman, of Chillicothe, who survive; also surviving is his girlfriend, Tammy Holbrook and...

Donald Kunz

Donald Kunz

Dec 31, 2013

Donald W. Kunz, 70, of Frankfort, died suddenly, Tuesday night, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 2, 1943 in Chillicothe to the late William A. and Goldie Mae Conaway Kunz. On July 3, 1966 he married the former Lois Kay Dunkle, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Donald Kunz Jr., of Jackson Co., Shevelle (Mark)...

Frank Ashworth

Frank Ashworth

Dec 30, 2013

Frank E. Ashworth, 68, of New Castle, CO, formerly of Chillicothe, died December 30, 2013 in New Castle, unexpectedly. He was born February 18, 1945 in Ross Co. to the late Gilbert and Louise Ashworth. Survivors include sisters and brothers, Helen Watkins, Kathy (Jim) Cartee, Delbert (Phyllis) Ashworth, Larry (Brenda) Ashworth, Joe (Christy) Ashworth, Keith Ashworth, Gary (Brenda) Ashworth and...

Deborah Crowe

Deborah Crowe

Dec 29, 2013

Deborah Ann Crowe, 74, of Chillicothe, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on December 29, 2013. She was born September 27, 1939, in West Union, WV, to the late Raymond J. and Wanda M. (Underwood) Grant. She is survived by her husband of 23 years Donald E. Crowe; children Gary W. Wolfe, of Chillicothe; Sarah A. Willis of...

Todd Boering

Todd Boering

Dec 29, 2013

Todd Parke Boering, 82, died December 29, 2013 in Chillicothe OH. Loving father of Michael Boering (Diane), Ft. Thomas; Marta Connally (Steve), Mesa, AZ; Mary Todd Lowrance, Dallas, TX; and Joshua Boering (Angela), Ft. Worth, TX. Also survived by eight grandchildren and his sister Jenny Ann Broh (the late Robert), Cincinnati. Todd is a 1949 graduate of Walnut Hills High...

Barbara Horn

Barbara Horn

Dec 26, 2013

Barbara A. Horn, 67, of Chillicothe, died at 10:20pm December 26, 2013, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born October 22, 1946, in Waverly, OH, to the late Samuel and Evelyn J. (Aberts) Hamilton. On August 3, 1968, she married Donald L. Horn, who preceded her in death on January 3, 1990. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law: Ret....

Margaret Hayburn

Margaret Hayburn

Dec 22, 2013

Margaret A. Hayburn, 77, of Chillicothe, died 1:25 am, Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born May 11, 1936 in Ross Co. to the late Walter J. and Vida M. Tucker Michaels. On October 10, 1953 she married Donald T. Hayburn, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jeff (Cathy) Hayburn,...

David Cryder

David Cryder

Dec 19, 2013

David E. Cryder IV, 52, of Chillicothe, died 8:53 pm, Thursday, December 19, 2013, at his home, following a battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1961 in Chillicothe to the late David E. and Martha J. Snyder Cryder. On October 17, 1987 he married the former Myra J. Davis, who survives. Also surviving is his son, Dyllon (Sydney)...

Nancy Hines

Nancy Hines

Dec 16, 2013

Nancy L. Hines, 72, of Chillicothe, died Monday morning, December 16, 2013 at her home. She was born March 29, 1941 in McArthur to the late Ernest and Mildred Johnson Thompson. On July 18, 1959 she married James A. Hines, who died July 2, 2003. Survivors include her three sons, Jimmy and Josh (Alicia) Hines, both of Chillicothe and George...

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson

Dec 15, 2013

Robert J. Robinson Sr., was born April 27, 1934 in Gary, WV to Matthew Goins and Dora Mae Robinson. He is a graduate of Chillicothe High School and attended Ohio University, majoring in business management. He retired from the United States Air Force after over 22 years of distinguished service, achieving the rand of Senior Master Sergeant. Following his military...

Bettie Mccracken

Bettie Mccracken

Dec 13, 2013

Bettie McCracken, 68, of Chillicothe, died on her birthday at 8:25am, Friday, December 13, 2013, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born December 13, 1945, in Kermit, WV, to the late Wayne and Lillie Mae (Marcum) Williamson. She is survived by her daughter Jean McCracken, of Frankfort; son and daughter-in-law Ralph (Michelle) McCracken, Jr., of Birmingham, AL;...

Lloyd Riehle

Lloyd Riehle

Dec 12, 2013

Lloyd F. Riehle, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 5:35am Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1933, in Ross County to the late John and Dorothy (Kellough) Riehle. On September 22, 1954, he married the former Donna L. Stagg, who preceded him in death July 13, 2002. Surviving...

Mary Sterwerf

Mary Sterwerf

Dec 11, 2013

Sr. Mary Peter Sterwerf, age 83, of the Srs. of St. Francis, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the convent. Born February 7, 1930 in Hamilton, OH, she is the daughter of Freda (Nee: Fallert) and Joseph Sterwerf. She entered the convent September 5, 1948, and made her final vows August 12, 1954. An advocate for and working with battered...

Myers Sewards

Myers Sewards

Dec 9, 2013

Myers M. "Coonie" Sewards, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 2:29am December 9, 2013, at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. He was born June 8, 1935, in Ross County to the late Elmer and Rosa (Johnson) Sewards. On May 23, 1987, he married Vicki L. Maughmer, who preceded him in death on January 9, 2013. Surviving are his step-children Rhonda...

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