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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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Kent Kirkwood

Kent Kirkwood

Feb 28, 2014

Kent Shafer Kirkwood, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away February 28, 2014, in Chillicothe. He was born December 29, 1930 in North Loup, Nebraska to the late John F. and Pearl Mary Heim Kirkwood. In the summer of 1941 his family moved to Chillicothe, and he graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1948. He was outstanding in high school sports, including...

Bernadette Beverly

Bernadette Beverly

Feb 27, 2014

Bernadette Beverly, 85, of Frankfort, died 5:15 am, February 27, 2014, at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born October 23, 1928 in Ross Co. to the late Donald and Mary Watkins Brown. On September 16, 1947 she married Essie E. "Gene" Beverly, who died October 11, 2007. Survivors include her children, Linda Haithcock, Raleigh, NC, Toni (Carl) Hitchens, and Richard...

Christeni Downs

Christeni Downs

Feb 23, 2014

Christeni "Rosie" A. Downs, 38, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 in Lancaster, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born June 15, 1975 to Cathy Downs, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Christa Swisher, Josh Bowen, Kaitlyn Downs and Justin Downs, all of Chillicothe; two grandchildren, Tylan Zehenaner and Lukis Gilmore; and...

Anna Perdew

Anna Perdew

Feb 19, 2014

Anna L. Perdew, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 10:40pm, February 19, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born May 27, 1937, in Gallia Co., OH to the late Robert A. and Nellie Mae (Zinn) Radcliff. On April 8, 1955, she married Normel Perdew, who preceded her in death on January 2, 1993. She is...

O. Allen

O. Allen

Feb 18, 2014

O. Faye Allen, 86, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 4:50am February 18, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born September 26, 1927, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Louis and Florence (Adams) Frye. In 1946, she married Roy C. Allen, who preceded her in death on October 12, 1997. Surviving...

Ora George

Ora George

Feb 15, 2014

Ora Kathryn George, 94, of Clarksburg, died 8:15 pm Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born December 13, 1919 in Ross Co. the daughter of the late Lafayette and Carrie Jane Downing. She married Verner Francis George on February 17, 1941, who preceded her in death on March 9, 1966. She is survived by a daughter...

Timothy Grube

Timothy Grube

Feb 15, 2014

Timothy Allen Grube, 55, of Chillicothe, died 4:09 am February 15, 2014 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born June 24, 1958 in Springfield, OH to the late Delbert D. and Freda Detty Grube. On November 26, 1983 he married the former Marie Helen Hatfield, who survives. Also surviving is his step-mother, Ruth Ann...

Margaret Highland

Margaret Highland

Feb 12, 2014

Margaret Ann (Maggi) Highland, 86, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 9:45pm, following a brief illness. Maggi was born on April 12, 1927 in Olney, Illinois, to the late Blanche Crosby. Margaret Ann is predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband of 63 years, Walter H. Highland, Jr., who she married on January 29, 1949. She is...

Nancy Moreland

Nancy Moreland

Feb 12, 2014

Nancy Jo "Mickey" Moreland, 75, of Chillicothe, died 4:24 pm, February 12, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   She was born October 22, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late Gerald A. and Eva Eubanks Mason. On September 21, 1957 she married Ralph J. Moreland, who died in 1985. Survivors include two daughters, Scarlett (Doug) Payne,...

Richard Everson

Richard Everson

Feb 10, 2014

Richard Everson, beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed at his home on Monday, February 10, 2014. He is survived by his son, Ryan, his brother Jack, his sisters Debi and Janet (Henry), 9 nieces and nephews, 7 grand-nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Shirlie Everson.  He was...

Joan Mcallister

Joan Mcallister

Feb 7, 2014

Joan S. McAllister, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully with family at her side at 9:32am February 7, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 16, 1941, in Ross County. On September 7, 1959, she married Harvey L. McAllister, who together enjoyed over 54 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she...

Kay Spires

Kay Spires

Feb 4, 2014

Kay Spires, 63, of Circleville, died peacefully in her home at 10:15am on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born October 18, 1950, in Chillicothe, to John and Patricia R. (Dearth) Wollenburg. On April 27, 1983, she married Jeffrey T. Spires, who survives. Also surviving is her children: Ashlee Park (Kurt) Engel, Circleville; Aaron...

John Miller

John Miller

Jan 31, 2014

John Franklin "Jack" Miller, 88, died January 31, 2014. Born May 3, 1925, in Chillicothe to John F. and Elizabeth A. (Ryan) Miller, he was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, attending St. Mary's Elementary and Catholic Central High School. Jack joined in the U.S. Army as a teen and was assigned to the 90th Division, otherwise known...

David Skaggs

David Skaggs

Jan 31, 2014

David A. Skaggs, 66, of Chillicothe, died January 31, 2014, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born June 4, 1947 in Ross Co. to Ulysses S. and Rosie H. Price Skaggs, the fourth of twelve children. In addition to his mother, survivors include a daughter, Nicole (Jimmy) Wills; a son, David A. Skaggs II; a grandchild, Chloe Ann, whom he...

Lorring O'Neill

Lorring O'Neill

Jan 31, 2014

Lorring Thomas "Turkey Tom" O'Neill, 68, of Chillicothe, died 12:47 pm January 31, 2014 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born November 8, 1941 in Fayette Co. to the late Robert V. and Grace Markin O'Neill. In 1991 he married Wanda Stewart, who survives. Also surviving are several stepchildren and grandchildren; a brother, Robert...

Nelson Wolfe

Nelson Wolfe

Jan 30, 2014

Nelson Foster Wolfe, 75, of Chillicothe, died January 30, 2014, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born December 15, 1938 in Circleville, OH to the late Russell and Mary Foster Wolfe. On October 22, 1989 he married Sandra M. Paskiewicz, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Stephanie (Jeff) Miller and Matthew (Robin)...

David Shimp

David Shimp

Jan 30, 2014

David Carl Shimp, 67, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 30, 1946 in Findlay, OH to the late Roy C. Shimp and V. Violet Fry Shimp LaRue. He married Linda Jones, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Karrie (Kevin) Sullivan, St. Charles, IL and Allecia Richards, Tampa,...

Jack Anthony

Jack Anthony

Jan 28, 2014

Jack L. Anthony, 84, of Chillicothe, died peacefully, surrounded by family on January 28, 2014, following an extended illness. He was born August 16, 1929 in Union Furnace, OH to the late Karl and Jewel Loomis Anthony. On July 28th, 1951 he married the former Roselyn Harris who survives. Also surviving are his children Steve (Vicki), Jeff (Vicki), and Staci...

Aaron Ewry

Aaron Ewry

Jan 28, 2014

Aaron L. Ewry, 61, passed from this life into the gates of Heaven on January 28, 2014, after a brief illness, to be reunited with his family and friends that have passed before. He was born August 21, 1952 to the late Dwight C. and Doris Windhurst Ewry Sr. On August 11, 1973 he married Melissa J. Bland, who preceded...

Douglas Good

Douglas Good

Jan 27, 2014

Douglas W. Good, 60, of Chillicothe, died 4:40 pm, January 27, 2014 at Berger Hospital, unexpectedly. He was born September 30, 1953 in Chillicothe. On January 1, 1998 he married Cathy S. Davis, who died April 23, 2013. Survivors include his mother, Nina M. Reynolds, Chillicothe; two sons, Douglas (Penny) and Jeremy Good, Chillicothe; a daughter, Beth Good, Chillicothe; a...

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