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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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Bonnie Russell

Bonnie Russell

May 4, 2014

Bonnie Jo Russell, 52, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family at 10:17am, May 4, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born May 15, 1961, in Chillicothe, to David A. and Shelva J. (Diehl) Ramey, who survive.   Also surviving is her husband of nearly 32 years, Terry L. Russell; their children...

Jack Martin

Jack Martin

May 3, 2014

Jack A. Martin, of Frankfort, passed away on May 3, 2014, at his residence.  He was 67 years old.  He was predeceased by his father and mother Fred W. and Betty R. (Birkhimer) Martin, of Hebron, OH.   He was united in marriage on February 18, 1977, to Mary Ellen Streitenberger at Walnut St. Methodist Church by Rev. George W. "Bill"...

Dorothy Mccloskey

Dorothy Mccloskey

Apr 29, 2014

Dorothy A. McCloskey, 77, of Bainbridge, died at 9:06am Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Maple View Manor, Bainbridge.   She was born June 10, 1936, in Chillicothe, to the late Albert R. and Mary E. (Carrol) Gray. On June 4, 1955, she married Ray A. McCloskey, who preceded her in death on March 14, 2012.   She is survived by her children...

Michelle Frankel

Michelle Frankel

Apr 28, 2014

Michelle K Frankel, 26, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly April 28, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born December 9, 1987, in Chillicothe, to Marshall and Theresa J. (Lucas) Frankel, who survive.   Also surviving are her children: Mi'lah Owes, Michael Owes, Jr. and Mya Owes; brothers and sister-in-law Benjamin (Heather) Frankel; Brett Frankel; maternal grandfather John Park; nephews Carson...

Jeanette Chenault

Jeanette Chenault

Apr 26, 2014

Jeanette M. Chenault, 88, of Chillicothe, died 1:40 am, Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home.   She was born November 8, 1925 in Grundy, VA to the late Charles L. and Ida M. VanDyke Hale.  In 1944 she married the late Donald R. Chenault, who died October 26, 2010.  Survivors include two daughters, Donna J. Chenault, of Maryland...

Jon George

Jon George

Apr 25, 2014

Jon W. George, 57, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home on April 25, 2014. He was born May 15, 1956, and raised in Lancaster, OH by his parents Virgil and Carolyn George, who survive.   He is also survived by his 2 sisters Linda George (Mark) DeBoe, of Clearfield, UT; and Deborah George McCutcheon, of New Straitsville, OH; 1 brother...

Elvin Robinson

Elvin Robinson

Apr 23, 2014

Elvin (Red) Robinson, 90, of Chillicothe passed away 12:42 pm , Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness, surrounded by loving family.   Elvin was born February 14, 1924 in Chillicothe, OH to Walter and Lillie Pearl Tackett Robinson.  On November 23, 1949 he married the former Mary H. Hilton, of Chillicothe, and together...

Vivian Williams

Vivian Williams

Apr 20, 2014

Vivian Inez Williams, 93, of Chillicothe, went to be with her husband, the love of her life, 8:03 pm, April 20, 2014, following an extended illness.   She was born May 26, 1920 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Govna and Elizabeth Wright Browder.  She married William Nelson Williams Jr., who preceded her in death.  Survivors include two sons, Thomas Michael...

Rubie Ray

Rubie Ray

Apr 19, 2014

Rubie M. (Cook) Ray, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 9:10am, April 19, 2014, at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness.   She was born September 3, 1937, in Ross Co., to John & Roxie Mae (Bridenbaugh) Cook. On February 26, 1955, she married the love of her life, Carl D. Ray, Jr. who predeceased her on March 31, 2010. They...

Kay Prickett

Kay Prickett

Apr 17, 2014

Kay W. Prickett, 94, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 5:17pm on April 17, 2014, at Westmoreland Place following a brief illness. Kay was born August 12, 1919, in Cochran, GA, the youngest of five children born to Edward and Ella Mae (Warlick) White. She is survived by her children: Jo Ann (Pat) Fletcher; and Robert (Susan)...

Jack Banks

Jack Banks

Apr 17, 2014

Jack Banks, 82, of Chillicothe, OH, died and entered the gates of Heaven, Thursday evening April 17, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a short illness.   He was born February 6, 1932, in Prestonsburg, KY, the son of the late Oscar and Mattie Adams Banks. On December 10, 1953, he was united in marriage to Bettie A. Blanton Banks,...

Andrew Benenati

Andrew Benenati

Apr 15, 2014

Andrew R. Benenati, 72, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Gaetano and Julia (Love) Benenati. Andy is survived by his long-term companion, JoAnn Trego, also of Chillicothe; JoAnn's daughter and son-in-law Dawn (John) Hulett, Piketon; JoAnn's grandchildren Richie Jones and Kaylyn...

Jason Hermann

Jason Hermann

Apr 14, 2014

Jason M. Hermann, 42, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Monday April 14, 2014.   Born November 16, 1971, in Chillicothe, Jason is survived by his wife, Tracey M. (Kemper) Hermann; son Harrison; daughter Hanna Charmaine; step-children Tyler Carey and Kayla Carey, all of Chillicothe; his mother and step-father Robin (Bunstine) and David "Pops" Hanna, of Ft. Myers, FL; his sister Natalie Hermann,...

Wanda Spencer

Wanda Spencer

Apr 11, 2014

Wanda L. Spencer, 49, of Chillicothe, died 5:00 pm, Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1965 in Kenora, Ontario, Canada to the late John and Louise Sinclair Hunter.  She is survived by a son, Joshua Gossman. At her request, she will be cremated.  Calling hours will not...

Larry Hall

Larry Hall

Apr 10, 2014

Larry B. Hall, 66, of Chillicothe, formerly of Oak Hill, OH, died April 10, 2014 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, following an extended illness.   He was born November 24, 1947 in Auxier, KY to the late Elzie and Hassie Ward Hall. He married the late Janet Friend Hall, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Jenny Gambill,...

Ruby Baer

Ruby Baer

Apr 10, 2014

Ruby C. Baer, 89, of Chillicothe, died 8:30 pm, April 10, 2014, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born July 6, 1924 in Chillicothe to the late Robert and Mary Davis Baer. Survivors include a brother, Robert (Marie) Baer, of Chillicothe; and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Sandy Baer, and a special nephew, Tim (Helen)...

Holly Enderlin

Holly Enderlin

Apr 8, 2014

Holly Williams Enderlin, 71, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness.   She was born on November 15, 1942 in Niskayuna, New York to the late Robert W. Williams and Elizabeth Wardwell Williams. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Richard Enderlin Jr. of Chillicothe and her five children,...

Barbara Chaney

Barbara Chaney

Apr 7, 2014

Barbara A. Chaney, 77, of Chillicothe, died 11:30 am, April 7, 2014, at her residence, following a brief illness.   She was born May 13, 1936 to the late Arthur and Emma Fannon Lane.   She married Billy Chaney, who died January 31, 2009.   Survivors include seven children, Barbara (Ronnie) Yoakum, Bourneville, Rhonda (Mike) Bailey, Franklin, OH, Howard (Betsy Bray) Stewart, Bourneville,...

Jerry Hurst

Jerry Hurst

Apr 4, 2014

Jerome Warner "Jerry" Hurst, 76, of Chillicothe, Ohio, (formerly of Waseca, Minnesota), died Friday, April 4, 2014, in Good Thunder, MN, surrounded by his loving family, following an illness.   He was born in Athens, Ohio, March 6, 1938, to Maynard and Phyllis (Edinger) Hurst.   Jerry is survived by his second wife, Betty, of Chillicothe, OH, his seven children, 25 grandchildren,...

Mark Horsley

Mark Horsley

Apr 4, 2014

Mark A. Horsley, 54, of Chillicothe, died 5:30 am, April 4, 2014, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born May 10, 1959 in Circleville, OH to the late Hene and Helen Flannery Horsley.  On February 28, 1978 he married Sandra Sue Cottrill, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Marcus A. Horsley, Kyra S. Horsley, and Serena S. Polen, all...

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