Obituaries

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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Beverly Knox

Beverly Knox

Oct 28, 2013

Beverly L. Knox, 73, of Waverly, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 3:35pm Monday, October 28, 2013, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born September 12, 1940, in Circleville, to the late Herman J. and Bertha L. (Doering) Hardesty. On August 11, 1963, she married Monte L. Knox, Sr., who preceded her in death on December...

Doris Hoefer

Doris Hoefer

Oct 27, 2013

Doris M. Hoefer, 95, of Chillicothe, died early Sunday morning at National Church Residences, Chillicothe. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Doris May Hoefer , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Roger Compher

Roger Compher

Oct 24, 2013

Roger D. Compher, 71, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, October 24, 2013, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born September 20, 1942 in Ross Co. to the late Hubert and Goldie Addy Compher. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Norman, Kingston and Tracy Pigge, Chillicothe; three sons, Jeff (Candice), Ty, and Brett Compher, all of Chillicothe; nine grandchildren, Tashia (Shane) Mills, Courtenie...

Marcella Johnson

Marcella Johnson

Oct 23, 2013

Marcella Jane Johnson, 82, of Chillicothe, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1931 in Darrelville, Ohio to the late Joseph P. and Lillie Mae (Marlin) Lee. On March 13, 1950, she married Harold Alfred Johnson, who preceded her in death on December 29, 2004. Marcella...

Robert Montgomery

Robert Montgomery

Oct 21, 2013

Robert N. Montgomery, 74, of Chillicothe, died 10:30 pm, Monday, October 21, 2013, at his residence, following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born February 3, 1939 in Chillicothe to the late Robert H. and Louise Bandy Montgomery. On August 25, 1994 he married Jane E. Irvin, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Anita J. (Benjamin) Anderson,...

Helen Waldon

Helen Waldon

Oct 19, 2013

Helen N. Waldon, 100, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 10:22pm Saturday, October 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born January 4, 1913, in Utica, NY, to the late Sam and Mabelle (Hunter) Waldon. Helen was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1931. She then earned her Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University in 1935. She taught...

Helen Stanhope

Helen Stanhope

Oct 16, 2013

Helen M. Stanhope, 79, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 3:15pm Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Chillicothe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born May 31, 1934, in Chillicothe to the late Curt and Emogene (Butterbaugh) Skaggs. On July 21, 1951, she married Erdis Stanhope, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2000....

Donald Wright

Donald Wright

Oct 14, 2013

Donald "Duke" Lee Wright, 87, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 6:04 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2013, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 7, 1926, in Frankfort, OH, to the late Morris and Dorothy (Luckett) Wright. On April 3, 1952, he married the former Mary Ellen Lynch who survives. Together they have two children: a son, Nelson...

James Mowery

James Mowery

Oct 14, 2013

James F. Mowery, 60, of Chillicothe, died at 4:33pm Monday, October 14, 2013, at Ohio State University Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 29, 1953, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late John and Minnie (Boggs) Mowery. On August 1, 1998, he married the former Julie A. Andrews, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Jamee Mowery, of...

Robert Briley

Robert Briley

Oct 12, 2013

Robert L. "Bob" Briley, 89, of Chillicothe, died 1:10 am, Saturday, October 12, 2013 in the arms of his special friend, Bobby Cutright. He was born May 2, 1924 in Hocking Co. to the late Oren L. and Gertrude L. Coe Briley. Survivors include a sister, Wanda Cowles, of Louisville, KY; several nieces and nephews; and a special family, Bobby,...

Christine Adams

Christine Adams

Oct 11, 2013

Christine Adams, 62, of Chillicothe, formerly of Manchester, NJ, passed away 12:38 pm, Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 30, 1951 in South River, NJ to the late Joseph and Sophie Zigmund Magielnicki. Survivors include her husband, William Bert Adams, Chillicothe; and her brothers, Joseph and Thomas Magielnicki,...

Barbara Parker

Barbara Parker

Oct 11, 2013

Barbara A. Parker, 62, of Chillicothe, died 6:10 am, Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born March 18, 1951 in Ross Co. to Melvin and June Hastings McCloy. On June 29, 1984 she married Willard Parker, who died October 8, 1992. Survivors include her mother; two sisters, Nancy Garrett, Chillicothe...

Guy Pigott

Guy Pigott

Oct 10, 2013

Guy Thomas Pigott, Jr., 79, of Chillicothe, passed through the gates of heaven and into the arms of Christ Jesus at 8:30 am, Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was born on February 24, 1934, in Chillicothe, OH to the late Guy Thomas and Nellie Mae (Edwards) Pigott, Sr. On January 6, 1957 he married Shirley Jo Finley, who preceded him...

Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Oct 8, 2013

Robert W. "Bill" Ward, 82, of Chillicothe, formerly of Van Wert, OH, died at 7:12am, Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. He was born December 31, 1930, in Ross Co., to the late Ben Milton and Emma Pauline (DeNight) Ward. Surviving are his sisters Helen Malone and Sally Dray, both of Chillicothe; his daughter Jennifer;...

Mary West

Mary West

Oct 4, 2013

Mary Kathryn (Williams) West, age 82, of Bainbridge, OH, passed away at 11:45am October 4, 2013. She was born August 18, 1931, in Washington C.H., Fayette Co., OH, to the late Herschel and Frances (Harley) Williams. On January 4, 1951, she married Melvin W. "Jack" West in Hillsboro, OH. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband,...

Sara Lewis

Sara Lewis

Oct 3, 2013

Sara J. Lewis, 86, of Scottsdale, AZ, died Thursday at Desert Flower Assisted Living. She was born September 30, 1927 in Oklahoma City, OK, to Dorsey and Dorothy (Rebstein) Boyle. Sara is survived by her beloved children Margot Baida of Houston, TX; and Peter Lewis of Fountain Hills, AZ; granddaughter Ana Baida of Marietta, GA; cousin Patricia B. Young of...

Jerry Driggs

Jerry Driggs

Oct 1, 2013

On October 1, 2013, Jerry D. Driggs, unexpectedly left this earthly home to be with the Savior he loved and adored. Jerry was a devoted family man who loved his wife, Cyndy (Harper) and his children Janae and Levi. Jerry was the Business Incubator Manager at the Ohio State University's South Centers Endeavor Center. He was an active member of...

Janet Honeycutt

Janet Honeycutt

Sep 27, 2013

Janet C. Honeycutt, 67, of Chillicothe, died 7:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1946 in Ross Co. to the late John and Martha Malone Sheets. On September 15, 1985 she married Roy L. Honeycutt, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Paul Robert Spencer Jr. and Matthew (Jenna) Spencer,...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Sep 25, 2013

Robert W. Smith, 90, of Chillicothe, formerly of Dublin, OH, died September 25, 2013 at Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born September 1, 1923 to the late Dwight and Della Smith. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Imogene Burlile Smith; his sister, Marilyn (Bill) Dudrow; sister-in-law, Marjorie Burlile; niece Sharon (Gale) Rickey; nephews,...

Lewis Bachtal

Lewis Bachtal

Sep 20, 2013

Lewis Bachtal, Jr., 70, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 5:34pm Friday, September 20, 2013, unexpectedly, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1943, in Napoleon, OH, to Lewis, Sr. and Vernabelle (Rhody) Bachtal. On December 17, 1966, he married the former Sally K. Lee, who survives. Also surviving are his son Todd Bachtal,...

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