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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Vernon Lewis

Vernon Lewis

Mar 6, 2014

Vernon M. Lewis, 82, of Chillicothe, known to many of his friends as Marshall, was born February 10, 1932, in Springfield, KY to Nathaniel and Roda (Marshall) Lewis, as one of seven children. In 1953, Marshall met and married his devoted wife of 61 years, Mary B. (Hayden) Lewis. In 1964, Marshall moved his family to Chillicothe, OH, where he...

Dustin Rinehart

Dustin Rinehart

Mar 5, 2014

SSGT Dustin W. Rinehart, 27, of Beavercreek, formerly of Frankfort, died at 6:42am March 5, 2014, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 1, 1986, in Chillicothe to William F. and Karen A. (Herrnstein) Rinehart. He is survived by his mother, Karen A. Rinehart; his father William F. "Bill" Rinehart, both of Frankfort; his twin brother...

Barbara Cartwright

Barbara Cartwright

Mar 5, 2014

Barbara Jane Cartwright, 83, of Chillicothe, died 5:36 pm, March 5, 2014, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born October 27, 1930 to the late Frank and Beulah Jenkins Hester. On May 5, 1951 she married Charles H. Cartwright, who died August 10, 2010. Survivors include her children, Charles Timothy "Tim" Cartwright, Craig Cartwright, and Jani...

Billie Trego

Billie Trego

Mar 4, 2014

Billie L. Trego, 81, of Chillicothe, died March 4, 2014, at the Lee Memorial Health Center, Ft. Myers, FL, following a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1932 in Wellston, OH to the late Virgil and Hazel Yates Fair. On September 2, 2005 she married Lloyd D. Trego, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter and sons-in-law, Debra (Skip)...

Elroy James

Elroy James

Mar 3, 2014

Elroy F. "El J." James, 67, of Chillicothe, formerly of Lima, OH, died unexpectedly at 7:24pm March 3, 2014, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1946, in Columbus, GA, to the late Elroy F. and Lois (Crawford) James. On December 18, 2003, he married the former Catherine A. Webb, who survives. In addition to his wife...

Norma Knox

Norma Knox

Mar 1, 2014

Norma Jean Knox, 74, of Circleville, died 11:50 am, Saturday, March 01, 2014, at the Genesis Care Center, Circleville. She was born August 6, 1939 in Chillicothe to the late Jesse and Jessie Wallin Dement. On October 13, 1961 she married the late Pete Knox, who died June 13, 2008. Survivors include three daughters, Lila Egan and Virginia (Jim) McCray,...

Donald Felts

Donald Felts

Feb 28, 2014

Donald Wayne Felts, 53, of Pt. Pleasant, WV, formerly of Chillicothe, died 8:45 am, February 28, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley Hospital unexpectedly. He was born January 16, 1961 in Chillicothe to the late Lewis L. Felts and Mary F. Rader Felts. On September 26, 2003 he married Crystal L. Napper, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Courtney Felts...

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...

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