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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sharon Seekatz
Dec 4, 2013
Sharon L. Seekatz, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 2:30pm December 4, 2013, at her residence following a battle with cancer. She was born November 22, 1943, in Chillicothe to the late William C. and Evelyn R. (Jennings) Milliken. Sharon is survived by her children: David Allen Seekatz, Chillicothe; Rebecca Crawford, Chillicothe; Brent Seekatz and Paul Yoakum, of Columbus; and Nathan...
Gary Maynard
Dec 3, 2013
Gary David Maynard, 55, of Chillicothe, died December 3, 2013, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born September 4, 1958 in North Carolina to James D. and Donna J Miller Maynard. His mother survives. Gary was a US Army veteran and worked in the lab at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. Following cremation, the family plans a memorial service...
Bethany Cosby
Dec 2, 2013
Bethany Michelle Cosby, 47, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was born February 1, 1966 to Janet (Tanner) Cosby and the late Darwin (Doc) Cosby. She is survived by her mother; sister, Holly (Joe) Keel; brothers, Keith (Tammy) Tanner and Martin Cosby;...
Carroll Pigman
Dec 2, 2013
Carroll M. Pigman, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on 11:33 pm, Monday, December 2, 2013, at The Villages Hospital in The Villages, FL. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 39 years, Freda Malone Heshiser Pigman, and his brother and sister-in-law Donald and Jane Pigman. Carroll was born in Proctorville, OH on August 27, 1943 to the late Virgil...
Olof Santesson
Dec 1, 2013
Olof B. Santesson, 87, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, at Heartland of Chillicothe. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Olof Bernt Santesson , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
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