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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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Mark Mcroberts
Jun 10, 2013
Mark T. McRoberts, 56, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, June 10, 2013. He was born March 2, 1957, in Chillicothe, to Charles J. "Jack" and Patricia R. (Dearth) McRoberts. Mark is survived by his mother, Patricia R. McRoberts, of Chillicothe; his brothers and sisters and their spouses: Kay (Jeff) Spires, of Circleville; David (Eileen) Wollenburg, Mooresville, NC;...
John Ortman
Jun 10, 2013
John R. Ortman, 82, passed from this life shortly after midnight on Monday, June 10, 2013, following a brief illness. John was born in Ross Co. on February 24, 1931 to the late Claude S. and Christine Haubeil Ortman. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Russell E. Ortman; a sister, Jean A. Cottrill; a sister-in-law, Patricia Ortman; a...
Emily Hahnemann
Jun 10, 2013
Emily Denise Hahnemann, 38, of New Carlisle, formerly of Chillicothe, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at her home, unexpectedly. She was born May 22, 1975 in Chillicothe to Theodore and Jeanette Burton Toenniges, who survive. On May 26, 2007 she married Paul Hahnemann, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Lydia, William and Jacob; five brothers and sisters, Laura (Jerry)...
Kent Crabtree
Jun 9, 2013
Kent Lee Crabtree, 46, of Kingston, died June 9, 2013, outside Beckley WV, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 15, 1966 in Portsmouth, OH to Paul (Brenda) Crabtree and LaVonda (Sam) Crabtree Cummings, who survive. On September 8, 1990 he married Virginia S. Silva, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Enrique...
Bruce Walter
Jun 8, 2013
Bruce Richard Walter, 59, of Kingston, passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2013, unexpectedly. He was born September 5, 1953 in Chillicothe to Merle and Betty Poole Walter. Survivors include a daughter Brooke (Randall) Walter-Thompson, Chillicothe; two sons, Adam (Tiffany) Walter, Kingston and Bruce (Tammy) Walter II, Chillicothe; granddaughter, Madison Thompson; grandsons, Aiden Thompson and Lelan Walter; a...
Alma Walker
Jun 3, 2013
Alma L. Walker, 94, of Chillicothe, OH, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on June 3, 2013, at Valley View Nursing Facility, Frankfort, OH. She was born June 21, 1918, in Whitley County, KY. She received her Master's Degree from the University of Cincinnati and was a retired teacher of Norwood, OH public school system. She was a much loved,...
Carl Jones
Jun 2, 2013
Carl Lenard Jones, of Chillicothe, was born into this life on June 5, 1930 to Otis Herd and Iva Mae Brewer Jones, in Frankfort. He departed this life for the next on June 2, 2013. He was 82 years old. He married the former Kathryn Emma Smith, who survives, on September 25, 1960. They were married 52 years. Also surviving...
R. Sommers
May 29, 2013
Richard Thomas "Tom" Sommers, Jr., 60, of Chillicothe, died at 3:07am, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born July 10, 1952, in Chillicothe to the late Richard T., Sr. and Bertha (Lowe) Sommers. On December 7, 1999, he married the former Peggy L. Birt, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and...
Demorris Frasure
May 28, 2013
Demorris G. Frasure, 58, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 7:39am Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 8, 1955, in Martin, KY, to Demorris G., Sr., and Velma G. (Meade) Frasure. He is survived by his mother, Velma Ward; sisters and brother-in-law Teresa Ward, both of Chillicothe; Jennifer (Rob) Fitzpatrick, Piketon; nieces Courtney and Shallyn; a...
William Pettit
May 24, 2013
William Leroy Pettit, 77, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord and Savior 1:02 am, Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Bill was born October 31, 1935 in Chillicothe to the late William Pearl and Gladys Edith Thacker Pettit. On July 31, 1960 he married Carol Sue Ott, who died May 8, 1999. Surviving are...
Bernice Stull
May 23, 2013
Bernice I. (Raraigh) Stull, 89, of Frankfort, passed away May 23, 2013, after an extended illness. She was formerly of Elderton, PA where she and her husband made their home for more than sixty years. She had resided with her daughter Cass in the Frankfort area for the past 10 years. She was born on July 11, 1923 near Dayton,...
James Case
May 22, 2013
James Jay Case, 62, of Chillicothe, died 7:00 am, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a year long illness. He was born February 4, 1951 in Dennison, OH to the late Harry and Harriett Schaffer Case. On September 20, 1998 he married Linda Sue Graves, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Nicki Fisher and...
Robert Streicher
May 21, 2013
R. Whit Streicher, 54, of Chillicothe, died 9:00 am, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic, following an extended illness. He was born January 5, 1959 in Chillicothe to Gordon F. and Julia K. Whittington Streicher. Survivors include his mother; two sons, Sam and Philip Streicher, of Chillicothe; two sisters, Victoria (Daniel) Roy and Lyn (Robert) Smith, both of...
Sonja Frazier
May 20, 2013
Sonja Lee Frazier, 73, of Chillicothe, died 9:00pm, Monday, May 20, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born of February 4, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Eldon and Emma Cooper Shoemaker. On May 31, 1959 she married Joseph Ray Frazier, who survives. Also surviving are her two children, Lisa Wells, and Darin (Tami) Frazier,...
Genive Vickers
May 15, 2013
Genive M. Vickers, 75, of Chillicothe, died at 6:50pm Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born April 13, 1938, in Glenwood, WV, to the late Carl E., Sr. and Aline M. (Shull) Rayburn. On June 19, 1972, she married Thamer B. Vickers, who preceded her in death April 3, 1997. Surviving are her...
Ronnie Sweat
May 14, 2013
Ronnie B. Sweat Jr., 40, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Tuesday, at his home. His wife Jenna survives. Arrangements for funeral services are being completed by the Rich and Thompson Funeral Home, Burlington, NC, 336-226-1624. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ronnie Blease Sweat Jr. , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Robert Woodruff
May 14, 2013
Robert J. Woodruff, 71, of Chillicothe, went peacefully to be with the Lord at 5:40am Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at his residence. He was born September 23, 1941, in Chillicothe to the late Robert C. and Eunice Mae (Sutherland) Woodruff. On November 15, 1960, he married the former Martha Marie Hollis, who preceded him in death on January 17, 1994....
Bartley Brown
May 9, 2013
Bartley Paul Brown, 56, of Chillicothe, died 1:48 am, Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 18, 1956 in Chillicothe to the late Frank C. and Wilma J. Cosby Brown. On November 28, 1984 he married Roxanne Lee, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Ryan (Melissa) Brown, Quincy, IL, Jeremy (Mandy) Lee and Brandon...
Goldie Kunz
May 6, 2013
Goldie Mae Kunz, 93, of Londonderry, died 2:15 am, Monday, May 6, 2013, following a brief illness. She was born September 24, 1919 in Gillespieville, OH to the late William B. and Hazel V. Hines Conaway. On January 25, 1943 she married the late William A. Kunz, who died March 31, 2003. Survivors include her son, Donald W. (Lois) Kunz,...
Ralph Deadwyler
May 2, 2013
Ralph H. Deadwyler Sr., 70, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He is survived by a son, Ralph Deadwyler Jr., of Cleveland. Ralph retired from the VA Medical Center and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Military graveside services will be held in the Dayton National Cemetery. Friends may...
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