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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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Richard Dudash
Jan 9, 2013
Richard George Dudash, 80, of Chillicothe, Ohio, formerly of Avon Lake, Ohio, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, after a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Suzanne (Labay) and Paul J. Dudash. He married Josephine Rivera in Austin, Texas, on April 14, 1956. He is survived by his wife; children Paul P. Dudash of...
Vicki Sewards
Jan 9, 2013
Vicki L. Sewards, 63, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died January 9, 2013, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born June 27, 1949 in Ross Co. to the late Frankie and Charlene Woodfork Maughmer. On May 23, 1987 she married Myers M. Sewards, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Rhonda (Richard) Hammond, Ellen Tanner, and Zenobia...
Nancy Gilley
Jan 9, 2013
Nancy D. Gilley, 89, of Chillicothe, died at 8:50am Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born March 17, 1923, in Kenova, WV, to the late Lloyd and Victoria (Stump) Hatten. She is survived by her daughter Penny Gilley; daughter and son-in-law Rhonda (Steven) Felts, all of Chillicothe; 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and her sisters June Sparks,...
Sarah Russell
Jan 6, 2013
Sarah R. Russell, 70, of Chillicothe, died peacefully at 2:31 am, Sunday, January 6, 2013, at the Ohio State University Hospitals, following an extended illness, surrounded by her husband and children. She was born November 29, 1942 in Kingston, OH to Clarence A. and Helen Beavers Donahue. On November 4, 1960 she married Paul Russell, who survives. Also surviving are...
William Watters
Jan 5, 2013
William D. Watters, 89, of Chillicothe, died 12:00 pm, Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, following an extended illness. He was born April 10, 1923 in Ross Co. to the late Ernest and Dorothy McQuay Watters. On September 1, 1956 he married the former Erma June Butterbaugh, who died September 2, 2006. Survivors include his...
Clyde Washington
Jan 5, 2013
Clyde L. Washington I, of Chillicothe, was born in Camden, Arkansas, the second child of John L. and Odessa (Walker) Washington. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Leo Washington. He found peace on Saturday, January 5, 2013, in Adena Regional Medical Center. Clyde accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. James A.M.E. Church of...
May Sheets
Jan 3, 2013
May E. "Toots" Sheets, 82, of Chillicothe, died 4:25 am, January 3, 2013, at Kindred Care of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born August 30, 1930 in Chillicothe to the late Victor and Goldie Bennett Meacham. On November 14, 1952 she married the late James A. Sheets, who died July 3, 1979. Survivors include her daughter, Sandy (William)...
Melissa Ewry
Dec 29, 2012
Melissa Ewry, 60, passed from this life into the gates of Heaven to reunite with her family and friends that have passed before, on December 29, 2012, after a long battle of illnesses. She was born April 21, 1952, in Chillicothe, to the late Carlos J. "Bill" and Esther L. (Vance) Bland. On August 11, 1973, she married Aaron L....
William Bates
Dec 28, 2012
William T. Bates, 77, of Mason, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 3:25pm Friday December 28, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, OH. He was born April 6, 1935, in Chillicothe to the late William M. and Gertrude Alberta (Bethel) Bates. On March 26, 1955, he married Alinda L. Wenzel, who survives. Also surviving are his sons William N....
Donald Lemley
Dec 28, 2012
Donald E. Lemley, 83, of Chillicothe, died Friday, December 28, 2012, in his home following an extended illness. He was born December 26, 1929, in Chillicothe, to the late George C., Sr. and Mahala (Glassco) Lemley. Surviving is his wife, Sally M. (Moye) Lemley; son Alan Lemley, both of Chillicothe; daughters Cheryl Lemley, Columbus; Donna Avery, Canal Winchester; Brenda Lemley,...
Charles Freeman
Dec 26, 2012
Charles H. "Ike" Freeman, 82, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 5:36am Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born April 29, 1930, in Chillicothe to the late Clifford T. and Marjorie M. (Morgan) Freeman. On August 30, 1951, he married the former Rachel I. Dailey, who survives....
Josephine Smith
Dec 24, 2012
Josephine A. "Joanne" Smith, 65, of Chillicothe, died at 11:28pm, December 24, 2012, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born July 6, 1947, in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph V. and Mary Sue (Getterd) Jankowski. On April 26, 1980, she married William Frank Smith, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2010. Surviving...
Fred Schwartz
Dec 22, 2012
Fred Schwartz, 73, of Chillicothe, died December 22, 2012, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born January 17, 1939 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Fred and Vera Slavens Schwartz. Survivors include his children, Angie (Eric) Graves, of Chillicothe and William "Buck" Schwartz, of Wellston; his grandchildren, Kayla (Chris) Graves Woodfork, Jacobe Graves, Kristin...
Carlis Tackett
Dec 22, 2012
Carlis Henry "Carl" Tackett, 56, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, December 22, 2012, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born May 2, 1956 in Boone Co. WV to the late Carlos J. and Janice Lafferty Tackett. On August 31, 1991 he married the former Theresa Anne Cole, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Daniel Tackett, Columbus, Brian...
Wilma Turner
Dec 20, 2012
Wilma Ina Arlene Turner, 69, of Frankfort, died 5:29 p.m. on December 20, 2012 in her home, following and extended illness. She was born on November 23, 1943 in Piketon, Ohio to the late Ellis and Irene Smith. On February 2, 1960, she was united in marriage to Jerry E. Turner who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Terry (Mike)...
James Davis
Dec 15, 2012
James R. Davis, 81, of Chillicothe, died at 4:20pm December 15, 2012, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born January 13, 1931, in Chillicothe, to the late Ralph and Dovey (Large) Davis. On April 11, 1951, he married the former Patricia M. Britton, who preceded him in death on October 1, 2007. He is survived...
Gloria Woodruff
Dec 13, 2012
Gloria Marlene Woodruff, 79, of Chillicothe, died at 12:10 a.m. on December 13, 2012, in The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1933, to the late John W. and Chloe (Crabtree) Rainer. On June 22, 1957, she married Leonard Dale "Jack" Woodruff who survives. Also surviving is a son, Jack Woodruff, of Frankfort; daughters, Kim...
Herbert Friedman
Dec 13, 2012
Herbert Friedman, 87, died on December 13, 2012 at Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness. He was born on November 17, 1925 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Mortimer and Ruth Schachne Friedman, deceased. Mr. Friedman graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1943 and from The Ohio State University in 1949 earning a degree in Accounting. His college studies were interrupted...
Gregory Arthur
Dec 6, 2012
Gregory L. Arthur, 51, of Chillicothe, died December 6, 2012, unexpectedly. He was born November 22, 1961 in Huntington WV to Norman L. and Vivian E. Niehart Arthur. On November 23, 1993 he married the former Janice C. St. Clair, who died August 23, 2012. In addition to his mother, survivors include a son, Hunter, of Chillicothe and a step-daughter,...
Jeffrey Bales
Dec 5, 2012
Jeffrey Bales, 55, of Washington CH, died December 5, 2012 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeffrey Bales , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
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