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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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Dwight Leedy
Feb 23, 2013
Dwight A. Leedy, 65, of Chillicothe, died at 4:00am Saturday, February 23, 2013, in Heartland of Chillicothe. He was born April 7, 1947, in Greenfield, OH, to the late William N. and Emily L. (Foster) Leedy. Dwight earned his bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace and later received his master's from the University of Vermont. He worked as a computer operator....
James Adams
Feb 23, 2013
James G. Adams, 67, of Chillicothe, died 6:36 pm, Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Traditions of Bristol Village, following an extended illness. He was born June 6, 1945 in Chillicothe to the late Guthrie and Betty Conley Adams. Survivors include his step-father, Chester Baer, of Chillicothe; three sisters, Jenny (James) Davis, of Columbus, Becky (Bruce) O'Neal, of Indianapolis, and Grace...
Beatrice Gragg
Feb 21, 2013
Beatrice M. Gragg, 89, of Chillicothe, died at 12:45am February 21, 2013, in Westmoreland Place. She was born September 20, 1923, in Ross County to the late Dewey and Roxie (Chaney) Dennewitz. On May 25, 1940, she married Thomas J. Gragg, who survives. Also surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law Larry Gragg; Tommy (Linda) Gragg, all of Frankfort; daughter and...
Virginia Hirsch
Feb 21, 2013
Virginia "Ginny" L. Hirsch, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 1:40am Thursday February 21, 2013, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born October 1, 1934, in Ross County to the late William August and Mildred Ann (O'Dell) Hirsch. She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law Josephine "Jody" (David) Cutright; Kathryn Hirsch; brother William Hirsch, all of Chillicothe; brothers-in-law David Towell,...
James Grandstaff
Feb 14, 2013
James H. "Whitey" Grandstaff, of Chillicothe, died 5:40 pm, February 14, 2013, at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born October 10, 1936, in Pike Co., OH to the late Oscar and Mae Grandstaff. On June 6, 1965 he married the late Carolyn S. Vandergriff, who died January 15, 2013. Surviving are his children, Betty...
Francis Cronin
Feb 14, 2013
Francis X. Cronin, 106, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Richmond, MI. He was the widower of Mary L. Cronin. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Francis Xavier Cronin , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Brenda Mckee
Feb 13, 2013
On Wednesday February 13, 2013, Brenda Kay Smith McKee, 63, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior, and family members in heaven, winning the battle over diabetes. She is now free of sickness and suffering. As she fought the disease she educated others about it and its effects. Her prayer was to prevent others from going through...
Janet Storts
Feb 11, 2013
Janet Sue Storts, 64, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord 9:30 am, February 11, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1948 in Chillicothe to the late Leon and Ellen Bland Roberts. She married the late Larry E. Storts Sr., who died in 2007. Survivors include her son, Larry...
Alexis Cousins
Feb 10, 2013
Alexis Christine Cousins, 22, went to heaven peacefully on February 10, 2013, after an amazing, faith-filled battle with cancer. She was born November 11, 1990, in Chillicothe, OH, to Devin W. and Heather J. (Brown) Cousins, who survive. Also surviving is a sister, Kennedy, whom she cherished; grandmothers Rosemary Brown and Joan Cousins, all of Chillicothe; aunts Felecia (Brad) Valentine,...
George Lowry
Feb 10, 2013
George Eugene Lowry, 75, of Chillicothe, died 10:27 pm, February 10, 2013, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born August 14, 1937 in Ross Co. to the late William and Hazel Colburn Lowry. On January 14, 1956 he married Gypsy Lee Bush, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jody (Robert Stewart) Edwards, Dwain (Pamela) Lowry and...
David Sampson
Feb 10, 2013
Dr. David Norman Sampson, 66, passed away from this life surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 10, 2013 following an extended illness. He was born August 8, 1946 in Buffalo, New York to Norman H. and Betty (Robbins) Sampson who preceded him in death. On August 17, 1968 he married the love of his life Mrs.Virginia (Schuer) Sampson who...
Nathan Birdsall
Feb 8, 2013
Nathan P. Birdsall, 31, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly February 8, 2013, in Columbus, OH. He was born June 30, 1981, in Chillicothe to Richard G. and Pamela J. Tillett Birdsall. Surviving are his daughter, Izabelle Birdsall, Columbus; his father and step-mother Richard (Pam) Birdsall, Chillicothe; his mother, Pam Tillett, Circleville; brothers Richard Birdsall, Jr., Chillicothe; Bryan Birdsall, Bristol, IN; Cole...
David Consolver
Feb 6, 2013
David M. Consolver 86, of Chillicothe, OH passed away Wednesday February 6th, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family. David worked at National Fireworks, VA Hospital, Mead Corporation and retired from the Federal Prison Industries. David enjoyed carpentry, hunting and was a 32 degree Mason, Scioto Lodge 6, F & AM. He is survived by his wife, Prissy Consolver...
Nevin Thomas
Feb 6, 2013
Nevin L. "Pinky" Thomas, 72, of Logan, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 2:12pm February 6, 2013, at OSU East Medical Center, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born February 15, 1940, in Ross County to the late Fred and Blanche M. Thomas. He is survived by his children: Anita Druppers, of Netherlands; Ingrid (Larry) Brumfield, Rochester, NY; Nicole (Ron)...
Lorinzo Whitson
Feb 4, 2013
Lorinzo Whitson, 70, of Chillicothe, died 9:30 am, Sunday, February 4, 2013 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1942 in Berry, AL to the late Joseph and Susan V. Johnson Whitson. Mr. Whitson was a US Veteran and real estate agent. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a...
Janice Taylor
Feb 1, 2013
Janice Faye Taylor, 52, of Chillicothe, died 11:41 am, February 1, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1960 in Pike Co. to Robert Taylor and Helen Egelston, who survive. Also surviving are two sisters, Kim Davis, Chillicothe and Joetta Manson, Springdale, OH; several nieces and nephews and her dog Baby. The family would like...
Howard Miller
Feb 1, 2013
Howard "Corky" Miller, 81, of Chillicothe, died 7:25 am, Friday, February 1, 2013, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born July 4, 1931 in Washington CH to the late Harry and Clarice Walden Miller. Survivors include his children, Terry and Mark Miller, of Chillicothe and Mike Miller, of Cincinnati; a grandson, Christopher Miller, of Plantation,...
Perry Hall
Jan 31, 2013
Perry R. Hall, 68, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 4:45 am, Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born December 9, 1944 in Ross Co. to the late Ralph Hall and Rosetta M. Smith Mickey. As a young child Elvin Mickey entered the lives of the Halls and became Perry's father....
Douglas Wriston
Jan 31, 2013
Douglas E. Wriston, 72, of South Salem, OH, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at his home. He was born May 16, 1940 in Kingston, WV, the son of Clarence E. and Mary Ushley Stover Wriston. Survivors include a son, Dennis Wriston, of Scarboro, WV, two daughters, Tina and Vicky Wriston, both Scarboro; three sisters, Lorine Shuemake, Madeline Ward, and Loretta...
Edith Horton
Jan 31, 2013
Edith Damron Horton, 75, of Chillicothe, died peacefully, surrounded by family, in her home on Thursday, January 31, 2013. The daughter of Tolby and Eva Damron, Edith became the first of her family to graduate High School in 1956 from Piketon High School. Edith retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years of dedicated service and was a...
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