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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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Jeffery Skinner

Jeffery Skinner

Jan 31, 2013

Jeffrey Skinner, 52, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, January 31, 2013, unexpectedly, at his home. He was born March 20, 1960 in Chillicothe to William E. Skinner and Anna Scott Ashbrook. Survivors include his mother, of Chillicothe; a brother, William B. Skinner, of Waverly; and a sister-in-law, Lynn. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Adam; his father; and...

Dorothy Davis

Dorothy Davis

Jan 23, 2013

Dorothy L. "Lucy" Davis, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 5:18am Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born January 31, 1938, in Chillicothe, to the late James and Gertrude (Bethel) Whiting. On January 27, 1956, she married Jack E. Davis, who survives. Also surviving are her children: Jacquelyn (Dale) Bruce, Chillicothe; Donald (Judy)...

Margaret Mcgarvey

Margaret Mcgarvey

Jan 23, 2013

Margaret M. McGarvey, 90, of Waverly, formerly of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 8:13am Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth. She was born October 10, 1922, in Ross County, to the late Grant and Ida D. (Stoneburner) Davis. On December 12, 1964, she married James E. McGarvey, who preceded her in death on...

Wade Burdette

Wade Burdette

Jan 21, 2013

Wade Burdette, 85, of Ashville, OH, died at 10:10pm Monday, January 21, 2013, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born January 19, 1928, in Columbus, OH, to the late Lewis and Minnie M. (Harlor) Burdette. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Martha M. (Edwards) Burdette, in 1983; and his second wife,...

Carolyn Grandstaff

Carolyn Grandstaff

Jan 15, 2013

Carolyn S. Grandstaff, 68, of Chillicothe, died 7:20 pm, January 15, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born July 12, 1944 in Columbus, OH to the late Albert and Goldie Ann Vandergriff Maul. On June 6, 1965 she married James H. Grandstaff, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Betty Jo Grandstaff, of Chillicothe; Terry...

Christi Metzger

Christi Metzger

Jan 13, 2013

Christi Lynn Metzger, 48, of Chillicothe, died January 13, 2013, unexpectedly. She was born September 16, 1964 to the late Leo Smith and Pat (Smith) Upton. She was the mother of Michael, Josh (Erin) and Jon (Rebekah) Metzger; meme of Gabe, Taylor, Joey, Payton and Brody; sister of Bret (Angela) and Robin Mavis, Brad, Tara, Betsy and Travis Smith, and...

John Nesser

John Nesser

Jan 11, 2013

John R. Nesser, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 3:05pm January 11, 2013, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 5, 1937, in Londonderry to the late Marion S. and Edith (Smith) Nesser. He is survived by his daughters Joan Nesser, of Missouri; daughter and son-in-law Rebecca (Jafar) Bintarif, Columbus; son and daughter-in-law John D. (Kristy) Nesser, Chillicothe; grandchildren:...

Julia Tyler

Julia Tyler

Jan 10, 2013

Julia M. Tyler, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 12:50pm Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born September 22, 1929, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Charlie and Florence (Harlan) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Louis Tyler; a daughter Sherry Moody; and her brothers Richard and...

Richard Dudash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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