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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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Linda Meyer

Linda Meyer

Mar 3, 2013

Linda J. Meyer, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died Sunday, March 3, 2013. Linda was born in Chillicothe, daughter to Charles and Josephine Miller. She belonged to numerous clubs and charitable organizations in Ohio and Florida. She had a career as a dental technician. Linda was an active member of the Ohio State Alumni Assoc. in Naples, later...

Jeffery Bost

Jeffery Bost

Mar 2, 2013

Jeffery J. Bost, 57, of Chillicothe, died at 10:11pm Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born December 21, 1955, in Ross County, to the late Harry B. and Virginia B. (Richardson) Bost. On October 10, 1986, he married the former Diana L. Cook, who survives. Also surviving are his sons Vincent...

William Barnard

William Barnard

Feb 27, 2013

Rev. William J. Barnard, Sr., 78, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 1:31pm Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon, following an extended illness. He was born May 20, 1934, in Union County, TN, to the late Clint and Alfie Jane (Young) Barnard. On September 25, 1954, he married the former Violet Mae Fodge, who...

James Turner

James Turner

Feb 26, 2013

James A. "Jimmy" Turner, Jr., 50, of Chillicothe, died at 1:35pm Wednesday, February 26, 2013, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born May 23, 1962, in Chillicothe to James A., Sr. and Marian E. (Wingo) Turner. He is survived by his mother, Marian Turner, Chillicothe; 2 sisters: Tina (Bill) Thomas; and Angela (Myron) Miller, all...

Lillian Carey

Lillian Carey

Feb 25, 2013

Lillian Isabel Carey formally of Piqua, OH and N. Lauderdale, FL, passed away February 25, 2013, at 9:45 pm, at Traditions of Chillicothe, OH. She was born on July 11, 1937 in Ottoville, OH, the first of five children born to the late Anthony A. and Vida Isabel Bowersock Miller. On July 13, 1956, she was united in marriage to...

Dwight Leedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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