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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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Daniel Deering
Jun 10, 2012
Daniel G. Deering, 79, of Chillicothe, died at 8:57am Sunday, June 10, 2012, in Chillicothe Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born April 16, 1933, in St. Cloud, MN, to the late Gilbert and Dorothy Deering. He was the widower of Peggy (Halterman) Deering, who preceded him in death May 30, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Dreama Cliborne;...
Joann Thomas
Jun 9, 2012
Joann (Beverly) "Jody" Thomas, 63, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on June 9, 2012, at 12:00pm midnight in Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born July 12, 1948, in Chillicothe, to the late Walter and Elsie (Mayo) Beverly. She leaves behind family that will miss her, her children: Roxanne (Rod) Brown; Howard (Kristie) Thomas, Jr.; and Joshua (Dorothy) Thomas;...
Dana Ross
Jun 7, 2012
Dana L. "Dink" Ross, 38, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly June 7, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born February 22, 1974, in Ross County, to Donald L. and Lena A. (Plummer) Ross. Surviving are his daughter Shana E. Ross; his son Ryan James "R.J." Ross; his mother, Lena A. Ross; maternal grandmother Helen...
Cheryl Kunz
Jun 3, 2012
Cheryl Ann Kunz, 65, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly in her home at 12:01am June 3, 2012. She was born June 6, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to the late Herbert and Thelma Meeker Stice. On September 6, 1964, she married Jerry Kunz, Sr., who preceded her in death on May 25, 1998. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Janna...
Mary Fisher
Jun 1, 2012
Mary Jane Fisher, 89, of Londonderry, died 12:40 pm, Friday, June 1, 2012, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born December 15, 1922 in Ross Co. to the late Charles and Goldie Buskirk Landrum. On August 6, 1965 she married Russell A. Fisher, who died January 31, 2011. Survivors include her children, Suzanne (Darrell) Lechner and Michael...
Noah Kottenbrook
May 31, 2012
Noah Charles Kottenbrook, age 1, of Frankfort, died 11:59 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2012, at his home. He was born June 24, 2010 in Columbus, OH. Survivors include his parents, Charles V. and Tracy L. Baxter Kottenbrook III; his siblings, Brenton, Collin, and Addison, all at home; his birth parents, Neal and Crystal Lumley; a sister, Cira; and his birth...
William Mccatherine
May 31, 2012
Billy came into our lives January 18, 1989, and unexpectedly left our lives May 31, 2012 due to an accidental gunshot wound. Our beloved Billy leaves behind his "Momma" & best friend, Lisa Minnix-His Special Aunt "Ninny", Linda Minnix- His "Lil Sis" & best friend, Heather Moody (Joshua Rea)-"Uncle Stevie", Stephen B. Minnix- Loving girlfriend "Princess Tabela", Tabbie Bell- Big...
Frank Upton
May 30, 2012
Frank D. Upton, 76, of Inverness, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away May 30, 2012, following an extended illness. He was born in Chillicothe to the late Emory "Red" Upton and Arlene M. Crow on December 14, 1935. Survivors include his wife, Viola Laviera-Upton; daughters, Karen S. Flannery, of Florida, Denise "Dee" K. (James Barrows Jr.) Upton, of Chillicothe; a...
Roberta Huff
May 29, 2012
Roberta Jane Huff, 66, of Londonderry, died 2:31 am, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1945 in Ross Co. to the late Burle and Anna K. Robinson Mankin. On May 17, 1962 she married John P. Huff, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jayne Radcliff, of Hamden and John (Gayle)...
William Donnells
May 27, 2012
William Drake Donnells, 82, of Chillicothe, died 5:45 pm, Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following a brief illness. He was born July 21, 1929 in Chillicothe to the late Ray and Ruth Shirey Donnells. On June 14, 1958 he married Joyce Ann Jones, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Kimberle (Thomas) Cunningham, Marian Donnells, David (Amy)...
Jack Eley
May 27, 2012
Jack Blaine ("J.B.") Eley, age 84, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday morning, May 27, 2012, at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, Frankfort. Jack was predeceased by his soul-mate and wife of 52 years; Patricia Best Eley; father, Sherla Eldon Eley; mother, Pansy Fincham Fisher; and brothers, Gene and Keith Eley. He is survived by three children, twin daughters Sharon Eley...
Joseph Speakman
May 23, 2012
Joseph B. Speakman, 64, of Chillicothe, died at 1:38am May 23, 2012, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born November 6, 1947, in Chillicothe to the late Vinton and Ella (Ray) Speakman. He is survived by his brother Jerry Speakman; a sister Sherry Cain, both of Pinellas, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...
Lettrica Mead
May 23, 2012
Lettrica M. Mead, 82, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born August 12, 1929, in Pike County, OH, to the late Lawrence and Rachel (Golden) Colburn. On February 4, 1950, she married John Mead, Jr., who preceded her in death on April 21, 1990. Surviving are her...
Edith Degarmo
May 21, 2012
Edith Lucky DeGarmo, 93, of Chillicothe, passed away May 21, 2012, in Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born February 16, 1919, in Ross County to the late Grover Cleveland and Ruby Rich Hafler. On November 10, 1940, she married Julius DeGarmo, who preceded her in death in 2006. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Bruce Timothy and Janet DeGarmo, Kingston,...
Theresa Zimmerman
May 21, 2012
Theresa Mae Zimmerman, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 10:36am, Monday May 21, 2012, at Baylor Medical Center, Garland, TX. She was born September 6, 1933, in Ross County to the late Rev. Wayne M., Sr. and Vivian Iona (Peale) Bunch. On October 10, 1970, she married Charles F. Zimmerman, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1999. She is...
Emmalu Wade
May 20, 2012
Mrs. Emmalu (Ziegenfuss) Wade, age 83 and a 14 year resident of Chillicothe, OH, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. The former Jerseyville resident was born May 6, 1929 in Alton, IL. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Wade, Sr., a daughter, Millie (Wade) Stout, and her parents, Edward...
Andrew White
May 18, 2012
Andrew Jackson White Jr., 78, of Chillicothe, died May 18, 2012 at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born January 30, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Andrew Jackson and Thelma Stinson White Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Houglum, of Southaver, MS and Jackie Rosenburger, of Cincinnati, OH. Military graveside services, conducted by...
Anna Judy
May 17, 2012
Anna Judy, 84, of Chillicothe, departed this life to be with her Lord on Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2012 in the Adena Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born June 18, 1927 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late William McKinley "M.C." and Tealie Montgomery Tackett. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Barnes, of Chillicothe; 3 sons and...
Evelyn Hawk
May 16, 2012
Evelyn E. Hawk, 74, of Chillicothe, died 4:20 pm, May 16, 2012 at Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation, following an extended illness. She was born November 5, 1937 in Ross Co. to William P. and Gladys E. Thrap Petit. On November 9, 1953 she married Kenneth E. Hawk, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Vicki (Ron) Palmer, of Kingston, Kenneth...
Joseph Brown
May 15, 2012
Joseph L. Brown, 78, of Chillicothe, died 9:53 am, May 15, 2012, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born June 17, 1933 in Chillicothe to the late Arthur and Jessie Lewis Brown. Survivors include a son, Richard Brown, of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Kathryn Fields, of Dallas, TX; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Joe was...
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