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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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Billy Perdue
Jun 24, 2012
Billy L. Perdue, 73, of Chillicothe, died June 24, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born November 30, 1938 in Washington Co. to Leslie and Edith Angus Perdue. On March 5, 2012 he married his long time companion Carla S. Tripp, who survives. Also surviving is a son, Mark (Cheryl) Perdue, of Belpre, OH; step-children, Amanda...
Dreama Carroll
Jun 22, 2012
Dreama Robin (Kanouse) Carroll, 56, of Greenfield, OH, died unexpectedly at 5:50am June 22, 2012, at Greenfield Regional Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1955, in Gallipolis, OH, to Philip R. and Betty R. (Jackson) Kanouse. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Tara-Leah (Benjamin) Browning; her grandson Jacob Lee Browning, both of Chillicothe; her mother Betty R. Kanouse, Chillicothe;...
Vivian Blanton
Jun 21, 2012
Vivian I. (Darnell) Blanton, 84, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord at 3:00pm Thursday, June 21, 2012, at her home following an extended battle with breast cancer. She was born October 22, 1927, in South Webster, OH, to the late William Clay and Lola Jane (Crace) Darnell. On June 22, 1955, she married Howard Blanton, who preceded her...
Tom Long
Jun 19, 2012
Tom D. Long, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at Westmoreland Place at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 41 years, Joanne Walburn Long; his parents, Marvin and Nedra Long; and two brothers, Ronald and Mike Long. Survivors include his children, Deborah (Bill) Hopkins,...
William Fyffe
Jun 18, 2012
William H. "Billy" Fyffe III, 34, of Chillicothe, died Monday, June 18, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 22, 1977, in Chillicothe to William H., Jr. and Tammy M. Morgan Fyffe. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Fyffe; his sister Patricia Fyffe, both of Chillicothe; two aunts; and two uncles. He was predeceased by...
Becky Fleming
Jun 18, 2012
Becky Sue Bowen Fleming, 42, of Chillicothe, died 10:56 am, June 18, 2012, at her home, following a long battle with cancer. She was born September 13, 1969 in Paducah, KY to Dwight E. and Cathy S. Weaver Bowen. On August 4, 2001 she married Brent A. Fleming, who survives. In addition to her mother and husband, survivors include her...
Michael Green
Jun 15, 2012
Michael K. Green, 29, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday, June 15, 2012, as a result of a fishing accident. He was born October 11, 1982 in Cincinnati, OH to Robert A. and Christine A. Feiler Green. On September 12, 2009 he married the former Laura Marie Hamm, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Austin and Hunter, at home; his...
Walter Highland
Jun 13, 2012
Walter H. Highland, Jr., 85, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 6:00am, after a brief illness. Walter was born on March 28, 1927 to the late Walter H., Sr. and Charlotte Bickel Highland. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife, Margaret Ann Crosby Highland, who he married on January 29, 1949; their three sons Stephen...
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...
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