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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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Gerald Stewart
Jul 2, 2012
Gerald O. Stewart, 72, of Londonderry, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born December 30, 1939 in Vinton County, son of the late Joseph S. and Zella Peck Stewart. Gerald retired from Chrysler and was an Army Veteran. He is survived by his daughters, Penny (Phil) Butler of Miamisburg, Ohio and...
Robert Sewards
Jun 30, 2012
Robert Isabo Sewards, 84, of Chillicothe, died 6:02 am, June 30, 2012, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. He was born October 30, 1927 in Richmond Dale to the late Elmer and Rosa Johnson Sewards. He married the former Edith E. Scales, and they have shared 62 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, Randy, Benjamin,...
Betty Mettler
Jun 29, 2012
Betty L. Mettler, 72, of Kingston, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born September 14, 1939 in Yellowbud to John and Marybelle Parker Cowens. She married the late Jack Lee Mettler, who died April 28, 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Sue Mettler, Circleville and Tammy (Virgil "Marty") Havens, Kingston; a son,...
Zavier Wright
Jun 28, 2012
Zavier A. Wright, stillborn son of Dawn N. Wright, died June 28, 2012. Survivors include his siblings, Toney Hall and Errington Baker; an aunt, Katia Myers; five cousins; and his grandparents, Terry and Dennis Wright and Edward and Marketa Vannoy. Private services will be held at the Church of Deliverance, Pastor Jeremy Beverly officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery,...
Robert Derexson
Jun 27, 2012
Robert W. "Bill" Derexson, 61, of Kingston, died June 27, 2012 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1951 in Chillicothe to the late Eileen Derexson. Survivors include four sons, Robert W. Derexson II and Clayton E. Derexson, Knoxville, MD, Jon M. (Heather) Derexson, Goose Creek, SC and Chad E. Derexson, Woodsboro, MD; seven grandchildren; a...
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...
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