Obituaries

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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Jay Shoemaker

Jay Shoemaker

Oct 13, 2011

Jay D. Shoemaker, 56, of Chillicothe, died 8:15 am, Thursday, October 13, 2011, at his home, following a battle with cancer. He was born November 1, 1954 in Ross Co. to the late Leroy and Mary Lloyd Shoemaker. On August 7, 1986 he married the former Peggy A. Jordan, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Colton Shoemaker, of...

Robert Hitchens

Robert Hitchens

Oct 13, 2011

Robert R. Hitchens, Sr., 70, of Chillicothe, died 4:36 pm, Thursday, October 13, 2011, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 7, 1941 in Jackson, OH to the late Roy and Emma Davis Hitchens. On June 4, 1994 he married the former Cheryl A. Wingo, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Myia Hambrick,...

William Breakfield

William Breakfield

Oct 12, 2011

William E. Breakfield, 92, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord 12:35 am, Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at Heartland of Chillicothe. He was born September 19, 1919 to David and Exa Breakfield, at Rock Mills, OH. On August 11, 1948 he married the late Roberta Whetsel, who died December 22, 2010. He served in World War II with the...

Aaron Harding

Aaron Harding

Oct 11, 2011

Aaron J. Harding, 29, of Chillicothe, died 7:04 pm, Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born May 6, 1982 in Chillicothe to Harry L. Harding and Doris A. Edington. Survivors include his parents; his step-mother, Mirna Lee; a brother, Joshua L. Harding, of Chillicothe; a sister, Melea D. Avrache, of California; a step-brother, Jose Hernandez, of...

E. Bullock

E. Bullock

Oct 9, 2011

E. Louise Bullock, 84, of Chillicothe, died at 1:49pm Sunday, October 9, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born May 15, 1927, in Lawrence County, OH. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Pamela (Harles) Bennett Prater, of Summerville, SC; son and daughter-in-law Charles (Janet) Bullock, of Boligee, AL; daughter Victoria Coonrod, North Charleston, SC;...

L. Slater

L. Slater

Oct 7, 2011

Lula Alice Slater, 80, of Chillicothe, died Friday afternoon in her home following an extended illness. Her husband, George R. Slater, survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of L. Alice Slater , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Daniel Kennedy

Daniel Kennedy

Oct 2, 2011

Daniel L. Kennedy, 65, of Chillicothe, died 7:15 am, Sunday, October 2, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born September 24, 1946 in Columbus, OH to the late John W. and Pauline Anderson Kennedy. On July 11, 1970 he married the former Melanie J. Sewards, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Sean Kennedy, of Galloway,...

James Lewis

James Lewis

Oct 2, 2011

James W. Lewis Sr., 85, of Albany, GA, formerly of Chillicothe, died October 2, 2011, at the Willson Hospice House, Albany, GA. He was born December 26, 1925 in Bourneville to the late Andrew C. and Garnet Bane Lewis. He married the former Irene Peebles, who died in 1992. Survivors include three sons, James W. Lewis, Jr., of London, OH,...

Rosa Hackworth

Rosa Hackworth

Oct 2, 2011

Rosa Adams Stonerock Hackworth, age 87, of Chillicothe, went to be her Heavenly Father at 2:40 A.M. on Sunday, October 2, 2011 following a long illness. She was surrounded by children she loved dearly and who loved her dearly in return. She was born on February 16, 1924 to John and Melvina (Daniels) Conley, both of whom preceded her in...

James Delgarn

James Delgarn

Oct 1, 2011

James T. Delgarn, 62, of Vinton Co., died Saturday at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James Thomas Delgarn , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Ralph Mullins

Ralph Mullins

Oct 1, 2011

Ralph L. Mullins, 43, of Chillicothe, died 10:02 am, Saturday, October 1, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness. He was born July 2, 1968 in Columbus, OH to the late Donald and Barbara Cook Hoosier. On December 2, 1994 he married the former Laura K. Ortman, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Sharon R., Melissa J., Lisa...

Patricia Moore

Patricia Moore

Sep 30, 2011

Patricia A. Moore, 54, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior, 4:08 pm, Friday, September 30, 2011, at Mt. Carmel-St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville, unexpectedly. She was born October 23, 1956 in Cheyenne, WY to the late Russell and Betty V. Gibson. On April 25, 1985 she married Thomas L. Moore, who survives. Also surviving are her two...

Lokie Eblin

Lokie Eblin

Sep 30, 2011

Lokie V. Eblin, 73, of South Salem, died unexpectedly at 4:51am Friday, September 30, 2011, at her residence. She was born June 10, 1938, in Ross County to the late Lark and Helen Mae (Miller) Scott, Sr. She is survived by her lifelong companion, John Paul Bechie, Sr., of South Salem; daughters Beth Martin, of Chillicothe; Amy (Tim) Hamilton, of...

Buford Richardson

Buford Richardson

Sep 29, 2011

Buford L. Richardson, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 2:54am Thursday, September 29, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born July 21, 1937, in Marion, VA, to the late E. G. "Bill" and Ruby (Vernon) Richardson. On May 6, 1970, he married the former Lennie E. Sisk, who preceded him in death on September 17,...

Leslie Crago

Leslie Crago

Sep 28, 2011

Leslie D. "Poppy" Crago, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 10:30pm Wednesday, September 28, 2011, in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. He was born June 29, 1929, in Lancaster, OH to the late John N. and Mildred M. Karr Crago. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Jean (Gibson) Crago; his son and daughter-in-law Brandon and Katie Crago, all of...

Jacob Groves

Jacob Groves

Sep 23, 2011

Jacob Matthew Groves, son of Amy D. Groves, was stillborn Saturday, September 23, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Isach M. Chaney; maternal grandparents Norma I. (Gary) Nelson; aunts and uncles Charles E. Groves; Crystal D. Groves; Stephanie Nelson; and Lisa (James) Dement, all of Chillicothe. Graveside services will...

Maurice Wilson

Maurice Wilson

Sep 21, 2011

Maurice L. Wilson, 68, of Chillicothe, died 9:55 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1943 in Williamsport, OH to the late Charles B. and Frances I. Edler Wilson. On August 4, 1964 he married the former Joanne E. Huffman, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Joseph W. Wilson,...

Julia Harper

Julia Harper

Sep 21, 2011

Julia E. Harper, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 6:15am Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born February 19, 1920, in Newark, OH, to the late Louis and Florence (Graves) Knost. In 1956, she married K. Lamar Harper, who preceded her in death in 1994. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Rick and Lisa Harper; granddaughters Brittany and...

James Barlage

James Barlage

Sep 20, 2011

James B. Barlage, Sr., 47, of Chillicothe, formerly of Columbus, died at 10:10am Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1964, in Chillicothe to Martin J. and Joanne L. (Everhart) Barlage, who survive. Also surviving are his son, James B. Barlage, Jr.; maternal grandmother Hazel Everhart; brother David A. (Denise...

Eleanor Keels

Eleanor Keels

Sep 18, 2011

Eleanor Mae Ragland-Keels, age 81, of Chillicothe, passed away at her residence at 1:30am Sunday, September 18, 2011, following an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1930, in Ross Co., to the late Rev. Owen and Emma Ragland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marcha Keels, in 1993, whom she married June 6, 1954. Eleanor will...

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