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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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Ellen Nutt
Oct 29, 2011
Ellen L. Nutt, 80, of Bend, OR, formerly of Chillicothe, OH, died Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Partners in Care Hospice House, following an extended illness. She was born November 12, 1930 in Alhambra, AZ to the late Beatrice Slinker. Survivors include 3 daughers, Laura (Carlton) Hewitt, of Chesapeake, VA, Gretia (Herny) Capri, of Bend, IN, and Elizabeth Gillum,...
James Harvey
Oct 25, 2011
James E. Harvey, 72, of Chillicothe, died 5:45 pm Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. He was born February 12, 1939 in East Peoria, IL to the late Jems H. and Ella M. Bloomingstock Harvey. Survivors include his children, Everett, James and Carol Ann Harvey, of Frankfot; and a sister, Olive Harvey. He was preceded in death...
James Counts
Oct 25, 2011
James E. Counts, 60, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at his business. He was born October 11, 1951, in Ross Co. to the late Phyllis Jean (Magill) Counts. On November 4, 1978, he married the former Cheryl Bethel, who survives. Also surviving are his sister Cherie (James Davis) French, of Wilmington, NC; sister-in-law Shirley (Kermit) Vickers; his...
Ellsworth Trent
Oct 24, 2011
Ellsworth E. "Joe" Trent, 66, of Frankfort, OH, passed October 24, 2011, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 25, 1944 in Piketon, OH to the late James A. and Mary M. Trent, Sr. Survivors include a special devoted friend of 25 years, Lynn McCarley; her daughter, Fabrienna Hannan, and her granddaughter, Jessica;...
Gilbert Sewards
Oct 24, 2011
Gilbert S. "Besser" Sewards, 82, of Chillicothe, died 5:12 pm, Monday, October 24, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1929 in Richmond Dale to Elmer and Rose Johnson Sewards. On October 3, 1981 he married the former Patricia L. Liggins, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Nellie Scarville, of Chillicothe; four step-children, Anthony...
Betty Cruse
Oct 20, 2011
Betty L. Cruse, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 7:00am Thursday, October 20, 2011, in Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born February 22, 1924, in Ross County to the late Ernest H. and Gertrude A. Shull Claytor. On May 21, 1942, she married Edgar Donald Cruse, who preceded her in death in 1961. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law Donald (Gail)...
Larry Mustard
Oct 19, 2011
Larry L. Mustard, 63, of Waverly, died 6:15 am, Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born March 30, 1948 to Dorothy Mustard. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, the former Mary L. Grubb; their six children, Teresia K. Stepp, Laura (Ed) Bernardo, George (Connie Jenkins) Stepp, Mary J. Stepp, Shirley A. Stepp,...
Jenevee Jones
Oct 18, 2011
Jenevee Jones, 94, ended her long journey to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 5:36 p.m. surrounded by her family. She was born in Blackfork, Ohio on May 10, 1917 to the late Charles H. and Zella (Calloway) Keels. She married her former husband, the late Reuben Jones, on August 3, 1939, and they had five...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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