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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Paul Basye

Paul Basye

Jul 3, 2011

Funeral: Military Tribute 3:00 pm Wednesday at the American Legion Post 757 Paul D. Basye, 78, of Chillicothe, died 3:21 pm, Sunday, July 3, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born October 30, 1932 in Chillicothe to the late Samuel W. and Carlie Tackett Basye.   Survivors include his life partner, Mary Stockey, Chillicothe; 2 sons, Paul (Debbie)...

Carol Bayless

Carol Bayless

Jul 3, 2011

Carol Sue Bayless went home to be with the Lord July 3, 2011, at 7:58 pm. Carol was born March 26, 1948 in Chillicothe, to the late Oather and Erma Jackson Bayless. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Dwight and Ron Bayless; and sisters, Martha Bumbrey and Marjorie King. She is survived by sisters Donna Williams,...

Laura Koss

Laura Koss

Jun 30, 2011

Laura M. Koss, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 8:40pm Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1928, in Queens, NY, to the late John and Margaret (Gangloff) Gorsuch. On March 15, 1953, she married Howard Koss, who together enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Survivors include her husband, Howard; her daughter Deborah Koss, of...

John Woodruff

John Woodruff

Jun 29, 2011

John M. Woodruff, 66, of Chillicothe, died at 2:55pm Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born February 8, 1945, in Ross County to the late Robert C. and Eunice M. (Harrington) Woodruff. On October 6, 1967, he married the former Ellen Victoria "Vickey" Detty, who survives. Also surviving are his brothers...

June Woods

June Woods

Jun 28, 2011

June Elaine Mallow Woods, 81, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on June 28, 2011, to spend eternity with her Savior, loved ones and friends. She was born on May 25, 1930, the daughter of Dorothy and step-father Jack Chenault. United in marriage on July 24, 1949, to her former husband Jack V. Woods, Sr. From this union are their...

James Umphries

James Umphries

Jun 28, 2011

James E. Umphries, 78, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday afternoon in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. His wife, Marjorie I. (Bower) Umphries, survives. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James E. Umphries , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store...

Earl Carmean

Earl Carmean

Jun 28, 2011

Earl David Carmean, 74, of Hallsville, passed away June 28, 2011, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born April 26, 1937 in Kinnikinnick to the late Doris and Deb Carmean. On June 27, 1959 he married the former Connie Ellen Wolfe, who survives. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this month. Also surviving are his 3 children, Clay (Cheryl) Carmean,...

Mary Malone

Mary Malone

Jun 26, 2011

Mary Grace Malone, 84, of Canal Winchester, died 4:23 am, Sunday, June 26, 2011, at her home, unexpectedly. She was born June 20, 1927 in Chillicothe to Orlando and Louisa Detty Coon. On January 19, 1944 she married Joseph B. Malone, who died November 21, 2008. Survivors include a daughter, Karen K. (Randall) Boring, of Canal Winchester; sons, Joseph K....

Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Jun 23, 2011

Robert R. Thomas, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 12:58pm June 23, 2011, in Pleasant Hill Manor Nursing Home, Piketon, OH, following an extended illness. He was born March 5, 1928, in Chillicothe, to the late John H. and Verlie V. Malone Thomas. He is survived by his brother, William Herbert Thomas, Chillicothe; sisters and brother-in-law Marcella Bussell, of Fairborn, OH;...

Richard Hart

Richard Hart

Jun 20, 2011

Richard K. Hart, 81, of Chillicothe, died 7:30 am, Monday, June 20, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born July 1, 1929 in Vigo, OH to the late Charles E. and Clarice V. Burke Hart. On November 21, 1954 he married the former Gwendolyn Mae Williams, who survives. In addition to his wife, survivors include his...

Mildred Stewart

Mildred Stewart

Jun 20, 2011

Mildred L. Stewart, 92, of Chillicothe, died at 5:10am Monday, June 20, 2011, in her home following an extended illness. She was born June 6, 1919, in Chillicothe to the late Joseph H. and Aulty N. Jackson Artis. On November 8, 1941, she married Elmont E. "Dollar Bill" Stewart, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2009. Surviving is...

Fay Rossman

Fay Rossman

Jun 18, 2011

Fay Ida Rossman, 82, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 3:30am Saturday, June 18, 2011, at her home following a long battle with cancer. She was born August 24, 1928, in Penns Grove, New Jersey, to the late Frank M. and Mary Wilhelmina Leuallan Raine. She was a graduate of Regional High School,...

Willie Nesbitt

Willie Nesbitt

Jun 17, 2011

Elder Willie E. "Duke" Nesbitt, 69, of Sandusky, formerly of Chillicothe, gave up the ghost and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2011, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born November 2, 1941, in Seneca, SC, to the late Jesse and Jossie Wright Nesbitt. On January 4, 1963, he married the former...

Frank Kidwell

Frank Kidwell

Jun 14, 2011

Frank Darryl Kidwell, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born November 13, 1942, in Salineville, OH, to the late Frank Benson and Helen Reba (Lucas) Kidwell. On June 5, 1964, he married the former Brenda D. Stephen, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters...

Neil Johnson

Neil Johnson

Jun 13, 2011

Neil Lucas Johnson, 27, of South Salem, passed away from this life at 2:45am Monday, June 13, 2011, in his home following an illness. He was born July 9, 1983, in Ross County to Brad and Elaine (Bishop) Johnson, who survive. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother Patsy Bishop, of Leesburg; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Neil will be met...

Dale Noble

Dale Noble

Jun 13, 2011

Dale E. "Geezer" Noble, 63, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born September 8, 1947, in Chillicothe, to the late Lyle E. and Esther M. Hodge Noble. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Marco (Kevin) Chrisman, of Hillsboro; Trisha (Robert) Diles, South Salem; son Gregory Noble and his fiancée Mindy Smith, both of...

Robert Holz

Robert Holz

Jun 11, 2011

Robert W. Holz, 81, of Londonderry, died 3:45 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born June 15, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Augusta and Gertrude Shea Holz. On September 10, 1955 he married the former Ruth Ann Collins, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Mary (David) Greeno and Paula...

Leona Long

Leona Long

Jun 9, 2011

Leona Jean (Hines) Long, 84, of Pleasant Valley, her heart stopped beating at 5:07pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Adena Medical Center. She was born on August 23, 1926, in Ross County to Leslie and Wilma (Bolles) Hines. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1943. The school is now known as Zane Trace. She worked at the National...

Paul Workman

Paul Workman

Jun 8, 2011

Paul E. Workman, 65, of Chillicothe, died 6:50 pm, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a two year battle with cancer. He was born December 26, 1945 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Russell and Stella Manker Workman. On October 18, 1970 he married the former Carolyn L. Shoemaker, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Donna Driggs

Donna Driggs

Jun 5, 2011

GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES: 3:00 PM Wednesday, Londonderry Cemetery Donna L. Driggs, 70, of Chillicothe, formerly of Plain City, OH, died June 5, 2011, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She is survived by one son, William "Doug" Driggs and her former husband, Billy J. Driggs, both of Rodeo, NM; a grandchild, Melissa Driggs; great-grandchildren, Neveah and Nathaniel...

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