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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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Kenneth Fisher
Jan 29, 2025
Kenneth E. Fisher, 73, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his residence on January 29, 2025. He was born July 13, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late Russell K. and Edith L. (Meeker) Fisher. Kenny is survived by his sisters: Enna Jean Barnhart and Amy Marie (William) Lewis, both of Chillicothe; his brother Custer Alan (Sharon) Fisher, of West Haven, UT;...
Clay Kottenbrook
Jan 28, 2025
Clay Baxter Kottenbrook Clay was named after his Great Grandfather, Gilbert Clay Baxter because of his attitude and red hair! Anyone who knew Gib Baxter was laughing and saying "Oh Boy" here we go! Clay was adopted which gave Chas & Tracy plenty of time before hand to get to know Clay. After pondering his name Clay Baxter Kottenbrook was...
Charles Gillum
Jan 27, 2025
Charles A. Gillum, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away at 7:35am January 27, 2025, at Grant Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born April 12, 1948, in Sandy Hook, KY, to the late Merida and Iva (Ison) Gillum. On June 9, 1972, he married the former Brenda Kay Rhinehart, who survives. Also surviving are his sons: Aaron (Angelica) Gillum,...
Marilyn Munsey
Jan 26, 2025
Marilyn Kay Coe Munsey passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Her passing was a result of a massive heart attack. Marilyn was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 4 th 1953. Her parents were Kenneth and Faye Coe, now deceased. She is survived by her brother Kevin (Debbie) Coe, a...
Amy C. Lawson
Jan 26, 2025
Amy C. Lawson, 48, of Chillicothe, died peacefully at 11:05pm on January 26, 2025, with her husband and daughter by her side. Amy had been battling a rare cancer for several years. She was born December 11, 1976, in Portsmouth, OH to Troy L. and Carol J. (Kelley) Lewis, who survive and reside in Firebrick, KY. On June 30, 2008,...
Connie Woodfork
Jan 22, 2025
Constance "Connie" Marlene Woodfork passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born in Chillicothe, OH on August 29, 1959, to Ivan and May (Cole) Woodfork. Connie is survived by her brothers Anthony (Martha) Woodfork of Chillicothe, OH, Michael (Ann) Woodfork of Lancaster, OH, Jack (Ingrid) Woodfork of Jacksonville, FL, Steve Woodfork and...
Peggy Roush
Jan 22, 2025
Peggy Roush passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord on January 22, 2025, at the age of 94. Born November 30, 1930, to Karl and Helen (Swaney) Staat in Chillicothe, OH. She married Warner "Bud" Roush on November 12, 1948.
They had two daughters, Joyce E (Rev. Bruce) Davis of Conneaut Lake, PA and Karla...
Patricia Coman
Jan 21, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Coman (Coman). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
James Liggins
Jan 21, 2025
James Edward Liggins Sr, 83 of Chillicothe passed away Tuesday night, January 21st, 2025 at the OSU James Cancer Center after an extended illness. James was born December 19th,1941 in Chillicothe Ohio to the late Leroy Liggins and Elizabeth Liggins (Fairrow) of Chillicothe. James (Jim) is survived by his children, James Liggins Jr., Kathy Maughmer, Veronica (Curtis) Jones, Brigitte Lisath...
Chad Jacobsen
Jan 18, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Chad Jacobsen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Alma Harris
Jan 18, 2025
Alma Lucille Harris, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, January 18, 2025 at her home, following an extended illness.
She was born July 8, 1939, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late William, Sr and Helen (Fairrow) Bayless. She married Paul Edward Harris, and together they shared over 22 years of marriage....
Lawrence Harry Mcnaughton
Jan 17, 2025
Lawrence Harry McNaughton, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born November 21, 1947, in Ross County, to the late Lawrence H. and Kathleen Marie (McCarty) McNaughton. Surviving is his sister, Kathleen P. Roy; nieces and nephews, Robert Smith, Katrina Smith, Zack (Beth) Roy, Seth (June) Roy,...
Kevin Depoy
Jan 14, 2025
Kevin Dane DePoy, 59, of South Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home. He was born February 9, 1965, in Chillicothe, Ohio, one of three children to the late Charles Roger DePoy and Dixie Lee (Dewey) DePoy, who survives. His brother, Bradley DePoy preceded him in death in 2014, and his sister, Cathi Coy survives....
Edward Fish
Jan 13, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Edward Fish. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Janice Stewart
Jan 11, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Janice Stewart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Dana Thomas
Jan 11, 2025
Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Dana Duane Thomas, who passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 77. Dana was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on July 22, 1947, to the late Lewis Thomas and Gloria Ann Thomas. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and generosity. Dana was a father figure to...
Betty Jane Mckinnis
Jan 7, 2025
Betty Jane McKinnis, 94, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord on January 7, 2025, at her residence, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born August 20, 1930, in Chillicothe, to the late Sherman William and Margaret Ellen (McCorkle) Bost. On June 14, 1957, she married Paul McKinnis, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2004. Surviving...
Gary Grubb
Jan 5, 2025
Gary Michael Grubb, 75 years old. A beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away peacefully at home with his family following an extended illness and hard fight with Parkinson's Disease on January 5, 2025. Gary was born on March 10,1949 in Ross County, Ohio to E. Clifford and R. Marjorie(Rinehart), Grubb which precedes him in death. Gary's memory will always...
Rebecca Jones
Jan 5, 2025
Rebecca Jane (Proper) Jones, 64, of Columbus, died at 9:33p.m. Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, OH. She was born July 18th, 1960, in Chillicothe, to Pete and the late Daisy Proper. In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughter Stefanie (Matt) Knisley, of Chillicothe; Step-Children Audrey (Colton) Pickens, of Columbus;...
Saundra Ison
Jan 4, 2025
Saundra "Sue" (Walsh) Ison, Age 70, of Ray, went home to be with Lord Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1954 in Chillicothe, to the late Jerry and Emma "Brownie" (Burley) Walsh. On January 5, 1974 she married Garland "Buzz" Ison who preceded her in death on September 17, 2010. She...
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