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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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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John Stokes
Sep 18, 2011
John Wesley Stokes Sr., 80, of Tampa, FL, died 11:45 pm, Sunday, September 18, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born December 9, 1930 in Philadelphia, MS to Leonard and Alois Howell Stokes. On August 22, 1950 he married the former Evelyn N. Bunyard, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Carol Lynn (Jerry) Lovell, of...
Alonzo Pinson
Sep 15, 2011
Alonzo L. Pinson, 68, of Chillicothe, died 10:07 am, September 15, 2011, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 7, 1943 in Portsmouth, VA to the late James P. and Hazel Martin Pinson. He is survived by a brother, Greg Pinson, of Ft. Gay, WV. He was preceded in death by a brother,...
Curtis Schmidt
Sep 13, 2011
Curtis Frederick Schmidt, 51, Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 13, 2011. He was born July 1, 1960, to Charles F. and Diana L. (Walters) Schmidt, surviving. On November 4, 1995, he married Michele Renee Righter. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his adoring children Alec and Linsey Schmidt, both of Chillicothe; his in-laws Bill and Jan...
Leatha Salley
Sep 7, 2011
Leatha Etta Murch Salley, 46, of Frankfort, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. She was born October 19, 1964 to Charles W. and Billie D. Polly Murch. On November 1, 2000 she married Ronald A. Salley, who survives. Also surviving is her son, Morris C. Salley, at home; a step-son, Ronald A. Salley Jr.,...
Delores Kisor
Sep 7, 2011
Delores Mae Kisor, 80, of Chillicothe, died 10:05 pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1930 in Ross Co. to Oliver F. and Ada K. Boyer Richter. She married Fred Kisor, who preceded her in death. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including a special great-great nephew, Brayden Kolodziejski; and a...
Joseph Rulapaugh
Sep 6, 2011
Joseph J. Rulapaugh, 65, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born August 8, 1946 in Pennsylvania to Henry and Rose Rulaphaugh Sr. Mr. Rulapaugh served in the US Marine Corp. during the Viet Nam War. Private military graveside funeral services, conducted by the US Marine Corp. will be held in the Dayton National...
Ramona Wineka
Sep 4, 2011
Ramona left this earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday September 4, 2011 in Chillicothe Ohio at the age of 82. She died suddenly due to complications from an aortic dissection. Her passing was quick and painless. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on October 24, 1928 to the late Willis "Pope" and Myrtle Ridgeway. She was...
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