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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Oscar Shelhart

Oscar Shelhart

Dec 20, 2010

Oscar J. "OJ" Shelhart Jr., 84, of Frankfort, died 5:26 am, Monday, December 20, 2010, at his residence. He was born May 1, 1926 in Columbus, OH to the late Oscar J. and Belle M. Guss Shelhart Sr. On August 2, 1947 he married the former Anna M. Susil, who survives. In addition to his wife of 63 years, survivors...

Gordon Mickey

Gordon Mickey

Dec 18, 2010

SOUTHFIELD, MI: Dr. Mickey was born to the late William and Madge Brown Mickey, and reared in Chillicothe, Ohio. He used his skills as a basketball player to secure an education. After an award-winning career at Chillicothe High School, where he was named a High School Basketball All-American and where he still holds the all-time scoring record, he received an...

Sandy Murphy

Sandy Murphy

Dec 16, 2010

Sandra K. Murphy, 60, of Chillicothe went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday morning, December 16, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She remained strong and never lost her spirit. Sandy was born in Chillicothe on July 6, 1950 to the late Fred L. Krider, Sr. and Freda E. (Hiles) Krider, who survives. Sandy grew up in...

Rex Douglas

Rex Douglas

Dec 15, 2010

Rex A. Douglas, 62, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly in Blooming Grove, PA, on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. He was born November 4, 1948, in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Melvin A. and Ruth L. (Eubanks) Douglas. On October 28, 1988, he married the former Mary E. Reise, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Lacey Riley; step-daughter Megan (Garry) Ortiz;...

Douglas Jones

Douglas Jones

Dec 14, 2010

Douglas L. Jones, Jr., 53, of Abingdon, MD, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 3:45am on December 14, 2010, at the U.C. Medical Center, Chesapeake, MD. He was born January 11, 1957, to Douglas L. Jones, Sr. and the late Sylvia Davis Scott. On September 11, 1992, he married the former Josephine Boydner, who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Nigel...

Marilyn Rhoades

Marilyn Rhoades

Dec 12, 2010

Marilyn Jean Carver Rhoades went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2010, while on a respite stay at Piketon Nursing Home. Marilyn turned 80 years old this past August 27. She was born in Chillicothe to the late Ercy and Frances Carver. Marilyn grew up in her beloved Chillicothe alongside her five siblings: Ercy Carver, Frances Murphey,...

Harley Penrod

Harley Penrod

Dec 11, 2010

Funeral Service :  10:00 am Wednesday, Hay Hollow Cemetery Visitation :  None observed Harley Ann Penrod, infant daughter of Jason Penrod and Melissa Sexton, was stillborn December 11, 2010.   In addition to her parents, survivors include her grandparents, Cherlyn and Walt Sexton, Melissa and Jim Delfino, and Gloria and George Manson; several aunts; uncles; and cousins.   Graveside funeral services will...

Richard Koch

Richard Koch

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation :  11-1 Tuesday Funeral : 1:00 pm Tuesday Richard L. Koch, 76, of Chillicothe, died 12:05 pm, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Kettering Hospital, following an extended illness.   He was born November 16, 1934 in Rarden, OH to the late John and Romie Ross Koch.   On January 14, 1957 he married the former Joyce I. Stubbs, who survives.  ...

Susan Mccomis

Susan Mccomis

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation : 6-8 Tuesday and 1 hour prior to the funeral Funeral : 2:00 pm Wednesday at Haller's Susan M. McComis, 42, of Chillicothe, died 1:33 pm, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   She was born June 8, 1968 in Chillicothe to Martin J. and Joanne L. Everhart Barlage, who survive.  On...

Jonathan Cox

Jonathan Cox

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation : 5-8 pm Wednesday Funeral : 10:00 am Thursday Jonathan B. Cox, 56, of Chillicothe, died 12:55 am, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer.   He was born January 29, 1954 in Bexley, OH to the late James G. and Nora J. Groves Cox.   Survivors include two sons, J. Cory (Tori)...

Cora Schobelock

Cora Schobelock

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation:  5-8 pm Tuesday Funeral: 12:00 pm Wednesday Cora E. Schobelock, 87, of Chillicothe,  went to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family, 4:42 pm, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born January 17, 1923 in Ross Co. to the late Arthur and Mabel Brannan Diehl.   On December 21, 1941 she married James L....

Robert Primer

Robert Primer

Dec 10, 2010

Robert "Bob" W. Primer, 79, of Chillicothe, died Friday, December 10, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Bob was born December 20, 1930 in Ross Co. to the late Ellsworth and Edna Thompson Primer. On September 21, 1956 he married Frances Skaggs, who survives. In addition to his wife...

Arnold Bee

Arnold Bee

Dec 9, 2010

Arnold S. Bee, 71, of Chillicothe, died 7:30 am, Thursday, December 09, 2010, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late Arlie S. and Hattie Black Bee. He married the former Kathryn "Katie" A. Phillips, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Sheri L. (Andrea Pettit) Bee, Jon A....

Margaret Burns

Margaret Burns

Dec 6, 2010

Margaret M. Burns, 90, of Chillicothe, died 6:30 am, Tuesday, December 07, 2010, at Traditions of Chillicothe.   She was born June 19, 1920 in Chillicothe to Winfield S. and Lora Wagner Barnhart.   On November 9, 1940 she married John Raphael "Ray" Burns, who died December 9, 1992.   Survivors include two sons, James W. (Becky) Burns, of Grove City and Dr....

Margaret Mickey

Margaret Mickey

Dec 6, 2010

Margaret Elizabeth Mickey, 77, of Chillicothe, OH closed the Book of Life and opened the Book of Eternity at Whetstone Gardens and Care Center, Columbus, OH December 6, 2010 at 09:40pm. She was born January 5, 1933 in Vinton Co. to the late Patrick and Frances Mundell, Sr. Margaret was married on August 15, 1959 to the late Charles Leroy...

Deborah Whittington

Deborah Whittington

Nov 29, 2010

Deborah "Debbie" S. Whittington, 57, of Londonderry, died at 10:50pm Monday, November 29, 2010, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 19, 1953, in Chillicothe to Randall, Jr. and Laura Ankrom Smith. On December 19, 1971, she married Buddy Whittington, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Melissa (Scott) Carter,...

Helen Arrington

Helen Arrington

Nov 26, 2010

Helen L. Arrington, 95, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord 3:45 pm, Friday, November 26, 2010, at her home. She was born September 25, 1915 in Chillicothe, OH to David and Grace Everhart Hall. On July 8, 1936 she married Hugh Arrington, who died May 23, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Martha (Don) Benner, of Bainbridge, and Dianne...

Olin Robinson

Olin Robinson

Nov 24, 2010

Olin Robinson, 70, of Chillicothe, died 6:00 am, November 24, 2010, at the Ohio State University Hospitals, following an extended illness. He was born February 19, 1940 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Walter and Lillian Pearl Tackett Robinson. In December of 1977 he married the former Mary Rumsey, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Ed Rumsey, Tony Hardy...

Donald Hawk

Donald Hawk

Nov 22, 2010

Donald L. Hawk, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Castleton Health Care in Indianapolis. He was born on February 20, 1921 to Lon and Ada (Valette ) Hawk in Chillicothe, Ohio. Don was a WWII Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater. After the war he was a machine operator for E & I...

David Larson

David Larson

Nov 22, 2010

David P. Larson, 54, of Chillicothe, died November 22, 2010, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born November 22, 1956 in Detroit, MI to the late George and Lillian Takala Larson. Survivors include a siser, Marie A. (Scott) Schieler, and a brother, George P. (Monica) Larson, both of Marquette, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Larson...

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