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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Billy Terry
Oct 10, 2010
Billy Ray Terry, 44, of Greenfield, died Sunday, October 10, 2010, unexpectedly. He was born April 12, 1966 in Wilmington, OH to Bill and Kathy Ausman Terry. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Kathy and Douglas Templin, of Greenfield, OH; and a sister, Jackie Sewell, of Jeffersonville, OH. Following cremation, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of...
Norma Grimes
Oct 8, 2010
Norma Jean (Dede) Ratcliff Grimes passed to eternal rewards on October 8, 2010 following a brief period of declining health. Born to George Orland Ratcliff and Mabel Clare VanScoy Ratcliff on November 20, 1925, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Dede was a life-long resident of Chillicothe. Dede graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1944. On February 10, 1946, she married Don Franklin...
James Whitmore
Oct 8, 2010
James Whitmore, 65, of Chillicothe, died Friday morning in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center following an extended illness. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James Whitmore , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Charlotte Vest
Sep 26, 2010
Charlotte Y. Vest, 73, of Chillicothe, passed from life Sunday afternoon, September 26, 2010, at the Ohio State University Hospitals, following a brief illness. She was born July 4, 1937 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Robert P. and Hattie Mae Steinbrook Fornash. On January 4, 1958 she married the late Ralph E. Vest, who died June 25, 1977. Survivors include...
Michael Woods
Sep 26, 2010
Michael E. Woods, 61, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, September 26, 2010. He was born August 17, 1949, in Chillicothe, to the late Edward E. and Marrilyn R. (Rinehart) Woods. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law Kim and Brent Free, of Frankfort; nieces Rachel Free and Stephanie Woods; and nephews Brandon Free and Marc Woods. In addition...
Roy Murray
Sep 25, 2010
Roy V. Murray, 74, of Chillicothe, died 10:00 pm, September 25, 2010, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born September 6, 1936 in Allensville, OH to the late Stanley and Anna Mae Cornwell Murray. Survivors include his life companion, Linda Hayes, of Chillicothe; five children; a brother, Alfred Ferguson, of Circleville; two nephews, Dwayne and...
Timothy Miller
Sep 24, 2010
Timothy D. Miller, 59, of Chillicothe, died at 7:08pm Friday, September 24, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1951, in Columbus, to the late Gerald L. and Ailene (Fraley) Miller. On July 26, 1975, he married the former Tammy F. Huff, who survives. Also surviving are his 4 sons and daughters-in-law Timothy J. (Savannah) Miller,...
S. Lynch
Sep 24, 2010
S. Elizabeth "Libby" Lynch, 84, of Chillicothe, died at 7:00am Friday, September 24, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born May 17, 1926, in Chillicothe, to the late Benjamin and Etta James Woodfork. On March 5, 1943, she married Edward L. Lynch, Sr., who preceded her in death on November 13, 1997. Surviving are...
Stanley Tackett
Sep 23, 2010
Stanley K. Tackett, 63, of Chillicothe, died at 2:15pm Thursday, September 23, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended battle with cancer. He was born March 27, 1947, in Ross Co. to Stanley L. and Wanda Speakman Tackett. Surviving are his mother, Wanda Tackett, Londonderry; the love of his life, his fiancée Debronica Sickels, Londonderry; daughter Christina Loree...
Linda Miller
Sep 22, 2010
Linda C. (Ware) Miller, 53, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 12:14pm Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 30, 1956, in Fort Knox, KY to the late Joe and Ruth Louise Shaeffer Ware. On June 18, 1994, she married Michael R. Miller, who survives....
David Wrightsel
Sep 18, 2010
David Franklin Wrightsel, passed very peacefully in the comfort of his family on September 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, the former Karen Martin, whom he married on May 21, 1998. Dave was a hard-working, fun-loving man who loved his family, instilled great values in his children, embraced his friends, and believed in honor and duty to his...
Garland Ison
Sep 17, 2010
Garland R. "Buzz" Ison, 61, of Ray, went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 17, 2010 after a brave fight with cancer, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1949 in Ross Co. to Clarence and Ada Speakman Ison. In addition to his loving wife of 36 years, Saundra Sue Walsh Ison, of Ray...
Minnie Cousins
Sep 16, 2010
Minnie Marcella Thompson Cousins, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Ohio State University Hospitals James Cancer Center, Columbus. She was born August 5, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late Carlo B. and Viola M. Anderson Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother John A. Thompson and sister Ruth...
Anna Borland
Sep 15, 2010
Anna L. Borland, 81, of Chillicothe, died 8:25 am, Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born January 14, 1929 in Chillicothe to Ralph L. and Bernice Althouse Miller. She married Harold "Jack" Borland, who died in 1988. Survivors include her children, Larry (Patty) Borland, Denise Borland, and Marsha (Scott) Wiles, all of Chillicothe and Connie (Jim)...
David Trainer
Sep 14, 2010
David A. Trainer, 68, of Chillicothe, died 9:12 pm, Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born November 16, 1941 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Walter C. and Florence R. Betz Trainer. Survivors include a son, Paul J. Trainer, of Florida; a sister, Marda Kengle; a brother, John (Jane) Trainer; and numerous nieces...
Eleanor Coy
Sep 13, 2010
Eleanor F. Coy, 74, of Chillicothe, died 10:36 am, Monday, September 13, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1936 in Ross Co. to John and Lexie Merritt Price. In 1977 she married David R. Coy, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Rick (Deb), Brian (Michelle), Kevin (Melissa), and Jeff (Debbie) Hice, all of...
Virginia Conley
Sep 13, 2010
Virginia L. Conley, 88, of Chillicothe, died 12:05 pm, September 13, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1921 in Ross Co. to Clarence and Dorothy Simmons Smith. On October 1, 1938 she married Willis Conley, who died in 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Janet (Ralph) Harris, of Ocala, FL and Marilyn (Ralph) Clay, of...
Mary Matters
Sep 11, 2010
Mary Ashworth Matters, 70, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior, 12:05 am, September 11, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born February 29, 1940 in Ross Co. to Gilbert and Louise Denner Ashworth. Survivors include her children, Kim (Dan) Hodge, Nora Cummins, Debbie Collins, Richie Ramsey and Walt Matters, all of Pennsylvania; six...
Rebecca Six
Sep 10, 2010
Rebecca Jo Six, 49, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly in her home on Friday, September 10, 2010, following a brief illness. She was born March 8, 1961, in Chillicothe, to the late Terry S. Millar. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Nick (Tiffany) Mallory, of Chillicothe; her husband Wayne A. Six, of Columbus; grandchildren: Ryan and Renee Mallory, Chillicothe; and Nicholas...
Bertia Greenwood
Sep 10, 2010
Bertia Mae Greenwood, 76, went to be with the Lord at 9:05am Friday, September 10, 2010, in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, Chillicothe, OH. A native of Portsmouth, she was born May 2, 1934, to the late John and Lillian Henderson Paul. Surviving are her 6 children: daughters and sons-in-law Rhonda (Bob) Thoroman, of Palmer, Alaska; Sue (Russ) Wilson, of Friendship,...
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