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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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Beth Elliott
Jul 24, 2010
Beth A. Elliott, 60, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Wake Forest, NC, following an extended illness. She was born August 15, 1949, in Ross County to the late Arthur W. and Bernice M. Carnes Ewart. In 1972, she married Robert L. Elliott, who preceded her in death on October 31, 2009. Surviving are their sons and daughter-in-law...
Joseph Herald
Jul 23, 2010
Joseph J. Herald Jr., 67, of Chillicothe, died 1:11 am, Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born February 3, 1943 in Frankfort, KY to the late Joseph Herald Sr. On July 3, 1976 he married the former Eva Jean Kerry, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Jeff (Kelly) Herald, of Chillicothe...
James Collier
Jul 23, 2010
James E. Collier, 75, of the Villages, FL; formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home in Florida on Friday, July 23, 2010. He was born November 20, 1934, in Columbus, OH, and is survived by his wife, Pamela Collier. Also surviving are his son by Mary Jane Collier, Alex (Tanya) Collier, of Savannah, GA; a daughter-in-law, Donna Collier, of...
Edna Primer
Jul 20, 2010
Edna C. Primer, 99, of Bainbridge, died 12:55 am, Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Maple View Manor, Bainbridge. She was born September 21, 1910 in Franklin Co. to Floyd and Mary Lightle Thompson. She married the late Ellsworth Primer, who died in 1969. Survivors include her daughters, Bonnie (Jack) Ferguson, Ann (Gary) Baker and Sharon (Kindle) Montgomery, all of Waverly,...
Dorothy Mccullough
Jul 17, 2010
Dorothy McCullough, 86, of Glouster, OH, died Saturday night in Valley View Care Center, Frankfort, following a brief illness. Her son, William "Butch" Hellyer, survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Dorothy McCullough , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Michael Knab
Jul 16, 2010
Michael E. Knab, 37, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday, July 16, 2010, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 4, 1973, in Chillicothe and is survived by his parents Dana and Sharon Knab and Wayne and Connie Grubb. Also surviving is his daughter, Ashley Knab; sister and brother-in-law Jamie and Shane Smith, Columbus,...
Elizabeth Lemaster
Jul 16, 2010
Elizabeth A. "Libby" LeMaster, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 8:35am Friday, July 16, 2010, in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. She was born February 28, 1928, in Ross County to the late John P. and Nellie Denner Felsinger. On April 21, 1946, she married Mervin W. "Ted" LeMaster, who preceded her in death on October 29, 1990. Surviving are...
Elizabeth Cotterman-Hess
Jul 14, 2010
Elizabeth Cotterman-Hess, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 1:55pm Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born November 10, 1931, in Ross County to the late Ira William, Sr. and Bonnie (Smith) Seymour. Surviving are her daughters Judy Ison, of Chillicothe; Mary Jones, Chillicothe; Karen Cotterman, Columbus; and a son Wayne Cotterman,...
James Dent
Jul 12, 2010
James F. Dent, 75, of Chillicothe, formerly of Circleville, died Tuesday evening in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Arrangements for the Navy Veteran are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James F. Dent , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Joshua Smith
Jul 10, 2010
Joshua C. Smith, 26, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Albemarle Co., VA, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 9, 1983 in Dallas, TX to Thomas M. Smith and Diane K. Lynch Smith, who survive. Also surviving is a sister, Christina Smith, of Chillicothe; a beloved niece, Aleicia Smith; five...
Bobby Green
Jul 9, 2010
Bobby M. Green, 87, of Chillicothe, died 9:07 pm, Friday, July 9, 2010, at his home. He was born August 26, 1922 in Alliance, OH to Jessie and Anna P. Strouth Green. On June 29, 1984 he married Lillian L. Scott, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Valerie (John) Hatton, of Frankfort, Richard (Kelly) Green, of Pensacola, FL, Roderick...
Thomas Harman
Jul 9, 2010
Thomas D. Harman, 53, of Chillicothe, died 9:50 pm, July 8, 2010, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born November 9, 1956 in Bellefontaine, OH to Lloyd O. and Hilda Jean Neer Harman. Survivors include special friends Paul and Jackie Montgomery; two brothers, Gary (Jenny) Harman, of West Liberty, OH and Chuck Harman, of Orlando, FL; his step-mother, Gail Harman,...
Leona Detty
Jul 7, 2010
Leona B. Detty, 89, of Chillicothe, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at 4:35 am, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. She was born September 4, 1920 in Ross Co. to the late Warren and Goldie Woods Long. On July 11, 1944 she married Clifford C. Detty, who preceded her in death on February 26, 1999. She is survived by a...
Barbara Turpen
Jul 1, 2010
Barbara M. Turpen, 74, of Engelwood, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 11:20pm July 1, 2010, in Venice Regional Medical Center, Venice, FL. She was born August 17, 1935, in Chillicothe, to the late Charles B. and Nancy J. Travis Madru. On August 21, 1953, she married Charles W. Turpen, Jr., who preceded her in death on October 21, 2000....
Carol Lemaster
Jun 29, 2010
Carol L. LeMaster, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 10:15am Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in her home following a brief illness. She was born December 24, 1926, in Chillicothe, to the late George Thomas and Erma Loretta Knapp Knox. On September 15, 1945, she married James F. LeMaster, who preceded her in death on February 1, 1999. Surviving are her sons...
John Brown
Jun 25, 2010
John W. Brown, 76, of Chillicothe, died 5:01am, Friday, June 25, 2010, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born March 28, 1934 in Ross Co. to William A. and Nellie B. Spencer Brown. On November 9, 1968 he married Mary H. Bowers Brown, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Laurel A. (Michael) Demuth, of Columbus; three brothers-in-law, Robert Poole,...
Wayne Winegardner
Jun 25, 2010
Wayne B. Winegardner, 86, of Chillicothe, died 7:05 am, Friday, June 25, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born July 5, 1923 in Rushville, OH to the late Dale and Opal Warne Winegardner. On April 4, 1943, he married the former Clare Reese, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Rodney (Sandra)...
Carol Daniels
Jun 23, 2010
Carol Diane Daniels, 51, of Chillicothe passed away June 22, 2010 at her home after a long struggle with COPD. She was a member of the Logan Elm High School class of 1977 and tenant president at Tiffin Towers, where she leaves many grieving friends. Diane was born September 16, 1958 in Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by her...
Judith Peoples
Jun 22, 2010
Judith E. Peoples, 53, of Chillicothe, passed away 12:10 pm, June 22, 2010, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 1, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Lewis and Martha Fisher Peoples. Survivors include her sisters, Peggy Eley and Barbara (Bernie) Stearos, of Chillicothe; nieces Robyn Eley and Nicole (Richard) Stotridge; nephew, Brion (Erin)...
Calais Hollar
Jun 19, 2010
Calais Hollar, 89, of Jackson, died 2:10 pm, Saturday, at Heartland of Jackson, following an extended illness. She was born May 29, 1921 in Madison Co., OH to Clarence E. and Eva Miller Baker. Survivors include her children. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory...
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