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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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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...

Janet Johnson

Janet Johnson

Nov 19, 2010

Janet A. Johnson, 86, of Bourneville, passed from this life at 9:21am Friday, November 19, 2010, at Hearth & Care Nursing Home, Greenfield, with family by her bedside. She was born February 19, 1924, in Ross Co. to the late Howard and Edna Schiller Crusie. She was married on February 24, 1941, to D. Farrel Johnson, who survives, as well...

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Nov 19, 2010

Ruth I. (Eisnaugle) Brown, 70, of Chillicothe, formerly of Jackson, died unexpectedly at 1:33pm Friday November 19, 2010, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She is survived by her daughters Linda Bondurant, of Chillicothe; Kathy Brown, Reynoldsburg; son and daughter-in-law Jim (Mary) Brown, Kingston; grandchildren: Brian Scarberry; DeWayne Brown; Jeffrey Allen; Erika Allen; Emily Brown and Matisha Brown; 3 great-grandchildren and...

James Ingle

James Ingle

Nov 17, 2010

James L. Ingle, 73, of Bryan, OH, died November 17, 2010, in his home. He was born November 5, 1937, in Defiance, OH to the late Leonard J. and Irene F. Ely Ingle. Surviving are his wife, Hazel C. (Adams) Ingle, Bryan, OH; sons James L. Ingle, Jr., Holgate, OH; Jeffery A. Ingle, Stryker, OH; son and daughter-in-law Ty (Alyson)...

Robert Bessie

Robert Bessie

Nov 16, 2010

Robert Bessie, 71, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday morning, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Bessie's only family were those who lived near him and took care of him. Private funeral services will be held following cremation. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Robert Bessie , please click here to visit our Sympathy...

Tod Gray

Tod Gray

Nov 13, 2010

On Saturday, November 13, 2010, Tod Burton Gray, 49, of Chillicothe, suffered a massive heart attack and died unexpectedly at his residence, with his loving fiancée Amanda Scott at his side. He was born March 18, 1961 in Chillicothe, OH. He is survived by his parents, Lloyd and Alice Watkins Gray, of Chillicothe. He left two children to mourn his...

John Lynch

John Lynch

Nov 9, 2010

John W. Lynch, Jr., 70, of Chillicothe, went home to the Lord at 2:57pm on November 9, 2010, in Indianapolis, IN.   He was born October 11, 1940, in Chillicothe, the eldest son of John W., Sr. and Mary Valentine Lynch, both of whom preceded him in death.   He was also predeceased by a brother Donald Lynch and a sister Carol...

James Branson

James Branson

Nov 8, 2010

James Wendell Branson, Jr., 74, of Chillicothe, passed on to be with his Lord Jesus, 10:58 pm, Monday, November 8, 2010, after a long struggle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1936 in New Richmond, Brown Co., OH to June and the late James W. Branson, Sr. He was also preceded in death by nieces, Cherys and Cheryl Little....

Melanie Hutchison

Melanie Hutchison

Nov 6, 2010

Melanie Rose Hutchison, infant daughter of Tania L. Hutchison died November 6, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be held 1:30 pm, Wednesday, at Three Locks Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Melanie Rose Hutchison , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Russell Viney

Russell Viney

Nov 5, 2010

Russell Viney, 81, of Chillicothe, formerly of Columbus, died at 10:12pm Friday, November 5, 2010, in Heartland Nursing Home.   He was born March 4, 1929, to the late William Harold and Dorothy Dodd Powell Viney.   Surviving are his children: Russell Jackson and his companion Jennifer, of Columbus; Jeffery (Gayle) Jackson, Lancaster, OH; Doressa (Jewell) Jackson, Columbus; step-children: Vicki (Myers) Sewards,...

Rick Olson

Rick Olson

Nov 4, 2010

Rick E. Olson, 51, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 7:59am in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1958, in Chillicothe to Ed and Lexie (Burton) Olson.  On November 26, 1978, he married Amy F. Weese, who survives.   Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law Jonathan (Bobbi) Olson; daughter Rikki Rinehart;...

Jeff Weidauer

Jeff Weidauer

Nov 2, 2010

Jeff Weidauer, 50, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly November 2, 2010. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeff Weidauer , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

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