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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Joseph Hollis

Joseph Hollis

Aug 4, 2010

Joseph E. Hollis, 77, of Chillicothe, died 8:55 am, August 4, 2010, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born February 5, 1933 in Chillicothe to Eugene T. and Bernadine C. Niks Hollis. Survivors include his sons, Tony (Darcie) Hollis, of Gahanna, and John (Rae) Hollis, of Joliet, IL; six grandchildren, Zachary, Joshua, Ryan, Tyler, Tara, and...

Thomas Sullivan

Thomas Sullivan

Aug 1, 2010

Tom Sullivan, 70, of Waverly, passed away at his home on August 1, 2010, at 1:15am following an extended illness. Tom was born April 10, 1940, in Greenup, KY, to Samuel Monroe and Sally Manual Sullivan. On April 9, 1960, he married the love of his life Linda K. Felts, whom he loved and cherished dearly. He was predeceased by...

William Harris

William Harris

Jul 30, 2010

William H. Harris, Jr., 85, of Frankfort, died at 4:45am July 30, 2010, in the Vineyards at Concord, Frankfort. He was born January 11, 1925, in Dayton to the late William H., Sr. and Lynn Arnold Harris. Military graveside services for the WWII Army Veteran will be held at 12:00pm Thursday, August 5, in the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH, under...

John Pinnix

John Pinnix

Jul 28, 2010

John P. Pinnix, 70, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday evening, July 28, 2010, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1940, in Chillicothe to the late James David and Bernadine Pabst Pinnix. On June 3, 2010, he married the former Suzanne Lawhorn Smith, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Becky (Mitch)...

Marcus Winfield

Marcus Winfield

Jul 28, 2010

Marcus A. Winfield, 2 year old, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord in Heaven following a courageous battle with Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma. Marcus was born February 28, 2008, in Chillicothe, to Leroy "Kooly" and Amy L. (Weiderman) Winfield, who survive. Also surviving are his sisters: Jordan, Veronica and Kirsten Winfield, all of Chillicothe; maternal grandmother Barbara Colopy, Chillicothe;...

Peavy Schachne

Peavy Schachne

Jul 26, 2010

Isaac Peavy "Pete" Schachne, 105, of Chillicothe, died Monday, July 26, 2010, in his home. He was born February 8, 1905, in Chillicothe to the late Richard and Rose Peavy Schachne. In June 1932, he married the former Margaret Elizabeth "Lib" Dimity, who preceded him in death June 12, 1963. He was also predeceased by his brothers Richard and Maurice...

Beth Elliott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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