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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Juanita Martin

Juanita Martin

Mar 4, 2010

Juanita F. Martin, 54, of Athnes, died March 4, 2010 in Riverside Methodist Hosptial, following an extended illness. She was born August 14, 1955 in Poplar, MT to Lee and Alice Jones Martin. Juanita served in the US Army. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees...

Mark Slaughter

Mark Slaughter

Mar 3, 2010

Mark F. Slaughter, 55, of Chillicothe, was received by the Lord and his heavenly family at 9:40pm March 3, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. Mark courageously fought spinal ependymoma for 7 years. He was born May 7, 1954, in Ross Co. to Everett E. and Virginia A. Hilsheimer Slaughter. On November 21, 1981, he married the former Cindy...

Howard Thomas

Howard Thomas

Feb 28, 2010

Howard E. Thomas, 67, of Chillicothe, died February 28, 2010, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born September 15, 1942 in Ross Co. to the late Hiram and Eleanor Dixon Thomas. On January 25, 1974 he married Joann "Jody" Beverly, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Roxanne (Rod) Brown, of Columbus, Howard...

David Straight

David Straight

Feb 28, 2010

David R. Straight, 60, of Chillicothe, died at 12:15pm Sunday, February 28, 2010, in his home following his battle with cancer. He was born April 14, 1949, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of Leoma E. Linger Straight, of Chillicothe, and the late Charles R. Straight. On June 26, 1976, he married Pamela A. Makeever Straight, who survives. Also surviving are...

Jo Bennett

Jo Bennett

Feb 21, 2010

Jo Ann Bennett, 77, of Chillicothe, died 12:20 am, Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born October 1, 1932 in Corning, OH to the late Ray and Goldie Watkins Bolyard. Survivors include three daughters, Lynne (Jim) Shelton, Ocala, FL, Nancy and Suzanne Bennett, both of Chillicothe; a son, Tim (Teresa) Bennett, of Londonderry; five grandchildren,...

Shirley Edler

Shirley Edler

Feb 19, 2010

Shirley Ann Edler, 70, of Chillicothe, passed from this life 2:00 am, Friday, February 19, 2010, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born May 10, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late Orville and Addie Sowers Miller. On June 19, 1960 she married Clarence "Ted" E. Edler, who survives. Also surviving is a son, Ted (Natona) Edler;...

Gayle Holbrook

Gayle Holbrook

Feb 17, 2010

Gayle Marlene Holbrook, 74, of Chillicothe, formerly of Amanda, OH, was lifted from her courageous battle into the loving arms of the Lord at 12:58 pm, February 17, 2010. She was born January 18, 1936 in Columbus, OH to Cecil P. and Barbara R. Schaeffer Roshon. On April 3, 1956 she married her soul mate and beloved husband Hobart D....

Beverly Brown

Beverly Brown

Feb 14, 2010

Beverly J. Brown Beverly J. Ball Brown, 65, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Sunday, February 14, 2010, at the Valley View Care Center, Frankfort. She was born February 7, 1945 in Ross Co. to the late Frederick W. and Anna L. Uhrig. Survivors include a son, Jaye (Liz) Ball, of Londonderry; grandchildren, Megan, Lacey, Danielle and Rachel Ball, all...

Esther Netter

Esther Netter

Feb 13, 2010

Esther M. Netter, 78, of Chillicothe, passed on to Heaven at 1:20pm February13, 2010, at Select Specialty Victorian Village, Columbus, while being surrounded by family and friends. She was born August 8, 1931, in New Vienna, OH to the late Wayne McKinley and Vivian Iona Peale Bunch. On April 17, 1954, she married Wetus K. Netter, Jr., who survives. Also...

A. Ginther

A. Ginther

Feb 12, 2010

Adelphia LaVerne Ginther, 88, of Chillicothe, died at 5:45pm Friday, February 12, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born September 27, 1921, in Clarksburg, OH, to the late Herbert and Emma Ellen Smith Shaw. On December 9, 1941, she married Harry H. Ginther, Jr., who preceded her in death on September 18, 1995. LaVerne is survived by her...

Jon Brown

Jon Brown

Feb 10, 2010

Jon L. Brown, 66, of Chillicothe, died at 9:47am, Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at his home following an extended illness. He was born October 18, 1943, in Ross Co., to the late Guy Richard and Mary Elizabeth Thompson Brown. On March 2, 1963, he married the former Judy Hughes, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Jodi (Jim)...

Duena Ames

Duena Ames

Feb 8, 2010

Duena R. (Kellhofer) Ames, 93, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 3:10pm Monday, February 8, 2010, at First Community Village, Columbus. She was born December 7, 1916, in Chillicothe, to the late Leo M. and Ada G. Lawhorn Kellhofer. On July 4, 1946, she married Joseph E. Ames, who preceded her in death on February 23, 1999. Surviving are...

Kathy Stroede

Kathy Stroede

Feb 6, 2010

Kathy Jo-Ann Stroede, 51, of Chillicothe, formerly of Tunkhannock, PA, died February 6, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1958 in Portsmouth, OH to Homer (Bud) and Freda May Artman Jordan. On September 11, 1981 she married Curtis W. Stroede, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jason (Christine) Stroede, of Bellville, IL, Kenneth...

Jessie Mobley

Jessie Mobley

Feb 6, 2010

Jessie I Mobley, daughter of the late Alfred Tanner and Etta Irene Tanner, was born on January 10, 1953 at Chillicothe Hospital. Jessie was the youngest of five children. Jessie weighed only 4lbs 11oz and was the only one of the children to be born in the hospital. She lived in Chillicothe were she was educated in the Chillicothe City...

Dessie Laughlin

Dessie Laughlin

Feb 6, 2010

Dessie Lou Laughlin, 80, of Chillicothe, died 12:19 pm Saturday, February 6, 2010, in the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. She was born June 25, 1929 in Ross Co. to Homer and Ottllee Kipp Leach. On June 6, 1948 she married Donald C. Laughlin, who died January 11, 2007. Survivors include her children, Debi (Gary) Seymour and Doanld C. (Joy)...

Thomas Fusner

Thomas Fusner

Feb 5, 2010

Thomas R. Fusner, 59, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly early Friday morning. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Thomas R. Fusner , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Nellie Brown

Nellie Brown

Feb 2, 2010

Nellie G. Brown, 97, of Chillicothe, died February 2, 2010, in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born January 18, 1913 in Dayton, OH to Paul Clemence and Myrtie Jane Doles Brown. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Donna Krouse Slesnick, Pauline Jenkins Mason, James Emerson Krouse, Norman K. Krouse, Paul Edwin Krouse, Gertrude Jane Huff,...

Dianna Medert

Dianna Medert

Jan 29, 2010

Dianna E. Medert, of 72 Limestone Blvd in Chillicothe, was called by the Lord on Friday, 29 January 2010, following her courageous 18 month battle with brain cancer. She was born in Athens, Ohio to the late Ralph and Marilyn Kail on 5 June 1952. Dianna moved to Chillicothe in 1993, following her husband David's retirement from the United States...

Agnes Watson

Agnes Watson

Jan 25, 2010

Agnes Elizabeth Watson, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:55 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2010 at home with family and loved ones by her side following a brief illness. She was born December 8, 1939 in North Carolina to William C. & Gladys M. Shelton. She is survived by her children Teresa Lawless of Chillicothe,...

Steven Blair

Steven Blair

Jan 25, 2010

Steven C. Blair, 63, of Findlay, OH, left his pain behind and journeyed to a better place on Monday, January 25, 2010. He passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital at 11:41am. He was born October 5, 1946, to the late Ovie Gene and Esther Virginia Caldwell Blair. In 1967, he married Elizabeth Collins. Although they divorced in 1979, they remained...

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