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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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John Wilkey
Dec 29, 2009
John Wilkey Jr. went to his heavenly home December 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Marcella and his parents. He is survived by five children. At his request, military graveside services, conducted by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard, and Rev. Jack Norman, will be held 1:00 pm Thursday in Springbank Cemetery. He also asked that...
Herbert Julian
Dec 27, 2009
Herbert O. Julian II It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Herbert Oren Julian Jr passed away Sunday, Dec. 27th, 2009 at his home. We know without hesitation of thought that the love of his life and his soul mate, Judith (Patterson) Julian, whom he married November 22nd 1963,...
Ann Lee
Dec 26, 2009
Ann R. Glassco Lee, 78, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died December 26, 2009, at her home, unexpectedly. She was born January 8, 1931 in Ross Co. to the late Ellsworth and Margaret V. West Glassco Sr. Survivors include brothers and sisters, Kay Scott, of Frankfort, Loretta Winfield, of Lima, and Ellsworth Glassco Jr., of Chillicothe; a grandchild, Luana Beal,...
Barbara Lytle
Dec 25, 2009
Barbara Elberfeld Lytle, 96, died peacefully December 25, 2009 at Traditions of Chillicothe. Barbara was born February 14, 1913 in Pomeroy, OH to the late Jacob and Katherine Mees Elberfeld. One of ten children, Barbara had many happy childhood memories of riding horses and swimming in the creek at the family farm in Tuppers Plains, OH and playing cello in...
Norma Skaggs
Dec 24, 2009
Norma J. Skaggs, 83, of Chillicothe, died 10:25 am, Thursday, December 24, 2009, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1926 in Chillicothe, OH to Owen J. and Bessie Coughlin Downey. She married Ralph E. Skaggs, who died September 1, 1994. Survivors include her sons, Randy (Darla) Skaggs, of Lewis Center, OH and John Skaggs, of...
Joseph Strausbaugh
Dec 22, 2009
GySgt Joseph E. Strausbaugh USMC (Retired) 69, of Chillicothe, died 6:10 pm, December 22, 2009, at his home, surrounded by family and friends, following an extended illness. He was born July 22, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Beemon E. and Margaret M. Congrove Strausbaugh. Survivors include his children, Kelly and Kimberly Strausbaugh, of Chillicothe and William (Christy) Strausbaugh, of...
Glenn Haubeil
Dec 18, 2009
Glenn Eugene Haubeil, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away from the bonds of Earth at 1:50pm on Friday, December 18, 2009, at his home after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long and courageous battle with multiple illnesses but now rests eternally in peace. The only child of Louis E. and Mary Marie Smith Haubeil, Glenn...
Evelyn Mccollister
Dec 17, 2009
Evelyn D. McCollister, 85, of Chillicothe, died at 7:08pm Thursday, December 17, 2009, in Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born August 22, 1924, in Chillicothe to the late Howard R. and Margaret Reynolds Moore, Sr. On June 15, 1947, she married Ellwyn O. McCollister, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 28, 1993. Surviving...
Stella Tanner
Dec 17, 2009
Stella Cora Tanner, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2009, at Traditions of Chillicothe, after an extended illness. She was born November 23, 1917 in Ross Co. to the late William and Cora Bayless Wingo. She was preceded in death by her four sisters, Clara Dixon, Alberta Locklear, Catherine Cunningham, and Elizabeth Wingo and four brothers,...
Alfred Cockrell
Dec 12, 2009
Alfred Cockrell, 55, of Chillicothe, formerly of Cleveland, died December 12 in The Ohio State University Hospital following an extended illness. Private arrangements were entrusted to Haller Funeral Home.
Gilda Bickett
Dec 9, 2009
Gilda M. Bickett, 65, of Chillicothe, died December 9, 2009, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born October 24, 1944 in Dayton, OH to Willard and Vivian Dolin Barnett. On April 8, 1972 she was united with Louis R. Bickett, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Luanna R. Bickett; two grandchildren, Braydon and Brody; several nieces, nephews; cousins;...
Donald Scarberry
Dec 9, 2009
Donald R. Scarberry, 71, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord, 4:15 am, Wednesday, December 09, 2009, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born February 28, 1938 in Wayne, WV to Ervin and Frankie Graves Scarberry. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara T. Porter; his father; two sons, Ronnie "Bunky" Scarberry and Bert...
Marjorie Kuhn
Dec 7, 2009
Marjorie Kuhn, 82, of Chillicothe, died 2:46 am, Monday, December 07, 2009, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born November 15, 1927 in Ross Co. to Dewey F. and Roxie Chaney Dennewitz. On December 7, 1946 she married Charles W. Kuhn, who preceded her in death October 27, 1988. Survivors include a son, Robert (Nancy) Shoultz; a daughter,...
Mae Markel
Dec 6, 2009
Mae L. Markel, 93, of Chillicothe, died 9:46 pm, December 6, 2009, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born August 15, 1916 in Ross County. She was the daughter of Fred and Tessie Hertenstein. On September 17, 1949 she married Weldon Markel, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2001. Surviving are her children; sons,...
Leon Roberts
Dec 5, 2009
Leon E. Roberts, 92, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 4:48am Saturday, December 5, 2009, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 18, 1917, in Lawrence Co., KY, to the late Oscar and Dovie Evans Roberts. On May 17, 1946, he married the former Ellen L. Bland, who preceded him in death in 1998. Surviving...
Zellene Specht
Dec 4, 2009
Zellene F. Specht, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 1:30am Friday, December 4, 2009, in Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born August 10, 1931, in Lee County, KY, to the late Charles Thomas and Carrie Dee Brandenburg Stephens. On May 3, 1952, she married Frederick Henry Specht, who preceded in her in death on March 30, 2004....
Lawrence Murray
Nov 30, 2009
Lawrence E. Murray, Sr., 69, of Waverly, died Monday morning at St. Anns Hospital, Westerville, following an extended illness. His wife, Doris Ann (Coulter) Murray, survives. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, December 3, in the Haller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Twin Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 11am until 1pm Thursday at Haller Funeral Home....
Ernest Huff
Nov 28, 2009
Ernest Julius Huff, Sr., 82, of Chillicothe, died November 28, 2009 in the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born January 10, 1927 in Bedford, IN. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy L. Huff, of Chillicothe; daughters, Donna J. (Thomas) Brock and Tammy F. (Timothy) Miller, both of Chillicothe; son, Ernest J. (Sandra) Huff, Sr., of...
Jonathan Greene
Nov 27, 2009
Jonathan David Greene, 23, of Chillicothe, passed away at Berger Hospital, Circleville, at 5:04pm on Friday November 27, 2009. He left behind a legacy of smiles, laughter and love. He was born on June 7, 1986, Westerville, OH, to proud parents James Wesley Greene, Jr. and Melinda Jean Carver Greene, both of Chillicothe, who survive. Also surviving are two proud...
Michael Thatcher
Nov 27, 2009
Michael K. Thatcher Jr., 36, of Chillicothe, died October 29, 2009, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born September 7, 1973 in Circleville, Ohio to Vicki (Jeff McCarty) Thatcher and Michael (Marcia) Thatcher Sr. who survive. He is also survived by his children, Chase Michael and Kayla June Thatcher; sisters, Mindy (Brad Snively) Dailey...
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