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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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Dorothy Stover
Mar 21, 2010
Dorothy Stover, formerly of Bradley, WV, died March 21, 2010 at Traditions of Bristol Village, Waverly, OH. She was born June 23, 1914 at Maynor, WV, the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Pearl Davis Dew. Mrs. Stover was a retired Raleigh Co. teacher with 36 years of service in the field of education. She was a charter member...
C. Terrian
Mar 19, 2010
Clyde Joseph Terrian, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010. He is survived within the hearts of many friends, family and two sons, Clyde (42) and Willie (30). Clyde served his country with integrity of the finest Marine and he practiced those values until the day he died. He was a hero to many. A memorial service will...
Henry Panek
Mar 17, 2010
Henry Panek, 66, of Chillicothe, died early Wednesday morning, at home, following an extended illness. His wife Judy survives. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery will follow. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Dr. Henry Francis Panek , please click here to visit...
Mark Beeler
Mar 11, 2010
Mark A. Beeler, 61, of Dalton, GA, formerly of Massieville, died March 11, 2010, in his home following a brief battle with cancer. He was born August 30, 1948, in Chillicothe, to the late Frank E. and Juanita Browning Beeler. On March 17, 1973, he married the former Marla A. Dotson, who preceded him in death December 20, 2006. Surviving...
Rita Grabb
Mar 9, 2010
Rita E. Grabb went peacefully to the Lord on March 9, 2010 at Heartland surrounded by her family. Rita was born on March 29, 1925 in Chillicothe to Pearl O. & Louise (Rieder) Porter. On May 18, 1948 she married John R. Grabb who survives. She was predeceased by her parents, by her brothers Richard & Robert Porter, and by...
Norma Wilson
Mar 9, 2010
Norma Martha Wilson, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 8:08pm Tuesday March 9, 2010, in Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Norma was born September 26, 1918, in Jamestown, ND, to Charles and Rachel (Marsh) Schneider. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; two brothers; her husband, Bertram C. Wilson; and a son-in-law David Weiderman. Surviving are her daughter,...
Edna Newland
Mar 7, 2010
Edna J. Newland, 84, of Chillicothe, was called home on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born February 6, 1926 in Ross Co. to the late Louis E. and Leona Shoemaker Gire. She was preceded in death by Lewis W. "Mann" Newland, her husband for forty-one years, who died September 29,...
Adam Skinner
Mar 7, 2010
Adam C. Skinner, 16, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 7, 2010, in his home following a courageous struggle with epilepsy. He was born March 26, 1993, in Chillicothe, to Jeffery E. and Lori A. (Cox) Skinner, who survive. In addition to his parents, Adam is survived by his brothers Mark and Noah Skinner; his girlfriend Summer Damron; maternal grandparents...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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