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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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Kelly Norman

Kelly Norman

Nov 22, 2009

Kelly E. Norman, 45, of Kingston, died 6:18 am, Sunday, November 22, 2009, unexpectedly, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1964 in Ross Co. to David and Nancy Cooper Norman. On December 17, 1993 he married Cheryl L. Compher, who survives. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include three children, Tashia (Shane Mills)...

Ruby Gragg

Ruby Gragg

Nov 22, 2009

Ruby A. (Miller) Gragg, 95, of Bourneville, followed her loving husband Bill to heaven on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at 3:32am at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Ruby was born October 21, 1914, in Ross Co. to the late Rev. Wesley Ray and Malinda Cottrill Miller. On April 10, 1931, she married the love of her life, William...

Helen Veley

Helen Veley

Nov 19, 2009

Helen Veley, 74, of Delaware, died at 9:15am Thursday, November 19, 2009, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Helen Veley , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Samuel Speakman

Samuel Speakman

Nov 19, 2009

Samuel L. Speakman, 60, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 4:17pm on Thursday, November 19, 2009. He was born May 3, 1949, in Chillicothe, to the late Vinton and Ella Norah Ray Speakman. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Norah (Stuart) Schmidt; his grandchildren: Savannah and Isaiah Schmidt, all of Chillicothe; his sister and...

James Speakman

James Speakman

Nov 18, 2009

James Speakman, 75, of Frankfort, died Wednesday evening at the Vineyards Care Home in Frankfort. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James Speakman , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

James Turner

James Turner

Nov 18, 2009

James A. Turner, 74, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 1:30pm November 18, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born January 28, 1935, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late James A. and Adella White Turner. On April 4, 1955, he married the former Marian Elizabeth Wingo, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters...

Delores Madden

Delores Madden

Nov 18, 2009

Delores S. Madden, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 7:03am Wednesday, November 18, 2009, following a brief illness. She was born December 12, 1938, in Ross Co. to the late Fred M. and Nellie M. Barnhart Wolford. On December 10, 1960, she married Gilbert A. "Gib" Madden, who preceded her in death on November 20, 2008. Surviving are her daughter Rita...

Don Hairston

Don Hairston

Nov 12, 2009

D. Fernandez Hairston Don Fernandez Hairston, 59, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Chillicothe, died November 12, 2009, at his home, as a result of an apparent heart attack. He was born May 10, 1950 in Chillicothe, to the late Salem G. "Don" and Jacqueline J. Menefee Hairston. Survivors include his children, Jamie Hairston, of Cincinnati, OH and Austin Hairston,...

Dena Hill

Dena Hill

Nov 12, 2009

Dena A. Hill Dena Adeline Hill, 82, passed from this life to be with her Lord and many members of her family at 4:22 am, Thursday, November 12, 2009. Dena was born December 31, 1926 to Minor L. and Bessie M. Justice Neff. On February 19, 1948 she married Warren G. Hill, who preceded her in death November 8, 2004....

William Gragg

William Gragg

Nov 9, 2009

William "Bill" Gragg, 100, of Bourneville, departed from this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family at 9:57am Monday, November 9, 2009. Bill was born March 30, 1909, in Ross Co., to the late John and Dora Lytle Gragg. On April 10, 1931, he married the love of his life, Ruby A. (Miller) Gragg, who survives. Also...

Burrel Adkins

Burrel Adkins

Nov 8, 2009

"We are born for a higher destiny than that of earth; there is a realm where the rainbow never fades, where the stars will be spread before us like islands that slumber on the ocean, and where the beings that pass before us like shadows will stay in our presence forever." Burrel Adkins, 72, of Chillicothe, died on Sunday, November...

Caleb Urita

Caleb Urita

Nov 3, 2009

Caleb Antonio Urita was called home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, due to a house fire. Caleb was born to Nicholas and Virginia Beverly Urita and is survived by a brother Nicholas of Chillicothe, and a sister Kameliah Urita of Texas; maternal grandparents, George and Dorothy (Lee) Beverly, of Chillicothe; paternal grandparents, Marcelino and Susan Santoyo...

James Beverly

James Beverly

Nov 2, 2009

James S. Beverly, 37, of Chillicothe, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 2, 2009. He lost his life in a valiant attempt to save his nephews from a house fire. He was born on February 6, 1972, in Ross County to George and Dorothy (Lee) Beverly and is survived by brothers, Jeremy (Angie)...

Eric Brooks

Eric Brooks

Oct 31, 2009

Eric Brooks, 45, of Chillicothe, died Saturday in the Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Eric Brooks , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Robert Elliott

Robert Elliott

Oct 31, 2009

Robert L. Elliott, 62, of Chillicothe, died 6:15 am, Saturday, October 31, 2009, at this home, following an extended illness. He was born September 20, 1947 in Chillicothe to Robert E. and Lily Hartley Elliott. He married the former Beth Ann Ewart, who survives. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include two sons, Zachary and Seth (Tiffany) Elliott,...

Robert Eyerman

Robert Eyerman

Oct 30, 2009

Robert C. Eyerman, 62, of Chillicothe, died 12:25 pm, October 30, 2009, in the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born April 16, 1947 in Columbus, OH to the late Robert J. and Violet C. Baum Eyerman. On December 5, 1984 he married the former Diane J. Hathy, who survives. Also surviving are...

Agnes Walker

Agnes Walker

Oct 28, 2009

Agnes S. Walker, 95, of Helena, Montana, formerly of Chillicothe, died September 9, 2009 in Helena. She was the widow Edward F. Walker. Mrs. Walker was a former member of St. Mary Church, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Thursday, Rev. Lawrence Hummer, Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Margaret Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Susan Weisenberger

Susan Weisenberger

Oct 28, 2009

Susan M. (Weiderman) Weisenberger, 57, of Chillicothe, died October 28, 2009, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Richard and Kathleen Terflinger Weiderman. On August 21, 1976 she married Daniel Weisenberger, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Amanda (Chad) Meyers and Katie (Mark) Egginger; a son,...

Lyla Lippert

Lyla Lippert

Oct 24, 2009

L. Joanne Lippert, 85, died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following a brief illness. She was born March 13, 1924 in Dry Run, PA to Lyle and Mabel Crouse Campbell. She retired as a Registered Nurse. She received her Nursing Degree from Temple University Nursing School. Joanne, a loving and devoted wife and mother, was predeceased by...

Michael James

Michael James

Oct 24, 2009

Graveside services for Michael Neal James will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grove Cemetery in Kenton by the Rev. Scott Johnson. He died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1950 in Kenton to Maxwell Neal and Hilda (Strickland) James, who are both deceased. Surviving are three sisters, Connie (James) Graham of Lima,...

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