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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Marjorie Kuhn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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