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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Joseph Strausbaugh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 .

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