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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A. Brooks

A. Brooks

May 13, 2009

Anna Louise Brooks, 95, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 1:35am Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Sunrise on the Scioto, following an extended illness. She was born January 2, 1914, in Clarksburg, to the late Carlos, Jr. and Sara (Hancher) Eycke. On July 4, 1939, she married John Wendell Brooks, who preceded her in death on November 18, 1996....

David Adams

David Adams

May 7, 2009

David L. Adams, 59, of Kingston, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 1pm in his home while surrounded by family and friends. He fought a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born July 4, 1949, in Ross County Ohio to Clyde and Elizabeth (Wilkes) Adams. He was preceded in death by his...

Darrell Allen

Darrell Allen

May 5, 2009

Darrell L. Allen, Sr., 62, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in his home. He was born October 18, 1946, in Rising Sun, IN, to Roy C. and O. Faye Frye Allen. Surviving are his daughters Darlene Allen, of Westerville; Stephanie Allen; Lisa Allen, both of Portsmouth; son Darrell Allen, Jr., Westerville; his mother, Faye Allen, Chillicothe; grandchildren:...

Floyd Lewis

Floyd Lewis

May 5, 2009

Floyd "Skeet" R. Lewis, 86, of Chillicothe, died 7:10 pm, Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born February 20, 1923 in Ross Co. to Floyd and Violetta Cousins Lewis. Survivors include his ex-wife and best friend, Mary Ann Lewis; daughter, Betty Beverly, of Chillicothe; his sons, Eric Boydston, Greg Lewis,...

Jean Gray

Jean Gray

May 4, 2009

Jean A. Gray, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday afternoon, May 4, 2009. She had been hospitalized at Grant Hospital for several days. "His will be done." Jean was born July 13, 1933, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Garnet and Samuel P. Mowrey. On November 4, 1948, she married William W. Gray,...

John Pitts

John Pitts

May 3, 2009

John Pitts, 59, of Chillicothe, died Sunday in the Ohio State University Hospitals. He is survived by one sister. Following cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of John Pitts , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Donald Ginter

Donald Ginter

May 1, 2009

Donald J. Ginter, 50, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly May 1, 2009, in his home. He was born May 12, 1958, in Northville, NY, to Charles and Arlene Bills Ginter. Surviving are his son Benjamin Ginter, of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter Rebecca L. Ginter, Raleigh, NC; grandson Clay Ginter, Raleigh, NC; his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law Debbie (Steve) Bubb,...

Nelsie Fleshman

Nelsie Fleshman

Apr 26, 2009

Nelsie Mae Fleshman, 89, of Chillicothe, passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of heart disease. She was born November 23, 1919 to Ernest and Blanche Fleshman in Danese, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings, Lenvil, James Anderson, Harold and Loren Fleshman...

Brett Pump

Brett Pump

Apr 21, 2009

Brett A. Pump, 44, of Chillicothe, died 3:00 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2009, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 24, 1964 in Chillicothe to Joseph E. and Carolyn S. McMahon Pump. On October 5, 2007, he married Angela R. Puckett, who survives. Also surviving are his step-children, Ricky, Ryan and Robbie Hosler;...

Terry Polm

Terry Polm

Apr 20, 2009

Terry Lee Polm, 49, of Chillicothe, died April 3, 2009 in the Ohio State University Hospitals, following a long battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1959 in Marion, IN to John and Freda D. Stevens, who preceded him in death. Calling hours will not be observed. Following cremation, graveside services will be held. To send a flower arrangement...

Mabel Hendershot

Mabel Hendershot

Apr 20, 2009

Mabel Hendershot, 96, of Chillicothe, died Monday afternoon in Heartland of Chillicothe. Following cremation, her cremains will be scattered, in accord with her wishes. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mabel Hendershot , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Vickie Walton

Vickie Walton

Apr 19, 2009

Vickie D. Walton, 43, of Chillicothe, died 10:30 am, Sunday, April 19, 2009 at her home, unexpectedly. She was born December 1, 1965 in Chillicothe to Nokey and Betty Cydrus Tisdale. She married Anthony Walton. In addition to her husband and parents, survivors include her children, Bryan (Jamie Carpenter) Himelrick and Tanae Reeves; a grandchild, Haylie Lynn; two sisters, Cheryl...

Carl Smith

Carl Smith

Apr 16, 2009

Carl R. Smith, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 10:05pm April 16, 2009, in the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born March 27, 1931, in Chillicothe to the late Ophia A. and Marjorie A. Hough Smith. On May 21, 1955, he married the former Bonnie L. Merritt, who survives. Also surviving are his children:...

Ky'Luh Tolle

Ky'Luh Tolle

Apr 10, 2009

Ky'luh J. L. Tolle, 1 month old infant, died April 10, 2009, in her home unexpectedly. Her parents and grandparents survive. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will follow in Twin Township Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ky'luh Jennifer Tolle , please click here to...

Frank Maxson

Frank Maxson

Apr 10, 2009

Frank H. Maxson, 84, of Chillicothe, died at 2:40pm Friday, April 10, 2009, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born October 17, 1924, in Lockbourne, OH, to the late George P. and Grace A. True Maxson. On April 19, 1944, he married the former Delorles E. Stapleton, who survives. Also surviving are his son and...

James Gillfillan

James Gillfillan

Apr 6, 2009

James Gordon Gillfillan, Jr., 51, of Chillicothe, passed from this life unexpectedly at his home on April 6, 2009. He was born June 7, 1957, in Fort Polk, Louisiana, to James Gordon Gillfillan, Sr. and Shirley Ann Dickson Gillfillan, who survive. Also surviving are his daughter Gina Renee Gillfillan; grandson Timothy James Gillfillan, both of whom were number one in...

Albert Stoltz

Albert Stoltz

Apr 6, 2009

Albert George Stoltz, 50, of Chillicothe, died 10:20 am, Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born February 14, 1959 in Bucyrus, OH to Albert George "Nick" and Jeanette Ann Creeger Stoltz. On March 2, 2006 he married Lisa Lynn Smith, who survives. In addition to his wife and his mother, survivors include his...

Rita Eberl

Rita Eberl

Apr 5, 2009

Rita M. Eberl, 91, of Chillicothe, OH and formerly of 118 Cherry Road, Kersey, died Sunday morning at Maple View Manor, Bainbridge, OH where she had resided for several years after living with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born December 7, 1917 in Kersey, PA, daughter of the late Fred and Anna Hyatt Emmett. She was a lifelong resident of Kersey,...

Dora Ward

Dora Ward

Mar 31, 2009

Dora L. Ward, 73, Chillicothe, OH, passed peacefully to be with her Savior in heaven forevermore on Tuesday March 31, 2009, at home with her family after a yearlong battle with a brain tumor. Dora was born March 22, 1936, in Dema, KY, to Bart T. and Margaret Gayheart Mead. On March 4, 1953, she married Glendon C. Ward, who...

David Gibson

David Gibson

Mar 31, 2009

David A. Gibson, 53, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly in the early morning on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. He was born August 21, 1955, in Chillicothe, to the late Melvin, Sr. and Marie (Beverly) Gibson. On January 26, 1986, he married the former Uvette R. Brown, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Tiffany (Nick) Gibson-Mallory and their children,...

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