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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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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,...

John Mccormick

John Mccormick

Mar 28, 2009

On March 28, 2009, John passed peacefully from this life following a courageous, 19-year battle with a brain tumor. John believed that God's grace and mercy extended his life years beyond the expectations of his physicians, and it was his desire that other cancer patients know his story so they could have hope. "Is anyone among you sick? Let him...

Joyce Harris

Joyce Harris

Mar 27, 2009

Joyce J. Harris, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 5:00am Friday, March 27, 2009, in Heartland Nursing Home. She was born November 11, 1938, in Chillicothe to the late Elsworth and Clara Jane Wingo Dixon. On December 27, 1959, she married Leonard W. Harris, who preceded her in death in 1972. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law June (Dezi)...

Robert Welsheimer

Robert Welsheimer

Mar 26, 2009

Robert H. Welsheimer, 56, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 26, 2009, in his home. He was born January 28, 1953, in Chillicothe to the late Robert Rihl and Helen Irene Gaskill Welsheimer. He is survived by his sister, Fay Perry, of Chillicothe; and nieces Bridget Kashner, of Cecil, OH; Stacy Perry, of Mississippi; and Michelle McAllister, of Frankfort. Bobby was...

Dean Curtiss

Dean Curtiss

Mar 23, 2009

Dean "Bill" E. Curtiss, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home at 5:00am March 23, 2009, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born February 7, 1933, in Westerville, OH, to the late Fredrick C. and Minnie Emrich Curtiss. In 1977, he married the former Marcia L. McCabe, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Christy...

Zola Marbury

Zola Marbury

Mar 22, 2009

Zola Marbury, 93, of Milwaukee, WI, formerly of Chillicothe, entered this life on April 30, 1915, in Hazard, KY and departed this life at 5:55pm on March 22, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. Zola was predeceased by her loving husband, Rev. Baker Marbury; her mother and step-father Sally and Mannion O'Linger; two sisters Mattie Higgins and Mary Williams; and...

Carl Overly

Carl Overly

Mar 22, 2009

Carl E. Overly, 82, of Chillicothe, died 4:45 pm, Sunday, March 22, 2009, in the Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born July 5, 1926 in Ross Co. to Lewis E. and Christena Overly. He married Helen M. Jardine, who died in January of 1993. Survivors include his children: Bill Overly, of Piketon; Donn Overly;...

Virginia Howell

Virginia Howell

Mar 20, 2009

Virginia L. Howell, 77, of Chillicothe, died 6:30 pm Friday, March 20, 2009, in her home, following an extended illness. She was born October 19, 1931 in Pike Co. to James and Luna Mitchell Rider. On November 11, 1946 she married Curtis Howell, who died January 23, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Thomas) Black, of Charlotte, NC and Vicki...

Maxine Liggins

Maxine Liggins

Mar 19, 2009

Maxine J. Liggins, 77, of Chillicothe, died 10:50 pm, Thursday, March 19, 2009, in her home, following an extended illness. She was born January 2, 1932 in McGoffin Co., KY to William Thomas and Liza Jane Howard Tackett. On July 25, 1970 she married Roger L. Liggins, who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Chestine (Mack) Walk, of Waverly, Ruby...

William Cox

William Cox

Mar 16, 2009

William T. Cox, 55, of Chillicothe, formerly of Paintsville, KY, died 5:45 am, Monday, March 16, 2009, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 13, 1954 in Paintsville, KY to Thomas Newell and Martha Jo Chandler Cox. Survivors include his mother. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Cox was a...

Gloria Scott

Gloria Scott

Mar 16, 2009

Gloria P. Scott Gloria P. Scott, 71, of Frankfort, died 11:18 am, Monday, March 16, 2009, in her daughter's home, unexpectedly. She was born April 12, 1937 in Clarksburg, OH to James A. and Mary Simmons Trent Sr. On July 24, 1963 she married Morris C. Scott, who died July 26, 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Scott, of Pickerington;...

Elmont Stewart

Elmont Stewart

Mar 15, 2009

Elmont E. Stewart, "Dollar Bill" 87, of Chillicothe, died 7:40 pm, Sunday, March 15, 2009, in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1921 in Urbana, OH to Elmer E. and Ida L. Weaver Stewart. On November 8, 1941 he married Mildred Artis, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Ila Sopher, of Cincinnati, OH; two grandsons,...

Leroy Smith

Leroy Smith

Mar 13, 2009

Leroy E. "Roy" Smith, 67, of Frankfort, formerly of Clarksburg, died unexpectedly Friday, March 13, 2009, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 15, 1941, in Chillicothe to Paul T. and Grace McIntyre Smith. Military graveside services for the Vietnam Army Veteran will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, March 18, in the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH, under the...

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