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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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Jacob Hawkins

Jacob Hawkins

Jun 3, 2024

Jacob Andrew Hawkins passed away on June 3rd, 2024 in California.  Born on April 23, 1995 in Chillicothe Ohio, he was the cherished son of Ryan and Laura Hawkins, and loving brother of Grace and Yerin Hawkins. Known for his infectious smile, Jacob never met a stranger, and the people he met nearly always became friends. A phrase Jacob often...

Dean Williams

Dean Williams

May 30, 2024

Dean Walter Williams, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2024 at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born September 21, 1946, in Chillicothe, son of the late Doyle and Louise (Bower) Williams. In October 1981, he married his beloved wife, Theresa Ellen Williams, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2017. Surviving...

Clayton Edwards

Clayton Edwards

May 28, 2024

Clayton Edwards, 80, of Ray, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 28, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, son of the late Lloyd and Claetta Edwards. In October 1977, he married his beloved wife, Regina (Barker) Edwards, who survives. Also surviving is his brother, Lloyd (Mary) Edwards, of...

James Newsome

James Newsome

May 26, 2024

James "Jim" Newsome, 81, passed away on May 26, 2024, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He departed from this life the way that he lived, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 2, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio son of the late Elmer and Jean Newsome. On June 2,...

Jenny Triplett

Jenny Triplett

May 25, 2024

Genevieve L. "Jenny" Triplett, 96, of Ray, OH, died at 12:35pm May 25, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 28, 1928, in Logan, WV, to the late Linheart and Hazel (Carper) Linville and was raised by her late aunt and uncle Ada and Tom Mullins.  On December 29, 1948, she married...

Michael Golob

Michael Golob

May 23, 2024

Michael E. Golob, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly following heart complications at home on May 23, 2024. He was born February 11, 1965 in Chillicothe, son of the late Helen (Ashworth) Watkins. He is survived by his three beloved sisters, Amy (Richard) Adams, Lisa Ann (Jeff) Boyce, and Rona (Ed) Good; his uncle, Gary Ashworth; special friends, Jeff and...

Patrick Nihiser

Patrick Nihiser

May 22, 2024

Patrick R. Nihiser, 61, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly at 5:36am May 22, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 15, 1963, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Howard H. and Marilyn K. (Miller) Nihiser.

He is survived by his son Joshua Nihiser, Chillicothe; his sisters: Stephanie Searls, of South Carolina,...

James Dykes

James Dykes

May 22, 2024

James Delano Dykes was Born September 5,1933 in Hamilton, Ohio and passed away peacefully on May 22,2024 in Chillicothe, Ohio after living a full and blessed life with his loving family. He was 90 years old.

Jim was the son of Ogle Van Dykes and Olga Leona Kennard Dykes,...

Elizabeth Sipe

Elizabeth Sipe

May 21, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann (Hubble) Sipe passed away peacefully in her home on May 21, 2024, in Chillicothe, OH at the age of 72. Elizabeth was born on February 17, 1952, in Nelsonville, OH to the parents of Harley Joe and Margaret (Stedwill) Hubble. She graduated high school from Nelsonville York and later attended Hocking College and obtained an associate degree...

Ercolo Picciano

Ercolo Picciano

May 18, 2024

Ercolo Alberto Picciano, 93, of Chillicothe, died 8:15am, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Bristol Village, Waverly.  The family is so appreciative of the loving care he received from the staff at Bristol Village. He was born July, 2, 1930 in Busso, Italy to the late Liberato and Lucia Picciano.  On August 23, 1952 he married Mary Ann Dye who passed...

Donald Ringer

Donald Ringer

May 18, 2024

Donald L. Ringer went to be with his Savior on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, OH. He was born January 18, 1935 in South Bend, IN to the late Donald E. and Louise (Hopper) Ringer.  He married Dorothy A. Phillips on January 16, 1954 in Mishawaka, IN. Donald is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his son,...

Pete Porter

Pete Porter

May 16, 2024

Timothy "Pete" Porter passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  Pete born September 28, 1956 in Ross County to the late Tom V and Alice  Porter. He is survived by his daughters, Tabby (Joe) Allagree, Tiffany (Brian Smith) Porter, Grandchildren, Tayler Wolfe, Morgan Robbins, Jared Allagree, Olivia Stitt, Alice Cyrus, Lexi Cyrus, Ernie Cyrus, Gordon Cyrus, and...

Annamarie "Annie" Goode

Annamarie "Annie" Goode

May 16, 2024

AnnaMarie "Annie" Goode, 51, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 11, 1972 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Raymond and Mariellen (Dolder) Goode. She is survived by her brother Paul (Diane) Goode, her nieces and nephews, Kayla (Mark) Howard, Ashley (Chris) Hucks, Micca (Aidan Feyh) Goode, Ashley (Logan Grose) May, Cody...

Kenneth "Kenny" West

Kenneth "Kenny" West

May 14, 2024

Kenneth Edward West, born on December 17, 1954, in Ohio, passed away on May 14, 2024, in Chillicothe. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Kenneth, known to many as Kenny, was the son of Sue and the late Arthur. He was preceded...

Charles Mcgraw

Charles Mcgraw

May 10, 2024

Charles Lee McGraw II, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday afternoon, May 10, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born March 16, 1963, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Charles Lee McGraw and Wilda Jean (Johnson) McGraw. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two children, Charles Lee...

Patty Martin

Patty Martin

May 9, 2024

Patty Ann Martin, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday evening, May 9, 2024 at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. She was born February 4, 1938, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Charles W. and Blanche M. (Fornash) Martin. Surviving is her sister-in-law, Cathy Martin; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and close friends. In addition to her parents,...

Melvin Heraldson

Melvin Heraldson

May 8, 2024

Melvin R. Heraldson, 94, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 8, 2024 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born December 15, 1929, in Circleville, Ohio, son of the late Finus and Gladys (Groves) Heraldson. On July 16, 1955, he married his beloved wife, Mary P. (Bateson) Heraldson, who survives. Also surviving is their daughter, Debbie...

Brian Rappold

Brian Rappold

May 8, 2024

Brian John Rappold passed away on May 8, 2024 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He is survived by his children: Abigail Rappold, Heather Cruz, Dakota Rappold, Blake Rappold, and Justin Little, and grandchildren: Kyler Rappold, Benjamin Cruz, Lillyanne Cruz, Alex Miller, Owen Miller, Austin Miller, Nick Cruz, Matthew Cruz, Jayden Little and Asteronna Smith. He also leaves behind the love of...

Glenda Bryant

Glenda Bryant

May 7, 2024

Glenda M. Bryant, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, May 7, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born November 22, 1954, in Elkin, NC, daughter of the late Clyde Vance Ross and Una Juanita (Norman) Ross. She went on to marry her beloved husband, Paul Michael Bryant, Sr., sharing over...

Linda Martin

Linda Martin

May 6, 2024

Linda Lee Martin (Chillicothe) left the bonds of earth in the early evening of May 6, 2024, after a rich and full life of 84 years. She was born to Hibert and Ruth McCoy Graves on October 9, 1939, and was a 1958 graduate of Chillicothe High school.  She is survived by her children: Gary Burmaster, Terri Arredondo, Lisa Bonner,...

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