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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Donald Goldsberry

Donald Goldsberry

Nov 12, 2006

Donald E. Goldsberry Donald E. Goldsberry, 71, of Chillicothe, died 3:34 pm Sunday, November 12, 2006 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born August 25, 1935 in Chillicothe to Marshall N. and Margie Enoch Goldsberry. On June 27, 1959 he married Margie M. Davis, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Diana L....

Elinor Hummel

Elinor Hummel

Nov 9, 2006

Elinor A. (McKee) Hummel, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away on November 9, 2006. She was born June 17, 1914, in Miamisburg, OH, to the late Ernest C. and Claudie I (Conrad) Sannan. She resided in Delaware, OH, until 1999, when she moved to Ross Co. and resided with her son-in-law Robert S. Cox and now deceased daughter Betty Lou Cox....

Velma Keppler

Velma Keppler

Nov 9, 2006

On Thursday, November 9, 2006, Velma Irene Smith Keppler went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a sweet and well-loved lady whose gentle spirit will be missed by many. She died surrounded by family and loved ones. She fought a long, hard battle with heart disease and diabetes and the Lord took her home where...

E. Young

E. Young

Nov 2, 2006

E. Darrel Young, 59, of Laurelville, died Thursday morning, November 2, 2006. He was born February 12, 1947, in Franklin Co., OH. On October 26, 2002, he married the former Roberta L. Diehl, who survives. Also surviving are his sons Marcus and Joshua; a daughter Michelle; step-daughters Bethannie, Rebecca, and Robin; brothers Jerry and Harold; and sisters Patsy and Janice....

Steven Wells

Steven Wells

Nov 2, 2006

Steven A. Wells Steven A. "ZZ" Wells, 47, of South Salem, died 5:45am, Thursday, November 2, 2006 in the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born October 28, 1959 in Chillicothe to Joe O. and Phyllis E. Tuttle Wells. On September 22, 2002 he married Brooke Ann Johnson, who survives....

Charles Mowery

Charles Mowery

Nov 1, 2006

Charles Peter Mowery III, 64, of Circleville, died November 1, 2006, at the VA Medical Center, in Chillicothe, Ohio, after a long battle with cancer. Pete was born October 5, 1942, to Charles P. and Mary Lou Mowery. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou. He is survived by daughters, Katie (Sam) Hall, of Ashville and Kelli...

Cecelia Hirsch

Cecelia Hirsch

Oct 29, 2006

Cecelia R. Hirsch Cecelia R. Hirsch, 72, of Chillicothe, died 11:05 am, Sunday, October 29, 2006, in her home, following an extended illness. She was born February 10, 1934 in Chillicothe to J. Leo and Theresa C. Bigler Hirsch. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Mike Hutt, Tempe, AZ; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Linda Hirsch, Frankfort, OH,...

Cayson Huff

Cayson Huff

Oct 28, 2006

Cayson Jay Huff, infant son of Cameron J. and Rachel L. (Puckett) Huff, was stillborn at 10:48am Saturday, October 28, 2006, in Adena Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister Cidney Rose Huff, all of Chillicothe; paternal grandparents Betty Huff; Robert Huff and his companion Crystal Parsons; maternal grandparents Brigitte Puckett, Columbus; Samuel...

Ray Snyder

Ray Snyder

Oct 26, 2006

On Thursday, October 26, 2006, J. Ray Snyder, 60, of Frankfort, came home from a hard day's work at the Chillicothe Country Club, just like he had done for the last 40 years, sat down in his chair, and passed from this life at 5:05pm. Ray was born October 11, 1946, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Harvey and Kathryn...

Dep. Barnes

Dep. Barnes

Oct 18, 2006

Deputy Lawrence M. Barnes Sr., 65, of Chillicothe has gone home to be with the Lord. He died 8:01 am, Wednesday, October 18, 2006, in the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of injuries received in the line of duty, while serving with the Ross County Sheriff's Department. He was born August 8, 1941, in Ross Co. to Merle...

Ronnie Hitchens

Ronnie Hitchens

Oct 17, 2006

Ronnie E. "Oogie" Hitchens, 55, of Chillicothe, died at 5:30am October 17, 2006, in Westmoreland Place. He was born October 10, 1951, in Chillicothe to Ronald L. Bayless and Judith Hitchens. Surviving are his mother, Judith Seward, Chillicothe; son Ronnie L. Hitchens, of California; 2 grandchildren: Ronnie and Fallon; brothers and sisters-in-law Danny (Lavonna) Seward, Detroit, MI; Ward Jack (Kishia)...

Helen Jones

Helen Jones

Oct 16, 2006

Helen B. Jones Helen B. Jones, 81, of Bristol Village, formerly of Chillicothe, died 7:01 pm, Monday, October 16, 2006 in her home, following an extended illness. She was born December 8, 1924 in Chillicothe to Webster and Minnie Accord Seymour. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Tom Kellenberger, of Chillicothe; and two grandsons, Aaron Kellenberger, of Cincinnati,...

Robert Stafford

Robert Stafford

Oct 15, 2006

Robert L. Stafford Robert L. Stafford, 75, of Chillicothe, died October 15, 2006 in the Ohio Veteran's Home, Georgetown, OH, following an extended illness. He was born August 4, 1931 in Portsmouth, OH to George L. Stafford and Coreine G. Vance. On April 29, 1957 he married Nona Shaffer, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, John Stafford and Robert...

Maxine Patterson

Maxine Patterson

Oct 9, 2006

Maxine L. Patterson, 86, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 5:35am Monday, October 9, 2006, in Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born May 22, 1920, in Pike Co., to the late William M. and Mary Nora (Overly) Maple. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Freda J. (Don) Knisley, Chillicothe; daughters Janice S. Nelson; and Regina...

Quincy Wright

Quincy Wright

Oct 9, 2006

Quincy K. Wright, 83, formerly of Overton County Tennessee, passed away Monday, October 9, 2006, at the Valley View Care Center in Frankfort, Ohio. He was born December 18, 1922, in Jamestown, TN, to the late Cleveland G. and Ada A. (Allred) Wright. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Billy Wright Sr. and Judy of Sikeston, MO; a Brother, George...

Robin Austin

Robin Austin

Oct 8, 2006

Robin L. Austin, 49, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, October 8, 2006, in her home surrounded by loved ones following an extended illness. She was born June 24, 1957, in Roswell, NM, to the late Theodore "Ted" and Constance "Connie" Austin. Surviving are her long-time companion, Rob Smith; her daughter Michele Hice-McSherry, of Alaska; step-son Josey Smith; brothers Kelly Austin, Michigan;...

Bailey Wagner

Bailey Wagner

Oct 6, 2006

Bailey R. Wagner, 8 month old infant daughter of Charles N. "Nick" Wagner and Teresa D. Smith Cox, born January 23, 2006, died 8:50 pm Friday, October 6, 2006 in Children's Hospital, following a series of illnesses. Survivors include a sister, Whitney Wagner; her identical twin sister, Abigail Wagner; maternal grandparents, Thomas (Debbie) Smith and Nancy Smith; maternal great-grandparents, William...

Frances Jones

Frances Jones

Oct 5, 2006

F. Esther Jones Frances Esther Jones, 85, of Chillicothe, went home to be with her Lord on October 5, 2006, in Heartland of Chillicothe Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born March 27, 1921 in Pennsboro, WV to William and Ida Mae Current Edler. On September 18, 1936 she married Arthur N. Jones, who died October 16, 1995....

Deanna Turton

Deanna Turton

Oct 2, 2006

Deanna L. (Beam) Turton, 62, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord on October 2, 2006, at her residence, surrounded by her husband, loving family and a dear friend. She was born June 30, 1944, in Chillicothe, to Leroy W. and Irene L. (Hall) Beam. On June 30, 1989, she married Philip A. Turton, who survives. Also surviving are...

Herbert Lawhorn

Herbert Lawhorn

Sep 30, 2006

Herbert Richard "Dick" Lawhorn, 69, of Chillicothe, died at 3:00am Saturday, September 30, 2006, in his home. His family came to appreciate his strong loving spirit and strength during his courageous battle with cancer. His love for life, and his fight for it, will forever be in everyone's hearts. He was born December 9, 1936, in Ross Co., to the...

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