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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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Dennis Windom
Sep 21, 2006
Dennis C. Windom, 59, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died Thursday September 21, 2006, in West Jefferson, OH. He was born September 22, 1946, in Lynchburg, OH, to the late Charles and Lavora Thompson Windom. Surviving are his step-daughter and her husband Rebecca and Bill Eblin, Galloway, OH; and a brother Darrell Windom, of Virginia. Dennis was the former caretaker...
Darrell Rhinehart
Sep 21, 2006
Darrell Howard Rhinehart, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2006, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born October 10, 1935, in Ross Co. to Howard J. and Ruth A. Stroup Rhinehart. Darrell graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1953 and began working at Mead Corporation immediately after graduation. The highlight of his career...
Ellen Day
Sep 19, 2006
Ellen E. Day, 57, of Chillicothe, died 7:50 pm, Tuesday, September 19, 2006 in her home. She was born March 19, 1949 in Dayton, OH to J. Neal and Emma Mae Stebbins Barber. On May 29, 1971 she married Stephen Michael Day, who survives. In addition to her husband, survivors include her father, J. Neal Barber, of Mansfield, OH; sons...
James Dumm
Sep 18, 2006
James W. Dumm James W. Dumm, 63, of Chillicothe, died 5:38 am, Monday, September 18, 2006 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born December 14, 1942 in Chillicothe to Winfred "Bud" and Grace W. Dumm. On September 8, 1974 he married his beloved wife, Shirley Mayhew Dumm, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Nicolas J. (Tabby) Dumm...
Ray Detty
Sep 18, 2006
Ray O. Detty Ray O. Detty, 80, passed away peacefully at home, 9:40 am Monday September 18, 2006. He was born in Ross Co. on January 28, 1926 to Raymond R. and Audrey Stewart Detty. Surviving is his wife of over 60 years, the former Purle R. Riddle, who he married on January 2, 1946, and one son Timothy L....
Maxine Harper
Sep 15, 2006
Maxine D. Harper Maxine D. Harper, 83, of Chillicothe, died 8:00 am, Friday, September 15, 2006, in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She most recently resided in Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born September 20, 2006 in Jackson, OH to the late Grover Cleveland Harper and Ethel Eva Scott. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Julia Harper, of Chillicothe; niece and nephews, Sue...
Barbara Hatfield
Sep 12, 2006
Barbara L. Hatfield, 77, of Chillicothe, died 10:10 am Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in Heartland of Chillicothe. Arrangements are pending.
Jerry Rittenhouse
Sep 11, 2006
Jerry E. Rittenhouse Jr. Jerry E. Rittenhouse Jr., 37, of Chillicothe, died September 11, 2006 in Columbus, OH as a result of a construction accident. He was born August 5, 1969 in Chillicothe to Jerry E. Rittenhouse and Mary C. McGraw. On October 22, 1994 he married Heidi Hatfield, who survives. In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter,...
Daniel Richards
Sep 10, 2006
Daniel K. Richards Daniel K. Richards, 89, of Chillicothe, died early Sunday morning, September 10, 2006, in his home. He was born July 27, 1917 in Duquesne, PA to Charles E. and Marion Klinefelter Richards. On June 28, 1940 he married Helen G. McGuire, the love of his life, and with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. Helen...
Calvin Johnston
Sep 10, 2006
Calvin E. Johnston Calvin E. Johnston, 51, of Chillicothe, died 10:40 pm September 10, 2006 in the Ohio State University Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 20, 1955 in Chillicothe to Calvin A. Johnston and Maxine Tackett Liggins. Survivors include his mother, Maxine (Roger) Liggett; five children, Maxine Conley, of Logan, Natasha Bostwick, Kevin, Devon, and...
Jonathan Stout
Sep 9, 2006
Jonathan C. Stout, 52, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 9, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Beckley, WV. He was born May 7, 1954, in Ithaca, NY, to Donald F. and Helen C. Abrams Stout. On June 15, 1979, he married the former Karen Sue "Kacy" Shields, who survives. Also surviving are his sons...
Calvin Winks
Sep 7, 2006
Calvin E. Winks, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday September 7, 2006. He was born July 17, 1924, in Chillicothe to Hugh and Amy (Shasteen) Winks. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Juanita (Murray) Winks. He is survived by his son Randy Winks and daughter-in-law Veronica, of Chillicothe; granddaughters Valerie (Jesse) Warnock of Columbus and Tiffany...
Lewis Garrison
Sep 7, 2006
Lewis A. Garrison, 88, of Chillicothe, died at 10:35pm September 7, 2006, in Valley View Care Center, Frankfort. He was born June 19, 1918, in Clarksburg, OH, to the late Edward and Leah Crabb Garrison. On June 19, 1950, he married the former Ruth W. Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Dr. Rick Garrison; daughter and son-in-law Kris...
Shirley Raybould
Sep 6, 2006
Shirley A. Raybould, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 5:20pm Wednesday September 6, 2006, in Westmoreland Place. She was born July 12, 1923, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Fred and Mabel Phelps Oberst. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Norm and Karen Raybould; daughter and son-in-law Janice and Geoff Head, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren Sheryl (Rob) Robinson; Rick (Lee Anne)...
Carl Bethel
Aug 29, 2006
Carl E. Bethel, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away after an extended illness at 11:55pm August 29, 2006, surrounded by his family. He was born April 10, 1924, in Chillicothe to Clarence E. and Maud A. Hurles Bethel. On December 24, 1941, he married the former Martha F. Coon, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Carla Sue (Richard)...
Randolph Digges
Aug 28, 2006
Randolph E. Digges, Jr., 66, of Chillicothe, died at 4:30pm Monday, August 28, 2006, in the VA Medical Center Chillicothe following an extended illness. He was born June 16, 1940, in Chillicothe to the late Randolph E., Sr. and Katherine Saffin Digges. Surviving are his wife, Judith A. (Cunningham) Digges; son and daughter-in-law Randolph E. III (Lori) Digges, North Olmstead,...
Geneva Cottrill
Aug 26, 2006
Geneva Cottrill Geneva Cottrill, 70, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord 11:29 am, Saturday, August 26, 2006, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born March 21, 1936 to the late Conn and Louvenna Pelfrey Kelley. On June 7, 1953 she married Charles E. Cottrill, who survives. Also surviving are her three sons,...
Carl Sowers
Aug 25, 2006
Carl E. Sowers Carl E. Sowers, 75, of Chillicothe, died 7:08 am, Friday, August 25, 2006, in the VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, following an extended illness. He was born August 23, 1931 in Clarksburg, OH to Earl F. and Anna E. Rowland Sowers. On May 12, 1956 he married Georgia R. Mosley, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Cindy...
Cora Simmons
Aug 24, 2006
Cora Y. (Harding) Simmons, 57, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, August 24, 2006, in her home following an extended illness. She was born November 21, 1948, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late James and Thelma (Jenkins) Harding. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Alan Jeffrey II (Kristel) Moore, of Pensacola, FL; daughters Johnetta Moore, Chillicothe; Kendra Bradfield, Columbus; brothers and sisters-in-law...
Brad Clemmons
Aug 21, 2006
Master Sgt. Brad A. Clemmons, 37, formerly of Chillicothe, died August 21, 2006 in Iraq as a result of a bombing of the vehicle he was riding in. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; his daughter, Isabelle; his two sons, Nicholas and Zachary Clemmons; his mother, Pamela Clemmons; his father, David Clemmons; two sisters, Amy and Shelley Clemmons; a brother Michael...
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