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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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Earl Mcmillen
Jan 26, 2006
Earl B. McMillen, 76, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly January 26, 2006, at his home. He was born August 26, 1929, in Gallia Co. to the late Hollis and Lillian Wood McMillin. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law Carroll (Betty) McMillen, Logan, OH; several nieces and nephews, and his special friend Mary Lou Knisley, Chillicothe. He was predeceased by a brother...
Irven Kempton
Jan 23, 2006
Irven D. Kempton, 70, of Clarksburg, died at 9:07pm Monday, January 23, 2006, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1935, in Ross Co., to the late Herbert Theodore and Mamie (Dyer) Kempton. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law Irvin Kempton, Louis Kempton; Bruce (Kathy) Kempton, of Piketon; Ted Kempton, Clarksburg; step-son Scott (Bobbie) Hurtt, Frankfort; step-daughter...
Daisy Burroughs
Jan 18, 2006
Daisy M. Burroughs, 100, of Chillicothe, died at 8:50am Wednesday, January 18, 2006, in Westmoreland Place. She was born November 28, 1905, in Athens Co., OH, to the late John W. and Allie Blosser Kennedy. On December 5, 1925, she married Lyman Burroughs, who preceded her in death January 21, 1987. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Robert (Elizabeth) Burroughs,...
Bernell Valentine
Jan 16, 2006
Bernell L. "Po" Valentine, 72, of Chillicothe, died at 9:55pm January 16, 2006, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born December 29, 1933, in Ross Co., to the late Clarence E., Sr. and Estell (Hitchens) Valentine. On March 24, 1961, he married the former Jane I. Raney, who preceded him in death in January, 2001....
Edward Gahm
Jan 15, 2006
Edward Gahm, 72, of Chillicothe, died Sunday evening, January 15, 2006, at his home, with his loving family surrounding him, following an extended illness. Ed was born in Madison Co. on October 11, 1933, to the late Raymond W. and Hazel M. (Shoemaker) Gahm. He graduated from Stokes Twp. (South Solon) in 1951. On June 4, 1951, in Richmond, IN,...
Debra Brown
Jan 14, 2006
Debra J. Brown Debra J. Brown, 54, of Chillicothe, died 4:15 am, Saturday January 14, 2006 in her home unexpectedly. She was born June 14, 1951 in Chillicothe, OH to Theodore E. and Annabelle Cooper Brown. Survivors include two daughters, Jamie L. Beverly and Tracy L. Beverly; a grandson, Dwayne R. Lytle Jr.; two brothers, Mark N. (Kyra) Brown and...
Anthony Mcquay
Jan 12, 2006
Anthony "Tony" D. McQuay Anthony "Tony" D. McQuay, 62, of Chillicothe, taken by the Lord, 8:48pm Thursday, January 12, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 21, 1943 in Chillicothe to Lloyd M. McQuay and Geraldine Cottrill McQuay Henry. On June 4, 1964 he married Shirley L. Bennett. In addition to his...
Nevaeh Peoples
Jan 5, 2006
Nevaeh Nichole Peoples, 7 week old daughter of Camron Michell Peoples Bryan, died unexpectedly January 5, 2006, in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born November 16, 2005, in Columbus, OH. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother Andre Michael Peoples; maternal grandmother Tina Wyatt, Chillicothe; maternal great-grandmother Martha Peoples; maternal great-grandfather Bernell Valentine, both of...
Gerald Poindexter
Jan 5, 2006
Gerald L. Poindexter, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 11:55pm Thursday, January 5, 2006, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born September 5, 1923, in Columbus, OH, to the late Asa and Ruth (Banks) Poindexter. On May 15, 1947, he married the former Pearl S. Beard, who survives. Also surviving are his son Gerald Poindexter II, Chillicothe; son and...
Tawnya Sparks
Jan 2, 2006
Tawnya S. Sparks Tawnya S. Mash Sparks, 45, of Chillicothe, died 2:04 am Monday, January 2, 2006, in the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. She was born January 14, 1960 in Chillicothe to David L. Mash and Marilyn S. Strawser Mash. In addition to her mother, survivors include a son, Joshua W. Sparks, at home; a sister, Cynthia A. Smith;...
Harry Daniel
Jan 1, 2006
Harry T. Daniel Harry T. Daniel, 48, of Chillicothe, died January 1, 2006 in Al Asad City, Iraq as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born November 4, 1957 in Chillicothe to Richard L. and Erma J. Claytor Daniel. Survivors include three daughters, Mindy (Jeremy) Sherwood, Ashley Daniel and her fiancée, Charles Phillips, and Shasta Daniel, all...
Leland Mckeever
Jan 1, 2006
L. Ray McKeever L. Ray McKeever, 65, of Chillicothe, died 10:40 am January 1, 2006 following an extended illness. He was born November 3, 1940 in White Sulfur Springs, WV to James E. and Ida L. Wright McKeever. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa (Erin) Rinehart, of Chillicothe; three sons, Gregory (Becky Coates) McKeever, and Dennis (Bobbie) McKeever, all of Chillicothe...
Karen Thomas
Dec 29, 2005
Karen D. Thomas, of Bainbridge, Oh. passed away on Dec. 29, 2005 in the Adena Regional Medical Center Hospice Unit, following a lengthy illness. Karen was born Aug. 17th 1947. She graduated from Covington High School in 1965 and Grant Hospital School of Nursing in 1968. She was employed 37 years as a Registered Nurse, 30 of which were spent...
Clifford Imler
Dec 27, 2005
C. Wayne Imler Clifford Wayne Imler, 98, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2005, following an extended illness. He was born August 15, 1907 to Clifford and Addie Imler. His wife of 43 years, Jo Ellen Imler survives. Also surviving are his son, Dr. Gregory (Melinda) Imler and grandchildren, Amanda, Kathryn, and Marc, of LaJolla,...
Brian Campbell
Dec 27, 2005
Brian K. Campbell, Jr., 14, of Kingston, died unexpectedly at 10:22am December 27, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1991, in Westerville, OH, to Brian K., Sr. and Beverly F. (Jenkins) Campbell, who survive. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, including a special cousin, Amy Kidd, of Kinston. Brian was predeceased by his...
Keith Bost
Dec 25, 2005
Keith A. Bost Keith A. Bost, 43, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 25, 2005 in his home. He was born June 23, 1962 in Ross Co. to Harry B. and Virginia B. Richardson Bost. On September 10, 1987 he married Alma Dray Johnson, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Charity Bost; a son, Keith A. Bost Jr., both...
Hattie Gibbs
Dec 19, 2005
Hattie L. Gibbs, 83, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on December 19, 2005, in Heartland Nursing Home. She was born September 23, 1922, in Chillicothe, to the late John Henry and Blanche Mae Stanley Winfield. In 1957, she married Clarkson D. Gibbs, who preceded her in death on February 6, 1982. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Alice (Charles)...
John Allen
Dec 17, 2005
John Wesley Allen, 78, died 8:35 am December 17, 2005 in Walnut Manor Nursing Home, Clarksburg, following an extended illness. Mr. Allen was a retired maintenance employee for the city of Troy, NY. Private funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Anna Jordan
Dec 16, 2005
Anna D. Jordan Anna D. Jordan, 85, of Piketon, died 5:40 am, Friday, December 16, 2005 in the Pike Community Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born June 8, 1920 in Wayne, WV to Thomas and Mary Martin Woodall. On December 27, 1941 she married Millard C. Jordan, who was killed during World War II, in December of 1944....
Adrian Howell
Dec 16, 2005
Adrian Howell Adrian Howell, 75, of Londonderry, went to be with the Lord 8:26 am, December 16, 2005, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born June 19, 1930 in Floyd Co., KY to Alexander and Dorsie Osborne Howell. On December 2, 1947 he married his love and life long friend Martha Mae Tackett, who survives. Also surviving...
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