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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Jack L. Lunsford Jr.

Jack L. Lunsford Jr.

May 5, 2024

Jack Lewis Lunsford, Jr. October 5, 1952-May 5, 2024 Jack, affectionately known as Jr. , to most, was born to Jack, Sr. and Karen (McLurg) Lunsford, in Chillicothe , Ohio. Jack passed away, after a brief illness, at home, surrounded by family and his special girl , Peggy Shoemaker. After graduating from Chillicothe High School , Jr. married Patricia (Patty)...

Douglas Temple

Douglas Temple

May 5, 2024

Douglas Ray Temple, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 7:09pm Sunday May 5, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was born July 10, 1947, in Ross Co. to the late Douglas "Jack" and Pansy M. (Detty) Temple.  On April 17, 1965, he married the former Janice Diane Cottrill Temple, who survives....

Keith Parsons

Keith Parsons

May 3, 2024

Keith E. Parsons, 64, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Friday, May 3, 2024 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Keith was born June 17, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Elda Mae Parsons (Wood).  Survivors include his four children, Shana (Zach) McGoye, and Alisha (Chris) Gray, both of Chillicothe, and Bradley and Nathan Parsons, both of St. Clairsville, Ohio;...

John Cooke

John Cooke

Apr 29, 2024

John Joseph Cooke (81), of Chillicothe, passed away on April 29, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late John Henry and Muriel Hattie Cooke. John married Marlene Pairan Cooke on February 6, 1964.  John and Marlene just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by...

Marvin Duane Irvin

Marvin Duane Irvin

Apr 28, 2024

Marvin Duane Irvin passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28 th , 2024 at his home.  Duane was born September 25 th , 1966 in Inglewood, California to the late Marvin E. and Eva F. (Simmons) Irvin. Duane is survived by his wife, Jackie L. (Easter) Irvin, his children: Sara Olson of Bainbridge, OH, Crystal (Cruz) Smith of Mansfield, OH,...

June Haubeil

June Haubeil

Apr 27, 2024

June C. Haubeil, 88, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born June 26, 1935, in Ross County, OH, to the late Daniel and Martha (Manns) Stewart. In 1956, she married George W. Haubeil, who preceded her in death in 2010.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Daniel...

Bessie Cousins

Bessie Cousins

Apr 26, 2024

Bessie Cousins, 75, of Chillicothe, OH, went home to be with the Lord after fighting the good fight of faith on Friday, April 26, 2024. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, in addition to a loving aunt, friend, and one who enjoyed teaching the next generation of cosmetologists.

Bessie was born in Chillicothe, OH, on...

Jean Thomas

Jean Thomas

Apr 22, 2024

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Robert Conrad

Robert Conrad

Apr 20, 2024

Robert Lee Conrad, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 7, 1948, son of the late Bessie Mae and Ted Carper. On July 17, 2004, he married he beloved wife, Tamara Jo (Hammond) Conrad, who preceded him in death on May 2, 2021. Surviving are his...

Dana Martin

Dana Martin

Apr 19, 2024

Dana Drew Martin, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1965, in Chillicothe, son of the late John P. and Sarah Karleen (Pleasant) Martin II. On March 8, 1996, he married the love of his life, Brenda K. (Miller) Martin, who survives. Also surviving are...

Cheryl Knowles

Cheryl Knowles

Apr 18, 2024

Cheryl Ann Knowles, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, April 18, 2024 at Legacy of Chillicothe, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born September 23, 1948, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Dana Bruce and Betty Jane (Mick) Burlile. On May 29, 1967, she married her beloved husband, Dr. Dennis David Knowles, and together they shared...

Christopher Tanner

Christopher Tanner

Apr 17, 2024

The greatest comfort we have in the time of loss is in knowing that death does not have the last word -----Jesus does! And His Word declares, "I am the Resurrection, and the life … whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die". Christopher Thomas Tanner was born October 14, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio. He was welcomed into this...

Sharon Mccomas

Sharon Mccomas

Apr 15, 2024

On Monday April 15th at 4:10pm, Sharon Lynn McComas (Shug), stepped out of this world into her eternal reward! She was born on October 14th, 1953, to Harvey McComas and the late Wanda Carroll, both of Chillicothe Ohio. She served as a preschool teacher at head start for many years and loved working with children. She was promoted to Educational...

John Woods

John Woods

Apr 13, 2024

John Myer "Jack" Woods, 102, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence at the Glades in Chillicothe of congestive heart failure.

He was born on June 6, 1921, in Königsberg, East Prussia, the son of Abraham Woewudskis and Sarah Rebecca (Rosenfeld) Woods. On March 5, 1955, in Montreal, Canada, he...

Barbara Swick

Barbara Swick

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara Jean (Groves) Swick, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday Afternoon, April 12, 2024, at her home, following an extended illness.

She was born September 30, 1945, in Delaware, Ohio, daughter of the late Stanley Bush and Ruth Edna (Blackledge) Groves. On October 25, 1985, she married her beloved husband, Lawrence Raymond Swick, who...

Zachary Cunningham

Zachary Cunningham

Apr 7, 2024

Zachary C. Cunningham, 35, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence.

He was born March 8, 1989, in Chillicothe, to James P. and Maria (Lajon) Cunningham, of Chillicothe, who survive.  Also surviving are his fiancee Kendra D. Hoosier, of Chillicothe; his sister Ginger Gonz, of Marysville; his brother Drew Cunningham, of...

Elissa Jones

Elissa Jones

Apr 4, 2024

Elissa Jean Jones passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 11, 1958 in Cincinnati to Dallas Lloyd and Josephine (Howard) Bowman and graduated from Norwood High School in 1976. She is survived by her children Amos Shane (Meredith) Jones and Bobbi Jo (Dustin) Weaver, her cherished grandchildren Cameron Jones, twins Elliott and...

Nelva Siberell

Nelva Siberell

Apr 1, 2024

Nelva L. Siberell, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 9:37pm April 1, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born October 18, 1932, in Chillicothe, to the late William L. and Ethel M. (Wallace) Atwood.  On August 26, 1950, she married Lloyd E. "Sib" Siberell, Jr., who preceded her in death on January 14,...

Alinda Bates

Alinda Bates

Mar 31, 2024

Alinda L. (Wenzel) Bates, 85, of Mason, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 3:50am on March 31, 2024, at Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery, OH, following a brief illness.

She was born October 9, 1938, in Chillicothe to the late Nikolaus John and Dora Frances (Wilson) Wenzel.  On March 26, 1955, she married William T. Bates, who preceded...

Joseph Wrightsel

Joseph Wrightsel

Mar 30, 2024

Joseph R. Wrightsel, 72, of Kingston, died 6:35 am, March 30, 2024 at the VA Medical Center-Chillicothe, following a years long illness. He was born November 2, 1951 in Vinton Co. to the late Charles R. and Margaret E. Hoover Wrightsel.  Survivors include a daughter, Angela D. Wrightsel, Kingston; 3 siblings, Connie (Shawn) Hamilton, Chillicothe, Paul (Michael) Wrightsel, Kingston, and...

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