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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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Millard Mccomis
Sep 24, 2005
Millard E. McComis Sr. Millard E. McComis Sr., 77, of Frankfort, died 5:30 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2005 in his home. He was born February 28, 1928 in Ross Co. to Huey and Ruby Kuhn McComis. On February 14, 1986 he married Deborah Davis, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Arnold "Jack", Mike (Debbie) Cathy (Jerry) Cornwell, Millard (Sue)...
Marlon Johnson
Sep 24, 2005
Marlon L. Johnson Marlon L. Johnson, 45, of Chillicothe, died Saturday September 24, 2005 unexpectedly in Grove City. He was born April 27, 1960 in Chillicothe to Columbus "Clum" and Iona Johnson. He married Cynthia A. Renison, who survives. In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include his four children, Justin, Tyler and Tiffany Johnson and Ryan Anteck; six...
Larry Jones
Sep 21, 2005
Larry B. Jones, 53, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly at 10:09pm Wednesday, September 21, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1952, in Chillicothe to the late Burton and Birdie Gleason Jones. On October 16, 1971, he married the former Patricia A. Bennett, who survives. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law Larry E. (Paula) Jones;...
Jeffrey Clark
Sep 21, 2005
Jeffrey Allen Clark, 43, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 21, 2005, in his home. He was born October 13, 1961, in South Bend, IN to Clayton D., Sr. and Kathryn (Messer) Clark. Surviving are his wife Toni (McGraw) Clark; his son Jeremy Clark; step-children Tawney Pence, and Stephanie Beatty, all of Chillicothe; Nicole (Jeff) Bruce, Louisiana; grandchildren Tyler and Travis...
Lewis Smith
Sep 20, 2005
Lewis Thomas Smith, Jr., 62, of Chillicothe, died at 11:40pm Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born June 26, 1943, in Chillicothe, to Lewis T., Sr. and Norma Austin Smith, who survive. Also surviving are his children Ian Lawhorn, of Chillicothe; Miko Jackson, Shane Smith, Adrien Smith, and Monica Brandon, all of Columbus;...
Zachery Flowers
Sep 19, 2005
Zachery R. Flowers, 20, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Monday, September 19, 2005. He was born June 12, 1985, in Chillicothe to Richard E. Flowers, of Chillicothe; and Anita Beth (Brookover) Flowers, of Columbus, who survive. Also surviving are his sister, Megan Cochenour, Chillicothe; paternal grandparents Boyd and Marilyn Flowers, Chillicothe; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by...
Helen Summers
Sep 19, 2005
Helen Margie Neff Summers passed from this life to her heavenly reward at 9:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2005, surrounded by her family. "Hat" was loving, kind and gentle. She made better everything and everyone she touched. Helen was born October 18, 1922 to Minor Leroy and Bessie Justice Neff. She was a devoted wife for over 61 years to...
Eddie Hamlin
Sep 18, 2005
Eddie L. Hamlin, 54, of Chillicothe, died 1:10pm Sunday, September 18, 2005, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1951, in Ross Co. to Lee Edward and Sarah Elma Fels Hamlin. Surviving are his wife Beth Ann (Bivens) Hamlin, of Columbus; sons Eddie and Anthony Hamlin, Columbus; and Christopher and Andrew Meade, of Chillicothe; a daughter Serena...
Loma Ashworth
Sep 15, 2005
Louise Ashworth Louise Ashworth, 90, of Chillicothe, passed from this life September 15, 2005 and entered into heaven to be with her loved ones. She was born June 19, 1915 in Lyndon, OH to Marion and Rosetta Wilson Denner. On January 3, 1933 she married Gilbert B. Ashworth, who preceded her in death in September 1972. She is survived by...
Doy Mccrary
Sep 14, 2005
Doy L. McCrary Doy L. McCrary passed from earth's labor to Heaven's reward on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, in Heartland of Chillicothe. He was born March 5, 1933 in Reform, AL to Luella and Collie Wimberly McCrary, who, along with a sister, Beulah "Bunny" Moore, preceded in him in death. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1952 and attended...
Ray Overton
Sep 14, 2005
Ray Overton, 84, of Chillicothe died Wednesday afternoon in Walnut Manor Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Nellie Watkins
Sep 8, 2005
Nellie L. Watkins, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 8:25am Thursday, September 8, 2005, in Chillicothe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 23, 1918, in Maryville, TN, to the late Wiley and Ada Harkness Miller. She is survived by her daughter Sandra May, of Zion, IL. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Monday, September 12, at the Haller Funeral...
Michael Depugh
Sep 7, 2005
Michael P. DePugh, 63, of Chillicothe died Wednesday evening in his home. Arrangements are pending.
Robert Bales
Sep 3, 2005
Robert G. Bales, Jr., 68, of Chillicothe, died at 7:21pm Saturday, September 3, 2005, in Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. He was born September 7, 1936, in Ross Co. to the late Robert G., Sr., and Leafy Diehl Bales. On May 4, 1957, he married the former June E. Henry, who survives. Also surviving are his sons J. Douglas Bales,...
Charles Mcgraw
Sep 2, 2005
Charles C. McGraw, 92, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 5:33pm, Friday, September 2, 2005, in Heartland of Chillicothe. He was born April 2, 1913, in Greenup Co., KY, to the late Thomas J. and Ida Mae Middaugh McGraw. He is survived by his daughters Mary C. Harrison, Londonderry; and Charlene E. Ison, Waverly; daughter and...
Joseph Metcalf
Aug 30, 2005
Joseph Paul Metcalf, 58, of Chillicothe, formerly of Nelsonville, died August 30, 2005, in his home, unexpectedly. He was born October 10, 1946 in Guysville, OH to Paul and Colleen Metcalf. Survivors include his wife of thirty years, Nancy Welch, of Chillicothe; two sons, Shawn Metcalf, of Columbus and Michael (Dawnette) Welch, of Gnadenhutten, OH; three daughters, Amy (Brian) Metcalf,...
Johnie Martin
Aug 30, 2005
Johnie R. Martin, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 7:29pm Tuesday, August 30, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1935, in Pike Co., KY, to the late Robert Thurman and Ethel Roberts Martin. On August 10, 1990, he married the former Rosemary Norris, who survives. Also surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law Jeffrey S. and Rhonda...
Elmo Bothman
Aug 28, 2005
Elmo L. Bothman, 59, of Chillicothe, died 9:20pm Sunday August 28, 2005, surrounded by family. He was born April 19, 1946, in Columbus, OH to the late Elmo L., Sr. and Edith Marie Bell Bothman. He is survived by his children: Cloise "Skeeter" (Trudi) Bothman; Bradley Bothman; Kelly (Don) Skees, all of Chillicothe; Chrissy (Keith) Underwood; and Sophia M. Bothman,...
Clay Spires
Aug 26, 2005
Clay S. Spires Clay S. Spires, 69, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord, 1:25 am August 26, 2005, following a long battle with cancer. He was born October 4, 1935 to Jesse and Myrtle Stansberry Spires. On November 3, 1964 he married Annie M. Horsley, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Robin (Phillip) Rider; a son, Stephen...
Lee Giles
Aug 26, 2005
Lee C. Giles Lee C. Giles, 84, of New York, formerly of Chillicothe, died 9:50 am, August 26, 2005 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born May 11, 1921 in Hartford, CT to George and Bessie Lattimore Giles. Survivors include two daughters, Lois Maughmer, of Columbus, and Carol Liggins, of :Chillicothe; two sons, James...
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