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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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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...
Edward Reutinger
Aug 25, 2005
Edward M. Reutinger Edward M. Reutinger, 58, of Kingston, died 8:20 pm, August 25, 2005 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born March 31, 1947 in Ross Co. to Robert M. Reutinger and Betty Goldsberry. On September 21, 1968 he married Donna J. Hill, who survives. In addition to his mother and wife, survivors include two daughters,...
Javan Thomas
Aug 22, 2005
Javan W. Thomas Javan Wayne Thomas, 59, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, early morning, Monday August 22, 2005. He was born September 22, 1945 in Chillicothe, to Lewis D. and Gloria A. Cox Thomas who preceded him in death on March 6 and November 12, 1996, respectively. Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Jacques L. and Carole Thomas, Marland E. and Tamara...
Martha Beeler
Aug 21, 2005
Martha Beeler, of Chillicothe died Sunday evening. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Patricia Diehl
Aug 21, 2005
Patricia L. Diehl, 66, of Chillicothe, died Sunday August 21, 2005, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Susan Bowers, best of friends, was by her side. She was born March 23, 1939, in Hamilton Co., OH to the late Ewell Clyde and Goldie Mae (Mitchell) Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant...
Patricia Diehl
Aug 21, 2005
Patricia Diehl, of Chillicothe died Sunday night. Funeral arrangements are pending
Steven Melchert
Aug 19, 2005
Steven Shane "Melch" Melchert, 40, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home Friday August 19, 2005. He was born February 1, 1965, in Ross Co., the son of Eugene E. and Barbara J. (Click) Melchert, who survive. Also surviving are his sister and brother-in-law Cindy (Jubal) Davis, of Waverly; a great-aunt Frances Kerns, Chillicothe; niece Tracy (Brandon)...
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