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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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Marlin Snyder

Marlin Snyder

Jul 15, 2005

Marlin J. Snyder, 48, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly July 15, 2005, at his residence. He was born October 1, 1956, in Chillicothe, to Jerome D. and Carolyn M. (Waugh) Snyder. Surviving is the love of his life, Marla Snyder, Chillicothe; his son Jeremy Snyder, Dayton, OH; his daughter Lindsey Snyder, Memphis, TN; step-son Eric Southers, Chillicothe; his father Jerome D....

Charles Shewalter

Charles Shewalter

Jul 14, 2005

Charles F. Shewalter Charles F. Shewalter, 86, of Chillicothe, died 3:40 pm Thursday, July 14, 2005 in Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born October 26, 1918 in Chillicothe to Charles and Ida Lewis Shewalter. On May 30, 1938 he married Ruth M. Shepherd, who died September 7, 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Tyo and Marsha...

Donald Lynch

Donald Lynch

Jul 10, 2005

Donald E. "Pete" Lynch, 58, of Lorain, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 12:55am July 10, 2005, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1946, in Chillicothe to the late John W., Sr., and Mary E. Valentine Lynch. Surviving are his sister Donna Austin, of Chillicothe; brothers and sisters-in-law John W., Jr. (Diana) Lynch; Charles (Patricia) Lynch,...

Judith Ragland-Alderman

Judith Ragland-Alderman

Jul 9, 2005

Judith "Judy" E. Ragland-Alderman, 49, of Chillicothe, was called home to her Lord and Savior July 9, 2005, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Edward R. and Mary E. Lee Ragland. On January 27, 1996, she married Alan Joseph Alderman, who survives. Also surviving are her sons Jeffrey Lee (fiancée...

Betty Hosler

Betty Hosler

Jul 8, 2005

Betty Lou Hosler, 81, of Chillicothe, died at 9:30am Friday, July 8, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born January 27, 1924, in Leavenworth, KS, to the late Leonard P. and Helen C. (Simanowitz) Robinson. On January 14, 1943, she married Edward David Hosler, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law Cecelia (Hubert) Davis,...

Rose Downs

Rose Downs

Jul 7, 2005

Rose Y. Downs, 64, of Londonderry, left this life to life with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2005, in the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1941, in Chillicothe, to Paul L. and Marjorie (Hice) Preston. On September 17, 1962, she married James F. Downs, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law...

Eugene Grubb

Eugene Grubb

Jul 6, 2005

Eugene Grubb, 87, of Chillicothe, died July 6, 2005, at his residence. He was born October 6, 1917, in Ross Co. to the late Jess and Florence (Trego) Grubb. On January 30, 1946, he married the former Rita Jean Mettler, who preceded him in death on November 24, 2002. Surviving are his four children: Marshia Grubb, of Chillicothe; Garrett and...

Paul Austin

Paul Austin

Jul 6, 2005

Paul R. "Richie" Austin, 64, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly July 6, 2005, in his residence. He was born March 30, 1941, in Ross Co. to the late Joseph L. and Iva Myrtle Johnson Austin. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law Larry (Wilmetta) Austin, Chillicothe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by sisters: Susan, Lillian,...

William Beach

William Beach

Jul 2, 2005

William H. Beach, 76, of Lehigh Acres, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on July 2, 2005, in Lehigh Regional Medical Center from heart and lung disease. He was born December 17, 1928, in Columbus, OH, to the late William and Bessie (Kimball) Beach. On November 18, 1967, he married the former Maureen Schumann, who survives. Also surviving...

James Davis

James Davis

Jun 30, 2005

James E. Davis James E. Davis, 85, of Chillicothe, died 10:30 am, Thursday, June 30, in Edgewood Manor of Greenfield, following an extended illness. He was born March 15, 1920 in Twin Township to Edward J. and Inez Taylor Davis. On July 3, 1982 he married Dolly J. Combs, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Debra Wingo, of Los...

Katie Buskirk

Katie Buskirk

Jun 29, 2005

Katie L. Buskirk On June 29, 2005, Katie Lynn Buskirk embarked on a new journey, a journey she once described as the beginning of a new adventure for her and hopefully a celebration of her life by family and friends. Katie was 20 years old, born February 11, 1985 to Mark and Robin Buskirk. She graduated from Paint Valley High...

Robert Newsome

Robert Newsome

Jun 28, 2005

Robert E. Newsome, of Cincinnati, formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly June 28, 2005, at his residence. He was born March 22, 1947, in Chillicothe, to the late Elmer James and Willa Jean Menefee Newsome. In 1972, he married the former Marlene Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are his sons Robert E. Newsome II, Chillicothe; James D. Newsome, Gallipolis, OH; daughters...

Carol Shantz

Carol Shantz

Jun 27, 2005

Carol L. Shantz, 73, of Chillicothe, formerly of Willoughby, OH went to be with the Lord Monday June 27, 2005, following an extended illness. She was born November 30, 1931 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Herbert and Florence Tyler. On August 23, 1969 she married Arthur W. Shantz, who preceded her in death on March 10, 1995. Surviving are...

James Pocock

James Pocock

Jun 27, 2005

James F. 'Doc' Pocock, Jr. James F. Pocock, Jr., 66, of Chillicothe passed into eternal life surrounded by loved ones at 5:40 p.m. June 27, 2005 after a year-long struggle with leukemia. Jim was born December 5, 1938 in Chillicothe, the son of Cornelia I. Pocock and James F. Pocock, Sr. On September 5, 1959 he married the former Barbara...

Willie Diehl

Willie Diehl

Jun 25, 2005

William "Willie" L. Diehl, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones at 8:15am on June 25, 2005. He was born March 14, 1936, in Chillicothe to the late Eugene C. and Violet M. Evans Diehl. On June 23, 1979, he married the former Virgie E. Adams, who survives. Also surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law William...

Luetricia Knisley

Luetricia Knisley

Jun 24, 2005

Luetricia R. "Pat" Knisley, 72, of Bainbridge, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday afternoon, June 24, 2005, at her residence. She was born September 26, 1932, in Springfield, OH, to the late Virgil T. and Hazel R. Henderson Rowe. On January 16, 1981, she married F. Calvin Knisley, who survives. Also surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law...

David Kuhn

David Kuhn

Jun 23, 2005

David Daniel Kuhn, 63, of Londonderry, died at 1:30am Thursday, June 23, 2005, at his residence. He was born December 25, 1941, in Chillicothe to the late Joseph C. and Rosa Hurles Kuhn. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Diana D. (Tim) Stevens, of Londonderry; Donalyn K. (David) Smith, Ray, OH; sons and daughters-in-law David D. (Tracy) Kuhn;...

Eula Moore

Eula Moore

Jun 19, 2005

Eula M. Moore Eula M. Moore, 83, of Chillicothe, died 6:00 pm Sunday, June 19, 2005 in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born November 2, 1921 in Manchester, KY to Beve and Maggie Smith Owens. She married Conley Moore, who preceded her in death in 1985. Survivors include two daughters, Catherine (Floyd) Lair, of Edmonton,...

Dakoata Feltner

Dakoata Feltner

Jun 18, 2005

Dakoata A. Feltner Dakoata Allen Feltner, born May 9, 2005, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2005 at age 5 weeks and 2 days. Preceded in death by Great Grandfather Charles Gregg. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Feltner, of Chillicothe; two sisters, Brooklyn Morris, of Frankfort and Kyliegha of Piketon; a grandmother, Robin Snow; two uncles,...

Horace Braswell

Horace Braswell

Jun 18, 2005

Horace D. Braswell, 91, of Chillicothe, formerly of Greenfield, died at 6:22pm June 18, 2005, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1913, in Tampa, FL to the late Hue B. and Sallie Gill Braswell. He is survived by a sister Carolyn Lynch, of Tampa, FL. Mr. Braswell served his country during World War II in...

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