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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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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)...
Martin Flannagan
Aug 19, 2005
Martin P. Flannagan, 83, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday August 19, 2005, at his residence. He was born August 26, 1921, in Uniontown, IN, to the late John and Delphine Bodart Flannagan. On October 20, 1945, he married the former Joy A. Faulkenberg, who preceeded him in death on November 25, 2004. Surviving are his children Patricia Anne (Ken) Loose,...
Alfred Harris
Aug 19, 2005
Alfred S. "Shorty" Harris Alfred S. "Shorty" Harris, 67, of Chillicothe, died at 9:28pm Friday, August 19, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1937, in Pike Co., OH to the late Ernest and Della Mae Kuhn Harris. On September 5, 1957, he married the love of his life, the former Mary Ann Hoosier, who survives....
Georgia Spindler
Aug 18, 2005
Georgia I. Spindler Georgia I. Spindler, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 11:45pm Thursday August 18, 2005, in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born July 4, 1912, in Ross Co. to the late Jacob J. and Lena M. Blaum Reinhart. She was married June 15, 1935, to Charles Oscar Spindler, who preceded her in death in 1967. Surviving are her...
Norman Sanders
Aug 18, 2005
Norman D. "George" Sanders, 79, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 5:20pm Thursday August 18, 2005, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1926, in Middleport, OH to the late Millard and Stella Tucker Sanders. On April 30, 1949, he married the former Marilyn L. McDill, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Judy (Steven) Cokonougher,...
Robert Wilcox
Aug 17, 2005
Robert A. Wilcox, 75, of Chillicothe, died at 4:52am Wednesday August 17, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1930, in Rutland, OH, to the late Francis Warren and Adria (Phillips) Wilcox. On July 4, 1951, he married the former Lanada M. Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Sherry L. (John) Vest,...
Oliver Stringer
Aug 11, 2005
Oliver W. Stringer, 95, of Chillicothe, died at 9:45am August 11, 2005, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1910, in Bay Springs, MS, to the late Henry C. and Donnie M. (Muckelrath) Stringer. He is survived by two sisters: Doris Calloway and Minnie McKissack, both of Jackson, MS. He was predeceased by two brothers Handel and Dwinton Stringer;...
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