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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Joseph Kutschbach

Joseph Kutschbach

Oct 8, 2024

Joseph Eugene Kutschbach, 87, died at his home in Pleasant Valley on October 8, 2024. He was born April 25, 1937, in Chillicothe to the late Charles and Gladys Good Kutschbach. On November 26, 1958, he married the love of his life, Liz Streitenberger, who survives. Surviving are seven children: Lisa (Russ) Brohl, Laine (Mark) Proehl, Mary Kutschbach, Tina (John...

Becky Ater

Becky Ater

Oct 7, 2024

Rebecca J. "Becky" (Steinhauser) Ater, 93, of Clarksburg, died peacefully at 11:06pm, October 7, 2024, at Berger Hospital, following a brief illness.

She was born December 29, 1930, in Ross County, to the late Carl, Sr. and Ruth K. (Smith) Steinhauser.  On May 6, 1950, she...

Mike Cunningham

Mike Cunningham

Oct 5, 2024

H. Michael "Mike" Cunningham, age 72, passed away on October 5, 2024 at the VAMC-Chillicothe following a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born on March 25, 1952 in Chillicothe, OH to Hobart W and Doris (Nichols) Cunningham.  Mike is survived by his wife, Pamela (Davis) Cunningham, daughter, Heidi Cunningham (Paul Corcoran), step-children, Matthew (Kristi) Davis and Leslie (Zach) Yoder; ...

Charles Cline

Charles Cline

Oct 4, 2024

Charles Lloyd Cline, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away on October 4, 2024 at his home. He was born June 4, 1963, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, son of the late Henry and Anna Rose (McCutcheon) Cline. Charles was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1982-1986. Arrangements are being made to have military graveside honors in...

Richard Bateson

Richard Bateson

Oct 3, 2024

Richard A. Bateson, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024 at Westmoreland Place, following a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1935, in Chillicothe, son of the late Chalmer E. and Helen P. (Garrison) Bateson. On October 8, 1967, he married his beloved wife, Anna Hader Graves, who preceded him in death on October 10, 2022....

Dorraine Meeker

Dorraine Meeker

Oct 2, 2024

Dorraine Meeker, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 3, 1962, in Sandusky, Ohio, daughter of Robert L. and Bonnie J. (Simpson) Stephens. On January 19, 2013, she married her beloved husband, Gregory Lee Meeker, who survives. In addition to...

Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell

Oct 1, 2024

Billy Wayne Mitchell passed away in Chillicothe on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born in Logan, West Virginia on September 2, 1942, to Prince and Bessie (Kennedy) Mitchell. Billy is survived by his wife, Brenda Kay (Zwicker) Mitchell, children, Stephanie Ryan, Billy Mitchell II, and James Mitchell, step-children, Tina (Jim) Hill, Tommy (Tonya) Cassill, and Chuck (Angel) Cassill, grandchildren,...

Bobby Tisdale

Bobby Tisdale

Sep 29, 2024

Bobby R. Tisdale, 89, of Chillicothe, went home to his heavenly Father at 1:40pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. He was born September 4, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Hobard and Faye (Wiggins) Tisdale. On December 9, 1954, he married his beloved wife, Melnee Mae (Rossiter) Tisdale, sharing over 63...

Michelle Valentine

Michelle Valentine

Sep 29, 2024

Michelle Janette Valentine, 56, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday evening, September 29, 2024 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1968 in Millington, Tennessee, beloved daughter of Janet (Dyke) Valentine. She went on to graduate from the Pioneer School in Ross County, and later worked for First Capital Enterprises where she made numerous lifelong friends....

Emma'Lee Wright

Emma'Lee Wright

Sep 25, 2024

Emma'Lee Sue Wright was born with Angel Wings on September 25, 2024, Survived By: Parents, Tori and Trevor Wright ;Siblings, Everleigh and Evan Wright; Grandparents, Jennifer Elliott, Susan and Maceio Wright. Tiny little fingers, Feet that won't walk, Eyes that won't open, And a heart that stopped. We held you and cried, As we said our goodbyes, Our precious...

Robert Counts

Robert Counts

Sep 24, 2024

Robert Christopher Counts passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  He was born in Chillicothe on November 19, 1958, to Rondeau and Dorothy (Olson) Counts. He is survived by 3 sisters and preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister. Robert graduated from Zane Trace High School in 1976 and then attended Ohio University prior to joining the Army...

Michael Palumbo

Michael Palumbo

Sep 24, 2024

Michael Joseph Palumbo, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2024.

He was born February 16, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Shirley Witherell and Henry John Palumbo. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his son Shawn Palumbo and brothers Anthony Palumbo and Paul Palumbo

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Lieutenant Colonel Michael D Snyder

Lieutenant Colonel Michael D Snyder

Sep 22, 2024

Michael D. Snyder, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on August 16, 1951, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, he was one of four children to Wellington C. Snyder and Helen M. Morehouse (Snyder) of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1970 and immediately enlisted...

Marilu Artrup

Marilu Artrup

Sep 21, 2024

Marilu (Boyer) Artrup passed away on September 21, 2024 in Circleville, Ohio.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 17th, 1930  to the late John and Ruth Boyer.  Marilu married Robert Artrup on May 8, 1948 and they were together for the past 76 years. Robert passed earlier this year. She is survived by her children, Marianne McGuire,  Robert...

John N. Gunning Iii

John N. Gunning Iii

Sep 20, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John N. Gunning III on September 20, 2024, at the age of 78.  John passed peacefully at 4pm, surrounded by the love of his family, and is no longer in pain.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 9 th , 1946, to John and Olive Gunning.  John...

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Sep 19, 2024

Robert Clark Evans finished this life on September 19, 2024 after 84 years full of laughter and love. Bob, as he was known by all, never met a stranger, had a story for every occasion and loved his family and community fiercely. Born on July 23, 1940, he was the youngest child of Kate and Charlie Evans. He is preceded...

Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

Sep 14, 2024

Melissa Sue Smith, beloved wife and dear mother, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2024, at the age of 56. Melissa was born February 13, 1968, in Portsmouth to Lloyd Jackson and Shirley Wright.  She leaves behind the love of her life, husband Dondi Smith of 20+ years. She has a kind, beautiful soul that had love and support for...

Donnie Davidson

Donnie Davidson

Sep 7, 2024

Donnie Ray Davidson, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born May 21, 1969, in California, son of Sherman and Rose Davidson. In addition to his father, Sherman, Donnie is survived by his daughter, Donraya Davidson; step-daughters, Pamela Penick-Griffin, and Bessaretta Jordan; step-grandchildren, Rah'Mya Standmore, and Xavier Marburry;...

Leila Martin

Leila Martin

Sep 7, 2024

Leila Justine Martin, 91, died Sept. 7 after a lengthy illness. She was born June 28,1933, to Ernest and Jewell (Thornton) Roach in Lawrence County, Ohio. On Feb. 17, 1951, she was married to Donald "Pepper" Martin, who died Aug. 9, 2000. She is survived by two sons: Dr. Jeffrey Kim (Jane) Martin of Chillicothe and Columbus and Gregory Kent...

Stanford Williamson

Stanford Williamson

Sep 6, 2024

Stanford Jerry (Stan) Williamson, 70, of Chillicothe passed peacefully from his earthly life on September 6, 2024 while a resident of Embassy of Valley View, Frankfort with his loving wife at his side. His long battle with Lewy Body Dementia/Parkinson's is behind him as he now stands beside his precious Lord, strong, whole and of sound mind. Stan was born...

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