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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Daniel Whitaker

Daniel Whitaker

Feb 16, 2024

Daniel (Danny) W. Whitaker, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday evening, February 16, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Hospital, unexpectedly. He was born September 15, 1957 in Salyersville, Kentucky, son of Arlene (Pigge) Whitaker (surviving). Danny was preceded in death by his Uncle, Thomas (Tommy) Pigge. In addition to his mother, Danny is survived by his daughters, Mindy and...

Marsha Routt

Marsha Routt

Feb 16, 2024

Marsha Ann Routt, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, February 16, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born December 4, 1952 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Ronald "Bud" and Janet Eilene (Park) Rutherford. On May 19, 1990, she married her beloved husband, Edward E. Routt who survives....

Roy Stone

Roy Stone

Feb 15, 2024

Roy C. Stone Jr, 76, of Chillicothe passed away from this life on February 15, 2024. While his body was weary from battling multiple illnesses over the last few years, he remained committed to staying as long as he could to be with the love of his life, his wife, Patty (McGuire) Stone, who survives. He was born January 5,...

Jacqueline Powell

Jacqueline Powell

Feb 14, 2024

Jacqueline Sue Powell, 72, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home. A full obituary is being completed at this time.

Norma Raney

Norma Raney

Feb 11, 2024

Norma Jean (Mischal) Raney, age 92, transitioned from this earth to her Heavenly home on Sunday morning, February 11, 2024. Norma was predeceased by her parents Gurney and Mary (Smith) Mischal, husband Phil Raney, daughter Michele (Raney) Walton, daughter in law Angie (Beish) Raney, and all of her Mischal brothers and sisters and Raney brothers and sisters in law. She...

Cleo Mccorkle

Cleo Mccorkle

Feb 11, 2024

Cleo Emanual McCorkle, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2024 at the Vineyards of Concord nursing facility, following an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1936 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Earl and Virginia (Stratton) McCorkle. On June 28, 1961, he married his beloved wife, Donna Elaine (Cullum) McCorkle, and together they shared...

Jennie Leach

Jennie Leach

Feb 11, 2024

Jennie Marie Leach, 47, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday night, February 11, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1976 in Chillicothe, daughter of Howard Edward and Tomme Marketta (Wright) Leach, who survive. Also surviving is her daughter, Sarah Anna Leach; brother and sister-in-law, Kent Edward (Jennifer) Leach; three nephews,...

Joy Junk

Joy Junk

Feb 9, 2024

Joy Ellen (Michael) Junk, 84, of Groveport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9 , 2024, at Genesis Hospice Care in Zanesville, after a brief illness. Joy was born on August 29, 1939, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late John Francis and Mary Louise Michael.  Joy is survived by two sons, David Lee (Lori) Junk of...

Annette Nelson

Annette Nelson

Feb 8, 2024

Annette Nelson of Chillicothe OH, passed on February 8, 2024 at the age of 64.  Annette was born on November 27, 1959 in Huntington, West Virginia to Tommy and Trisha (Hatfield) Nelson. She is preceded in death by her son Jamil Michael Woodruff; her brothers, Michael Nelson, Victor Nelson, and sisters, Marianne, Christine, and Dorothy.  She is survived by her...

Barbara Herman

Barbara Herman

Feb 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Barbara Herman (Woodfork), a cherished soul who embodied kindness, hard work and unwavering faith.  She selflessly gave to others, always putting her family's needs above her own.  Her nurturing spirit created a haven of love leaving a lasting mark on all fortunate enough to know her.  Today, we remember and celebrate a life well lived, filled...

Norma Carter

Norma Carter

Feb 7, 2024

Norma J. Carter, of Beavercreek, OH, departed this life on February 7, 2024, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Victor B. Carter,  parents John and Mildred Hoschouer; her siblings Roland and Charles Hoschouer; and her sons Steven, Gary, and Jeffrey Carter. She is survived by their children Karen (David) Ball, Cynthia Carter,...

Patricia Healy

Patricia Healy

Feb 7, 2024

Patricia Lorraine "Patsy" Healy, 72, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at her residence February 7, 2024. She was born April 10, 1951, in Memphis, TN, to the late William W. Healy, Sr. and Mabel Lorraine (Hignite) Gardner. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law: JR (Ashley) Badger, of Chillicothe, grandchildren: Jayonna, Olivia, Cameron and Casen Badger, all of Chillicothe, Tori Logan, of...

Frank Hirsch

Frank Hirsch

Feb 3, 2024

Frank Hirsch, 83, passed away peacefully from this life at his home at 6:01 p.m. on February 3, 2024.  While his death was somewhat unexpected, he had courageously battled several setbacks over the past several months. He was born September 5, 1940, in Ross County to the late J. Leo and Theresa (Bigler) Hirsch. On December 14, 1994, he married...

James Lewis

James Lewis

Feb 2, 2024

James Vernon Lewis was born on January 26, 1954 in Lexington, Kentucky to Vernon Marshall Lewis and Mary Bertha Lewis. He entered peacefully into res on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. James (Vern) received his formal education in Kingston, Ohio, graduating from Zane Trace High School. He relocated to California shortly after graduation, where he took courses...

Mandy Harris

Mandy Harris

Feb 2, 2024

Mandy Lynn Ann Harris, of Chillicothe, OH passed away on Friday, February 2 due to complications from surgery.

Mandy was born October 2, 1982 to Randy and Julie Ratcliff of Jackson, MI. She was the oldest of five children and graduated high school at Zane Trace High School in Chillicothe, OH. She went on to earn her...

Thomas Porter

Thomas Porter

Feb 1, 2024

On February 1 st , 2024, just 25 days shy of his 69 th birthday and 47 th wedding anniversary, Thomas L Porter passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Thomas grew up in a large family that loved sports, which provided him the ability to play basketball, baseball, run track, and swim. His love for sports continued...

Rema Jones

Rema Jones

Feb 1, 2024

Rema Mae Womack (Smith) Jones left this earthly existence on February 1, 2024 in Adena Regional Hospital, Chillicothe, Ohio. Rema was born on July 27, 1931 in Oceana, West Virginia during the Great Depression. She was the fifth of six children living without electricity or indoor plumbing in extreme poverty and hardship, but surrounded by the natural beauty of the...

Hannelore "Lori" Blissenbach

Hannelore "Lori" Blissenbach

Feb 1, 2024

Hannelore Blissenbach, age 76, of Chillicothe Ohio, went to be with the Lord Thursday February 1 at three P.M. with her husband Richard Blissenbach by her side. Lori was born November 20, 1947, and married Richard on September 23, 1972.   Rick and Lori loved each other very much, were married 51 years having raised two sons.  She is survived by...

John Mayfield

John Mayfield

Feb 1, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John Howard Mayfield on February 1 st , 2024, at the age of 81. Born November 4 th , 1942, in Columbus OH to the late William and Emily (Blackburn) Mayfield, he was raised in German Village with his two brothers and graduated from Columbus South High School...

Jacquelyn Sayre

Jacquelyn Sayre

Jan 29, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Sue Sayre passed away on Monday January 29 th , 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Jackie was born in Chillicothe on January 5, 1957 to Estel and Donna (Dixon) Glandon. She married her high school sweetheart, Danny Sayre on July 7, 1973. Jackie is survived by her husband of 50 years Danny Sayre; her daughters, Dawn (Angie...

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