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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Gladys Rathburn

Gladys Rathburn

Jan 26, 2024

Gladys Faye Rathburn, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, January 26, 2024 at Signature Healthcare, following an extended illness. She was born January 27, 1944 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Cecil and Lucy Howard. She married Andrew Harding Rathburn who preceded her in death in 2007. Her sister Margaret Locke also preceded her in death. Gladys...

Vicki Ellingsworth

Vicki Ellingsworth

Jan 25, 2024

Vicki Lynn Ellingsworth, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday night, January 25, 2024 at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness She was born September 27, 1947 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Everett and Margaret (Hamlin) Newland. She went on to marry Roy Allen Ellingsworth, and together they shared over 30 years of marriage before his passing on July...

Treva Willett

Treva Willett

Jan 22, 2024

Treva Annette Willett passed away on January 22, 2024 at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth following a brief illness.

She was born on October 16, 1964 in Chillicothe, to the late Jim and Theresa (McCarty) Rhinehart.

She is survived by her son, Dylan Willett; sister, Brandy Chandler; brothers,...

Gerald Norris

Gerald Norris

Jan 22, 2024

Gerald Richard Norris, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, January 22, 2024 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born August 8, 1954 in Chillicothe, son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Kellough) Norris. He married Brenda (Bush) Norris and together they shared over 31 years of marriage. In addition to...

Lori Hunter

Lori Hunter

Jan 21, 2024

Lori A. Hunter, 57, of Chillicothe, died at 2:35am January 21, 2024, at the Ohio State University James Cancer Center following a brief illness. She was born July 15, 1966, in Chillicothe, to Thomas Duckworth and the late Margaret (Sweet) Cassel.  On October 23, 1995, she married Richard A. Hunter, who survives. In addition to her father and husband, she...

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Jan 21, 2024

In loving memory of Elizabeth Jones, a vibrant and joyful soul, who peacefully departed her earthly journey at the age of 89 on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born to Charles and Myrtle (Smith) Hill, Elizabeth's life was full of laughs and love. She joined her husband, Chester C. Jones, in eternal rest, preceded by 7 brothers,...

Lexie Proctor

Lexie Proctor

Jan 20, 2024

Lexie Mae Proctor, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away at 2:10am Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 24, 1943, in Glenhayes, WV, to the late James and Mae (Salmons) Bartram.  On July 20, 1970, she married Donald K. Proctor, who survives. Also surviving are her sons: Donald K. "Deke" Proctor...

Robert Banks

Robert Banks

Jan 19, 2024

On April 27, 1929 Ernest & Mary (Richardson) Banks welcomed Robert Eugene Banks into the world. From a young age Bob loved watching westerns and wanted to be a cowboy. He made that dream a reality by breaking and training many horses through the years. He taught his family how to groom, saddle, and ride as well. We all have...

Amos Price

Amos Price

Jan 19, 2024

Amos E. Price, Sr., 93, of Chillicothe, died at 6:37pm on January 19, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 9, 1930, in Chillicothe, to the late Charles H. and Sarah A. (Butterbaugh) Price. On June 8, 1953, he married the former Jessie A. Draher, who preceded him in death July 21, 2021. Surviving are their children:...

Glora Nichols

Glora Nichols

Jan 17, 2024

Glora Jean Nichols, 65, of Frankfort, died at 5:42am January 17, 2024, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born July 14, 1958, in Paintsville, KY, to the late Paul Russell and Mary Alice (Ward) Dixon Graham.  On August 31, 1974, she married Danny L Nichols, who survives. Also surviving are her children: Danny L. Nichols II, of...

Bonnie Lowe

Bonnie Lowe

Jan 16, 2024

Bonnie Jean Lowe passed away in Chillicothe on Tuesday January 16, 2024.  Bonnie was born in Crum, West Virginia on April 25, 1950 to the late Josh and Mable (Spaulding) Fletcher. She is survived by her husband, Howard Lowe Jr; her brothers Jack (May) and Charlie Fletcher; brothers-in-law, Bill (Joyce) Marcum, Bob Marcum, and George "Joe" Lowe; sisters-in-law, Helen Preece,...

Patricia Park

Patricia Park

Jan 16, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Ann Park/Eblin left this life on January 16, 2024 after an extended illness.  She was born July 2, 1941 to the late Charles Betkey and Wanda Scott/Betkey. Patty has three brothers Jerry Betkey, Danny Betkey, Mike Scott and sisters Sandy Bickers, Carol Chandler all whom survive. In 1961 she married the late Martin S "Bud" Eblin and had...

Virgil Easterday

Virgil Easterday

Jan 15, 2024

Virgil Edward "Bub" Easterday, Jr., 81, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born May 16, 1942 in Chillicothe, son of the late Virgil Edward and Imogene (Johnson) Easterday, Sr. Surviving is his son, Eric (Armelia) Easterday; two beloved grandsons, Evan Scott Easterday and...

Phillip Bobo

Phillip Bobo

Jan 15, 2024

Phillip M. Bobo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 15, 2024. He was born April 18, 1942, to the late Robert A. and Anna Catherine (Chappell) Bobo. On June 9, 1968, he married the former Karen Jane "Janie" Mitten, who preceded him in death on August 4, 2007. He is survived by his daughters; Krin (Tim)...

William Kaltenbach

William Kaltenbach

Jan 14, 2024

William C. Kaltenbach passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024.  He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on November 7, 1946 to the late Robert C. and Vivian Nina (Comer) Kaltenbach. He married Pamela (Bateson) Kaltenbach on November 12, 1967 in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He is survived by wife Pamela;  his three children, Angela (Julian Bourne) Kaltenbach, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Anthony...

Mark Burns

Mark Burns

Jan 13, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Burns. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Thomas Miller

Thomas Miller

Jan 12, 2024

Thomas Eugene Miller passed away on January 12, 2024 unexpectedly. Tom was born on July 18, 1949, to Henry Augustus Miller and Florence Eileen Worf, in Chillicothe, Ohio.  Both of his parents passed before him, as well as his only brother, William Edward.  He leaves behind three daughters, Krista (Freddie) Stitt, Heather (Robert) Booth, and Tracey Rinehart, as well as...

Betsy Bennett

Betsy Bennett

Jan 9, 2024

Betsy Ellen Bennett, 50, passed from this earth on January 9 2024. She was the daughter of Terry L and Kathy (Immell) Bennett. Betsy is survived by her loving mother Kathy, aunt Mary (Ray) Wiget, uncle Joe (Tammy) Immell, and uncle Barry (Jeanne) Bennett.  Also surviving are her first cousins Rodney (Tami) Wiget, Rusty Wiget, Katie (Charlie) Vest, Jonathan Bennett,...

John Rourke

John Rourke

Jan 8, 2024

John K. Rourke, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 11:55pm January 8, 2024, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born October 21, 1940, in Franklin, New Hampshire, to the late Michael J. and Mary (McDermott) Rourke. On February 10, 1962, he married the former Mary Catherine "Katie" Mahaffey, who survives. Also surviving are their children: Aaron Rourke,...

Carey Bryant

Carey Bryant

Jan 8, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Carey Bryant. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

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