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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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Theodore Toenniges

Theodore Toenniges

Jul 15, 2026

Theodore W. Toenniges, Jr., 90, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026 at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, following an extended illness.

He was born June 17, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. On April 23, 1966, he married his beloved wife, Jeanette (Burton) Toenniges, who preceded him in death on September 18, 2016.

Surviving are his children, Laura (Jerry)...

Edith Louise McCarthy

Edith Louise McCarthy

Jul 12, 2026

Edith L. McCarthy, 71, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on July 12, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1955 to the late Rell and Sally (Wolford) Stanley.

Surviving are children, Patrick McCarthy, Erin (Samantha) Hammond; grandchildren, Leland Moser, Dominic Moser, Joshua McIntosh II, and Kayden McCarthy. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Drema...

Peggy Lou Elam

Peggy Lou Elam

Jul 11, 2026

Peggy L. (Chaffin) Elam, 78, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on July 11, 2026, following an extended illness. She was born on August 26, 1947, to the late Orpheus Chaffin and Martha (Elliott) Meadows. On November 15, 1965, she married Michael Elam, who survives. 

Also suriviving are son, Michael Elam II; grandson, Clay Elam; nieces Michelle Sonnacchio and Kathleen Bennett, as...

Robin Ray Roberts

Robin Ray Roberts

Jul 9, 2026

Robin R. Roberts, 64, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born on December 20, 1961 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Larry and Betty (Kapsa) Roberts, who survives. On June 22, 2003, he married Rhonda D. Coleman, who also survives.

In addition to his parents and wife, surviving are brothers, Randall (Geralyn),...

Janet Well

Janet Well

Jul 8, 2026

Janet L. Well, 71, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on July 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 26, 1955 in Irving, Texas. On April 4, 2021, she married Michael Well, who survives.

Also surviving are children, Nicholas (Skylar) Gaddis, Kristen Gaddis; step-children, Mick (Cedar). Jake (Sammie) Well, Adam (Maggie) Well; 7 grandchildren; sisters, Nancy...

Brandy E. Husted

Brandy E. Husted

Jul 7, 2026

Brandy E. Husted, 46, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on July 7, 2026, following an extended illness. She was born November 2, 1979 to Richard Husted and Lora (Kight) Graves, who survive.

Also surviving are children, Caylaa Casto and Ryan Casto; grandson, Easton Hamner; brothers, Richard (Amanda) Husted and Danny Husted; significant other, Curt Horsley, as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...

Chad Robert Immell

Chad Robert Immell

Jul 7, 2026

Chad Robert Immell, 58, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at his residence of natural causes. He was born on January 30, 1968 in St. Cloud, Florida, the son of the late Robert L. Immell and Mary Annette (DeGarmo) Immell, who survives.

In addition to his mother, also surviving are his brothers, Sean (Maureen) Immell,...

Deborah Ellen Ryan

Deborah Ellen Ryan

Jul 6, 2026

Deborah E. Ryan, 72, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, following an extended illnes.

Debbie was born on May 20, 1954 to the late Robert and Carol (Fanny Bobo) Ryan. She was the oldest of six daughters and preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Sherry and Carol; and brother-in-law, Jeff Weller.

Debbie's greatest joy, proudest accomplisment,...

Walter Eugene Griffie

Walter Eugene Griffie

Jul 4, 2026

Walter E. Griffie, 69, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1956 to the late Walter E. Gray and Lona Marie Lott.

He is survived by his brother Phillip (Roberta) Griffie of Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews; a special friend, Jill Polen; sisters, Crystal and Regina Gray; and others he considered brothers and...

Gerald "Bo" Tolbert

Gerald "Bo" Tolbert

Jul 3, 2026

Gerald "Bo" Lee Tolbert, 70, of Sciotoville and Kingston, Ohio, was called home to our Father in Heaven on the morning of July 03, 2026. He passed peacefully at home, following a prolonged illness, and under hospice care of the National Church Residences. He spent his last days walking in love and surrounded by family, loved ones, and close friends,...

Lorene Coleman Washington

Lorene Coleman Washington

Jun 29, 2026

Mrs. Lorene Coleman Washington

May 5, 1939 – June 29, 2026

"Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord."

Matthew 25:23

With hearts filled with both sorrow and gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Mrs. Lorene Coleman Washington, who peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Her life...

Carroll Lee Brooks

Carroll Lee Brooks

Jun 28, 2026

Carroll Lee Brooks, 88, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on June 28, 2026, with family by his side.

Carroll was born on April 3, 1938, in Page, West Virginia, to Rachel Ellen (Friend) Brooks and Walter Lee Brooks. He dedicated many years of service to the Mead Paper Plant before becoming self-employed as the co-owner of Brooks Camping Center and later...

Margaret Elizabeth Huber

Margaret Elizabeth Huber

Jun 27, 2026

Margaret "Margie" Elizabeth Huber Palco, 68, of Chillicothe, Ohio, and formerly of Pasadena, Texas, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Born on December 22, 1957, in Warren, Pennsylvania, Margie was the beloved daughter of the late William and Chelcie (Burford) Huber. She will be remembered...

Harold "Pete" Kinney

Harold "Pete" Kinney

Jun 26, 2026

Harold Isaac Kinney, Jr., 79, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 18, 1946, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Harold Issac Kinney and Mable (Cousins) Kinney.

Harold, affectionately known as “Pete”, was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, where he excelled in basketball. He earned the nickname “Mr....

Kelly C. Munn

Kelly C. Munn

Jun 26, 2026

Kelly C. Munn, 66, of Circleville, passed away peacefully at 1:04am June 26, 2026, at the Ohio State University Wexner Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born April 1, 1960, in Wheeling, WV, to Fred E. and Nancy G. (McHenry) Curott. On October 3, 1981, she married Ronald D. Munn, who survives.

Also surviving are: her mother, Nancy G. Curott, of...

Kane Mathew Gillum

Kane Mathew Gillum

Jun 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of Kane, who left this world on June 26, 2026, at the age of 28, following complications from the catastrophic spinal cord injury he sustained on September 24, 2024.

Kane lived life with a fearless spirit and a heart full of love. He had a passion for anything...

Janice L. Carl

Janice L. Carl

Jun 26, 2026

Janice L. Carl, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Traditions, following an extended illness.

She was born February 12, 1943, in Augusta, Georgia, daughter of the late Lloyd and Alice Hayton. She went on to marry Marvin W. Grubb, who preceded her in death in 2017.

Surviving are her children, Lisa Marie (Grubb) Cardinale, Jeffrey Allen Grubb,...

Roger L Burggraf

Roger L Burggraf

Jun 22, 2026

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Roger Lee Burggraf, 85, of Chillicothe, Ohio.

He was born in Marion, Ohio on August 21, 1940, the first born of Glendora (Pletcher) Burggraf and Richard Gilley Burggraf.

Roger was a semi driver beginning at the age of 17 and was currently driving for FedEx Freight of...

Lawrence Cyrus

Lawrence Cyrus

Jun 21, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Cyrus, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday night at 10:30pm at Embassy of Valley View, where he had been a resident for the last several years.

“Bub” was born on July 28, 1949 in Vinton County, son of the late Elza and Sarah (White) Cyrus. He attended Allensville School and was in the first graduating class of the Vinton County...

Kenneth Loy Jones

Kenneth Loy Jones

Jun 21, 2026

Kenneth L. Jones, 79, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 following an extended illness. He was born on August 30, 1946, to the late Kenneth E. and Margaret J. (Moore) Jones. On December 16, 1969, he married Barbara Nagle, who survives.

Also surviving are children, Kenny, Chrissy, and Wayne; grandchildren, Amelia, Chelsea (Garrett), David (Kinkela), Karina, Riley,...

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