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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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Cheryl Knowles
Apr 18, 2024
Cheryl Ann Knowles, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, April 18, 2024 at Legacy of Chillicothe, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born September 23, 1948, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Dana Bruce and Betty Jane (Mick) Burlile. On May 29, 1967, she married her beloved husband, Dr. Dennis David Knowles, and together they shared...
Christopher Tanner
Apr 17, 2024
The greatest comfort we have in the time of loss is in knowing that death does not have the last word -----Jesus does! And His Word declares, "I am the Resurrection, and the life … whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die". Christopher Thomas Tanner was born October 14, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio. He was welcomed into this...
Sharon Mccomas
Apr 15, 2024
On Monday April 15th at 4:10pm, Sharon Lynn McComas (Shug), stepped out of this world into her eternal reward! She was born on October 14th, 1953, to Harvey McComas and the late Wanda Carroll, both of Chillicothe Ohio. She served as a preschool teacher at head start for many years and loved working with children. She was promoted to Educational...
John Woods
Apr 13, 2024
John Myer "Jack" Woods, 102, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence at the Glades in Chillicothe of congestive heart failure.
He was born on June 6, 1921, in Königsberg, East Prussia, the son of Abraham Woewudskis and Sarah Rebecca (Rosenfeld) Woods. On March 5, 1955, in Montreal, Canada, he...
Barbara Swick
Apr 12, 2024
Barbara Jean (Groves) Swick, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday Afternoon, April 12, 2024, at her home, following an extended illness.
She was born September 30, 1945, in Delaware, Ohio, daughter of the late Stanley Bush and Ruth Edna (Blackledge) Groves. On October 25, 1985, she married her beloved husband, Lawrence Raymond Swick, who...
Zachary Cunningham
Apr 7, 2024
Zachary C. Cunningham, 35, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 8, 1989, in Chillicothe, to James P. and Maria (Lajon) Cunningham, of Chillicothe, who survive. Also surviving are his fiancee Kendra D. Hoosier, of Chillicothe; his sister Ginger Gonz, of Marysville; his brother Drew Cunningham, of...
Elissa Jones
Apr 4, 2024
Elissa Jean Jones passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 11, 1958 in Cincinnati to Dallas Lloyd and Josephine (Howard) Bowman and graduated from Norwood High School in 1976. She is survived by her children Amos Shane (Meredith) Jones and Bobbi Jo (Dustin) Weaver, her cherished grandchildren Cameron Jones, twins Elliott and...
Nelva Siberell
Apr 1, 2024
Nelva L. Siberell, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 9:37pm April 1, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born October 18, 1932, in Chillicothe, to the late William L. and Ethel M. (Wallace) Atwood. On August 26, 1950, she married Lloyd E. "Sib" Siberell, Jr., who preceded her in death on January 14,...
Alinda Bates
Mar 31, 2024
Alinda L. (Wenzel) Bates, 85, of Mason, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 3:50am on March 31, 2024, at Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery, OH, following a brief illness.
She was born October 9, 1938, in Chillicothe to the late Nikolaus John and Dora Frances (Wilson) Wenzel. On March 26, 1955, she married William T. Bates, who preceded...Joseph Wrightsel
Mar 30, 2024
Joseph R. Wrightsel, 72, of Kingston, died 6:35 am, March 30, 2024 at the VA Medical Center-Chillicothe, following a years long illness. He was born November 2, 1951 in Vinton Co. to the late Charles R. and Margaret E. Hoover Wrightsel. Survivors include a daughter, Angela D. Wrightsel, Kingston; 3 siblings, Connie (Shawn) Hamilton, Chillicothe, Paul (Michael) Wrightsel, Kingston, and...
Jackson Beard
Mar 30, 2024
Jackson Harding Beard was born and passed away in the arms of his mother on March 30, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Baby Jackson is survived by his mother, Olivia Beard; his aunt, Kaitlyn Beard; grandparents, Krista and Christopher Compher; and great-grandparents, Jack and Karen Elder and Ginger Beard. He was proceeded in death by his sister, Eleanor Fisher.
Brenda Scott
Mar 29, 2024
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Bradford Damron
Mar 28, 2024
Bradford Damron, 94, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly March 28, 2024, at his residence.
He was born February 22, 1930, in Pikeville, KY, to the late Tolby and Eva (Roberts) Damron.
Surviving are his children: Wesley (Theresa) Damron, Chillicothe, Alan Damron, Palmetto, FL, Diane (Bill) Robinson, Richmond, VA; grandchildren: Daniel (Cassandra) Damron, Aubrey...
Bruce Watts
Mar 27, 2024
Bruce E. Watts, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 1:22pm March 27, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born February 12, 1954, in Heidelberg, Germany, the son of Ret. Col. Edward L. and Dorothy (Jones) Watts. On August 4, 1978, he married the former Mary L. Greer, who survives.
...Ramona Thompson
Mar 27, 2024
Ramona Virginia (Arrington) Thompson, 94, passed away late Wednesday night, March 27, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Ramona was born on June 3, 1929 at home on the farm near Cestos, Oklahoma to the late Richard and Pauline Arrington. Growing up, she attended school in Richmond, OK and Woodward, OK, where she graduated in...
Laura Truex
Mar 26, 2024
Laura B. Truex, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 4:24am March 26, 2024, at Legacy of Chillicothe, following an extended illness.
She was born January 17, 1933, in Circleville, OH, to the late Samuel and Susie (Baer) Coon. On October 20, 1987, she married Paul E. Truex, who preceded her in death May 10, 1997.
...Thelma Minor
Mar 24, 2024
Thelma Marie Minor, 94, passed away on Sunday March 24 th , 2024 at Legacy nursing home. She had fallen on March 6 and broke her femur bone. She went to Legacy for Rehab on march 13 th and just decided not to fight any longer. She was born November 22, 1929 to Retta and Willaim Emerson Minor. She is...
Susan Depietro
Mar 22, 2024
Susan Rose Depietro passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 3:03 AM at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Susan was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on May 9, 1943, to the late Pete and Margaret Drummond. She is survived by her children; William Birchfield of Punta Gorda, FL, Sharon (Kirk) Edgington of Kingston, OH, and James J. Lowe of Tennessee,...
Nickcola Carter
Mar 21, 2024
Nickcola A. Carter, Chillicothe, Ohio born on September 28, 1955 at Great Lakes Naval Base, Chicago, IL to the late Mildred and Millard Cunningham, died March 21, 2024 following an extended illness. Nicky was a 1975 graduate of Chillicothe High School. On June 14, 1975 she married Anthony Carter. In addition to Tony she is survived by her children, Seanne...
Roger Liggins
Mar 21, 2024
Roger L, Liggins 83 years young, of Chillicothe, passed on Thursday, March 21st surrounded by his family. Roger was born to his parents Leroy and Elizabeth (Fairrow) Liggins. His brother and best friend survives, James L. Liggins and he was preceded in death by his sister Marion Brown. On June 25 th , 1970, Roger married Maxine (Tackett) Liggins, who...
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