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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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Norma Bettendorf

Norma Bettendorf

Dec 11, 2023

Norma Jean Bettendorf, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away on December 11, 2023, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her parents, Everett and Gertrude Spear Trader, and a sister Patricia Snyder.  Surviving are her two sons, Paul Stephen (Kim) Bettendorf and David Anthony (Debbie) Bettendorf, of Chillicothe; five grandchildren Tracy (Carey) Ackley, Hadley (Rease) Tatman, Trader (Ryker Nott) Bettendorf, Dalton...

Thomas Aldridge

Thomas Aldridge

Dec 10, 2023

Thomas Hoyt Aldridge, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, December 10, 2023 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born March 23, 1965 in Wisconsin, son of the late Finos Hoyt and Dora Mae (Bowling) Aldridge. On February 14, 1989, he married his beloved wife and best friend, Tami (Current)...

Scottie Kuhn

Scottie Kuhn

Dec 9, 2023

Scottie J. Kuhn, Sr., 76, of Chillicothe, died at his residence at 8:15am, on December 9, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born September 14, 1947, in Ross County to the late Carson "Bud" and Rosella "Tudy" (Hurley) Kuhn.  On July 7, 1969, he married the former Sally K. Giffen, who preceded him in death on August 9, 2021....

Kenneth Putnam

Kenneth Putnam

Dec 8, 2023

Kenneth L. Putnam, died Friday night at Adena Regional Medical Center. His wife, Norma J. (Caplinger) Putnam, survives. Private graveside services for former the Adena Schools Superintendent will be held at the convenience of the family.  At his request, there will be no public visitation or public funeral.

Trevor Brown

Trevor Brown

Dec 3, 2023

Trevor Nathaniel Brown, 32, of Chillicothe, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home. He was born October 31, 1991 in Chillicothe.  Survivors include his mother, Janelle Brown; his grandparents, John and Cheryl Brown, a brother, Hunter Brown, all of Chillicothe; uncles and aunts, John (Tammy) Brown Jr., Tyree (Christina) Brown, and...

Chip Coppel

Chip Coppel

Dec 1, 2023

Chip Lee Marr Coppel, 68, of Chillicothe, died on Friday, 1 December, 2023 at 1:18am. He was born in Chillicothe on 7 July, 1955 to the late Robert L. and Mary M. nee Ginther Coppel. He attended Unioto schools, graduating there in 1973. His dream and hope had been to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where he had been...

Marshall Jones

Marshall Jones

Dec 1, 2023

Marshall C. Jones Jr., affectionately known as Poppy, departed from this world on December 1, 2023, at the age of 83 surrounded by family and loved ones. Marshall was born to Marshall C. Jones Sr. and Nellie Louise Jones in Chillicothe, OH on March 24, 1940. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1959. His family later migrated to Rochester...

Ladonna Miner

Ladonna Miner

Nov 30, 2023

LaDonna Jane (Greathouse) Miner passed away in Chillicothe on November 30, 2023 at the age of 78.  She was born on December 10, 1944, in Chillicothe to the late Paul O. Greathouse and Betty Jane (Dennewitz) Greathouse.  She married David J. Miner on July 16, 1970. She is survived by her children, Rod (Rhonda) Miner, Circleville, Debra (Randy) Rossman, Chillicothe,...

Daisy Cosby

Daisy Cosby

Nov 30, 2023

Daisy Madeline Cosby passed away in Chillicothe on November 30, 2023 at the age of 90.  She was born May 9, 1933 to the late Wardie Ragland and Kathryn (Beatty) Ragland. She is preceded in death by her husband, Heber Cosby, children, Neil Jones, and Sam Jones, and siblings, Gladys Logan, Franklin Ragland, Hilda Jackson, Darlene Ragland, and Arlene Garnes....

Martin "Tony" Schumann

Martin "Tony" Schumann

Nov 29, 2023

Martin Anthony "Tony" Schumann, 78, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Tony was born on March 12, 1945 in Chillicothe, OH. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Roda Charlotte (Hall) Schumann, two daughters, Kimberly Ann Payne (Brad) of Hilton Head, SC and Angela Marie Doll (Gary) of Tipp City, OH, two...

Sharon Detty

Sharon Detty

Nov 28, 2023

Sharon Detty, 82, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born June 10, 1941, in Chillicothe to the late Beryl and Veryl Sowers Dearth.  On March 6, 1960, she married Amos E. Detty, who died July 30, 2016.  Survivors include her children, Charla (Dan) Green,...

Janet Grimes

Janet Grimes

Nov 27, 2023

Janet Margaret Grimes passed on November 27, 2023 at the age of 96 in Naples, Florida. Janet was born July 10, 1927 in Delaware, OH to Milt and Thelma Gole. The family moved to Chillicothe when she was three.  She married Joe Oliver Grimes June 7, 1947.  They had three children.  Surviving are her two sons Butch and David...

Harold Gray

Harold Gray

Nov 24, 2023

Harold Wayne Gray, 80, of Chillicothe, departed this world to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, July 3, 1943, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Harold E. and Elsie M. (Arledge) Gray. He is preceded in death by his wife Nila, daughter Susan Davis, granddaughter Kera,...

Nancy Perry

Nancy Perry

Nov 24, 2023

Nancy Jean Perry, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1949, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Gaines) Bennett. She married Delbert A. Perry, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Lisa Minnix; granddaughter, Heather; three sisters, Shirley McQuay, Marilyn Jones,...

Lucinda Haynes

Lucinda Haynes

Nov 22, 2023

Lucinda "Cindy" Ellen Haynes, 68, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 22, 2023 at Legacy of Chillicothe nursing home, following an extended illness. She was born August 30, 1955 in Fairfield County, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert Paul and Mary Margaret Crawford. On June 8, 1980, she married John R. Haynes who preceded her in death on...

Carol Basye

Carol Basye

Nov 21, 2023

Carol D. (nee Ross) Basye, 73, of Frankfort, stepped inside God's heavenly kingdom on Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born May 3, 1950, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Glen and Vivian (Speakman) Ross. On January 31, 1976, she married her beloved husband, Rodger Basye, who survives. Also surviving...

Denise Robinson

Denise Robinson

Nov 15, 2023

Denise L. Robinson, 67, of Chillicothe, died at her residence on November 15, 2023. She was born April 12, 1956, in Marietta, OH to the late Gene D. and Elinor J. (Massey) Robinson. She is survived by her siblings, Pamela (Scott) Robinson, of Columbus, Mark Robinson, Chillicothe, Cynthia Parker, Clarksburg, OH, and David "Chris" Robinson, Orient, OH; special friends Michael...

Nancy Munn

Nancy Munn

Nov 13, 2023

Nancy L. (Lawson) Munn, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 4:20pm November 13, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1930, in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Hassel R. and Gail T. (Wells) Lawson.  On April 12, 1957, she married James R. Munn, who preceded her in death on July 8, 1996. Nancy was blessed with 2...

Tommy Shoemaker

Tommy Shoemaker

Nov 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Tom Shoemaker, 85 years old of Chillicothe.  Tom passed after an extended battle with Dementia at Traditions National Church Residence. Tom was born in Bourneville, OH January 1, 1938 to Mary Esther and Leroy Shoemaker.  Tom was a member of the Twin High School class of 1955. Tom was a proud Ohio...

Timothy Hughes

Timothy Hughes

Nov 10, 2023

Timothy A. Hughes, 78, of Chillicothe, died 11:10 am, November 10, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born July 29, 1945 in Chillicothe.  On August 31, 1963 he married Carolyn S. Baker Hughes, who died March 25, 2013.  Survivors include three daughters, Kelli (John) Slack, Columbus, and Toni (Eric) Austin and Penni (Paul)...

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