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.

Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

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...

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...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.