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.

Michael Short

Michael Short

Oct 23, 2023

Michael Allen Short, 77 of Kingston Ohio passed away peacefully on October 23 2023 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Michael was born on November 4th 1945 the son of William Edward Short and Marcellene Short. Michael is survived by his sister Valerie Porter (Short) and family, son Michael Short (Natasha) and family, son Brent Short, and longtime...

Shirley Blazer

Shirley Blazer

Oct 22, 2023

Shirley Elaine Blazer, 78, of Chillicothe, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1944 in Ross County, OH. Survivors include her mother Pauline Smith, daughter Linda "Moose" Green, sons Randy (Rhonda) Green, and Ben (Chris) Davis; her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many other family and friends. Shirley is preceded in death...

Kevin Atwood

Kevin Atwood

Oct 22, 2023

Kevin Lee Atwood passed away unexpectedly in his home October 22, 2023 surrounded by the people he loved most in this world. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Wilma Joyce Atwood of Chillicothe, OH and Lloyd Everett Perry of Maxton, NC, a Best friend and Brother of the family Robert L. Hixon Jr. of Bainbridge, OH...

Mary Jenkins

Mary Jenkins

Oct 21, 2023

Mary B. Jenkins, 83, of Chillicothe passed away from this life on October 21, 2023, after a lengthy battle at her home. She fought the good fight and now rests from her labor. Mary was born February 14, 1940, to Mary Burrell in Philadelphia, PA.  She was pre-deceased by a loving husband of 36 years Garreth Gawaine Jenkins; grandmother, Mrs....

Timothy Ellis

Timothy Ellis

Oct 19, 2023

Timothy Lynn Ellis, 74, of Kingston, Ohio, passed peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Tom and Elizabeth Ellis. He is survived by his loving wife Marcia, daughter Aubrey (Jared) Halm, son Wesley, stepson Jake Holmes, sister Sheree (Lowry) Robinson, grandchildren Ava Christopher, Brevin Strausbaugh,...

Carol Watson

Carol Watson

Oct 16, 2023

Carol Ann Watson, 74, of Chillicothe, died 8:46 am, Monday, October 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1949 in Columbus, OH to the late Carl Pace and Mary Seely Stries.  Survivors include a daughter, Laurie (Ron) Beavers, Chillicothe; 2 grandchildren, Michael Wilson, McDonald, GA and Samantha (James) Casteel, Williamson, GA; and 3 great-grandchildren, Kinley, Hailey, and...

Linda Gilliam

Linda Gilliam

Oct 16, 2023

Linda N. Gilliam, 75, of Chillicothe, died October 16, 2023 at her daughter's home, following an extended illness. She was born December 1, 1947 to the late Paul and Anna Arthurs Riffe.  Survivors include 2 daughters, Lori Dixon, Waverly, and Beth (Aaron) Fraley, Orient; 8 grandchildren; several great-gandchildren; 2 sisters, Paula (Tommy) Cooper, Beaver, and Mona (Rick) Malone, Cleveland; a...

Michael Tackett

Michael Tackett

Oct 16, 2023

Michael Keith Tackett, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday morning, October 16, 2023 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born September 13, 1953, in Maysville, Kentucky, son of the late Gerald D. and Lorraine M. (Thomas) Tackett. A celebration of life service is being planned and will be announced at a future date.

Jacqueline Dillon

Jacqueline Dillon

Oct 14, 2023

Jacqueline Kay Dillon, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home, following a brief illness. She was born August 16, 1960, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, daughter of the late Chester and Marie Bennett. On December 12, 2001, she married her beloved husband, Timothy Dillon, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Yolanda (George) Johnson, and Mary...

Richard Edwards

Richard Edwards

Oct 13, 2023

Richard Lee Edwards, 76, of South Salem, passed away on Friday afternoon, October 13, 2023 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 22, 1947, in Ross County, son of the late Richard Harold and Freda E. (Calhoun) Edwards. On August 2, 1994, he married his beloved wife, Sue E. (Countryman) Edwards. Also surviving are...

Diane Saxton

Diane Saxton

Oct 11, 2023

Diane Patricia Groom Saxton, 81, returned to her heavenly home on October 11, 2023 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her father Augustine C. Groom, mother Edna Groom, brother Alan Acton, special uncle George William Groom, son-in-law Jeff Hatfield, and son Bradley Charles Saxton. A graduate of the Ohio State University, Diane formerly taught elementary students...

Michael Mccormick

Michael Mccormick

Oct 5, 2023

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

Dorothy Beverly

Dorothy Beverly

Oct 5, 2023

Dorothy L. Beverly, affectionately known to many as "Dot," age 70, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 1:02am, October 5, 2023, at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born March 15, 1953, in Chillicothe, to the late Clarence M. Lee II and Virginia (Fairrow) Lee.  On September 4, 1971, she married George K. Beverly, Sr., who preceded...

Virginia Sampson

Virginia Sampson

Oct 4, 2023

Virginia L. (Schuer) Sampson, 78, passed away from this life surrounded by her family  on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 following a brief illness.   She was born on June 20, 1945 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Clement F. and Bess L. (Cook) Schuer.  On August 17, 1968 she married the love of her life, Dr. David N. Sampson, who preceded...

William Reed

William Reed

Oct 3, 2023

William B Reed of Waverly, OH passed away peacefully on October 3 rd , 2023, surrounded by his five children and other family members. He was born in Paris, KY on August 04, 1941, to the late William C.  Reed and late Fannie Armstrong (Goodpastor) He was honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard and was a member...

Lois Carpenter

Lois Carpenter

Oct 3, 2023

Lois A. Carpenter Woods, 84, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday evening at her home. Her husband, Willard K. Woods, survives. Arrangements for the owner of Lady Bug Jewelry are being completed at this time.

Carolyn Proehl

Carolyn Proehl

Oct 3, 2023

Carolyn Arlene Proehl, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 3, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born October 13, 1953 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Paul Richard and Phyllis (Cooper) Proehl. Surviving are her siblings, Sharon (Michael) Irvin, Michael (Sharon) Proehl, and Pam (the late David) Proehl; nieces and...

Martha Rucker

Martha Rucker

Oct 3, 2023

Martha E Rucker, 81, of Chillicothe, our mother, sister, grandmother and friend has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved and served.  She left this life and joined her husband Garry Rucker in heaven on his birthday, October 3, 2023. She was born February 22, 1942 in Scioto County to the late Leslie and Myrtle (Boggs)...

Regina Breiel

Regina Breiel

Oct 1, 2023

Regina "Genie" Breiel age 84, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed on Sunday October 1, 2023.  Genie was born on November 17, 1938 to the late William and Irene (Donahoe) Hurley in Chillicothe, Ohio. Genie shared many adventures and traveled the world with her lifelong friends, family, and companion Gene Rittinger.  She especially enjoyed visiting Ireland.  They also enjoyed their time together...

John Harper

John Harper

Oct 1, 2023

John R. Harper left this brief life for his eternal heavenly home on October 1, 2023. He was a hard worker the entirety of his life, but the one thing he knew he could not earn or work for was salvation. Therefore, he placed a saving faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, his Lord and...

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.