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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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Larry Meadows

Larry Meadows

May 5, 2023

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Larry Meadows. Larry died on May 5, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Larry grew up in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He spent his younger days as an electrician and handyman. He was an avid diver, piano player, gardener and craftsman often making memorable creations for his children In later years,...

Dennis Sturgeon

Dennis Sturgeon

May 3, 2023

Dennis L. Sturgeon, 71, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday, May 3 , 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1952 in Mount Vernon, OH to the late Mary and Jay A. Fyffe. He is survived by son Jamie Sturgeon, daughter Melanie (Mickey) Dunn, grandsons D.J. and Michael Sturgeon, granddaughters, Kirsten Sturgeon, Kelsey and Kylee...

George Branscom

George Branscom

May 2, 2023

George Lee Branscom, 82, of Chillicothe, died May 2, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born February 23, 1941 in Ross Co. to the late Lee and Elizabeth Nickel Branscom.   On April 15, 1994 he married Mary L. Fisher, who survives.   Also surviving are this children, Tommy (Cindy), Tony (Michelle), Tim (Laura) and George (Christina) Branscom,...

Mary Howard

Mary Howard

May 1, 2023

Mary Howard, 94, of Chillicothe, died May 1, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born January 27, 1929 in Magoffin Co, KY, to the late German and Maudi Hewlton,  She married James E. Howard, who died March 5, 2016.  Survivors include two children, Patricia (Rick) Stokes, Ft. Myers, FL and Dwayne F. Howard, Chillicothe; two grandchildren,  Ashley...

David Pence

David Pence

Apr 30, 2023

David Franklin Pence Jr., 58, of Chillicothe, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident April 30, 2023 in Fayette County. He was born April 10, 1965 in Columbus, OH to David F. and Cecelia A. Caldwell Pence, who survive.   Also surviving are his children, Levi Jubal, Debra Lynn Dewhurst, and Tawny Rachel; a sister, Sandy (French)...

James Fry

James Fry

Apr 28, 2023

James Tucker Fry, 64, of Chillicothe, passed Friday morning, April 28, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following a six month battle with cancer. He was born November 7,1958 in Mariemont, Ohio, son of the late Donald S. and J. Charlotte (Elam) Fry. Jim was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, who served from December 5, 1975-September...

Jerrold Fisher

Jerrold Fisher

Apr 28, 2023

Jerrold Russell Fisher of San Diego, CA passed away on 4-28-2023. Jerry was born 6-22-1944 to the late Esther Caldwell Blair and Russel Fisher of Chillicothe, OH In October of 1962 he joined Marines and retired from them in October of 1986 as a Captain. Jerry is survived by 2 daughters Denise (Scott) and Debra, who he adored; a granddaughter...

Larry Liggins

Larry Liggins

Apr 27, 2023

Larry Edwin Liggins, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 27, 2023 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born October 8, 1943, in Frankfort, Ohio, son of the late Floyd and Nellie (Lowe) Liggins. On January 6, 1968, he married his beloved wife, Barbara Marie (Netter) Liggins, and together they shared over 53 years of...

Patricia Day

Patricia Day

Apr 26, 2023

Patricia A. "Patsy" Day, 77, of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe and Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2023, following an extended illness.   She was born on March 12, 1946, in Chillicothe, to the late Hudson G. and Marie (Canavotto) Jayne.  On September 4, 1992, she married the love of her life, her best friend and...

Edward Bohn

Edward Bohn

Apr 25, 2023

Edward J. Bohn, 95, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday evening, April 25, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born on March 4, 1928, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Catherine (Lacey) Bohn. On June 2, 1962, he married the love of his life, Patricia Marie (Shea) Bohn, and together they...

Robert Gillum

Robert Gillum

Apr 21, 2023

Robert D. Gillum, Sr., 89, of Chillicothe, died at 3:38pm April 21, 2023, at the Pavilion at Piketon following an extended illness.   He was born December 18, 1933, in Elliott County, KY, to the late Merida and Iva (Ison) Gillum.   Surviving are his children: Robert D. Gillum, Jr., and his significant other Misty Oakes, of Waverly; Scott Gillum and his...

Jack Fout

Jack Fout

Apr 21, 2023

Jack W. Fout, 80, of Waverly, died at 9:50pm, Friday April 21, 2023, at Hospice of Central Ohio-Wexner, Columbus, following an extended illness.   He was born July 16, 1942, in Chillicothe, to the late Wayne and Ann (Seymour) Fout.   On March 25, 2006, he married the former Beverly A. Hartranft, who survives.     Also surviving are his children: Gayle (Joshua) Fallon,...

Richard Winfield

Richard Winfield

Apr 20, 2023

Richard E. Winfield, 59, of Chillicothe, died at 8:55pm April 20, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.     He was born August 5, 1963, in Chillicothe to the late Morris J. Harding, Sr. and Mary Katherine (Jones) Winfield.   On June 8, 1998, he married the former Amy L. Reisinger, who survives.   Also surviving are his children: Maurice...

John Fosson

John Fosson

Apr 20, 2023

John L. Fosson, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 9:52pm, April 20, 2023, at Heartland Promedica, following an extended illness.   He was born April 13, 1949, in Ashland, KY, to the late Harold Eugene and Bertie Margaret (Mullins) Fosson. On March 4, 1972, he married the love of his life, former Cristine Jackson, who survives.   In addition to his wife Cris,...

Amber Jacobs

Amber Jacobs

Apr 19, 2023

Amber N. Jacobs, 32, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly April 19, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born February 15, 1991, in Portsmouth, OH to James A. and Melissa G. (Hall) Jacobs. Surviving are her sons Kamren Netter, James Jacobs-Sopher and Richard Johnson III; mother and step-father Melissa (Greg) Hutton; father and step-mother James (Tara) Jacobs; sister Samantha (Scott)...

James Woody

James Woody

Apr 19, 2023

James Eugene Woody, Jr., 62, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born April 18, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late James Eugene and Joyce Marie (Rose) Woody. Arrangements are pending. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James...

Thomas Hanson

Thomas Hanson

Apr 18, 2023

Thomas D. Hanson, Sr., 73, died unexpectedly, at 10:20am April 18, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born July 24, 1949, in Springfield, IL, to the late Robert V. and Lynda (Loper) Hanson, Sr.   On December 10, 1977, he married the former Kathleen A. Schneider, who survives.   Together, they shared 45 years of marriage.   Also surviving are his...

Maria Seymour

Maria Seymour

Apr 17, 2023

Maria V. Sanders Seymour, 76, of Chillicothe, died April 17, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born January 29, 1947 in Charleston S. C.   to the late Frank W. and Ruth M. Merritt Sanders III.   Her family moved to Ohio when she was five.   She attended St. Mary Catholic School and graduated from...

James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Apr 16, 2023

James Howard Mitchell, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away at home early Sunday morning, April 16, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born October 15, 1945 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, son of the late Howard R. and Mary Maxine (Reynolds) Mitchell. On August 31, 1974, he married his beloved wife, Bethany A. (Hatfield) Mitchell, and together they shared nearly 49 years...

Rory Jones

Rory Jones

Apr 15, 2023

Rory C. Jones, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday evening, April 15, 2023 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born May 17, 1950, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Atlas and Virginia (Richardson) Jones. Surviving are his three children, Ryan Jones, of Chillicothe, Andrea (Greg) Harmeyer, of Columbus, and Rolanda Walker, of California; 13 grandchildren; four...

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