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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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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)...

Gene Wisecup

Gene Wisecup

Nov 10, 2023

Gene Wilson "Hoot" Wisecup 95 of Chillicothe went into the arms of Jesus on November 10th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Ross County on April 24, 1928, the son of John and Nellie (Hurless) Wisecup. On September 9, 1950, he married the love of his life Patty (Shoemaker) Wisecup. God gave him to her and...

Francis Geyer

Francis Geyer

Nov 9, 2023

Francis Geyer of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe on November 9, 2023, following a sudden health issue. He was born on May 29th, 1941, in Chillicothe to the late Richard Geyer and Betty (Needham) Geyer and was baptized at St. Mary Church in Chillicothe on November 2nd, 1941. He is survived by one son, Jonathon...

Norma Landrum

Norma Landrum

Nov 9, 2023

Norma J Landrum passed away November 9 th , 2023 at Brown Memorial Home, Circleville, OH. She was born December 8, 1937 to Roy and Bertha Henness. Norma is survived by her two sons, Thomas Landrum, Morganton, NC, and Todd (Ronda) Landrum, Chillicothe, OH; grandson, Thomas Landrum Jr., and sister, Beverly Winkler, Chillicothe, OH.  She is preceded in death by...

Mary Wright

Mary Wright

Nov 4, 2023

Mary Ellen Wright, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her home. She was born December 24, 1933 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late George and Edith (Hammond) Lynch. On April 3, 1952, she married her beloved husband, Donald "Duke" Lee Wright, and together they shared over 61 years of marriage before his passing October...

Judith Kaltenbach

Judith Kaltenbach

Nov 4, 2023

Judith Anne Marie Kaltenbach, 67, of Chillicothe, died November 4, 2023 at Legacy-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born October 27, 1956 in Chillicothe to the late Robert C. and Vivian N. Comer Kaltenbach.  Survivors include her twin sister, Janet Kaltenbach and her brother, William (Pam) Kaltenbach, of Chillicothe; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Judith retired from McDonald...

Maria Ramsey

Maria Ramsey

Nov 3, 2023

Maria C. Ramsey, 95, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, November 3, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born May 28, 1928 in the Philippines, daughter of the late Victoriano and Gregoria (Yerro) Cagoyong. Surviving are her children, Lolita Diokno, Ramon C. Millonte, Jr., Romeo C. Millonte, Leticia M. Sturges, Luz...

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