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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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Kelly Graves
Mar 22, 2023
Kelly A. Graves, 54, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 22, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born January 29, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Elmo Bothman and Judith L. (McBride) Cupp. On February 4, 2010, she married Anthony Graves, who preceded her in death February 24, 2015. In addition to her...
Paul Gardiner
Mar 22, 2023
Paul Edward Gardiner born April 12, 1948 in Bath, NY to Charles & Audrey Gardiner, passed away March 22, 2023. He lived 27,354 days and he made every day count. Paul graduated from Haverling High School, played football, wrestled & played baseball. Afterwards he joined the United States Army which started his years of service to his country & fellows...
Cheryl Lewis
Mar 20, 2023
Cheryl Lynne (Davis) Lewis, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the OSU James Cancer Center Intensive Care Unit, following an extended illness. She was born October 25, 1951, daughter of the late Carl Eugene and Virginia Myrtle (Saunders) Davis. Surviving is her beloved husband, Larry B. Lewis; her brothers, Dale Davis, of Frankfort, Steve (Mary...
Glenn Woods
Mar 19, 2023
Glenn M. Woods, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 11:36pm March 19, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born June 5, 1935, in Fayette Co., OH to the late James S. and Mabel R. (O' Harrah) Woods. On June 16, 1956, he married the former Mary Sue Wiseman, who preceded him in death in 2011. Surviving are...
Donna True
Mar 19, 2023
Donna L. True, 97, of Grove City, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Story Point Assisted Living, Grove City, following a brief illness. She was born December 1, 1925 in Ross Co. to the late Matthew B. and Bertha L. Bradford McCormick. On November 12, 1950 she married Leslie "Les" S. True, who died August 19, 2021. Survivors include several...
Phyllis Newkirk
Mar 16, 2023
Phyllis Jean Newkirk, 84, of Kingston, passed away on Thursday evening, March 16, 2023 at National Church Residences in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born on February 18, 1939, in Adams County, daughter of the late James and Opal (Wickerham) Vincent. On March 14, 1959, she married her beloved husband, Clarence Newkirk, who preceded her in death on...
S. Myers
Mar 15, 2023
Samuel Brent Myers, 84, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord March 15, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born February 18, 1939 in Chillicothe to the late Samuel C. and Verna M. Rodgers Myers. On July 5, 1964 he married Sandra K. Rine Myers, who survives. Also...
Kimberly Scarberry
Mar 14, 2023
Kimberly Scarberry, 65, of Chillicothe, died March 14, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness She was born January 8, 1958 in Chillicothe to the late Billy and Zelma Mead Schoolcraft. Survivors include 2 sons, Travis Henderson and Jeremy Lemaster; a brother, Jeff and sister Deanna. Following cremation, a private celebration of Kimberly's life will be held....
Michael Uhrig
Mar 10, 2023
Michael L. Uhrig, 73, of Chillicothe, died at 8:52 am March 10, 2023, at his residence, following a brief illness. He was born April 29, 1949, in Chillicothe, to the late Lloyd and Mildred L. (Shoemaker) Uhrig. On June 19, 1971, he married the former Vickie Rossiter, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Mandy (Ryan) Grabill, of...
Bertha Watson
Mar 10, 2023
Bertha Jane Watson, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 4:35 pm on March 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She was born on January 16, 1940, in Chillicothe, to John E. and Constance M. (McCormick) Reed. On August 10, 1958 she married Glen V. Watson, who survives. Also surviving are her son Tracey (Cheryl)...
Tom Smith
Mar 7, 2023
Tom R. Smith, 74, of Chillicothe, OH, went to be with our Lord and Savior, at 9:02am, March 7, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1948, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late C. Gibson and Alice H. (Beckelhimer) Smith. On March 21, 1971, he married his best friend, Pam, who survives. Also surviving are their...
Roberta Hughes
Mar 6, 2023
Roberta K. Hughes, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 6:59pm March 6, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born February 22, 1949, in Lorain, OH to the late William Howard Taft and Goldie Agnes (Serfozo) Willis. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law: Kelly (Richard) Spindler, Chillicothe; and Stacy (Terrance) Hines, Frankfort, KY; grandchildren: Sydney (Kyle)...
Norma Shaar
Mar 5, 2023
Norma, Ms. Shaar, Coach Shaar, or as she was affectionately known as "Aunt Norma" was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Lebanese immigrants, Richard and Suria Shaar. She was the third born to a family of five children. As a family experiencing the hardship of The Great Depression, they relocated to Charleston, WV. Through the tireless work and combined efforts of...
Barbara Pettiford
Mar 5, 2023
Barbara A. Pettiford, 72, of Greenfield, died unexpectedly March 5, 2023, at her residence. She was born March 27, 1950 in Chillicothe to the late Lloyd and Grace Mayo Winfield. Survivors include 4 daughters, Barbara Pettiford, Dayton, Carla (John) Harris, Washington CH, Mary (Larry) Pettiford-Jordan, Trotwood, and Beatrice (Chad) Cruisie, Greenfield; 2 sons, David Pettiford, Washington CH and Kenneth (Megan)...
W. Behmer
Mar 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter E. "Jay" Behmer Jr. on March 2, 2023, at the age of 53. Jay was born to the late Walter E. Behmer Sr. and Sandra J. Thompson on March 4, 1969, in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he spent his formative years trying to convince everyone to call him "Jay"...
Pamela Sutton
Feb 28, 2023
Pamela Rae Sutton, 71, of Bainbridge, passed peacefully at home February 28, 2023. She was born Greenfield, Ohio June 19, 1951 to the late Lloyd and Florence (Horn) Sutton. Her passing was without fear. She remained strong in her battles and was inspirational to her loved ones. Pam will be remembered for her radiant smile and uplifting personality. She was...
Thomas Hardman
Feb 28, 2023
Thomas E. Hardman, 87, of Chillicothe, died February 28, 2023 at Berger Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1935 in Chillicothe to the late Howard and Mary McKee Hardman. He was a 1954 graduate of Chillicothe High School. After graduation he attended optician school and worked for his dad at Hardman Optical. He joined the US...
Melvin Jones
Feb 27, 2023
Melvin C. Jones, 62, of Chillicothe, died February 27, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born April 16, 1960 in Chillicothe to Melvin H. and Georgia Thomas Jones. Survivors include his mother; three children, William and Brandon Jones, and Brentney (Seth) Pittenger, all of Chillicothe; six grandchildren; two sisters, Eleanor (Maurice) Callender and...
Lewis Jones
Feb 26, 2023
Lewis Russell Jones, 79, of Westerville, went Home to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born April 5, 1943 in Greenfield, Ohio, son of the late Reuben Russell and Jenevee (Keels) Jones. On November 11, 1995, he married his beloved wife, Carol Dianna (Harris) Jones, who survives. Also surviving are...
Ronald Diehl
Feb 23, 2023
David Diehl, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, February 23, 2023 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born January 14, 1940, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Orval Eugene and Luella Mae (Dawkins) Diehl. Surviving is his beloved daughter, Cindy Diehl; his two grandchildren, Jesse David Diehl, and Gracie Marie Diehl; his two...
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