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.

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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...

Joan Boyle

Joan Boyle

Sep 30, 2023

Joan Eileen Boyle, 65, of Chillicothe, died 11:27 pm, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Kobacker House, Columbus, OH, following an extended illness. She was born July 1, 1958 in Chillicothe to the late Emmett and Eileen Breslin Boyle.  Survivors include three brothers, John (Patricia) Boyle, of Chillicothe, Emmett (Patricia) Boyle, of Sylvania, and Michael (Beckie) Boyle, of Chillicothe; nieces...

Dean Schadle

Dean Schadle

Sep 28, 2023

Dean Lewis Schadle age 80, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed after an extended illness on September 28, 2023, surrounded by family. Dean was a twin born on December 13, 1942 in Georgetown, Ohio to Charles Kenneth Schadle and Frances (Bartlow) Schadle. He graduated from Ripley Union Lewis High School and married the love of his life and highschool sweetheart, Linda (Bauer)...

Sandra Ater

Sandra Ater

Sep 27, 2023

Sandra K. Ater, 76, passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born February 7, 1947, to the late Jack W. and Carol (Trego) Ater in the Tootle family home in Ross County where her mother and grandmother were also born. She married  her best friend and only...

Ronald Shoemaker

Ronald Shoemaker

Sep 25, 2023

Ronald Eugene Shoemaker, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 25, 2023, in Chillicothe, Ohio Ron was born on February 26, 1947, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Elmer L. and Rose (McCarty) Shoemaker.  He attended Huntington School and graduated from Bishop Flaget Class of 1965. Ron's dedication to service led him to join the United...

Denise Carman

Denise Carman

Sep 23, 2023

Denise A. Carman, 57, of Chillicothe, died 7:55 pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1965 in Wheeling, WV to Richard and Margaret Regoli Vannelle, who survive.  On June 20, 1987 she married Jeffrey Carman, who survives.   Also surviving are three children, Paige M. (Jamie Hawk) Carman, Columbus,...

William Hart

William Hart

Sep 22, 2023

William J. Hart, 50, of Chillicothe, died September 22, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1973 in Chillicothe to William M. Hart and Jacqueline A. Hamilton. Following cremation, burial will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

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