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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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Richard Walsh

Richard Walsh

Nov 18, 2022

Richard A. Walsh, 57, of Chillicothe, died November 18, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 24, 1965 in Chillicothe to the late Glen and Barbara Jones Walsh.  Survivors include two siblings, Greg (Loretta) Walsh, Columbus and Beth (Gary) Vansickle, Mt. Sterling; numerous nieces and nephews, including Gary and Halie Vansickle; and an aunt, Imogene McWhorter. ...

John Flesher

John Flesher

Nov 15, 2022

John O. Flesher, 72, of Chillicothe, died 12:05 am, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, November 15, 1950 on Anderson Ave., Frankfort, the son of the late Mary and Morris Flesher Jr.  He is survived by his loving wife, Crystal Smith Flesher; three of the greatest children a man could ask for, Meggan (Eugene) Cremeans,...

Anna Kuhn

Anna Kuhn

Nov 14, 2022

Anna Marie Carnes Kuhn, 97, of Chillicothe, passed away November 14, 2022, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born to the late Joseph Nelson and Ruth Morris Morgan of Vinton Co.  On November 28, 1942 she married Branson B. Carnes, her high school sweetheart, who preceded her in death February 24, 1988.  On January 8, 2004 she married the...

James Rebman

James Rebman

Nov 14, 2022

James "Jim" H. Rebman, 75, of Piketon, died 4:47 pm, November 14, 2022, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born October 13, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late Herbert and Agnes Kent Rebman.  On December 16, 1973 he married Allen Ruth Damron Rebman, who survives.  Also surviving is his daughter, Sarah Rebman, Piketon; a brother, Frank Rebman,...

Rex Lagard

Rex Lagard

Nov 12, 2022

Rex Edwin LaGard, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, November 12, 2022 at his home, following a courageous 2-year battle with brain cancer. He was born October 1, 1960, in Chillicothe, son of the late Leonard "Bud" Ross and Garnet Wilma Jean (Brown) LaGard. On June 3, 1989, he married the love of his life, Diedra "DeDe" (Mountjoy)...

James Novak

James Novak

Nov 12, 2022

James Michael Novak, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, November 12, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born July 4, 1955 in Chillicothe, son of the late Joseph and Ruby (Hill) Novak. Surviving are his four children, Brandon Novak, Nate Novak, Jessica (John) Jensen, and Jason (Jaime) Novak; three grandchildren, Cadum,...

Gayle Catron

Gayle Catron

Nov 11, 2022

Gayle (Barbee) Catron, 87 of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 11, 2022 in her home accompanied by her family, following complications from a heart condition. She was born September 10, 1935, in Fleming County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Roy and Gladys (Linville) Barbee.  On September 10, 1953, she married William Bealer Catron, and together they shared over...

Lou White

Lou White

Nov 10, 2022

Lou Catherine White, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 10, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born July 25, 1934, in Kentucky, daughter of the late Dudley and Gladys (Lemaster) Howard. In accordance with her wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement...

Margaret Bechie

Margaret Bechie

Nov 9, 2022

Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" (Werner) Bechie, 81, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022 following an extended illness. She was born June 8, 1941, in Cumberland, Maryland, daughter of the late Francis and Julia (Walsh) Werner. She is survived by her beloved children, John P. Bechie, Jr., Frances L. (Brett) Reisinger, Mary A....

Stephen Alexander

Stephen Alexander

Nov 9, 2022

Stephen Ray Alexander, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday night, November 9, 2022 at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born September 23, 1959, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Raymond and Phyllis Alexander. Surviving are his three children, Dustin Alexander, Dylan Alexander, and Dakota Alexander; a granddaughter, Kambree Alexander; and his sister, Debbie...

Karen Hoffner

Karen Hoffner

Nov 8, 2022

Karen L. Hoffner, 72, of Chillicothe, died at her residence November 8, 2022.   She was born January 23, 1950, in Columbus, OH to the late Ishmael Kenneth and Ethel Mae (Clay) Robinson.  On March 6, 1999, she married Kenneth O. Hoffner, who preceded her in death on November 26, 2015.   Surviving is: her step-son Brian Hoffner; her step-granddaughter Hannah Hoffner,...

Kenneth Puckett

Kenneth Puckett

Nov 8, 2022

Kenneth Neal Puckett, 77, of Washington Court House, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born October 30, 1945, in New Holland, Ohio, son of the late Delbert and Peggy Puckett. In 1977, he married Edna Faye (Burnside) Puckett, who preceded him in death May 25, 2015. Surviving are five...

Steven Streitenberger

Steven Streitenberger

Nov 7, 2022

Steven Lee Streitenberger, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday evening, November 7, 2022 at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. He was born October 14, 1955 in Franklin County, son of Harold William and Patricia Lee (Shaulis) Streitenberger. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Lora L. Streitenberger-Purpero; his three kitties, Zippy, Goldie, and Bubba; as...

Lewis Throckmorton

Lewis Throckmorton

Nov 6, 2022

Lewis D. Throckmorton, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 11, 1940, in Chillicothe, son of the late Arnold and Nellie (Penwell) Throckmorton. On October 31, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Pamela K. (Cydrus) Throckmorton, sharing over 36 years of marriage. In addition to his wife,...

Allyson Webb

Allyson Webb

Nov 5, 2022

Allyson (Ally) Anne Webb, 19, formerly of Athens, Ohio, passed away November 5 th , 2022, in Oxford, Ohio. Ally was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 29 th , 2003. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing with her cat, Honey, studying, napping, and reading. She is survived by her father Tim (Dena) Webb of Chillicothe,...

Patricia Hatmacher

Patricia Hatmacher

Nov 4, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Hatmacher, 61, of Chillicothe, went to be with Jesus on November 4th, 2022 following a brief illness.   She was born May 1, 1961 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to the late Richard and Juanita Bolen. Patty is survived by the love of her life, Scott Hatmacher of Chillicothe, and 2 children: Seth (Missy) Ray, and Dawn (Michael) Elliott. Also...

Richard Tuttle

Richard Tuttle

Nov 4, 2022

Richard Leon Tuttle, 92, died November 4, 2022, at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, OH, surrounded by loved ones. Dick was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Ellen Banks and Jim Tuttle; sister-in-law, Letha Tuttle; and brother-in-law, Robert Busch. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Joanne Seymour Tuttle, his brother Otto Tuttle, children Rick (Angela) Tuttle and...

David Medert

David Medert

Nov 4, 2022

David V. Medert, 70, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at Adena Regional Medical Center November 4, 2022. The son of David R. and Patricia Fife Medert, he was born August 3, 1952 in Chillicothe.  He is survived by his wife, the former Andrea Busse; his mother; a son, David Matthew (Kristina) Medert, with the US Navy, in Hawaii; sister, Melissa (Don)...

Barbara Mckell

Barbara Mckell

Nov 2, 2022

Barbara R. (Knisley) McKell, 64, of Chillicothe, died Nov. 2, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.   She was born September 6, 1958, in Chillicothe, to the late Calvin and Thelma (Eaton) Knisley. On September 15, 1979, she married Robert K. McKell, who preceded her in death on October 7, 2005.   Surviving are her children: Emmalee (Christopher)...

Steven Schmidt

Steven Schmidt

Nov 2, 2022

On November 2, 2022, Rev. Dr. Steven James Schmidt, age 75, succumbed to complications of a heart attack.  Steven was born June 6, 1947, in Grand Rapids, MI to Clayton and Ruth (Schleif) Schmidt.  He graduated from Sparta High School in 1965 and attended Northern Michigan University on a wrestling scholarship.  He then enlisted in the United States Army and...

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