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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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George Jayne

George Jayne

Nov 1, 2022

George Peter Jayne, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born May 31, 1936, in Tarrytown, New York, the son of the late Hudson G. and Marie L. (Canavotto) Jayne. On June 12, 1965, he married Cristina Marie (Marsh) Jayne, who survives.    Also surviving are two children: Catherine (Dwane) Hall...

Tom Straub

Tom Straub

Oct 28, 2022

Tom K. "Straubie" Straub, 84, of Chillicothe, died October 28, 2022, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born August 16, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Ernest G. and Bethelda Cory Straub.  Survivors include 3 children, Trudy (Charles) Eyre, Chillicothe, Tonya (Freeman) Conley, Frankfort, and Dirk Straub, Chillicothe; his long-time life partner, Patricia Griffith; 3 grandchildren,...

Brooke Earley

Brooke Earley

Oct 27, 2022

Brooke A. Earley, 26, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly October 27, 2022, at her home. She was born January 13, 1996 in Chillicothe to Jonathan L Earley and Kelly M. Mansel Horn, who survive.  Also surviving is her child, Jaxon Messer, of Beaver; a brother, Logan Lee (Keersten Roush) Earley, of Beaver; a niece, Holland Grace Earley; her paternal grandmother, Karla...

Kathryn Dye

Kathryn Dye

Oct 27, 2022

Kathryn M. Flynn-Dye, 63, of Chillicothe, died October 27, 2022, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a several year battle with cancer. She was born April 26, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Donald P. and Kathryn Wagner Flynn.  On August 8, 1992 she married Robert A. Dye, who survives.  Also surviving are two children, Jason Dye,...

Frank Watkins

Frank Watkins

Oct 26, 2022

Frank D. Watkins Jr., 70, of Chillicothe, died 3:37 pm, October 26, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1952 in Ross Co. to the late Frank D. and Edna M. Salley Watkins, Sr.  On July 17, 1999 he married Beverly D. Skaggs Watkins, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Heather (Billy Alexander) Houser,...

Nancy Hart

Nancy Hart

Oct 25, 2022

Nancy Ann Hart, 69, of South Salem, died October 25, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born July 4, 1953 in Chillicothe to the late Woodrow J. and Edith K. Woods Smith.  On September 20, 1971 she married George W. Hart, who survives.  Also surviving are 4 children, George W. Hart, Jr., South...

Enrique Crabtree

Enrique Crabtree

Oct 23, 2022

Enrique James Crabtree, 29, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly October 23, 2022. He was born February 21, 1993, in Okinawa Japan, to Kent and Virginia Silva Crabtree.  Survivors include his mother, Virginia; grandparents, Ciro and Susanna Silva of San Marcos, TX; LaVonda (Vonnie) Cummings, of McDermott, Oh; Brenda Crabtree, Lucasville, OH; half sister, Marie Gayle Crabtree; uncles, Ciro Silva Jr., of...

Roger Francis

Roger Francis

Oct 23, 2022

The earthly life of Roger Francis, 80, of Laurelville, OH ended October 23, 2022 at Berger Hospital, Circleville.  His eternal life in heaven begins now. A man of many talents and hobbies, Roger was a dedicated provider for his family, and friend to many. He was born September 4, 1942, the son of the late Bartley and Marcella Francis.  Roger...

Terry Chenault

Terry Chenault

Oct 22, 2022

Terry R. "Top Cat" Chenault, 83, of Chillicothe, entered into heaven on October 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 18, 1939 in Chillicothe to the late Harry and Pauline Chenault.  On May 22, 1960, he was united in marriage with Nancy Mitten Chenault, who survives.  Also surviving are daughters, Deenna (Danny) Harrington, Sheri (Mark) Fraley,...

Naomi Ramey

Naomi Ramey

Oct 21, 2022

Naomi Darlene Ramey, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2022 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born March 19, 1944 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Rev. Homer Cletus and Virginia Pearl (Boler) Smith. On August 8, 1990, she married Marvin Ray Ramey, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Kevin (Brenda) Park,...

Arthur Blair

Arthur Blair

Oct 21, 2022

Arthur Fonzo Blair, 77, of Londonderry, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born October 5, 1945, in Paintsville, Kentucky, son of the late John and Florence (Dale) Blair. On April 16, 1969, he married his beloved wife, Christy Anne (Myers) Blair, who survives. Also surviving are two...

Linda Rawson

Linda Rawson

Oct 21, 2022

Linda L. Rawson, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away late Friday night, October 21, 2022 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born December 11, 1944, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Lowery) McDade. She married James Edward Rawson, and together they shared over 30 years of marriage before his passing on October 22, 2012....

Tamorita Hudnell

Tamorita Hudnell

Oct 21, 2022

Tamorita A. Hudnell, 81, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 7:09am October 21, 2022, at her residence surrounded by family.   She was born August 6, 1941, in Chillicothe.    Surviving are her children: Rita (Tony) Davis, Michelle Black (Blake Schobelock), all of Chillicothe; Clarence (Theresa) Withrow, of Seminole, FL, and Regina (Rocky) Davis, of Chillicothe; a son-in-law Tom...

Carolyn Park

Carolyn Park

Oct 19, 2022

Carolyn LaFaye Park, 73, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born June 10, 1949, in Kissimmee, Florida, daughter of the late Bruce Durham and LaFaye (Pippin) Coiner. She went on to marry Douglas Alan Park in 1982, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Alicia...

Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson

Oct 15, 2022

Steven Erik Johnson, 38, of Chillicothe, passed away early Saturday morning, October 15, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as the result of a medical emergency. He was born April 27, 1984, in Chillicothe, Ohio, beloved son of Steven Howard and Jacqueline (Allen) Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two loving children, Makiah and Zerik...

Jeremiah Davis

Jeremiah Davis

Oct 15, 2022

Jeremiah W. Davis, 39, of Bainbridge, died October 15, 2022, in Miamisburg, OH, following a brief illness.   He was born January 5, 1983, in Chillicothe, to William H. and Brigette M. (Knisley) Davis, who survive.   Also surviving are his brother and sister-in-law Justin (Stacy) Davis, of Greenfield; his paternal grandfather Charles Davis, of Hillsboro; nephews Creed and Cylus Davis; nieces...

Dustin Sutter

Dustin Sutter

Oct 14, 2022

Dustin E. James Sutter, 34, of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday afternoon, October 14, 2022. He was born on November 3, 1987, in Shelby, Ohio. Surviving are his father and step-mother, Bradly J. (Kathy) Sutter; his mother and step-father, Kelly R. (Joseph) Phelps-Marino; his loving wife, Ashley Day Sutter; two beloved children, Jagger and Alexianna; a step-sister, Jessica Mayer;...

Gloria Hines

Gloria Hines

Oct 13, 2022

Gloria Jean Hines, 81, of Chillicothe, died at 2:26pm October 13, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   She was born February 3, 1941, in Chillicothe, and was a graduate of Chillicothe High School.  On December 12, 1959, she married Ronald Lee Hines, who preceded her in death on July 4, 2018.   Gloria is survived by her...

Jan Stansberry

Jan Stansberry

Oct 13, 2022

Janet R. "Jan" Stansberry, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 2:30am October 13, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness.  She died surrounded by her loving family.  Jan loved her home, her grandchildren, and she loved the ocean, spending time at their home at Pirateland Resort in Myrtle Beach. She was born January 9, 1948, in Chillicothe to the late...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Oct 13, 2022

Kenneth Johnson, 65, of Chillicothe, died October 13, 2022 unexpectedly, at his residence. He was born February 15, 1957 in St. Louis, MO to the late David and Arnetta Ivory Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the United States Air Force. Graveside funeral services, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, in Greenlawn Cemetery...

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