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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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S. Myers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dawn Rose

Dawn Rose

Feb 22, 2023

Dawn Rose, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday evening, February 22, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born March 22, 1951, to the late Margaret Swink. Surviving are her two children, Erica (Phillip) Detty, and Chris (Aubrey) Rose; grandchildren, Matthew Detty, Megan Detty, and Callen Rose; as well as her lifelong friend, Debbie...

Elsie Glandon

Elsie Glandon

Feb 22, 2023

Elsie Marie Glandon passed from a blessed life of 85 years on February 22, 2023 surrounded by love from her husband, Ovid Glandon, her son, Mark Glandon and her beloved nieces, Kellee Sigler, Heather Simmons, McKenna Layne and nephews, Ashton Sigler and Gordon Sigler. She is survived by her husband, Ovid and son, Mark, both of Chillicothe, Ohio and her...

Miranda Smith

Miranda Smith

Feb 21, 2023

Miranda Dawn Smith, 46, of Waverly, passed from this life peacefully on February 21, 2023, at her home following an extended illness. She was born January 3, 1977 in Chillicothe to the late Samuel Withrow and Sandra McCray. On July 24, 1992, she married David Allen Smith, who survives. In addition to her mother Sandra and husband David, surviving are...

Noni Nichols

Noni Nichols

Feb 20, 2023

Lanona "Noni" C. Nichols, 83, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday morning, February 20, 2023 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on July 12, 1939, in Watertown, South Dakota, daughter of the late Lester and Evelyn (Blowers) Sterling. In May 1988, she married Emmitt Nichols, who preceded her in death on August 10, 2012....

Bruce Dyer

Bruce Dyer

Feb 18, 2023

Bruce A. Dyer, 73, of Chillicothe, died Saturday night at his residence following a brief illness.   He was born March 9, 1949, in Chillicothe, to the late Walter and Clarabelle (Thomas) Dyer.   On March 18, 1977, he married the former Cynthia L. Pool, who survives, as well as his granddaughter Alyssa Dyer.   Bruce was predeceased by his parents; his son...

Robert Rounsley

Robert Rounsley

Feb 17, 2023

Dr. Robert R. Rounsley, PhD, 92, of Chillicothe, died at 7:37am February 17, 2023, at Westmoreland Place.   He was born January 11, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to the late John and Verna (Clark) Rounsley.  He earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan Technological Institute in Houghton, MI, and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University. Dr. Rounsley spent his...

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