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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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Eva Givens

Eva Givens

Jun 9, 2023

Eva Jane Givens is now with Jesus. Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day, and not only to me but also to all who have...

Charles Jenkins

Charles Jenkins

Jun 9, 2023

Charles "Steve" Jenkins, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday morning, June 9, 2023 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1950 in Greenfield, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Virginia Jenkins. On November 2, 2013, he married his beloved wife, Linda (Acord) Jenkins who survives. In accordance with his wishes, there will be...

Sharon Harris

Sharon Harris

Jun 7, 2023

Sharon Rae (Sollis) Harris, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 23, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late William Ray and Alice Marie (Messner) Sollis. Surviving is her son, Jason Slagle, of Chillicothe; her daughter, Rayshana Mask, of Chillicothe; her sister-in-law,...

Steven Riggin

Steven Riggin

Jun 6, 2023

Steven E. Riggin, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1951, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Nancy Riggin. On February 17, 1973, he married his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Walker) Riggin, and together they shared over 50 years of marriage. Surviving...

Betty Holbrook

Betty Holbrook

Jun 1, 2023

Betty Jean Holbrook, 77, of Kingston, left this earth on June 1, 2023.  She was born November 8, 1945.  On June 9, 1962, she married Roy Holbrook, Sr.   She was a loving mother to: Beverly Holbrook, Roy (Goldie) Holbrook, Melissa (Dennis) Moore and Tony (Julie) Holbrook.  Betty has 8 grandkids and 17 great-grandkids; and a special companion Derek Wolfe.   She...

Freeman Daniels

Freeman Daniels

Jun 1, 2023

Freeman M. Daniels, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 4:10pm June 1, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born September 29, 1935, in Chillicothe to the late Freeman and Margaret (Musselman) Daniels.  On March 30, 1957, he married the former Ruth E. Hess. He is survived by his loving wife of over 66 years, Ruth...

Robert Blankenship

Robert Blankenship

May 31, 2023

Robert L. Blankenship, 12, of Chillicothe, passed away May 31, 2023, at his residence, following lifelong complications.   He was born June 22, 2010, in Columbus, OH.  Robert was a student at the Pioneer Center in Chillicothe.   He is survived by his mother and step-father Kleaha and Reyes Martinez; brothers Kaidyn Brummett and Reymere Martinez; his sister Kai'lee Brummett; his maternal...

Deana Groves

Deana Groves

May 30, 2023

Deana L. Groves, 82, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday evening at Bickford of Lancaster.   She was born April 15, 1941, in Lawrence County to the late Sanford  E. and Myrtle I. (Penny) Price.   She was predeceased by her parents, her daughter Lori Comfort, and brother Bill Price.  Her sister-in-law Caryl Price survives.   In accordance with her wishes, cremation services will held...

Ronny Wunsch

Ronny Wunsch

May 28, 2023

Ronny E. Wunsch, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 11:54 am on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Grant Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was born January 10, 1943, in Chillicothe, to the late Francis and Georgia (Heshiser) Wunsch. On December 16, 1967, he married the former Linda K. Jenkins, who survives.   Also surviving are their sons: Scott (Megan Bly)...

Roger Kinnamon

Roger Kinnamon

May 27, 2023

Roger A. Kinnamon, 70, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly May 27, 2023.   He was born July 23, 1952 in Deerfield Twp, Ross County, OH.   Following cremation, burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Roger Allen Kinnamon , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Mary Bryan

Mary Bryan

May 26, 2023

Mary Ellen Bryan, 55 of Chillicothe, OH passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born June 8, 1967 in Columbus, OH to the late William Jack and Emma Lou Thompson Bryan.  She is survived by her siblings; William H Bryan, Brenda Bryan both of Chillicothe, OH and Thomas Bryan of Pickaway Co., OH.  In addition...

Charles Martin

Charles Martin

May 24, 2023

Charles Everett Martin, 57 of Molino, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 with his loving wife, Amber, by his side.    Born on October 11, 1965, Charles was the younger son of the late Charles and Jeanette Adams Martin.  Charlie is survived by his wife, Amber Martin of Molino, FL; Amber's two children, Casey and Jean Lyons; Catie and Sarah...

Janice Clarke

Janice Clarke

May 24, 2023

Janice P Clarke, 92, of Chillicothe passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 24, 2023. She was born December 12, 1930 in Pickaway County to the late Carter and Mysie (Hupp) Prince. On April 28, 1951 she married John J. Clarke who passed March 7, 1996.  She is survived by her son, Joseph A. Clarke of Chillicothe, OH and son-in-law, Bob...

Loretta Bost

Loretta Bost

May 20, 2023

Loretta Jane Bost, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday morning, May 20, 2023 at home, following an extended illness. She was born March 20, 1941, in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of the late Russell E. and Viola K. (Springer) Nelson. On February 2, 1968, she married the love of her life, Richard Roy Bost, and together they shared over 53 years...

Eunice Mankin

Eunice Mankin

May 19, 2023

Eunice Mankin, 86, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at ProMedica of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 10, 1937 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Della (Baker) Bland. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Cathy Stansberry; three grandchildren, Robyn, Bobbi, and Mitchell Stansberry; 7 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous...

William Curtis

William Curtis

May 17, 2023

William S. Curtis, 48, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born December 12, 1974, in Chillicothe, son of the late William Lee and Rebecca Ann (Day) Curtis. Surviving is his brother and sister-in-law, Charles "Charley" (Jessica) Curtis; three nieces, Kaitlyn Curtis, Trinity Kibe, and Brooklyn...

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

May 15, 2023

Dennis Patrick Smith, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, May 15, 2023 at his home, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born February 21, 1963 in Stanton, California, son of the late Neil Roger Smith and Janice Marie Hallett. On July 31, 1989, he married his beloved wife, Crystal Lynn (Wood) Smith who survives. Also surviving...

Joan Osman

Joan Osman

May 15, 2023

Joan (Redkey) Osman, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday afternoon, May 15, 2023, following an extended illness. She was born September 6, 1934, daughter of the late Blanche (Cameron) Redkey and Clarence Elmer Redkey. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edwin Osman. Joan is survived by her daughter, Twila Sue Osman (Bruce) Roy; grandson, Joe (Suzanne)...

Rita Long

Rita Long

May 14, 2023

Rita Marie Long (Tardif), 89, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was the wife of the late George 'Bill' Long, Sr. Born in St, Agatha, Maine on July 29, 1933, Rita was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Gagnon) Tardif. Rita grew up on her family's farm with an extraordinarily strong work...

William Allen

William Allen

May 14, 2023

William "Bill" Harold Allen, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away May 14, 2023 at the Chillicothe  Veterans Affairs Hospice Care Unit following an extended illness.  He was born August 24, 1943, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the middle son of the late Harold and Rosemary (Schwarzell) Allen.   Bill is survived by his daughter Stephanie (Jeff) Miller, son Matt (Robin) Allen, granddaughters  Greta and...

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