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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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Elisha Vanhooser
Jan 21, 2023
Elisha B. VanHooser, 44, of Chillicothe, died January 21, 2023, at the Kobacker House, Columbus. His wife Misty survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Elisha Blaine VanHooser , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Abigail Lent-Unger
Jan 20, 2023
Abigail R. Lent-Unger, 37, of Kingston, died January 20, 2023, at the Pavilion at Piketon, following an extended illness. She was born November 11, 1985 in Athens, OH. Survivors include her parents, Marty and Reba Unger, of Kingston, and Robert and Penny Lent, of Chillicothe; two siblings, Erin (Justin) Bowles and Bradley (Amie) Unger, both of Chillicothe; her maternal grandmother,...
Roberta Kersey
Jan 19, 2023
Roberta "Bobbie" J. Kersey, 86, of Chillicothe, died January 19, 2023, at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. Bobbie had been a 50 year resident of Colorado Springs, (34 of those years in Black Forest), before moving, and always greatly missing her beloved Colorado mountains. She worked at St. Francis Hospital and Colorado College before retiring from the University...
Abagail Malone
Jan 18, 2023
Abagail Malone, 85, of Chillicothe, died 7:00 pm, January 18, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born December 14, 1937 to the late Samuel and Susie Coon. On May 1, 1967 she married Luther G. Malone, who died August 1, 2016. Survivors include 5 children, Rebecca (Henry) Woltz, Johnny Hughes, Ricky (Autumn) Hughes, Melissa Bushatz, and Luther (Patty) II;...
Gloria Naas
Jan 16, 2023
Gloria M. Naas, 94, of Kingston, died January 16, 2023 at Berger Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born July 7, 1928 in Franklin Co. to the late Harold and Helen Hammond. On June 13, 1949 she married Frederick J. Naas, who died March 29, 2001. Survivors include a son, Dale Naas, Kingston; two grandchildren, India and Daniele Naas;...
Bernice Breeden
Jan 12, 2023
On January 12, 2023 God sent two of his angels to earth to escort Bernice Savage Breeden to her final resting place in heaven. Bernice had fulfilled God's purposes on earth and he was calling her to spend eternity with him. Bernice was born October 9, 1935 at home on the west side of Dayton, Ohio, the only child of...
Clayton Howerton
Jan 11, 2023
Clayton Richard Howerton, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Although Clayton was raised in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was born to Margaret R. (Bauer) and Clayton B. Howerton at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on February 12, 1937. The Flood of 1937 forced the family to Columbus for his joyous arrival. Clayton was a proud 1955...
Evelyn Shreve
Jan 10, 2023
Evelyn Jane "Duckie" Shreve, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2023 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born September 17, 1934, in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of the late Daniel Lester and Mary Izle (Shumaker) Graham. On August 4, 1956 she married her beloved husband, Paul Lee Shreve, who preceded her in death on...
Janice Bell
Jan 10, 2023
Janice D. Bell, 84, of Chillicothe, formerly of Ironton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023 at her home. She was born June 27, 1938, in Ironton, Ohio, daughter of the late Preston Dolin and Lois (Rutledge) Dolin. Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda (Gary) Crabtree; grandchildren, Chloe Crabtree, Samantha Crabtree, Chris Crabtree, and Sueann Day;...
James Snyder
Jan 8, 2023
James William Snyder, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born February 1, 1946, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Nellie (Hertenstein) Snyder. Surviving is his brother, John (Janice) Snyder, of Greenfield; a nephew, John Snyder, also of Greenfield; sister-in-law, Virginia Skaggs; two...
George Boll
Jan 8, 2023
Dr. George W. Boll, 90, of Chillicothe, died at home, Sunday, January 8, 2023, following an extended illness. Born March 23, 1932, to Elizabeth and George T. Boll in Rochester, New York. He graduated from Wellsville High School in New York. He attended the University of Rochester where he studied the girls, ginmills and football. His grades reflected this. While...
Howard Horsley
Jan 7, 2023
Howard Dean Horsley, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday morning, January 7, 2023 at his home, following a 6-month battle with cancer. He was born March 31, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late James V. Horsley, and Opal (Knisley) Horsley. In addition to his mother Opal, he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Horsley, and Toni Horsley-Bobo; six...
Marcia Hoey
Jan 6, 2023
Marcia Jane Batteiger Hoey, 87, of Chillicothe, died peacefully January 6, 2023, at her residence in the care of her family. Marcia was born November 20, 1935 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Russell and Elizabeth "Libby" (Mettler) Batteiger. On March 17, 1962 at the Presbyterian Chapel, she married James Tennent Hoey, who died October 17, 2010. Surviving are their...
Jack Berno
Jan 5, 2023
Jack C. Berno, Jr., MD, 72, of Chillicothe died unexpectedly at 3:15pm January 5, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Jack was born December 15, 1950, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, to the late Jack C., Sr. MD and Marilyn (Miller) Berno. On October 3, 2009, he married the former Robin L. Stump, who survives him. ...
Grace Myers
Jan 5, 2023
Grace E. Myers, 88, of Chillicothe, formerly of Athens, OH, passed from this earth to her Heavenly reward January 5, 2023, following a two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Grace was born December 13, 1934, in Shade, OH, to the late Harold and Carol (Henderson) Jones. On May 13, 1956, she married Ray E. Myers. They were married 64 ½ years...
June Skeens
Jan 4, 2023
Bertha June Skeens, 61, of Beaver, Ohio, died on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born October 7, 1961, in Germany, daughter of the late Wesley Clyde Hill, Sr., and Helga Louise (Mooseman) Puckett. She went on to marry Anthony L. "Tony" Skeens, who died on March 26, 2016. Surviving is...
Morris Hartley
Jan 4, 2023
Morris James Hartley, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 4:23am January 4, 2023, while being cared for at his daughter's home in Commercial Point. He was born August 8, 1929, in Wellston, OH, to the late Luther L. and Margaret (Morris) Hartley. On July 24, 1951, he married the former Linda L. Potter, who preceded him in death April 20, 2012. ...
Helen Malone
Jan 4, 2023
Helen G. Malone, 84, of Chillicothe, died at 12:30am January 4, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born June 29, 1938, in Pike County, OH to the late Rev. Ben M. and Emma P. (DeNight) Ward. Helen was the widow of Roy "Sonny" Malone, Sr. Helen is survived by her children: Robert L. (Anna)...
Sue Harper
Dec 31, 2022
Sue Dell Harper, who lived her life for the hope of the Gospel, left this world for her eternal home December 31, 2022. She was a loving, generous, Spirit-filled lady who loyally and selflessly loved her family and others with the love of Jesus. She was born on June 19, 1942 to the late Richard and Margaret Jones. She is...
Betty Uhrig
Dec 30, 2022
Betty R. Uhrig, 73, of Chillicothe, died December 30, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 26, 1949 in Ross Co. to the late Charles and Ruby Daugherty Uhrig. Survivors include a sister, Shirley (Bob) Mankin; a niece, Nicole (Scott Jr.) Freeland; great-nephews, Grayson and Garrett; her companion and caregiver, Jim Huffer Jr., all of Chillicothe;...
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