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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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Abagail Malone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Etheleen Drake

Etheleen Drake

Dec 29, 2022

Etheleen G. "Shorty" Drake, 97, of Chillicothe, died December 29, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born December 14, 1925 in Lisbon, North Dakota to the late Harry and Ethel Thomas Griggs.  She married Lawrence M. Drake, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include two children, Thomas (Jean) Drake, of San Diego, CA...

Ruby Hunt

Ruby Hunt

Dec 27, 2022

Ruby J. Hunt, 76, of Wellston, died December 27, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 31, 1946 in Ross Co. to the late Lark and Helen Miller Scott.  On September 4, 1964 she married John F. Hunt, who survives.  Also surviving are her two daughters, Athena (Brad) Koehler, of Newark and Diana (Ben) Caterer, of Canal Winchester; two...

Judy Horsley

Judy Horsley

Dec 26, 2022

Judy C. Horsley, 65, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully with her family at her side.  She went to her heavenly home on December 26, 2022, following an extended illness.  We know Jesus was waiting with open arms.  She was a faithful member of the Sunrush Church of Christ. She was born July 28, 1957 to the late Elmer and Louise Kamer...

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