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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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Frank Simmons

Frank Simmons

Jul 24, 2022

Frank Lewis Simmons, 41, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his residence on July 24, 2022.   He was born on August 1, 1980, in Youngstown, OH, to Frank L. Dunlap and Evelyn Simmons.  On July 7, 2009, he married the former Cassidy R. Benner, who survives.   Also surviving are his step-children: Scott Musick, of Birmingham, AL, Devin Musick, of Chillicothe, and...

Janice Mcgraw

Janice Mcgraw

Jul 23, 2022

Janice E. McGraw, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022 surrounded by loved ones following an extended illness. She was born May 14, 1940 in Ross County, Ohio, daughter of the late Lee Roy and Louise (Howard) Sanford. On June 15, 1956, she married John B. McGraw who survives. Also surviving is her son, Ricky (Jeanne) McGraw, of...

Caroline Gaston

Caroline Gaston

Jul 20, 2022

Caroline Gaston, 84, of Chillicothe, died early Wednesday morning, at her residence.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Caroline Gaston , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Llewellyn Jones

Llewellyn Jones

Jul 19, 2022

Llewellyn M Jones, 78, of Chillicothe passed away July 19, 2022.   Lew was born April 13, 1944 in Port Jefferson NY to the late Dr. Roland W and Maude I Morrison Jones.  On June 11, 1966, he married the love of his life, Susanne A Beck Jones, who survives.  Also surviving are his children Tracey (Christopher) Sailer, Loveland OH and...

Peggy Vinzant

Peggy Vinzant

Jul 19, 2022

Peggy Ann Vinzant, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday evening July 19, 2022 at her home, following an extended illness.   She was born August 7, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Dallas Shackleford, Sr., and Clyda Mae (Hogue) Shackleford. She went on to marry her beloved husband, Niland Larry Vinzant, Sr, who preceded her in death in...

Henry Riddle

Henry Riddle

Jul 19, 2022

Henry M. Riddle, 86, of Londonderry, died July 19, 2022 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following a brief illness. He was born July 11, 1936 in Massillon, OH to the late Ilif and Dorothy Hersman Riddle.  On July 13, 1957 he married Joy E. Chenault Riddle, who survives.  Also surviving are two children, Carrie (Ernie) Riddle Strawser, Orlando, FL and Dan...

Teresa Shelhart

Teresa Shelhart

Jul 18, 2022

Teresa Shelhart, 62, of Chillicothe, died early Monday morning at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Teresa Shelhart , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Heather Trimble

Heather Trimble

Jul 18, 2022

Heather D. Trimble, 55, of Lancaster, died July 18, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born March 7, 1967 in Westerly, RI to Martha Gavitt Jordan. On June 16, 1990 she married Bradley A. Trimble, who survives.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her father, Barry W. Jordan, step-mother, France Jordan, with...

Steven Heiss

Steven Heiss

Jul 18, 2022

Steven Karl Heiss, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home, following an extended illness.   He was born August 16, 1959 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Charles McCoy Heiss, and Phyllis J. (Oliver) Cutlip.   In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by his two sons, Haden Ethan Heiss, and Jacob...

Lawrence Leffler

Lawrence Leffler

Jul 14, 2022

Lawrence H. Leffler, 79, of Londonderry passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Kay Leffler, with whom he had recently celebrated their 40 th wedding anniversary.  He is also survived by his daughter, Kristi Tway of Chillicothe; sons Keith...

Fred Kline

Fred Kline

Jul 13, 2022

Fred E. Kline, 77, of Chillicothe, formerly of Cincinnati, died July 13, 2022 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born April 18, 1945 in Ravenna, OH to the late Fred C. and Leona M. Duke Kline.  On July 3, 1976 he married Deborah Willoughby, who died December 25, 2021.  Survivors include three children, Karyn (Marty) Graves,...

Harvey Long

Harvey Long

Jul 12, 2022

Harvey Long, 83, of Chillicothe, died July 12, 2022 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe, following a brief illness. He was born July 23, 1938 in Ross Co. to the late Dale and Grace Elliott Long.  On April 13, 1962 he married Glenda J. Friend Long, who died March 28, 2011.  Survivors include his daughter, Vicky (William) Scott, of South Salem; a grandson,...

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Jul 11, 2022

Paul Newman, 61, of Chillicothe, died Monday morning, July 11, 2022, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born November 13, 1960 in Sacramento, CA to Richard Newman and Mary Hammett, who survive.  On October 16, 2019 he married Helen Pat Huffman, who survives.  Also surviving is a son, Richard Newman, of Texas; a grandson, Jacob Newman, of...

Bruce Wilkinson

Bruce Wilkinson

Jul 9, 2022

Bruce E. Wilkinson, 67, of Chillicothe, OH passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 9, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. Bruce was born in Terre Haute, IN to Marie and John M. Wilkinson, Sr. on October 31, 1954.  His faith was formed and cemented during his youth while a member...

Donald Posey

Donald Posey

Jul 8, 2022

Donald Lee Posey, 80, of Greenfield, passed away early Friday morning, July 8, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born September 5, 1941 in Frankfort, Ohio, son of the late James Arthur and Ada Pansy (Morris) Posey. On December 27, 1963, he married his beloved wife, Sharon Lynn (Stuckey) Posey, and together they...

Deborah Turvy

Deborah Turvy

Jul 7, 2022

Deborah Sue Turvy, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her home. She was born September 16, 1951 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Eddie and Gloria (Leach) Spriggs. On October 10, 1997, she married Charles Turvy, who preceded her in death on February 4, 2008. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Adriana)...

Gregory Robinson

Gregory Robinson

Jul 3, 2022

Gregory Allen Robinson, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday night, July 3, 2022 at Berger Hospital in Circleville, following an extended illness. He was born February 6, 1967 in East Meadow, New York, son of the late Jerry Leon Robinson, and Marjorie Ann (Smith) Robinson. In addition to his mother, surviving are his sisters, Jennifer Robinson, of Chillicothe, Tara Beverly,...

Harold Frey

Harold Frey

Jul 3, 2022

On Sunday, July 3, 2022, Harold Louis Frey, Jr., "Chip", 61, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at his residence with his loving fiancé Amanda Scott by his side. He was born May 14, 1961, in Chillicothe, Ohio. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Harold L. (Lucy) Frey; and his mother, Patricia A. Wilson. He left...

David Finley

David Finley

Jun 30, 2022

David Blain Finley, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 9:21am June 30, 2022, in Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born August 19, 1939, in Chillicothe to the late Clifton and Carey E. (Blain) Finley.  On July 7, 2009, he married Peggy A. Grubbs, who survives.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Terry and Roxanne Finley,...

John South

John South

Jun 30, 2022

John D. South, 73, of Chillicothe, died at 6:03pm June 30, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   He was born October 5, 1948, in Ironton, OH, to the late James O. and Virginia L. (Pine) South.  On November 3, 1968, he married the former Patricia Ann Miller, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law...

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