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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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Beverly Butt
Aug 2, 2022
Beverly (Peck) Butt, 79 of Ft. Pierce, Florida, formerly of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 2, 2022, with her daughter Dawn by her side. She was born March 28, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Matilda (Kline) and Robert E. Peck. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Nick (Friend) Butt; brother,...
Laurel Evans
Aug 2, 2022
On August 2, Laurel Evans passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband of fifty-six years, Gary Evans. She is survived by her husband Gary, sister Lois Busby, sons John Evans and Bill Evans, daughter-in-law Mi Gyoung Yoo, granddaughter Ella Evans, and beloved canine companion, Bernie. Laurel was born in Maynard, Iowa in 1944 and grew up on the...
Nancie Arbaugh
Aug 1, 2022
Nancie Lynn Arbaugh, 67, of Chillicothe, died August 1, 2022, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born June 15, 1955, in Chillicothe to the late William and Malisa Stamper Carter. On June 12, 1976, she married the love of her life, Glendon Arbaugh, who died March 30, 2021. Survivors include three...
Bradley Zeisler
Aug 1, 2022
Bradley Allen Zeisler, 42, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 6:28 am, August 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with melanoma. Brad was born April 10, 1980 in Chillicothe to Jeff "Buzz" and Crystal Lee Zeisler.. On May 28, Brad married the love of his life,...
Bryce Jones
Jul 29, 2022
Bryce Lee Robert Jones, 27, died unexpectedly July 29, 2022, in Chillicothe. He was born February 13, 1995, in Chillicothe, and graduated from Huntington High School. He is survived by his brother Collin Jones; his father and step-mother Chad (Sonja) Jones; his mother Regina M. Thomas; his girlfriend Madison George; maternal grandmother Jean Thomas; paternal grandfather Chester Jones, all of...
Brian Bethel
Jul 28, 2022
Brian A. "Tank" Bethel, 69, of Londonderry, died July 28, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 21, 1953, in Ross County to the late Gerald V. and Marie (Cain) Bethel. On October 24, 1989, he married Sherida Robertson, who survives. Also surviving are his step-children: Tony (Angie) Garrison, of Kansas City, MO; and Christa...
Brandon Blevins
Jul 27, 2022
"Together Again" It is in deep sorrow the family of Brandon T. Blevins, age 36, wish to inform our family and friends of the Homegoing of our dear Brandon, gone to be with his twin brother in Heaven. Life was difficult for Brandon, but it was even more difficult without his "Bub" by his side. Brandon was born January 27,...
David Graves
Jul 27, 2022
David J. Graves, 79, of Chillicothe, died at 9:20pm July 27, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family. He was born June 8, 1943, in Ross County, to the late Hayward D., Sr. and Dollie (Thimmes) Graves. Surviving are his former wife and caregiver Shirley Huff; son Greg (Teresa) Graves; daughter Stephanie (Danny)...
Joan Mccambridge
Jul 26, 2022
Joan Patricia McCambridge passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday July 26th at her home in Chillicothe after a prolonged illness. She was cared for and surrounded by loving family. She was born September 17, 1930, in Youngstown, daughter and first child of James K. and Patricia C. Henry Graham. Joan graduated from Ursuline High School, Youngstown, Ohio, Class of...
Lorita Gozy
Jul 25, 2022
Lorita R. Gozy, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away into the loving arms of her predeceased son Santa, on Christmas in July, July 25, 2022, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born November 8, 1938, to the late Amasa "Hank" Lowery and Eva "Nanny" (Sayre) Arnett. She was also predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Gerald "Jerry"...
Averie Kinney
Jul 25, 2022
Averie S. Kinney, 13, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 5:51pm July 25, 2022, in Adena Regional Medical Center ER. He was born August 6, 2008, in Chillicothe, and was in the seventh grade attending the Pioneer School. He is survived by his mother Amie Y. Kinney, of Chillicothe; his two fathers: Jason Lytle of Chillicothe and Ezana (Shelley) Boston, of...
Faye Magill
Jul 24, 2022
Faye H. Magill, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 11:20pm July 24, 2022, at Westmoreland Place, following a brief illness. She was born July 11, 1942, in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph and Mary Sue (Geddert) Jankowski. She married Richard E. Magill, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are her children: Richard "Rick" (Tina) Magill, of Chillicothe; Mary Magill and her...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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