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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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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...

Ellen Tanner

Ellen Tanner

Jun 30, 2022

Ellen E. Tanner, 54, of Chillicothe, died at 5:55am on June 30, 2022, at the Kobacker House, Columbus.   Arrangements for a memorial service in the near future are being planned at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ellen Eugena Tanner , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Jane Hirsch

Jane Hirsch

Jun 29, 2022

Jane C. Hirsch, 84, of Chillicothe, died June 29, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.   She was born March 7, 1938, in Columbus, OH, to the late John H. and Ferne A. (Butler) Clarkson.  She was a graduate of North High School in Clintonville.   Surviving are her children: John E. (Dianne) Hirsch, of Springfield, VA, Angela...

Carol Robinson

Carol Robinson

Jun 26, 2022

Carol J. Robinson, 75, of Frankfort, died at 5:15pm June 26, 2022, in her home following an extended illness.   She was born November 28, 1946, in Pike County, KY, to the late Kedrick and Katie (White) Mullins, Sr.   Carol was one of five children to this union, all of whom preceded her in death: Esther M. Maynard, Kedrick Mullins, Jr.,...

John Hall

John Hall

Jun 24, 2022

John Clark Hall, 88, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed peacefully at Adena Medical Center at 12:36 p.m. on June 24, 2022, after suffering a stroke the previous month. He was born January 27, 1934, in Ceredo, West Virginia, to the late Randolph Hall, Sr. and Nellie Kessinger Hall. He is survived by his son Jon Mark (Cathy) Hall, Bainbridge; daughters Vikki...

Donna Meeker

Donna Meeker

Jun 23, 2022

Donna (Stauffer) Meeker of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away at her home on June 23, 2022. Born January 4, 1930 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Bessie (Davis) Stauffer. She attended Unioto High School, class of 1947.  She was married to James E. Meeker for 68 years, until he preceded her death in 2017. Surviving is her daughter, Cynthia Meeker (James...

Connie Graves

Connie Graves

Jun 22, 2022

Connie Ilene Graves, 84, of Chillicothe went up the stairway to Heaven and entered the pearly gates from her home in Chillicothe, 9:04 am, June 22, 2022. She is the wife of Melvin "Bill", mother of Timothy, Tamara (Herschel), Teresa, Jodi and Joyce.  She had several who called her Mom and Grandma.  She is loved by all her grandchildren, Candice,...

Faye Coe

Faye Coe

Jun 21, 2022

Faye Coe of Chillicothe passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 8, 1929 in Germano, Ohio (Harrison Co.) to the late Owen and Mary Hoobler. Her late husband Kenneth of 64 years preceded her in death on May 25, 2014. They were married on September 3, 1949. Survivors include...

Mary Keys

Mary Keys

Jun 21, 2022

Mary Anne (Smith) Keys, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 21, 2022, following a short battle with cancer. She was born June 25, 1969 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Bobby Lee and Agnes Anna (McNaughton) Smith. Surviving is her daughter, Annalee Marie Brown, of Chillicothe; two siblings, Robert Allen Smith, and Katrina Marie Smith, both of...

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