Obituaries

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.

Carl Henderson

Carl Henderson

Jun 13, 2025

Carl Raymond Henderson, 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born May 13, 1944 in Portsmouth, Ohio, son of the late Carl and Emma (Bell) Henderson. On October 23, 1976, he married his beloved wife, Theresa (Parrett) Henderson, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Elwood Strausbaugh

Elwood Strausbaugh

Jun 13, 2025

Elwood Allen Strausbaugh, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025 at his home. He was born May 31, 1947 to the late Clarence Wayne and Violet (Dunkel) Strausbaugh. On June 8, 1968, he married his beloved wife, Sharon Kay (Cash) Strausbaugh, who preceded him in death on April 10, 2015. Surviving is his son, Mike...

Peggy Hays

Peggy Hays

Jun 13, 2025

Peggy A. Hays, 77, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025 at Specialty Select Hospital in Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born March 9, 1948, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Charles and Patricia (Hupp) Maxwell. On November 12, 1971, she married her beloved husband, James "Jim" Hays, who survives. Also surviving is her brother, Jimmy...

Beth Litter

Beth Litter

Jun 11, 2025

Beth Ann Litter, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born October 10, 1956, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late John and Virginia (Luster) Rippeth. Surviving is her beloved daughter, Lyndsi (Alex) Rogers; Lyndsi's father, Martin Litter; his children, Ticey (Scott) Stout, and Jansen (Denise) Litter; her...

Patsy Whalen

Patsy Whalen

Jun 10, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and great love that the family of Patsy "Peg" Whalen announces her peaceful passing at home, surrounded by family, on June 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Peg was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Deacon William T. Whalen, Sr.; her son, William T. Whalen, Jr.; daughter, Deborah Whalen; sisters,...

Daniel Sheskey

Daniel Sheskey

Jun 8, 2025

Daniel Dominic Sheskey, 77, of Ray, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born March 4, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio. Surviving are his beloved daughters, Dawn (James Wolfe) Sheskey, and Dominique (Brandon Nichols) Sheskey; five grandchildren, James (Keilee) Shahan, Danny Shahan, Faithful (Jackson) Shahan, Clark (Megan) Shahan, and Dane Sheskey; numerous...

Vivian Stonerock

Vivian Stonerock

Jun 6, 2025

Vivian Yvonne Stonerock, 90, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord June 6, 2025. She was born March 24,1935, in Peebles, Ohio to the late Lawrence F. Tracy and Georgia O. Tracy (Peterson). Vivian married Forest Dale Austin in 1955. They had three children: Cheryl C. Austin, Pamela K. Austin, and Dale E. (Buck) Austin.  In 1975, Vivian married...

Kimberly Johnson

Kimberly Johnson

Jun 4, 2025

Kimberly "Kim" Joan (Campbell) Johnson, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away on June 4 th , 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Kim was born on July 30 th , 1963 to the late Gerald and Joan (Maris) Campbell in Louisville, Kentucky. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Alexandra (Evan) Deaton and Brianna "Addy" Plessinger; two grandchildren; and a...

Marcine Fuller

Marcine Fuller

Jun 3, 2025

Marcine Fuller, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away at 10:28am, June 3, 2025, at NCR Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness.

She was born April 27, 1948, in Ironton, OH, to the late Billy E. and Hazel P. (Maggard) Milem.  On July 18, 1969, she married John W. Fuller, who preceded her in death on June 21,...

Nancy Marsh

Nancy Marsh

Jun 3, 2025

Nancy Rae Marsh, 76, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away on June 3, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born on April 27, 1949 in Meigs County, OH to the late Theodore and Betty June (Smith) Marsh. Surviving are her two sons, Chris and Ken Peck; one special granddaughter, Payton; niece, Jeanette Marsh; nephews, Robert Ward and Larry Lough; and...

David Vaughn

David Vaughn

Jun 3, 2025

David Lee Vaughn, 73, passed from this life June 3, 2025 at the Hopewell House VA Medical Center Chillicothe hospice care, after an extended illness. His family would like to thank the staff at the VA. David was born June 12, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Sanford and Beulah (Alexander) Vaughn. He is survived by his daughter, Heather (Billy) Alexander;...

Sally Cordes

Sally Cordes

Jun 1, 2025

Sally A. Cordes, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away at 9:14pm June 1, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born January 31, 1944, in Chillicothe, to the late Clarence and Nellie Mae (Hart) Davis.  On September 15, 1964, she married James L. Cordes, who preceded her in death June 18, 2015. The youngest of ten children, Sally...

John Riffle

John Riffle

May 31, 2025

John P. Riffle went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2025 at the age of 93.  He was born in Hamden, OH on June 12, 1931 to the late Friner and Emma (McWilliams) Riffle.  He married Patricia (Hayth) Riffle on May 22, 1955 and have just celebrated 70 years together. John is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter,...

Kathy "Katt" Marriott

Kathy "Katt" Marriott

May 30, 2025

Kathy (Katt) J Marriott passed away at home after a three-year hard- fought battle with cancer on May 30, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born in Waverly, OH on August 25, 1962, to the late Paul and Helen (Russell) Brownfield. She married Rick Marriott on January 1, 1998. She is survived by husband, Rick Marriott; children, Ashlea...

Carolyn Wolfe

Carolyn Wolfe

May 30, 2025

Carolyn Sue Wolfe , of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Martha Weaver; her brother, John Weaver; and her husband, Dennis Wolfe. Carolyn is survived by her beloved children: Denise (Donald) Minor, Anita (John) Rogers, and Kevin (Kathy) Wolfe. She was a loving...

Mary Brokaw

Mary Brokaw

May 29, 2025

Mary Brokaw (76) passed away peacefully, at home on May 29 2025.  She was born on March 31, 1949, in Kersey, Pa.  She grew up the only child of Mike and Rita Eberl.  For 56 years she was the wife of Robert J. Brokaw. She was the loving mother of Arlene Brokaw (Russel O'Bryan) of Warren, Maine; Robbie (Shanna) Brokaw...

Keith Crow

Keith Crow

May 29, 2025

Keith Alan Crow, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1963, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Charles and Viva (Ross) Crow. Keith is survived by his daughters Jessica (Deontae) Bannerman and Kasey (Derek) Milliken; his long-time partner Beth Sigler; grandchildren Kaydison Bannerman, Layana Bannerman, Henry Milliken, Violet Milliken, and baby Rayya Bannerman...

Karen Mingus

Karen Mingus

May 29, 2025

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George Clark

George Clark

May 28, 2025

George "Mike" Clark, 70, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away on May 28, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, OH. He was born on January 17, 1955, to the late Clarence Clark and Charlotte (Simmons) Copley. He was a proud United States Marine from 1972 – 1975. He is survived by sisters, Tina Denney and Juanita Smith; and brother,...

Anthony Allen

Anthony Allen

May 28, 2025

C. Anthony Allen passed suddenly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home in Chillicothe.  Anthony was born in Groton, Connecticut on October 20, 1959, to Charles and Mary (Sherrick) Allen and married Glenda (Holton) Allen on September 1, 1978. He is survived by his wife Glenda; children, Brandy (Ray) Newsome, and Joshua Allen Sr.; grandchildren, Joshua (Elizabeth McFadden), Luken...

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