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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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Allen Turley

Allen Turley

Jun 3, 2022

On the 3rd of June, Alan Frank Turley, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at the age of 75 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Alan was born in Cumberland, Maryland on July 22, 1946 to Elizabeth and Frank Turley. He was the oldest of three boys. When he was thirteen his family moved to Fort Ashby, West Virginia.  Soon after...

Richard Holt

Richard Holt

Jun 2, 2022

Richard Allen "Dick" Holt, 64, of Chillicothe, died 7:14 am, Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born June 13, 1957 in Chillicothe.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Brownfield and Sadie Temple.  Survivors include his spouse, Jeanie Holt; a step-son, Brian McCray; 6 siblings, Floyd (Wanda) Holt, Pam Warth,...

Melanie Ashton

Melanie Ashton

May 29, 2022

Melanie J. Ashton, 66, of Chillicothe, died 1:01 pm, May 29, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a second battle with cancer. She was born June 20, 1955 in Washington CH to the late Eugene and Elda J. Mossbarger Heath.  On October 7, 1988 she married John R. Ashton, who survives.  Also surviving are 3 children, Chad (Angie)...

Caridad Vega

Caridad Vega

May 28, 2022

Caridad Vega, who loved to be called "Mom" by her kids and "Yeye" by her grandchildren, departed her loving family May 28, 2022. Caridad Vega was born in Detroit, Michigan, January 9, 1960 to the late Dolores Julia Mesa and Felix Ramon Vega.  Caridad Vega was mother to Alberto Lazaro Rabassa, Yasmila Lazara Morales, and Alfredo Andres Hernandez. She raised...

Ott Baker

Ott Baker

May 24, 2022

You made it Ott "Sonny" Baker. Surrounded by family and loved ones, Sonny went with his Lord and Savor May 24, 2022. A native of Ross Co., he was born June 11, 1942 to the late Ott C. and Elizabeth (Penrod) Baker. Sonny was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Renia (Lambert) Baker, son Ott G. Baker, and two...

Michael Hines

Michael Hines

May 20, 2022

Michael L. Hines, 71, of Chillicothe, finished his race and received his heavenly reward at 10:44pm May 20, 2022, at his residence.   He was born March 28, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late H. Merrill and Phyllis M. (McKee) Hines.  On June 7, 1970, he married the former Jennifer J. Schobelock, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Aaron (Rachel)...

Margaret Haynes

Margaret Haynes

May 20, 2022

Margaret T. (Bolaney) Haynes, 84, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, May 20, 2022 at her home, following a brief illness. She was born December 26, 1937 in Mount Pleasant, PA, daughter of the late John and Amelia (Rebold) Bolaney. On March 9, 1968, she married her beloved husband, James Leo Haynes, who preceded her in death on...

Linda Deering

Linda Deering

May 19, 2022

Linda M. Deering, 71, of Chillicothe, died at 12:08pm, May 19, 2022, unexpectedly at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born April 20, 1951, in Paintsville, KY, to the late James and Mildred B. (Fleenor) Collins.    Surviving are her siblings: Brenda Shelhart, of Frankfort, Glenda (Ernest) Clark, of Chillicothe, Gale (Denny) Dalton, Piketon, Paul (Melody) Collins, Peebles, Debra McKnight, Chillicothe,...

Sandra Abram

Sandra Abram

May 16, 2022

Sandra L. Abram, 74, of Frankfort, OH, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, May 16, 2022.   She was born, December 15, 1947 in Lancaster, OH, to the late Hubert and Juanita Willoughby. She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Willoughby. Sandy's career involved working at Sam's Club in sales and the VA Medical Center-Chillicothe in the canteen...

Ruth Vanvliet

Ruth Vanvliet

May 14, 2022

Ruth P. Van Vliet, 98, of Chillicothe, died May 14, 2022, at her residence, following an extended illness.   She was born November 12, 1923, in Crestline, OH, to the late B. Austin and Martha Catherine (Reed) Robinson.    She is survived by her children: Lynn Reese, of Chillicothe, Stephen Gardner, of Columbus, and Gregg (Becky) Gardner, of Chillicothe; step-children Lisa (Steve)...

Thomas Miller

Thomas Miller

May 13, 2022

Thomas E. Miller, 80, of Chillicothe, died 3:09 am, May 13, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1941 in Ross Co. to the late Ralph L. and Bernice M. Althouse Miller.  On July 12, 1975 he married Delores M. Starling, who survives.  Also surviving are two children, Dale Graves and Debra (Tony) Slutz, of...

Estella Byrd

Estella Byrd

May 13, 2022

Estella E. Matthews Byrd, 52, of Washington CH, died May 13, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born October 31, 1969 in Xenia, OH to the late Michael L. and Marsha E. Follis Matthews.  Survivors include 3 children, Natasha (Latrail) Bowman, Kenneth Hatfield III, and Lacey Hebb, all of Washington CH, a step-daughter,...

Juanita Finley

Juanita Finley

May 10, 2022

Juanita Carol Finley, 85, of Chillicothe, died 2:25 am, May 10, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1936 in Waverly, OH to the late James and Edna Rinehart Lansing.  She married James L. Bucy, who died in 1996.  She later married Arthur Finley, who died in 2003.  Survivors include two daughters, Deborah (Bret Kline)...

Lindsey Schobelock

Lindsey Schobelock

May 9, 2022

Lindsey Dawn Schobelock, 28, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly. She was born December 5, 1993 in Waverly, OH to Jonathan N Schobelock and Jennifer S. Cottrill.  Survivors include her parents, her step-mother, Suellen; two children; a sister, Alexandria Kaut; and a brother, Jeff (Jessica) Schobelock. Lindsey was a tattoo artist and will missed by all who knew and loved her....

Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan

May 8, 2022

Chris A. Morgan, 64, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1957 in Chillicothe to the late Marion and Marilyn Coder Morgan.  He is survived by two brothers, Mike Morgan, and Jay (Debbie) Morgan, of Chillicothe; two nieces, whom he loved as his own, Shannon Morgan and Olivia...

Wanda Vitatoe

Wanda Vitatoe

May 6, 2022

Wanda D. Sloan Vitatoe, 97, passed from this life to her eternal home with Jesus at 4:17 P.M. on May 6, 2022 in The Heritage, National Church Residences – Chillicothe, Ohio.   She was born on May 4, 1925 in Albany, Kentucky, the daughter of Charlie Bell Sloan and Lillian Beatrice Ferguson Sloan.  On November 23, 1946 she married Ernest Welby...

Thomas Smart

Thomas Smart

May 6, 2022

Thomas R. Smart, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, May 6, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born August 31, 1946, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late William E. and Alberta E. (Penrod) Smart. He is survived by his daughter, Kara (Richard Jordan) Smart; his sister, Beverly (Junior) Jones; a sister-in-law,...

Joseph Ellis

Joseph Ellis

May 5, 2022

Joseph Lee Ellis, 61, of Gallipolis, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 5, 2022 at his daughter's home, following an extended illness. He was born August 8, 1960, in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late James A. And Betty Jane (Hunt) Ellis. Surviving are two children, Carla (J'son) Gabin, and Joseph (Amanda) Ellis; grandchildren, Laci MacFarland, Kennedi...

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

May 5, 2022

Michael Allen Jones, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday evening, May 5, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 31, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Donald M. Jones, Jr. and Betty Jean (Decamp) Clark. On December 20, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Theresa (Robinson) Jones, and together they shared over 35 years of...

Brenda Burgett

Brenda Burgett

May 5, 2022

Brenda Susan Burgett, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, May 5, 2022 at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 1, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles William and Sarah Ann (Exline) Gilliland. On February 17, 1990 she married the love of her life, Michael Elza Burgett, Jr., who survives. Also...

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