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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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Geneta Head

Geneta Head

Jan 18, 2022

Geneta Arlene Head, 87, of Chillicothe, died January 18, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Geneta was born May 5, 1934 in Puxico, MO.  She graduated from Puxico High School, where she was a cheerleader and volleyball player. She married Thomas L. Head, and they were married for almost 70 years.  She worked part time for J. C. Penny...

Ronald Zawislak

Ronald Zawislak

Jan 17, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Zawislak, son of late parents Anthony A. Zawislak and Victoria B. Olszewski, was born April 7, 1959 in Rockford, Illinois and passed away after a short illness on January 17, 2022. He attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Grade School and was a graduate of West High School in 1977.  Previously, he was employed at Elco-Textron Inc. as a roll...

Leightyn Lee

Leightyn Lee

Jan 16, 2022

Leightyn Kyzar Lee, 20-month-old infant son of Nick Lee and Brianna Roush, died unexpectedly on January 16, 2022, at Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born May 12, 2020, in Circleville. In addition to his parents, survivors include brothers, David Lee, and Landyn Graham Lee; grandparents, Diana (Roy) Blankenship and Earl Lee, of Circleville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He...

Michael Ward

Michael Ward

Jan 16, 2022

Michael A. Ward, 27, of Chillicothe, died January 16, 2022 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 4, 1994 in Chillicothe to Glenn Michael and Marsha Ellen Shaw Ward, who survive.  On September 12, 2020 he married Alissa M. Bates Ward, who survives.  In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include his...

Elizabeth Bowling

Elizabeth Bowling

Jan 15, 2022

Elizabeth Jo Bowling, 85, of Chillicothe, died at 1:15 am January 15, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness.   She was born August 6, 1936, in Richmond, KY, to the late Johnie and Minnie F. (Daily) Warren.  On December 18, 1953, she married Estill Bowling, who preceded her in death September 22, 2006.   She is survived by her children:...

Tammy Malone

Tammy Malone

Jan 15, 2022

Tammy Yvonne Malone, 58, of Frankfort, died January 15, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 18, 1963 in Hickory, NC.  She married Michael L. Seymour, Sr., who died in June of 1996.  Survivors include two sons, Michael (Amy) Seymour and Jimmy (Kelly) Seymour; grandchildren, Andrea, Michael, Jayden and Cassie; mother, Abby Malone; siblings, Luther, (Patty) Malone, Becky (Henry)...

Rudy Rath

Rudy Rath

Jan 14, 2022

Rudy D. Rath, 74, of Chillicothe, died Friday night at Heartland of Chillicothe.   Arrangements for the Vietnam Army Veteran are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Rudy D. Rath , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Mary Cottrill

Mary Cottrill

Jan 13, 2022

Mary Virginia Smith Cottrill, age 103, was born August 17, 1918, the daughter of Hazel and Walter B. Smith.   On September 3, 1940, Mary married George A. Cottrill who died in January 1993. Mary was also predeceased by her brother Robert W Smith in 1996; sister, Ruth Evelyn (Billie) McKinnis Shepherd in 2004; niece, Cheryl Ann McKinnis Roach in 2002;...

Patricia Beatty

Patricia Beatty

Jan 13, 2022

Patricia L. Beatty, 69, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 11:46am January 13, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born September 7, 1952, in Chillicothe, to the late David, Sr. and Mabel M. (Thomas) Moody.  On September 16, 1972, she married Hal E. Beatty, who survives.   Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Charity (Mark)...

Jude Little

Jude Little

Jan 12, 2022

Jude Michael Little, 15, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 8:54am on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center.    He was born March 14, 2006, in Portsmouth, OH, to Mike and Erin (Cooper) Little, who survive.    Also surviving are his older brother Isaac Little, of Chillicothe; his paternal grandfather Mike Little; his maternal grandmother Penny Lamerson, both of Piketon;...

Lewis Hoosier

Lewis Hoosier

Jan 11, 2022

Lewis A. Hoosier went home to be with the Lord at 1:33pm Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Westmoreland Place Nursing Facility following an extended illness.  Lewis was 80 years old.   "Louie" was born March 2, 1942, in Massieville, OH, the son of Rev. Elias and Ora (Harris) Hoosier.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.  Survivors...

Jerry Mcwhorter

Jerry Mcwhorter

Jan 8, 2022

Jerry Ray McWhorter, 83, of Chillicothe, died Saturday afternoon at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe, following an extended illness.   He was born May 24, 1938 in Ross Co. to the late Glenn and Mary Walsh McWhorter.  He married Electa M. McWhorter., who died March 14, 2008.  Survivors include his brother, Roger McWhorter, and his family.   Jerry retired from Chilpaco.   Graveside services will be...

Stanley Addy

Stanley Addy

Jan 7, 2022

Stanley M. Addy, 68, of Grove City, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2022 following a brief illness. He was born September 30, 1953 in Ross Co. to the late Rodney and Mildred "Mickey" Wipert Addy.  He was proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Steve; grandson, Robert; and son Jesse. He is survived by his wife Annie; children, Stevie,...

Charles Brewer

Charles Brewer

Jan 5, 2022

Charles E. Brewer, Jr.,  59, of Laurelville, OH died January 5, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center   He was born December 29, 1962 in Columbus, OH to the late Charles and Norma Zahnle Brewer Sr.   Following cremation, he will be interred in Grandview Cemetery under the direction of the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. To send a flower arrangement...

Rodney Davis

Rodney Davis

Jan 3, 2022

Rodney Dewey Davis, Jr., 85, of Chillicothe, died January 3, 2022, at Berger Hospital, Circleville, following a brief illness.   He was born May 4, 1936, in Frankfort, OH to the late Rodney D., Sr. and Mary (Lowe) Davis.  On January 11, 1975, he married the former Juanita Johnson, who preceded him in death on July 7, 2016.   Surviving are his...

Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner

Jan 3, 2022

Sharon Joy Skinner, 81, of Chillicothe, died peacefully January 3, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born on January 15, 1940 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Gilbert E. Woodruff and Hazel Winks Woodruff. She married James R. Skinner, who survives, on January 4, 1957. They shared 65 years of marriage.  Also surviving are her children, James R. Skinner Jr....

David Proehl

David Proehl

Jan 1, 2022

David A. Proehl, 65, of Frankfort, died at 9:15am January 1, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.   He was born February 18, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Paul and Phyllis (Cooper) Proehl.  On June 12, 1976, he married the former Pamela S. Barnhart, who survives.   Also surviving are his sons Brian Proehl, of Frankfort, Joey (Gigi) Proehl,...

Brett Sanders

Brett Sanders

Jan 1, 2022

Brett Alan Sanders, 47, of Washington Court House, passed away Saturday January 1,2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center of Chillicothe.   Brett was born September 18, 1974, in Washington Court House, OH to Marcus and Cathy (Thomas) Sanders. Brett was a graduate of Westfall High School of Mt. Sterling, Ohio.   Brett is survived by his father Marcus (Joreen) Sanders, his sisters:...

B. Thompson

B. Thompson

Dec 31, 2021

Bert Theodore "Ted" Thompson, 69, passed away on December 29, 2021, peacefully at his home in Chillicothe.    Ted was a kind and loving brother, son and uncle.  He will be sadly missed.  His youthful outlook on life and his passion for board games made him the favorite babysitter for his nephews.  He took pride in teaching them strategies to win...

Marilyn Ayres

Marilyn Ayres

Dec 30, 2021

Marilyn L. Ayres, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 12:34pm December 30, at her residence following a brief illness.   She was the widow of George Russell Ayres.   Arrangements and full obituary are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Marilyn L. Ayres , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store...

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