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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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Robert Martin
Dec 30, 2021
Robert E. Martin, 65, of Chillicothe, died at 11:17pm December 30, 2021, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born August 31, 1956, in Chillicothe to the late Paul and Virginia (Harrell) Martin. On November 2, 1999, he married the former Theresa Ann Althouse, who survives. In addition to his wife Terri, he is survived by his brother...
R. Miller
Dec 30, 2021
Ralph Edward "Eddie" Miller, born July 27, 1952, passed away December 30, 2021, due to Coronavirus complications. He is survived by his two-stepchildren Victoria (Frank) Berry and Bill (Carla) Gambill. His legacy also includes grandchildren: Noah Cydrus, Dawson Gambill; Kris, Kameron, and Kourtney Gambill, and Kelly Tracy. He had many great-grandchildren whom he loved and inspired. He leaves behind brothers...
E. Zempter
Dec 30, 2021
Edith Gaylene Zempter, 85, of Chillicothe, died peacefully on December 30, 2021, surrounded by her children. She was born on August 29, 1936, in Chelan, Saskatchewan, to C. Talbot Irwin and Christina McLean Irwin. She grew up in Beaver Falls and Trail, British Columbia, and graduated from J.L. Crowe Secondary School before attending the Victoria Normal School. Gaylene moved to...
Marilyn Rife
Dec 29, 2021
Marilyn Dwight Rife, 80, of Chillicothe, OH died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at her home. She was born in Huntington, WV, October 12, 1941. She was the oldest of three children of Carolyn Fore Dwight (professor of business and economics at Marshall University) and Charles Eugene Dwight (owner/manager of Dwight Florist, and later became an educator and principal). When Marilyn...
Phillip Snyder
Dec 26, 2021
Phillip J. Snyder, 34, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home December 26, 2021, having lost his battle with depression. He was born June 8, 1987, in Chillicothe, to Jeffry H. and Cheryl D. (Anderson) Snyder. He is survived by his daughter, Taegan Snyder; his mother Cheryl Snyder; his sisters Nichole (Thaddeus) Smith, all of Chillicothe; and Natalie (Ammon) Mitchell,...
Luna-Jewel Heise
Dec 26, 2021
Luna-Jewel Annalize Heise, at just 39 days old, departed on her permanent vacation in the clouds on December 26, 2021. She was a newborn model of perfection, and would have outgrown this small city of Chillicothe in the blink of an eye. With just a glance, you couldn't help but smile. Her eyes glistened, with a stare that could melt...
Robert Franz
Dec 26, 2021
Robert J. Franz For those unable to attend the Funeral Mass, it will be livestreamed at the Church of the Resurrection Facebook page at 11:00 am Friday, December 31, 2021. Wife: Roberta J. Franz, Married: April 20, 1963 Father: Robert J. Franz Sr., Deceased: December 31, 1962 Mother: Mary B. Franz (Martin), Deceased June 13, 1996 Sons: Robert III (Christine),...
Sandra Barker
Dec 25, 2021
Sandra S. Barker, 82, of Richmond Dale, passed away on Saturday afternoon, December 25, 2021 following an extended illness. She was born February 16, 1939, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Everett and Violet Rippeth. On April 25, 1970, she married Charles E. Barker, and together they shared over 41 years of marriage before his passing on July 27,...
Kathryn Ball
Dec 25, 2021
Kathryn Isabelle Burton Ball was born on February 29, 1928, to Frank and Sarah Burton(deceased), she was married to Harry Ball Jr.(deceased) in March 1948. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Edwards (Guy), and her son, Kevin Ball (Denise), grandchildren, Nikki Lewis, Kevin Ball Jr. (Ashley), and Ashley Howard (Trinian). She has 7 great-grandchildren, Donavon Keel (Alexis), Brianna Coleman,...
Harold Madru
Dec 24, 2021
Harold C. Madru, 99, of Chillicothe passed away December 24, 2021 at Adena Hospital. He was born September 20,1922 to the late Clarence and Duena Madru. On July 7, 1946 he married Nettie Johnson, who preceded him in death in 2011. He is survived by his sons, Harold (Nora) Madru, Stephen (Sheila) Madru. Grandchildren Jason Madru, Anna Cenci, and Gretchen...
Virginia Tawzer
Dec 24, 2021
Virginia (Ginny) Tawzer, 87, passed from this life on December 24, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ginny was born in 1934 in Sciotoville, Ohio to the late C.C. Charlton and Mae Collins Charlton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother, and more recently, by her beloved daughter-in-law, Becky Schobelock. She is...
Dallas Cogburn
Dec 23, 2021
Dallas Clifton "Bud" Cogburn, 82, of Bainbridge, formerly of Florida, died December 23, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born February 10, 1939, in Kynesville, FL, to the late Dallas Clay and Libbie E. (Shores) Cogburn. On June 30, 1986, he married the former Sharon K. Jones, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter...
George Gaul
Dec 22, 2021
George William Gaul, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born March 20, 1943, in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of the late Russell and Wyoma Gaul. On September 5, 1962, he married the love of his life, Connie Sue (Weidauer) Gaul, and together they shared...
Charles Klickner
Dec 20, 2021
Charles F. Klickner, 46, of Waverly, died December 20, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born July 7, 1975 in Adams Co. to Charles and Deborah Long Klickner. He was an auto mechanic. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to...
Maxine Derexson
Dec 19, 2021
Maxine J. Derexson, 93, of Delaware, formerly of Chillicothe, died 10:30 am, December 18, 2021 at her daughter's home, following a brief illness. She was born February 12, 1928 in Chillicothe to the late Herbert and Emma Smith Shaw. On April 13, 1993 she married James Derexson, who died November 4, 2019. Survivors include three children, Jeffrey (Nancy) Parker, of...
Garrett Jones
Dec 19, 2021
Garrett Leonard Jones, 55, of Chillicothe, left this life for a better one on December 19, 2021. Garrett was born on March 13, 1966 to Carl L. and Kathryn (Smith) Jones. He was preceded in death by his father Carl on June 2, 2013. In addition to his mother Kathryn, he is survived by three sisters, Carla (Todd) Wrightsel, and...
Cherie Dickey
Dec 18, 2021
Cherie Donnells Dickey, 93, of Chillicothe, died 2:45 am, December 18, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1928 in Schenectady, NY to the late Ray and Ruth Shirey Donnells. On December 31, 1968 she married David Dickey, who preceded her in death in 1995. Survivors include four children, Madeline Shoemaker, Charles Haynes, Marilyn Haynes...
Terry Smith
Dec 17, 2021
Terry Lynn "Peb" (Algeo) Smith, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, December 17, 2021, at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1963 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Gary & Wanda "Butch" (Lane) Algeo. On September 12, 1981 she married Robert Bruce "Bob" Smith Sr, who survives. Also surviving are her...
Marcus Bates
Dec 17, 2021
Marcus Bates, 36, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital. He loved working at the Old Smokehouse Canal and spending time with his family, especially his children. He is survived by his children, Kimara, Marlaya, Mariauna, and Azryel (AJ); mother, Lucille Brandon Turner; step-father, Angelo "Chico" Turner; sisters, ShaQuala R. Smith-Knight, Marisha N....
Rodney Uhrig
Dec 13, 2021
Rodney Allen Uhrig, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away at his residence on December 13, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born March 18, 1954 to the late John and Nancy (Klepinger) Uhrig. Rodney was born and raised in Chillicothe OH., the third of four children, and youngest son. Surviving are his wife Carol Uhrig; children, Alicia Uhrig, Jillian (Rodney)...
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