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.

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Jeffrey Beard

Jeffrey Beard

Apr 14, 2022

Jeffrey Steven Beard, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away April 14, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   He was the youngest of 12 children, born July 1, 1959, to the late James W. and Dorothy (Cole) Beard, Sr.  On October 28, 1979, he married his beloved wife Mary (Ragland) Beard, and shared over 42 years of...

Malcolm Adams

Malcolm Adams

Apr 13, 2022

Malcolm Everett Adams, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born May 6, 1958 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Jewel and Constance "Connie" Justice Adams. He married his beloved wife, Beth Ann (Mustard) Adams in 2014, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Aubrey (Chris) Rose,...

Dorothy Pratt

Dorothy Pratt

Apr 10, 2022

Dorothy Louise Pratt, 79 of Washington Court House, passed away at 12:56 am on Palm Sunday, 10 April at the Adena Regional medical center in Chillicothe, surrounded by her loving family.   Born 6 February 1943 to Joseph and Louise Nasal of New Castle Pennsylvania.   She is proceeded in death by her Husband Chief (Ret USN) George W. Pratt Jr, and...

Bobbi Hammond

Bobbi Hammond

Apr 9, 2022

Bobbi Lynn Hammond, 62, of Waverly, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, April 9, 2022 following an extended illness. She was born May 23, 1959 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of Robert Hughes and Tamorita (Gibson) Hudnell. She went on to marry her husband, Thomas Edward Hammond, and together they shared over 42 years of marriage. In addition to her mother...

Catherine Cunningham

Catherine Cunningham

Apr 9, 2022

Catherine Maria Cunningham, 77, of Chillicothe, finally made it Home to be with the Lord, following a lengthy battle with illness on Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was born November 27, 1944 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late William and Mae (Wingo) Cunningham. Surviving are her siblings, Carolyn Thomas, Wilmetta Austin, JoAnn Cunningham, Zelma (Kenneth) Jackson, and William (Iona) Cunningham;...

Todd Arledge

Todd Arledge

Apr 9, 2022

Todd Eric Arledge, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday morning, April 9, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Michael J. Arledge and Beverly S. (West) Rapp. Surviving are his children, Lindsey (James) Sparks, Mandy Arledge, and Devon Arledge; grandchildren, Camden Arledge,...

William Locklear

William Locklear

Apr 7, 2022

William A. "Bill" Locklear, 66, of Massieville, went home to be with the Lord at 6:04pm April 7, 2022, at Arbors at Springfield, following an extended illness.   He was born March 17, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Alfred Locklear and Lillie Mae (McCrary) Smith.   Bill is survived by his brothers Traylon (Crystal) Smith, of Gahanna, Alfred "Buck" (Rhonda) Locklear,...

Patrick Mcfadden

Patrick Mcfadden

Apr 7, 2022

Patrick Wesley McFadden, 35, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 7, 2022. Patrick was born on July 12, 1986, in Chillicothe, Ohio. He graduated from Unioto High School in 2004 and went on to get his Bachelor's degree in Communication from Ohio University. He then went on to continue his education at the University of Illinois,...

Wendell Combs

Wendell Combs

Apr 6, 2022

Rev. Wendell F. Combs, 75 of Chillicothe, OH, went on to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2022.  Born September 9, 1946 in Paintsville, KY, the son of the late Clyde and Goldia (Preston) Combs. Wendell is survived by his wife Linda (Mossman) Combs. The couple just celebrated 51 years of marriage on April 4th. ...

Louise Lindsay

Louise Lindsay

Apr 6, 2022

On Wednesday evening, shortly before Easter, the nighttime caregiver telephoned to say that Miss Louise had taken her last breath and the Good Lord has called her home. Louise's last word that I heard was "yes" when we said "you'll probably be seeing God soon" and Louise responded immediately and clearly "yes". Wednesday was a good day for Louise. She...

Bonnie Knox

Bonnie Knox

Apr 4, 2022

Bonnie K. Knox, 70, of Jackson, OH, formerly of Chillicothe and Las Vegas, NV, died at 4:48am April 4, 2022, at her residence.   She was born January 29, 1952, in Chillicothe, to the late Donald W. and Marjorie E. (Gosnell) Knox.  She was a 1970 graduate of Zane Trace High School.    Surviving are her siblings: William (June) Knox, of Fayetteville,...

John Norton

John Norton

Apr 3, 2022

John E. Norton, Sr., of South Salem, died at 4:16pm at his residence following a brief illness.   He was born May 2, 1950, in Longmont, CO, to the late Frank E. and Beulah F. (Welker) Norton.  On May 11, 1974, he married the former Brenda K. Bush, who survives.    Also surviving are their children: Paul (Joy) Norton, of Tuscaloosa, AL,...

Esther Hawk

Esther Hawk

Apr 3, 2022

Esther Marie Hawk, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 3, 2022. She was born November 4, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late William J. and Mary Ellen (Speaks) Hamilton. On November 4, 1961, she married the love of her life, David J. Hawk, who survives. In addition to her husband Dave, surviving is her daughter, Brenda...

Cheryl Davis

Cheryl Davis

Apr 2, 2022

Cheryl Davis, 64, of Chillicothe, died early morning April 2, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a month-long illness. She was born June 15, 1957 in Atlanta, GA to the late Charles and Imojean Ray Cason.  On March 11, 1976 she married William Allen Davis, who died July 27, 2003.  Survivors include her son, Andrew (Desiree) Davis, of...

Carolyn Hammond

Carolyn Hammond

Apr 1, 2022

Carolyn Lou "Kitty" Hammond, 85, of Chillicothe, died 12:30 pm, April 1, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born October 16, 1936 in Wellston, OH to the late Forrest Eldon and Sadie Carmen Stewart Jones.  On July 4, 1954 she married James E. Hammond, who survives.  Also surviving are her three children, James Jeffrey Hammond, Cathy Lynne...

Ella Mcmahon

Ella Mcmahon

Mar 31, 2022

Ella Louise McMahon, 80, of Chillicothe, died March 31, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born October 11, 1941 in Akron, OH to the late Leo T. and Elma I. Hampton Brown.  On January 30, 1965 she married Joe L. McMahon, who died September 16, 2017.  Survivors include a daughter, Robyn (John) Clohessy, of North Carolina; four...

Naomi Bunch

Naomi Bunch

Mar 28, 2022

Naomi J. Bunch, 81, of 173 Locust St., Chillicothe, passed from earth to glory 4:24 pm, Monday March 28, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1940, in Ross Co., to Ellsworth and Clara J. (Wingo) Dixon. On February 25, 1959, she married Harvey D. Bunch, who passed April 30, 2001.  Surviving are her daughter,...

Charles Cottrill

Charles Cottrill

Mar 25, 2022

Charles Edward Cottrill, 88, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday afternoon, March 25, 2022 at the Heartland Nursing Home. He was born June 18, 1933 in Chillicothe, son of the late Vernon B. and Virgil Ellen (Richter) Cottrill. On June 7, 1953, he married his beloved wife, Geneva (Kelley) Cottrill, who preceded him in death in 2006. Surviving are two...

Dianiah Washington

Dianiah Washington

Mar 20, 2022

Dianiah L. Washington, 74, passed from this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center. Dianiah fought a good fight and she kept the faith through a short, courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 26, 1947 to the late Burl and Anna (Craddolph) Lee. She was preceded in death...

Justin Richmond

Justin Richmond

Mar 19, 2022

Justin David Richmond, 32, of Chillicothe passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 19, 2022. Justin was born on November 24, 1989 to Karen Murphy and Don Richmond. He was the grandson of Daniel R. "Pap" and the late Sandra K. "Nanny" Murphy. He is survived by his grandfather, Daniel Murphy, his mother, Karen Murphy, his father Don Richmond, his Aunt...

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