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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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Michael Richardson
Dec 12, 2021
Michael Alan Richardson, 71, of Chillicothe, passed from this life December 12, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was a loving son, husband, father, paw-paw and friend. He was born September 15, 1950 in Chillicothe to Ruth A. Richardson. Surviving is his wife, Karen; son, Ryan Wiltshire, of San Diego, CA; daughter, Danielle Wiltshire,...
Debi Taylor
Dec 12, 2021
Debi Ann Taylor, 69, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died December 12, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born August 29, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Kenneth P. Cousins and Nancy Jones Brown. Survivors include a son, Jason (Lori Whittaker) Taylor, of Grove City; a sister, Holly Cousins, Chillicothe; brothers, Jeffrey Cousins, Morrisville, NC, and Gregory and Christopher...
Walter Smith
Dec 7, 2021
Walter E. Smith, 93, of Stoutsville, died Tuesday morning at his residence. He was the widower of Jean E. (Hammond) Smith. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Walter E. Smith , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
William Hickel
Dec 6, 2021
William M. Hickel III, 86, of Chillicothe, peacefully went home to his Heavenly Father on December 6, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was born December 18, 1934, in Frankfort, OH, to the late William M., Jr., and Bessie Louise (Overly) Hickel. On July 3, 1954, he married the former Margaret Ann Pickens, who preceded him in death on September...
Dixie Swackhammer
Dec 5, 2021
Dixie L. Swackhammer, 64, of Chillicothe, died at 1:09am December 5, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born March 1, 1957, in Chillicothe, to the late Boyd E. and M. June (Hupp) Swackhammer. Dixie was a 1975 graduate of Zane Trace High School and had worked at Wissler Myers Family Dentistry. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law...
Robert Kight
Dec 5, 2021
Robert W. Kight, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Adena Reginal Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born March 30, 1937 in Richmond Dale, OH to the late Eldon and Edith Tennant Kight. On May 26, 1963 he married the former Nancy Jenkins Kight, who preceded him in death June 20, 2016. He...
Bettie Faulkner
Dec 5, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bettie Jean Faulkner of Chillicothe, Ohio on December 5, 2021 at the age of 89. May she rest in the arms of the Lord. Born on March 31, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Calvin Frost and Bessie Lee Morris. She had two...
Rachel Freeman
Dec 3, 2021
Rachel Ida Freeman, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away at 11:50am on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Valley View Care Center, following an extended illness. She was born September 3, 1932, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late William A. and Gladys M. (Rumpf) Dailey. On August 30, 1951, she married Charles Henry Freeman, and together they shared over 61 years...
John Weidauer
Dec 3, 2021
John Timothy Weidauer, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home. He was born April 16, 1947, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Harold R. and Ruby F. (Morrison) Weidauer. A military graveside service for the honorably discharged Navy veteran will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery with the date and time announced in the...
Manuel Blake
Dec 3, 2021
Manuel (Mooch or Manny) Blake III, formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday December 3, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital North in Odessa, FL. Manuel was born August 17, 1961 in Chillicothe to the late Manuel (Pepsi) Blake Jr. and Frances Louise Price. He is survived by his wife, Sonja Fitts Blake; his daughters, Gretchen (Jason) Martin, Candise, and Brandica; and...
Diane Thornton
Dec 2, 2021
Diane Lynn Thornton, 66, of South Salem, passed away Thursday night, December 2, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born April 12, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence A. and Marilyn S. (Toohey) Jenkins. On September 9, 1978, she married her beloved husband, Dana William Thornton, Sr., who survives. Also...
John Robertson
Dec 2, 2021
Dr. John A. Robertson, died peacefully at Kobacker House hospice, on December 2, 2021. He was born November 15th, 1941, to parents William and Edna Robertson. Not only was he widely acknowledged as the "go to" person for large, complex solutions, he was a cherished mentor and friend to many over his lifetime. John was devoted to the "love of...
Arnold Maxwell
Dec 2, 2021
Arnold "Bud" Keith Maxwell, 83, died December 2, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born June 13, 1938, in Vinton County, Ohio, to the late Cloyd and Bessie (Harper) Maxwell. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty June Maxwell; a daughter, Peggy (Perry) Coriell; a son, Keith Maxwell; sister, Oleta Doles; as well as...
Joshua Mcintosh
Dec 1, 2021
Joshua Douglas McIntosh I, 40, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 1, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1981 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Stephen and Barbara Jean (Fields) McIntosh. Surviving is his significant other, Erin McCarthy; son, Joshua Douglas McIntosh II; a step son, Leland Anthony Moser; his...
Leota Lawhorn
Nov 30, 2021
Leota M. Lawhorn, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday evening, November 30, 2021 at her home, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born July 7, 1939, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Eunice (Harrington) Woodruff. On November 4, 1957, she married her beloved husband of 49 years, Herbert Dick Lawhorn, who preceded her in death...
Todd Salts
Nov 30, 2021
Todd Oliver Salts, 55, formerly of Londonderry, died on November 30, 2021, at his residence in Columbus, OH, following a brief illness. He was born June 15, 1966, to Sue (Salts) Newland and John Salts. He was predeceased by his father, John Salts, and his very special aunt, who was like a mother to him, Shirley Smith. He is survived...
Jeannie Brooks
Nov 29, 2021
Jeannie Brooks, 87, died at 10:09pm November 29, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born January 23, 1934, in Springfield, OH, to the late Harry and Clarice (Walden) Miller. She was married to Ronald L. Brooks, who preceded her in death September 2, 2010. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ron (Shari) Brooks, South...
Virginia Clifton
Nov 29, 2021
Virginia M. Clifton, 86, of Circleville, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2021 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born July 3, 1935 in Circleville, Ohio, daughter of the late Morton and Mary (Happeny) Call. She went on to marry her beloved husband, Carl V. Clifton, who preceded her in death March 1, 2021....
Don Boler
Nov 28, 2021
Don Greg Boler, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away late Sunday night, November 28, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 17, 1953 in Huntington, WV, son of the late Charles Donald and Jacqueline L. (Taylor) Boler. On August 28, 2010, he married Stella (Fisher) Boler, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter,...
Charity Neece
Nov 27, 2021
Charity Elizabeth Cunningham Neece, 102, of Chillicothe, died November 27, 2021 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe. She was born February 22, 1919 to the late Pearl S. and Ann E. Isaac Cunningham. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Wilmetta Austin; and a host of friends, all whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by three...
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