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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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David Sparks
Nov 10, 2021
David (Bo) Allen Sparks, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away in his sleep November 10th 2021 following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born December 3, 1957 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late David Edgar and Patricia Ruth (Donnells) Sparks. At the time of his death he was married to Teresa Sparks whom he loved and adored. He...
Rebecca Hines
Nov 10, 2021
Rebecca Jean (Cottrill) Hines, 73, died peacefully Nov. 10, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends, following an extended illness. She was born October 20, 1948, in Chillicothe, to Kenneth Robert Cottrill and Jean (Ortman) Cottrill. In February 1995 she married her best friend and love of her life, Terry Hines, who survives. Becky is also...
Aldean Bayless
Nov 9, 2021
Aldean Elizabeth Bayless, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 9, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1937 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late William and Helen (Fairrow) Bayless. Surviving are her two children, Mark (Lisa) Bayless, and Valarie (Kenneth) Head; five grandchildren, Mark (Lindsay) Bayless, Shaun Bayless, Kenneth Head, Trevor Head,...
Thomas Hunt
Nov 7, 2021
Thomas L. Hunt, 75, of Circleville, died November 7, 2021, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born February 22, 1946 in Circleville to the late John and Vernice Amann Hunt. On January 22, 1966 he married Norma "Jackie" Huston Hunt, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Thomas B. Hunt, of Circleville and Beverly (Donnie) Fisher, of...
Howard Brown
Nov 6, 2021
Howard Brown, 98, of New Concord, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, died early Saturday morning at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. Following cremation, burial will be held in New Concord Cemetery at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Howard Brown , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Brenda Anderson
Nov 5, 2021
Brenda Lou Anderson, 70, of Frankfort, died November 5, 2021 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born April 16, 1951 in Springfield, OH to Wayne E. and Marjorie J. Hill Shaw. Survivors include her father; a grandchild, Indya June Osborne; five siblings, Tina Nelson, Louise Shaw, John Shaw, Thomas Shaw, and Mary Woods; and numerous nieces and...
Roman Laboranti
Nov 3, 2021
Roman A. Laboranti Jr., 76, of Chillicothe, died 1:44 am, November 3, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus following a month-long illness. He was born May 12, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Roman A. and Margaret Hufnell Laboranti Sr. On October 6, 2016 he married his long-time companion Kimberly Gavin Laboranti, who survives. Also surviving are his children,...
Laura Sanford
Nov 3, 2021
The world lost a beloved mother and nan, Laura Denise Sanford, who loved to be called Mama by her girls and Nan by her grandsons. She departed her loving family and went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2021. Laura Denise Sanford was born on August 29, 1956 to Robert and Mary Ellen Hollingshead in Columbus, OH. Denise...
Trent Mcelroy
Nov 2, 2021
Trent G. McElroy, 33, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Tuesday, November 2, 2021, as a result of a house fire. He was born July 4, 1988. Survivors include his two sons, Gabriel and Gage; his mother and step-father, Molly and Dwight Butterbaugh; his grandfather, Bill (Teresa) McElroy; several half brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded...
Barbara Spencer
Nov 2, 2021
Barbara Ellen Spencer, 53, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday morning, November 2, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born December 18, 1967, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Larry Spencer and Sandra K. (DeMint) Perry. Barb is survived by her four cats, Hazel, Tubby, Cane, and Able who brought her much joy,...
Mildred Lagard
Nov 2, 2021
Mildred "Mike" LaGard, 87, of Chillicothe, died 12:48 pm, November 2, 2021, at her home. She was born August 11, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV to the late George W. and Blanche M. Hayes Black. On November 3, 1956 she married Robert L. LaGard, who survives. Also surviving are three siblings, George Black, Blanche Black, and Clara Bee, all of Parkersburg,...
Sharon Sears
Nov 1, 2021
Sharon Sears, 74, of Chillicothe, died November 1, 2021 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe. She was born August 17, 1947. Survivors include two children, Christina (James) Harris, of Columbus and Steven Moore, of Flatwoods, KY; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Porter, Worthington, KY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins including two special nephews, Danny Nichols and Wayne Osborn; and her former...
Montie Chadwell
Oct 31, 2021
Montie Lloyd Chadwell, 72, of Londonderry, passed away Sunday afternoon, on October 31, 2021 at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, following an extended illness. His beloved wife Perry Leigh (Smith) Chadwell survives. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Montie Lloyd Chadwell , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Franklin Martin
Oct 31, 2021
Franklin W. Martin, 77, of Chillicothe, died 4:23 pm, October 31, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1944 in Hallsville, OH to the late Cyle and Otha Imler Martin. On June 19, 1965 he married Marzetta J. Stutler Martin, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Byron Martin and Kendra...
Tina Robinson
Oct 30, 2021
Tina Elaine Robinson, 52, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly October 30, 2021. She was born March 9, 1969 in Columbus, OH. Survivors include her two daughters, Kelsey (Kristofer) Draper, Circleville and Hayley Robinson, Chillicothe; a granddaughter, Josephina Hunt; her mother, Linda Harrelson, Gilroy, CA; two sisters, her twin, Lisa Argo, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Joy Joyner, Gilroy, CA; several nieces and...
Amber Glispie
Oct 30, 2021
Amber R. Glispie, 41, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at her residence on October 30, 2021. She was born April 2, 1980, in Chillicothe to Donald L. and Robin (Cox) Leach. Surviving are her daughter Reese Glispie, of Chillicothe; her mother and step-father Robin and Woody Ramsey, Gallipolis, OH; her fiancè Shayne Self, Chillicothe; her brothers Dave and Doug Leach; her...
John Norton
Oct 23, 2021
John E. "Jay" Norton, Jr., 46, of South Salem, died at 9:50pm October 23, 2021, at Ohio State University Hospital following an extended battle with COVID-19. He was born July 9, 1975, in Gallipolis, OH, to John E., Sr. and Brenda K. (Bush) Norton, who survive. Also surviving are his son Dolan Bounds, of Lubbock, TX; siblings Paul (Joy) Norton,...
Barbara Brady
Oct 23, 2021
Barbara E. Brady, 60, of Hillsboro, passed away early Saturday morning, October 23, 2021 at the Bethesda North Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born July 1, 1961 in Jackson, Ohio, daughter of the late William Roger Davis and Phyllis Naomi (Brady) Moshier. Surviving are her sisters, Joyce Ann (J.J.) Davila-Dominicci, Debbie Davis, Diane (Chuck) Moody, and Lidora (Brent)...
Rosemarie Cox
Oct 22, 2021
Rosemarie Cox, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 3:48pm on October 22, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born December 23, 1946, in Wapakoneta, OH, to the late Edmund and Laurina (Lee) Hamburger. On July 16, 1977, she married Marvin E. Cox, who survives. Also surviving are her children: Amy (Andy) Vance, Circleville, Bryan (Amanda) Cox, Urbana, Casey...
David Koch
Oct 22, 2021
David C. Koch, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday morning, October 22, 2021 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 14, 1943 in Bangs, Ohio, son of the late Wilbert and Dorothy (Critchfield) Koch. On June 21, 1969, he married his beloved wife, and the rock of the family Sharon (Deem) Koch who survives. Also...
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