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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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