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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 Franz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

Michael Richardson

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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