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.

Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

Marge Bennett

Marge Bennett

Aug 23, 2021

Margaret E. "Marge" Bennett, 88, of Catlettsburg, KY, formerly of Chillicothe, stepped from this Earth and into the arms of her loving Saviour at 10:56am August 23, 2021, in Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, KY, following an extended illness. She was the sweetest mother in Heaven that God chose to grace the life of her daughter.   She was born January...

Jack Rhodes

Jack Rhodes

Aug 22, 2021

Jack Rhodes, 83, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born July 11, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL.  On June 18, 1960 he married Elizabeth A. Stanya Rhodes, who survives.  Also surviving are four children, Diana, John, Michael and James and numerous grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall...

Andrew Newsome

Andrew Newsome

Aug 22, 2021

Andrew W. Newsome, 45, of Chillicothe died Sunday, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of COVID-19.   He was born May 8, 1976 in Brown Co, OH to Floyd and Ruth Newsome.  On October 31, 2009 he married Erin Howard Newsome, who survives.  In addition to his mother and wife, survivors include his children, Harley and Kayana Newsome,...

Nancy Kauffman

Nancy Kauffman

Aug 21, 2021

Nancy Jane (White) Kauffman, 91, of Waverly, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Bristol Village, following an extended illness. She was born August 24, 1929 in Wooster, Ohio, daughter of the late Percy and Celma (Beam) White. On June 8, 1951, she married the love of her life, Bruce R. Kauffman, and together they shared over 61 years...

Robin Lindsey

Robin Lindsey

Aug 20, 2021

Robin L. Lindsey, 65, of Londonderry, died 8:29 pm, August 20, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1955 in Ross Co. to John Huff and Nancy Walters.  On March 1, 2002 she married Jeffrey L. Lindsey, who survives.  In addition to her husband and her father, survivors include daughters, Kelly Jo McAlliser and Kristina...

Carol Wallingford

Carol Wallingford

Aug 20, 2021

Carol Ann (Schobeloch) Wallingford, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Wyngate at Circleville, following an extended illness.   She was born September 30, 1936, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Howard George and Evelyn Mae (Weaver) Schobeloch.   Surviving is her brother, Philip (Charlotte) Schobeloch; a niece, Melissa (Glen) Wernersbach; a nephew, Craig (fiancé Suzanne) Schobeloch;...

Kayden Lowery

Kayden Lowery

Aug 20, 2021

Kayden Michael Lowery, 1 year old, died unexpectedly August 20, 2021, following a brief illness.   He was born August 17, 2020, in Chillicothe to Zeke F., Sr. and Amanda Jo (May) Lowery, who survive.   Also surviving are his siblings: Jayden Lowery, Evan Butterbaugh, Eli Butterbaugh, Journey Lowery, Zeke F. Lowery, Jr., Praisleigh Lovensheimer, and his twin brother Ayden Lowery; maternal...

Leslie True

Leslie True

Aug 19, 2021

Leslie S. True, 96, of Grove City, formerly of Chillicothe, died 7:35 pm August 19, 2021, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born March 17, 1925 in Ross Co. to the late Sherman and Rose Shewalter True.  On November 12, 1950 he married Donna L. McCormick True, who survives.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, including...

David Hill

David Hill

Aug 18, 2021

David Anthony Hill, 58, of Chillicothe, went to rest in the arms of his heavenly Father early Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021. He was born September 21, 1962, in Greenfield, Ohio to Carol and Mildred (Pierce) Hill. On June 24, 1989, he married his beloved wife Crystal Hill, and together they shared over 32 wonderful years of marriage. In addition...

Roger Perkins

Roger Perkins

Aug 17, 2021

Roger Dean Perkins, Sr., 71, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 17, 2021 at his home, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky (Leach) Perkins on November 14, 2020. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Roger Dean Perkins, Sr. ,...

William Perkins

William Perkins

Aug 17, 2021

William "Mike" Michael Perkins, 72, of Chillicothe, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late James M. and Catherine L. (Payne) Perkins. Surviving is his brother, David A. Perkins, of Chillicothe; children, Brian Perkins, of Colorado Springs, Ebony Perkins, of Chillicothe,...

David Minney

David Minney

Aug 16, 2021

David Minney, 63, passed on August 16, 2021.  He was born in Williamson, West Virginia and later moved to Chillicothe, Ohio with parents Linda and Eugene Minney.  He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his wife, Jarel Lynne Bartig, son Coleman Minney, daughter Leslie Minney, mother Linda Minney, brother John (Carol) Minney, Uncle Johnny (Anita)...

Robin Howes

Robin Howes

Aug 10, 2021

Robin Dawn Pazolt-Howes, 55, of Wellston, OH died 2:08 pm August 10, 2021 at Edgewood Manor of Wellston, following an extended illness. She was born June 12, 1966 in Saco, Maine to the late Robert and Carrie Pazolt.  Survivors include two sons, Corey and James Howes; 5 grandchildren, Hailey, Zoey, Joseph, Christopher and Wyatt Howes; 2 sisters, Carrie Lee Pazolt...

Sally Kuhn

Sally Kuhn

Aug 9, 2021

Sally K. Kuhn, 69, of Chillicothe, died 4:06 pm August 9, 2021, at The Pavilion at Piketon, following an extended illness. She was born October 7, 1951 to the late Elijah and Daisy Rutter Giffen.  On July 7, 1969 she married Scottie Kuhn, who survives.  Also surviving are five children, Scottie (Susan) Kuhn Jr., Tonya (Lloyd) Wilson, Maggie Kuhn, Shane...

Leon Steele

Leon Steele

Aug 8, 2021

Leon Steele, 62, of Chillicothe, died August 8, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Leon Steele , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Robin Hafner

Robin Hafner

Aug 6, 2021

Robin L. (Wardell) Hafner, 59, of Chillicothe, died at her residence August 6, 2021. She was born May 8, 1962, in Chillicothe, to Richard "Dick" Wardell and Barbara (Doyle) Wardell.   She is survived by her children: Jamie (Brandy) Hafner; Amber Hafner, both of Chillicothe; her father and his friend Connie Hampshire; her mother; grandchildren: Unique Overly, Sabra Morris-Overly; her siblings:...

Blake Pinkerton

Blake Pinkerton

Aug 6, 2021

Blake H. Pinkerton, 27, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his residence Friday, August 6, 2021.   He was born February 21, 1994, in Columbus, OH to Chris and Melinda (Varney) Pinkerton.   Blake is survived by his children: Kihlyn and Blayne Pinkerton, both of Circleville; his father Chris Pinkerton, Chillicothe; his brothers and sisters-in-law Chase (Lynsi) Pinkerton, Chillicothe; and Alec (Brooke) Pinkerton,...

Ronald Wills

Ronald Wills

Aug 5, 2021

Ronald L. Wills, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 8:55am Thursday, August 5, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.   He was born June 15, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late Earnest F. and Dolores E. (Speakman) Wills. In June of 1978, he married the former Marjorie E. Burns, who preceded him in death on October 6, 2003. He was...

John Horner

John Horner

Aug 2, 2021

John M. Horner, 84, of Chillicothe, died at his residence, following an extended illness.   He was born September 4, 1936 in Harrisburg, PA.   Cremation services provided by Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of John M. Horner , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Kelly Downs

Kelly Downs

Aug 2, 2021

Kelly R. Downs, 53, of Chillicothe, formerly of Londonderry, died at 1:44pm August 2, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.   She was born March 27, 1968, in Chillicothe, to James and Rose (Preston) Downs. She was preceded in death by her mother.   Surviving are: her father and step-mother James (Patricia) Downs, of Powell, OH; sister and brother-in-law Kim...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.