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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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Bethany Urik

Bethany Urik

Jul 9, 2025

Bethany Jo Urik passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in her home in Chillicothe at the age of 71.  She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 20, 1953, to Frances and Barbara Jo (Green) Crum.  She married John Urik on June 27, 1992. Bethany is survived by her husband, John, brother Jeff Crum, sister-in-law Pat Crum and niece...

William Renner

William Renner

Jul 9, 2025

William Cooper Renner, 86 of Chillicothe, passed away on July 9, 2025, with his wife of 60 years by his side. He was born on August 12, 1938, in Rochester, PA, to the late William Addison Renner and Ruth (Cooper) Renner. On February 20, 1965, he married Joy Elaine Simmons, who survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Beth...

Dorman Wooten

Dorman Wooten

Jul 8, 2025

Dorman G. Wooten passed from this life on Tuesday July a, at his residence following an extended illness from heart complications. Dorman was born November 5, 1938, in Sparta, North Carolina, to the late Vaughn Wooten and Edith Pruitt Wooten. On May 21, 1982, he married the former Ruth Ann Gilliam, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter Tammie Wooten...

Michael Mccorkle

Michael Mccorkle

Jul 2, 2025

Michael E. McCorkle, lovingly known as "Mike", passed away on July 2, 2025 at 1:20pm at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Kathryn A. McCorkle; his daughter, Kimberly Dement, his son-in-law, Bob Dement; and his cherished granddaughter, Kayla Dement. Mike now joins in peaceful rest his parents, Ira and Opal McCorkle;...

Freda Sager

Freda Sager

Jul 1, 2025

Freda Lenora (Chaney) Sager, 79, of Huntington Township, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at her home. She was born November 28, 1945, to the late George and Mabel (Kellough) Chaney. Freda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caretaker. She worked for many years at Hills Department Store and later at Reynolds Aluminum (ALSCO) in Ashville, Ohio,...

James Carroll

James Carroll

Jun 28, 2025

James L. Carroll, 69, of Londonderry, died at 7:40am June 28, 2025, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 10, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Woodrow E. and Bernice E. (Park) Carroll.  On August 21, 2004, he married the former Jeanette Spetnagel, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Laurel (Cody) Schwalbauch, James...

Charles Jones

Charles Jones

Jun 27, 2025

Charles E. Jones, 85, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1939 to the late Charles and Kathleen (Thacker) Jones, in Williamsport, Ohio. He is survived by loving children, Robert Jones and Carolyn (Jones) Lemons; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Max Lewis

Max Lewis

Jun 23, 2025

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George Tiviner

George Tiviner

Jun 22, 2025

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Mary Bauer

Mary Bauer

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Lou Bauer was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 8, 1939, to Charles and Evelyn (Miller) Bauer, passed into Eternal Life on June 22, 2025. Mary Lou attended Chillicothe High School.  She graduated from Ohio State University with a nursing degree. She lived in many states as a travel nurse anesthetist. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Sharon Shaw

Sharon Shaw

Jun 21, 2025

Sharon F. Shaw, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at 4:20pm June 21, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born February 15, 1944, in Pike Co., to the late Frank and Myrtle (George) Emrich.  On February 25, 1966, she married her soulmate and love of her life Robert A. "Bobby" Shaw. Sharon is survived by her daughter...

Linda Lowe

Linda Lowe

Jun 20, 2025

Linda Lowe, age 56, born August 13, 1968,, in Chillicothe Ohio passed away suddenly on June 20, 2025 at OSU Medical Center from a Brain Aneurysm. She is survived by her daughter Brandy, grandchildren Emmajin "Boo" and Ryder "Bubby", her mother Diana, brother Doug (Cheryl) and best friend of 34 years Debbie. She had many nieces and nephews Doug (Addison),...

Donna Earls

Donna Earls

Jun 19, 2025

Donna Sue Earls passed away in Chillicothe, OH on June 19, 2025, at the age of 72.  She was born in Ross County on June 25, 1952 to Don and Maxine (Clary) Shaw. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Don and Maxine Shaw, her grandson Bobby, and two husbands.  She is survived by her daughter April Forrest, and...

Zachary Carroll

Zachary Carroll

Jun 18, 2025

Zachary Michael Carroll passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 46.  He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 17, 1979, to Michael and Gay (Johnson) Carroll. He is survived by his father, Mike, of Richmond Dale; wife, Brigitte (Clary) Carroll, of Londonderry; children, Chloe Carroll, of Lancaster, Elijah Carroll, and Illeana Carroll, of Londonderry; grandson,...

Margaret Brown

Margaret Brown

Jun 15, 2025

Margaret Brown, 101, of New Concord, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2025, her her home, following an extended illness. She was born December 27, 1923, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank I. and Mabel (Shuart) Mayer. She married Howard L. Brown, who preceded her in death in November of 2021.

David Weiderman

David Weiderman

Jun 14, 2025

David E. Weiderman, 68, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1957, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of David Edward and Claudia Jean (Wilson) Weiderman. Surviving is his mother, Claudia Weiderman; two sisters, Helen (Paul) Lallier, and Penny (Jim) McCloskey; nieces and nephews, April (Steve) Pascoli, Paul...

Carl Henderson

Carl Henderson

Jun 13, 2025

Carl Raymond Henderson, 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born May 13, 1944 in Portsmouth, Ohio, son of the late Carl and Emma (Bell) Henderson. On October 23, 1976, he married his beloved wife, Theresa (Parrett) Henderson, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Elwood Strausbaugh

Elwood Strausbaugh

Jun 13, 2025

Elwood Allen Strausbaugh, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025 at his home. He was born May 31, 1947 to the late Clarence Wayne and Violet (Dunkel) Strausbaugh. On June 8, 1968, he married his beloved wife, Sharon Kay (Cash) Strausbaugh, who preceded him in death on April 10, 2015. Surviving is his son, Mike...

Peggy Hays

Peggy Hays

Jun 13, 2025

Peggy A. Hays, 77, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025 at Specialty Select Hospital in Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born March 9, 1948, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Charles and Patricia (Hupp) Maxwell. On November 12, 1971, she married her beloved husband, James "Jim" Hays, who survives. Also surviving is her brother, Jimmy...

Beth Litter

Beth Litter

Jun 11, 2025

Beth Ann Litter, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born October 10, 1956, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late John and Virginia (Luster) Rippeth. Surviving is her beloved daughter, Lyndsi (Alex) Rogers; Lyndsi's father, Martin Litter; his children, Ticey (Scott) Stout, and Jansen (Denise) Litter; her...

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