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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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Melinda Smith

Melinda Smith

Jul 7, 2021

Melinda Margaret Smith passed away at the Heritage (Traditions), in Chillicothe, Ohio on July 7, 2021. She was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite and Arnold Smith. She is survived by sister, Leatrice Phillips (Ed Rosage); brothers Warren Smith (Kathy) and Irvin Smith (Barbara); nieces Eileen Jewett and Jessica Smith; nephews Eric and Craig...

Thomas Pohlig

Thomas Pohlig

Jul 4, 2021

Thomas J. Pohlig, 80, of Chillicothe died July 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1940 in Darby, PA to the late Thomas J. and Anna M. Hare Pohlig.  In 1985 he married Vicki L. Willis Pohlig, who survives.  Also surviving are his children and step-children, Thomas J. (Cheryl) Pohlig III, Beate A. (Jill Connell) Pohlig, John...

David Lemaster

David Lemaster

Jul 3, 2021

David D. Lemaster, 75, of Chillicothe, died July 3, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1945 in Ross Co. to the late Raymond and Lillie Higginbotham Lemaster.  On March 4, 2016 he married Brenda Ferguson Lemaster, who survives.  Also surviving are two daughters, Melissa (fiancé Michael Halsey) Stiles and Desiree (Robert) McNeely, both of...

Martha Houldsworth

Martha Houldsworth

Jul 3, 2021

Martha Houldsworth, 89, of Chillicothe, died July 3, 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 Martha Houldsworth , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Joyce Montgomery

Joyce Montgomery

Jul 1, 2021

Joyce L. Montgomery, 78, of Chillicothe, died July 1, 2021, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born June 21, 1943 in Xenia, OH to the late Robert and Avanelle Spence Osborn.  She married Ray Montgomery, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include two daughters, Shelley (Mike) Chidester and Debbie Osborn, of Chillicothe; three grandchildren, Ashley Montgomery, Abby...

Linda Bickel

Linda Bickel

Jul 1, 2021

Linda Lou Bickel, 75, of Chillicothe, died July 1, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1945 in Ross Co. to the late Murray I. and Helen M. Arledge Copp.  In 1972 she married Jim Bickel, who preceded her in death in 1999.  Survivors include two brothers, Richard (Vicki) and Ronnie Copp, of Chillicothe; and...

James Schobelock

James Schobelock

Jun 25, 2021

James L. "Jim" Schobelock, Jr., 78, of Chillicothe, died at 7:41pm, June 25, 2021, at his residence.   He was born August 15, 1942, in Chillicothe, to the late James L., Sr. and Cora E. (Diehl) Schobelock. On March 15, 1961, he married the former Donna R. Smith, who together enjoyed 60 years of marriage.   In addition to his wife, he...

John Downs

John Downs

Jun 24, 2021

John R. "Jay" Downs, 73, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ending his battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Jay was born on October 6, 1947, BEFORE his parents could get to the hospital in Centralia, Washington, from their home in Neah Bay. He was...

Randall Rinehart

Randall Rinehart

Jun 23, 2021

Rev. Randall L. Rinehart, 67, of Chillicothe, passed from his life into eternal life at 6:38pm June 23, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family.   He was born August 4, 1953, in Chillicothe to the late Eldon G. and Gladys N. (Mead) Rinehart.   Surviving are his children: Randall R. Rinehart, Chillicothe, Rhonda (Nicklus) Day, Circleville, Holly (Brad) Garrison, Chillicothe,...

Adam Wrightsel

Adam Wrightsel

Jun 22, 2021

Adam Troy Wrightsel, 59, of Chillicothe, died 11:15 am, June 22, 2021, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH, following an extended illness.   He was born May 18, 1962 in Chillicothe to the late Charles R. and Margaret E. Hoover Wrightsel.  Survivors include four siblings, Connie (Shawn) Hamilton, Chillicothe, Joseph Wrightsel, Kingston, Paul (Michael) Wrightsel, Chillicothe and Todd (Carla) Wrightsel, Chillicothe;...

Janet Sheets

Janet Sheets

Jun 11, 2021

Janet Lou Sheets, 83, passed away June 11, 2021, at Ohio State University Medical Center after a brave battle with an extended illness.               She was born September 2, 1938, in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Orlory and Modie Chester. On September 4, 1954, she married Lloyd. A Sheets and together they raised their loved son, Ronnie Lee who survive.           Also...

Lucille Nichols

Lucille Nichols

Jun 9, 2021

Lucille Nichols, of Chillicothe, OH passed away in Chillicothe on June 9, 2021 at the age of 105. She was born June 3, 1916 in Independence, Iowa to Lura Mae and Frank J. Selzer. She was married to Frank W. Nichols of Chillicothe on June 3, 1941 and after 47 years of marriage he predeceased her on December 1, 1988. ...

Ynema Parker

Ynema Parker

Jun 9, 2021

Ynema Mathis Parker, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away 12:45 am, June 9, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her children. She was born August 4, 1933 in Vernonville, WV to the late Sylvester Jr. and Blanche Fry Mathis.  She was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1951, and was a Worthy Advisor, and Grand Worthy Advisor in the...

Steven Patrick

Steven Patrick

Jun 8, 2021

On June 8 th , 2021 at 8:09 pm, Steven Joe Patrick passed away at home in Chillicothe following a long and courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of 68. Steven is survived by his wife Patricia A. (Quinn) Patrick; his children, Steven J.T.T.R. Patrick (Kat) of Marysville and Scott F. Patrick (Shelby) of Chillicothe; his siblings Rick...

Tiffany Leasure

Tiffany Leasure

Jun 7, 2021

Tiffany Jane Leasure, 37, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 7, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Carolyn Swiggett (surviving). Tiffany was a miracle from the moment she took her first breath.  As an infant she overcame and defied all expectations, and this became a theme for the rest of her life as she excelled in school and...

Roy Hall

Roy Hall

Jun 5, 2021

Roy E. Hall, of Circleville, formerly of Chillicothe, went to meet the Lord on June 5, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born October 10, 1947, in Grayson, Kentucky to Jason and Juanita Hall. He married the love of his life, Coleen (Ellison) Hall on January 1, 1966. Roy was a 1965 graduate of McClain High School and retired...

Patricia Walker

Patricia Walker

Jun 5, 2021

Patricia Ann Walker (Anderson), 81, passed peacefully from this world on the morning of Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Signature Healthcare, Chillicothe. She was born October 27, 1939 in Vinton County, the daughter of Doris and John McAbee. Pat retired from General Electric in Circleville. She loved her family and her family loved her so much. She enjoyed all of...

Angelia Raney

Angelia Raney

Jun 3, 2021

Angelia Zanette (Beish) Raney, 57, of Chillicothe, died 4:16am, Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a three-year battle with cancer. She was born June 16, 1963 in Zanesville, Ohio to Marshall Beish and Cheryl (Graves) Mahon. On June 21, 2001 she married the love of her life, Kevin Raney, who survives. In addition to...

Delores Davis

Delores Davis

Jun 3, 2021

Delores "Dee" Davis, 71, her beautiful soul left us at 3:30am, June 3, in her home after giving one HECK of a fight with a tumor. She was born in Greenfield, Ohio, August 3, 1949 to Claude and Vivian (Perrin) Wisecup. She is survived by her husband of 32 beautiful and FUN years, Paul R. Davis, of Kingston; a daughter,...

Bertha Cousins

Bertha Cousins

Jun 3, 2021

Bertha Cousins, 70, of Chillicothe, OH, went home to be with the Lord after fighting the good fight of faith on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 12:11am. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who never met a stranger. Bertie was born in Chillicothe, OH on June 28, 1950 to Amos Cousins and Ruby (Wright) Cousins. She is...

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