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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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Allyson Barber

Allyson Barber

Sep 9, 2021

Allyson R. Barber, 43, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly September 9, 2021, at her residence.   She was born April 3, 1978, in Marion, IN, to I. Allen Barber, II and Marlene E. (Martin) Melby.   Surviving are her parents: Marlene Martin Melby and Richard Melby, Canal Winchester, OH; I. Allen Barber, II and LoRetta Archuleta, Aurora, CO; she has two sisters: Megan...

Marcella Hitchens

Marcella Hitchens

Sep 8, 2021

Marcella Hitchens, 75, was surrounded by the love of her family, physically and virtually, when she passed away on September 8, 2021.   She was born September 2, 1946, in Chillicothe to the late Roy Hitchens and Emma (Davis) Burrell. She was a graduate of Frankfort High School, Class of 1965. She retired from Glatfelter in 2008, where she was a...

Timothy Scott

Timothy Scott

Sep 7, 2021

Timothy Lamar Scott, 54, of Londonderry, died September 7, 2021, at Hospice of Central Ohio in the OSU Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born November 9, 1966, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Willis H. and Geraldine (Harper) Scott.   Tim was raised in foster care and unfortunately lost contact with his siblings.  However, he had many...

Herman Scaggs

Herman Scaggs

Sep 6, 2021

Jesus, the World's greatest carpenter, called the next greatest carpenter home on September 6, 2021.  Herman Scaggs passed from this earth to his new Heavenly adventure.   Born in Genoa (Wayne Co.), WV, on June 18, 1936, to the late John and Ethel (Clark) Scaggs.  He was also predeceased by his brother Amos Scaggs.    Herman is survived by his children: Michael...

Jeremy Lee

Jeremy Lee

Sep 6, 2021

Jeremy Lee, 44, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his residence at 11:22am September 6, 2021.   He was born October 28, 1976, in Chillicothe and was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1995.  He worked as a baker and landscaper.   Surviving are his three children: Jordan Matthews and her fiancé Tyler Manion; McKellan Lee and Maxwell Lee, all of...

Sharon Flannery

Sharon Flannery

Sep 4, 2021

Sharon Rose Flannery, 74, of Chillicothe, OH, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to her heavenly home on September 4, 2021 at 5:30 P.M.  She was surrounded by the people she loved the most in this world, her family who loved her. She was predeceased by her Father Joseph D. Horsley, Mother Mabel E. Horsley, Brothers Earl and Roger Horsley...

Kathleen Powell

Kathleen Powell

Sep 2, 2021

Kathleen I. Powell, 64, of Bainbridge, died September 2, 2021, at her residence, following a battle with cancer. She was born January 2, 1957 in Cleveland, OH to Richard and Francis Nord.  On March 2, 1991 she married Dean A. Powell, who survives. Following cremation, a private gathering will be held at the family home to celebrate her life. To...

John O'Connor

John O'Connor

Aug 31, 2021

John D. O'Connor, Sr., passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born April 12, 1943 in St. Louis, IL.   On October 4, 1969 he married the former Kay Thomas O'Connor, who survives.  Also surving are sons, John (Christy) O'Connor, Jr., and Matthew (Lindsey) O'Connor; grandsons, Liam O'Connor, Dexter O'Connor, and Noah Adams; a brother-in-law, David...

Styrk Walburn

Styrk Walburn

Aug 31, 2021

Styrk Walburn, 69, of Chillicothe, died August 31, 2021 at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born October 24, 1951 in Athens, OH to the late Joseph O. and Helen A. Day Walburn.  On April 28, 1971 he married Betty Zeisler Walburn, who survives.  Also surviving are three children, Elizabeth (Ron Nichols) Waller and James Walburn,...

Steven Drotleff

Steven Drotleff

Aug 26, 2021

It is with great sadness and pain that we share the tragic news that Steven Edward Drotleff passed from this life on August 26, 2021, at his home following a brief illness. He was born January 5, 1969, in East Liverpool, OH. His passing leaves behind his beloved and cherished daughters, Natalie and Lauren and the love of his life,...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Aug 26, 2021

Robert "Bob" Burns, 86, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully as Signature Nursing Facility on August 26, 2021.  The Lord in his mercy and love, delivered Bob from a long battle of recurring health issues.  The son of Clyde and Ruth (Sampson) Burns, he was born on July 26, 1935, the 3 rd of 8 siblings.  On October 23, 1954, he was...

Sherry Freeman

Sherry Freeman

Aug 26, 2021

Sherry E. Freeman, 69, of Girard, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, died August 26, 2021, at the Park Vista Nursing Home, Youngstown, OH, following an extended illness.   She was born July 15, 1952, in Chillicothe to Charles H. and Rachel I. (Dailey) Freeman.   She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Eric (Skye) Freeman, of Girard, OH; her mother Rachel Freeman,...

Louis Smith

Louis Smith

Aug 25, 2021

Louis E. Smith, 75, of Frankfort, died at 12:39am August 25, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born July 17, 1946, in Columbus, OH, to the late Edgar E. and Sarah R. (Tuck) Smith.   Military graveside service, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at 1pm Tuesday, August 31, in Twin Twp. Cemetery, 11565...

Donald Rossman

Donald Rossman

Aug 23, 2021

Rev. Donald W. Rossman, 95, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord August 23, 2021 at his daughter's residence. He was born April 3, 1926 near Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, the youngest of the two children of the late Rev. Randall L. and Viola Elder Rossman.  On June 10, 1950 he was united in marriage with the former Fay I....

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;...

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