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.

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Thomas Simkins

Thomas Simkins

Apr 2, 2021

Thomas James "Tom", "Tommy" Simkins, beloved husband, father, pap, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, moved on from this world to paradise in the early morning of Friday, April 2, 2021. While Tom's loved ones' hearts are heavy, we are comforted in knowing that he is now reunited with his precious daughter, Melissa Nichole "Missy" Simkins; his father, George...

Glenn Arbaugh

Glenn Arbaugh

Mar 30, 2021

Glenn Arbaugh, 73, of Chillicothe, died at 7:48pm March 30, 2021, at the Ohio State University Hospital.   He was born August 3, 1947, in Oak Hill, OH, to the late Amos H. and Dorothy M. (Harrison) Arbaugh. On June 12, 1976, he married his wife, "the rock between his toes", former Nancie L. Carter, who survives.   Also surviving are his...

Julie May

Julie May

Mar 30, 2021

Julie Lynn May, 61, of Chillicothe, died 4:33 pm, March 30, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born February 21, 1960 in Chillicothe to the late Johnny Miller and Adrian Kay Harper.  She married Roy May, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include her children, Melody Hatfield, Melissa Cydrus, Amanda Cydrus, Melinda (Mindy)...

Eldred Graves

Eldred Graves

Mar 28, 2021

Eldred O. "Jake" Graves, 92, of Chillicothe, died at 7:07pm March 28, 2021, at his residence.   He was born May 10, 1928, in Vinton County to the late Jesse O. and Dessie L. (Clary) Graves. On February 3, 1955, he married the former Kathryn L. Hammond, who preceded him in death in 2005. He was also predeceased by a brother...

Beryl Johnson

Beryl Johnson

Mar 27, 2021

Beryl E. Johnson left this world peacefully on Saturday, March 27th, surrounded by her close family and friends. Beryl was born in Sussex, England on September 19, 1926. She entered the Women's Junior Air Corp in 1944. From 1945-1947, Beryl served in Egypt and Palestine in the Expeditionary Force. After serving her country, she furthered her education by attending Brighton...

Kelly Chandler

Kelly Chandler

Mar 26, 2021

Kelly Ann (Yeary) Chandler, 52, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday afternoon, March 26, 2021 at the OSU James, following a courageous life long battle with Type I Diabetes and its complications. She was born on August 22, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of Joan (Hollis) Harper and David Harper, who survive. Also surviving...

Rhonda Netzley

Rhonda Netzley

Mar 26, 2021

Rhonda Kay Netzley, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, March 26, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born November 25, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois, daughter of the late Don Eugene and Katherine Lucille (Wirrig) Netzely. She is survived by her three daughters, Summer (Teddy) Tangen, Amanda Bailey, and Rachel Bailey; grandchildren, Timothy...

Karen Eades

Karen Eades

Mar 26, 2021

Karen A. Eades, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, March 26, 2021 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born February 9, 1958, in Detroit Michigan, daughter of Gerald and Sonia (Glomski) Krey. Surviving is her father, Gerald Krey, of Kentucky; and her sister, Gail Wood, of Michigan. In addition to her mother, she was...

Catherine Weisenberger

Catherine Weisenberger

Mar 24, 2021

Catherine S. Weisenberger, 101, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born August 27, 1919 in Bremen, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Schmelzer) Boch. On May 12, 1945, she married Karl Francis Weisenberger, who preceded her in death February 7, 1957. She is survived by...

Gloria Bonner

Gloria Bonner

Mar 22, 2021

Gloria K. Bonner, of Chillicothe, passed away on March 22, 2021 at 11:25am at Ohio State University Hospital.   Mrs. Bonner was born January 19, 1943, in Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband William Bonner. William "Bill" and Gloria were married for over 40 years. They are now together again in heaven.   In...

James Hurley

James Hurley

Mar 22, 2021

James Herbert Hurley, 64, of Centerburg, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, March 22, 2021, at the Centerburg Respiratory Care Center, following an extended illness. He was born November 14, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Ruth Eileen Hurley. James was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, who served from November 18, 1974...

James Dyer

James Dyer

Mar 22, 2021

James H. Dyer, Sr., 89, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday afternoon, March 22, 2021 at the Echo Manor in Pickerington, Ohio, following a very brief illness. He was born March 6, 1932, in Chillicothe, son of the late Elmer and Corrine (Hackley) Dyer. On November 5, 1955, he married Glenna M. (Bunch) Dyer, and together they have shared over 65...

Jody Smith

Jody Smith

Mar 20, 2021

Jody Kay Smith, 61, of Yellowbud, died March 20, 2021 at the Ohio State University James Hospital, following a battle with Leukemia. She was born May 19, 1959 in Chillicothe to Charles M. and Barbara Butler Harris.  On June 24, 1987 she married Charles W. "Bill" Smith, who survives.  In addition to her mother and husband, survivors include three children,...

Frederick Mowrey

Frederick Mowrey

Mar 20, 2021

Frederick A. Mowrey, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born July 2, 1953 to the late William C. Mowrey and Ruth (Stoops) Mowrey. On November 12, 1982, he was united in marriage to Sandra K. (Murray) Mowrey, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter,...

Richard Bost

Richard Bost

Mar 20, 2021

Richard Roy Bost, 78, of Chillicothe, died 5:55 pm March 20, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1942 in Ashville, OH to the late Milford "Dick" and Mavis Campbell Bost.  On February 2, 1968 he married Loretta Nelson Bost, who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Richard (Kelly) Bost, Chillicothe; three grandchildren, Zacheriah (Mary)...

Natalie Cyrus

Natalie Cyrus

Mar 19, 2021

Natalie Lynn Cyrus, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. She was born October 17, 1960.  On December 18, 1978 she married the love of her life, Jerry Lee Cyrus.  Surviving are her daughters, Iris (Thomas) Hopkins, Tonya (Jim) Varney, and Kathy Cyrus; grandsons, Jarrod Cyrus and family, and Hunter Hopkins; granddaughter, Cailyn Cyrus; step-grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Carter...

Lenora Humphrey

Lenora Humphrey

Mar 19, 2021

Lenora Jean Humphrey, 93, of Chillicothe, died Friday, March 19, 2021 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born October 31, 1927 in Doniphan, NE to the late Marlin and Alfa Hall.  She married Gordon W. Humphrey, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include her daughter, Christine Browning, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Following cremation, private services will be held...

David Bitter

David Bitter

Mar 19, 2021

David John Bitter, 66, of Chillicothe, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home.   He was born March 25, 1954 in Lakewood, OH to John and Mary Etta Abernathy Bitter, who survive.  Also surviving is his wife, Tina Caplinger; a daughter, Ann (Josh Hickle) Bitter, of Chillicothe, a grandson, Alexander Hickle; two brothers, Donald and Douglas Bitter; numerous nieces and...

Patricia Schultz

Patricia Schultz

Mar 18, 2021

Patricia Ann Schultz, 93, of Chillicothe, died March 18, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   She was born July 10, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Theodore F. and Martha C. Marmion Wendt.  On October 22, 1949 she married William R. Schultz, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Janet P. (Gregory) Daniels, Hudson,...

Joseph Bennett

Joseph Bennett

Mar 18, 2021

Joseph Carl Bennett, M.D. passed from this life at home on March 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judith Elaine (Shaw) Bennett; his children: Jodi Carol Bennett and her husband, Jeffery Hubert Webb, Liza Bennett Canowitz, and Joseph Carl Bennett, Jr. and his wife, Kristin Brown Bennett. Also surviving to cherish the memory of their...

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