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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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John Tomlinson
Mar 17, 2021
John D. Tomlinson, "Deacon," 50, of Cincinnati, died unexpectedly Wednesday March 17, 2021. Deacon was born July 31, 1970, in Chillicothe, OH, the son of Marsha Tomlinson Wagner, of Chillicothe; and John A. Tomlinson, who preceded him in death. Deacon graduated from Chillicothe High School. He attended Ohio University-Chillicothe and the University of Cincinnati. He served his country in the...
Loueda Straziuso-Gearing
Mar 15, 2021
Loueda Straziuso-Gearing, 80, of Londonderry, passed from this life unexpectedly on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1940, in Load, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herman and Anna Sylvia Holbert. Surviving are her siblings, Juanita Forrest, Darlene Thacker, and Rick (Melanie) Holbert; her children, Steve (Karen) Bolte, Debra (Steve) Huffman, and...
Jerry Byers
Mar 14, 2021
Jerry Maxwell Byers, 66, of Frankfort, died March 14, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 4, 1955 in Chillicothe to Harry and Helena Reynolds Byers. His wife Sharon Fisher Byers survives. Jerry was a self employed painting contractor. Following cremation, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the...
Larry Wisecup
Mar 11, 2021
Larry Keith Wisecup, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Delbert and Inez (Ward) Wisecup. Surviving are his two children, Angela (Charles Delong) Wisecup, and Eric (Vicky Hess) Wisecup, both of Chillicothe; two grandchildren, Benjamin V. Trimble, of...
Mona Stevens
Mar 11, 2021
Mona L. Stevens, 85, died at 4:55am March 11, 2021, at NCR Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born June 14, 1935, in Ross County to the late Raymond and Lillian L. (Bennett) Speakman. On November 15, 1954, she married Charles Raymond "Ray" Stevens, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2019. Surviving are their children: Michael (Tawana) Stevens, Circleville;...
Glenn Park
Mar 10, 2021
Glenn E. Park, 93, of Chillicothe, died March 10, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born May 23, 1927, in Chillicothe to the late James O. and Nancy Irene (Rhoades) Park. On February 24, 1951, he married the former Frances E. Gray, who preceded him in death August 12, 2001. Surviving are his sons...
Viola Goodman
Mar 10, 2021
Viola White (Mohler-Alderman) Goodman, 93, of Chillicothe, passed quietly March 10, 2021. Viola was one of nine children of Clarence D. and Annie E. Moteshire Mohler. She was preceded in death by her siblings William, Anna-Margaret Allen, Louise Spicer, Dorothy Workman, Marshall Berman, Harold, and Carol-Lee, a grandchild, Adrienne Munoz; a step-daughter, Georgia; and her spouses, Dolphus Oscar and Elza...
James Dunkle
Mar 8, 2021
James L. "Pete" Dunkle, 76, of Chillicothe, died March 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 23, 1944, in Chillicothe to the late Lewis and Bernice (Burnett) Dunkle. Surviving are his children: Kelley (Rodney) Detillion, Chillicothe; Troy (Tracy) Dunkle, Washington C.H.; and Joseph Dunkle, Chillicothe; a daughter-in-law Stephanie Dunkle, Springboro; grandchildren: Tyler Dunkle, Christian Dunkle, Kelsey (Colton) Whitehouse,...
Lorraine Sitar
Mar 7, 2021
Lorraine Fern Sitar, 94, of Chillicothe, formerly of Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. She was born December 4, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Leonard and Gladys (Tingley) Hanson. On August 26, 1967, she married Cyril Sitar, and together they shared 37 years of marriage before his passing in...
Cathy Bowen
Mar 7, 2021
Cathy Sue Bowen, 71, of Chillicothe, died at 5:08pm March 7, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born April 17, 1949, in Chillicothe, to the late Raymond and Betty A. (McKelvey) Weaver. On May 1, 1968, she married Dwight E. Bowen, who preceded her in death June 3, 2010. Surviving are her children: Denny Clark (Cindy...
Thomas Johnson
Mar 5, 2021
Thomas David Johnson, 72, of Frankfort, passed away Friday evening, March 5, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 12, 1948 in Chillicothe, son of the late Ora Foster and Florence Elizabeth (Pettit) Johnson. On November 6, 1965, he married Brenda Kay (Morrison) Johnson, and together they shared over 55 wonderful years...
Beverly Royal
Mar 3, 2021
Beverly Jean Royal, 51, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 28, 1969 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, daughter of the late Ralph and Norma Jean (Smith) Womble. She later married James K. Coy, and together they shared nearly 15 happy years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she...
Ronald Reeves
Mar 2, 2021
Ronald Lee Reeves, 82, of Kingston, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 29, 1938 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Marion and Florence (Owens) Reeves. On February 16, 1957, he married H. JoAnn (Lallier) Reeves, and together they shared over 50 years of...
Walter Crowe
Feb 27, 2021
Walter Carl Crowe, 80, of Chillicothe, died 6:00 pm Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born January 17, 1941 in Marshallville, GA to the late John Henry and Omi Genora Davis Crowe. On June 1, 1976 he married Teresa M. Murray, who died March 14, 2020. Survivors include a daughter,...
Eva Hitch
Feb 27, 2021
Eva Jean Hitch, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning February 27, 2021, at her residence. She was born October 23, 1940 in Logan, OH to the late Wayne and Alveena Huffines Ralston. On May 12, 1961 she married James R. Hitch, who died January 22, 2021. Survivors include four children, Jim (Julie) Hitch, Sandy (Doug) Cox, Linda (Mark)...
David White
Feb 26, 2021
David G. White, 85, of Chillicothe, died February 26, 2021, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1935 in Spargursville, OH to the late George G. and Beatrice L. Parker White. Survivors include three daughters, Nola White, Napoleon, OH, Lisa Lindner-Guiterrez, Chillicothe, and Cheryl (Ted) Kerns, Waynesville, OH; 6 grandchildren, Beth Immell, Shane Wolfe, Kimberly...
Lennyx Blazer
Feb 24, 2021
On Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, Lennyx Naomi Blazer (Lenny) passed away at only 2 weeks and 3 days old. Lennyx was born 9 minutes before her twin sister, Lextyn Jayde, on February 7th, 2021, to Harleigh Johnson & Tyler Blazer. Lennyx was born a strong little fighter, as she was born premature with heart defects & spent her weeks of...
Robert Woods
Feb 23, 2021
Robert R. Woods Jr., 62, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly February 23, 2021, at his home. He was born May 12, 1958 in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Robert R. and Bonnie M. Rivard Woods Sr. Survivors include three children, Lisa (Ricardo) Ubongen, Robert (Stephanie) Woods III, and Angela (Roger) Conley; grandchildren, Heaven and Diana Ubongen, Olivia Lapetina, Autumn, Braxton,...
Butch Mccomis
Feb 21, 2021
Huey W. "Butch" McComis, Jr., 70, of Chillicothe, passed away February 21, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a battle with COVID-19. He was born January 21, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late Huey W., Sr., and Ruby (Kuhn) McComis. On April 2, 1982, he married Patty Colter, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Charles (Jamie) McComis, Rhonda...
Willard Long
Feb 21, 2021
Willard G. "Skip" Long, 69, of Chillicothe, died at 1:59am February 21, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1951, in McArthur, OH to the late Willard G. and Jessie M. Schettler Long. On June 10, 1972, he married the former Debra L. Poling, who survives. Also surviving are their children: Tony (Marianne) Long, of Litchfield...
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