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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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Patricia Letsche

Patricia Letsche

Feb 1, 2021

Patricia Ann Henderson Lambert Letsche, 82, met Jesus face-to-face on February 1, 2021 at 9:45 pm. She left this earth, where she was surrounded by her loving family, but they know that she is now with her Savior. Pat was born in Henderson, KY on April 11, 1938, the oldest of 6 children born to Richard Norman and Sarah Genevieve...

Randall Hatmacher

Randall Hatmacher

Feb 1, 2021

Randall Victor Hatmacher, 57, of Chillicothe, died 4:25 pm, Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born April 26, 1963 in Chillicothe to the late Fredrick and Patricia Saelens Hatmacher. He was preceded in death by brother Mark Hatmacher, of Chillicothe. Surviving is his son, Taylor Hatmacher, of Dayton; stepson, Gray...

Frances Price

Frances Price

Feb 1, 2021

Frances Louise Price, 83, of Chillicothe, died 2:02 pm, Monday, February 1, 2021 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness.    She was born May 7, 1937 in Chillicothe to the late Delsie and Ernest Johnson.  Survivors include five children, Robert, Randy (Patricia), and Ronnie (Kathy) Blake, Starla Blake Easterday, and Manuel (Sonya) Blake III; and 15 grandchildren.  She...

John Swenson

John Swenson

Jan 29, 2021

John C. Swenson, 79, of Richmond Dale, died at 3:22pm January 29, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   He was born August 10, 1941, in Davenport, IA, to the late Paul E. and Emily (Johnson) Swenson. In April of 1963, he married the former Jody L. Bond, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Jill Smith,...

John Williamson

John Williamson

Jan 29, 2021

John Andrew Williamson passed away peacefully at his home in Frankfort, OH, on January 29, 2021, at the age of 84. Born in Glasgow, Scotland (2 nd of four boys) he was active in scouting; receiving the Queen's Scout award at 16. He earned his engineering degree on scholarship at the University of Glasgow, apprenticing at Stephens & Sons shipyard,...

Janet Lawhorn

Janet Lawhorn

Jan 28, 2021

Janet Elaine Lawhorn, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, January 28, 2021, at Valley View Care Center in Frankfort, following an extended illness. She was born May 30, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry B. and Mary M. (Bowman) Lawhorn. Surviving are her siblings, Suzanne Pinnix, Dale Lawhorn, Sharon (Lee) Davidson, David (Kate) Treadway, Edwin...

William Jones

William Jones

Jan 28, 2021

William W. Jones, 78, of Chillicothe, died at his residence January 28, 2021, following an extended illness.   He was born August 24, 1942, in Greenfield, OH to the late Harold E. and Francis N. (Matheus) Jones. On June 17, 1967, he married the former Pamela Ann Holman, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2007.   He is survived by...

Ed Howard

Ed Howard

Jan 27, 2021

H. Edward Howard, 71, of Chillicothe, formerly of Waverly, died from complication of the COVID-19 virus at 5pm January 27, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Ed was born September 6, 1949, in Huntington, WV, to the late Charles B. and Beulah (Mills) Howard. On December 18, 1971, he married the former Jayne Netherton, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Don Dailey

Don Dailey

Jan 27, 2021

Don I. Dailey, of Chillicothe, loving husband, dad, papa and uncle, went home to be with the Lord at 3:00pm January 27, 2021. He never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell. He is now walking the streets of gold and we know we will see him again someday. Don was born on April 26, 1933, in...

Bobby Anderson

Bobby Anderson

Jan 26, 2021

Bobby Lee Anderson, 66, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 12:42am January 26, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born June 27, 1954, in Jacksonville, FL, to Leroy Anderson and Lois S. Burrows. On June 14, 1986, he married the former Barbara A. Baum, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Kelly (Craig) Rider,...

John Seifert

John Seifert

Jan 26, 2021

John Arthur Seifert, 77, of Ray, Ohio passed away on January 26, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family, following a battle with Leukemia for the past year. John was born in Taylorville, Illinois to Ludwig J. and Vera I. (Seeger) Seifert.   On September 3, 1977, John married Catherine Ann Quinn of Tupper Lake, NY, who survives him. John graduated...

Jean Smith

Jean Smith

Jan 25, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Smith, age 87, took hold of God's hand to reunite with her heavenly family after passing away, Sunday, January 25th, 2021 @ 7:41 a.m. due to an extended illness. Her Loving Husband, Walter E. Smith was by her bedside at the time of her passing. Jean Elizabeth Smith was born on June 10th, 1933 in Massieville, Ohio to...

Dianna Seymour

Dianna Seymour

Jan 24, 2021

Dianna J. Seymour, 77, of Chillicothe, died January 24, 2021, at Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 13, 1943 the daughter of Harvey C. (Bill) and Rosalie Tucker Bogard.  She and her brother Daniel Hill grew up in Chillicothe and she went on to graduate from the Riverside Whitecross School of Nursing in...

Marvin Perryman

Marvin Perryman

Jan 24, 2021

Marvin Perryman, 74, of Frankfort, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 11, 1946 in Festus, MO to the late Marvin D. Perryman and Eloise Tindall Perryman, who preceded him in death.  Also preceding him was his sister, Joyce Perryman Vessel, his first spouse, Susan L. Bennett and...

Joy Gilliland

Joy Gilliland

Jan 24, 2021

Joy Elaine Gilliland, 64, of Chillicothe, died Sunday evening at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of the COVID-19 virus. She was the widow of Chester Gilliland. Following cremation, graveside services in Bainbridge Cemetery will be announced at a later date.  Her full obituary is being prepared at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Joyce Taylor

Joyce Taylor

Jan 23, 2021

Joyce Eline Taylor, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 23, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 2, 1946 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Merle and Edith (Seymour) Karshner. On April 29, 1976, she married her beloved husband, Robert Lewis Taylor, and together they shared...

James Hitch

James Hitch

Jan 22, 2021

James Robert "Jim" Hitch, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday afternoon, January 22, 2021, at Berger Health System in Circleville, following a brief illness. He was born May 21, 1940, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late William and Helen (Murch) Hitch. On May 12, 1961, he married his beloved wife Eva Jean (Ralston) Hitch, and together they shared nearly...

Marjorie Howell

Marjorie Howell

Jan 22, 2021

Marjorie Jean Howell, 95, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, January 22, 2021 at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born February 23, 1925 in Findlay, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Verah (Miller) Boman. In October 1948, she married Vernon Howell, who preceded her in death in 2003. Surviving are three children, Mark Nathan Howell, Cathy Ann (Harold)...

Everett Butcher

Everett Butcher

Jan 21, 2021

Everett Ray Butcher, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, January 21, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born January 12, 1942 in Ross County, son of the late Dorsey and Mary (Magill) Butcher. On September 10, 1963, he married his beloved wife, Nancy L. Butcher, and together they shared over 57...

Nancy Clements

Nancy Clements

Jan 20, 2021

Nancy Jane Clements, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021 at her home, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Lora (Carver) Sparks. On November 29, 1976, she married William Mack Clements, and together they shared over 43 years of marriage before his...

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