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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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Amber Hambrick
May 25, 2021
Amber Lee Hambrick, 34, of Richmond Dale, died at her residence on May 25, 2021. Amber is survived by her four children: Olivia Hambrick, Aaliyah Simmons, Ivy Hambrick and Joshua Richardson; her mother Star Hitchens, of Columbus; her father Tommy Lee, Chillicothe; her brother Mershaun (Chelsea) Lee; sisters Yaumi Hambrick-Hill (Marc Hill), and Stacee Hitchens; her paternal grandfather Thomas D....
James Taylor
May 24, 2021
James J. Taylor, 69 of Chillicothe died May 24, 2021 at home. Jim was born on April 18, 1952 in Porterville, Ohio to Rosemary and Hap Taylor who preceded him in death. He was delivered at home by his grandfather, Dr. Jim Miller for whom he was named. Jim lived in Perry County until his family moved to Chillicothe in...
Charles Orr
May 24, 2021
Charles L. Orr, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday afternoon, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Charles L Orr , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Jason Kroll
May 24, 2021
After a short battle, Jason "Big Daddy" Kroll, went to his final resting place on May 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Victoria Kroll of 7 years, and their 8 children: Maykayla, Shayna, Matthew, Laela, Linley, Alana, Ellie, and Ryan. Jason also leaves behind his parents: Rod and Sylvia Kroll; bonus parents: Valerie (Randy) Westfall, and Buddy Cook;...
Gordon Boyer
May 24, 2021
Gordon Willis Boyer, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday afternoon, May 24, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 27, 1939 in Jamestown, Ohio, son of the late Walter Willis and Donna Lorie (Gordon) Boyer. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public calling hours or services. To send a...
Dan Ater
May 24, 2021
Dan E. Ater, 66, of Clarksburg, died at his residence at 7:45am May 24, 2021, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 29, 1954, to Earl E. "Deak" and Rebecca "Becky" (Steinhauser) Ater. Surviving are children: Kyle (Sarah) Ater, of Clarksburg, Nick (Stacey) Ater, of Columbus, Mackenzie (Hunter) Hubbard, of Washington C.H., and Daniel Ater,...
Kenneth Michael
May 23, 2021
Kenneth Richard Michael, 66, of Chillicothe, died May 23, 2021, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born November 14, 1954 in Chillicothe to the late James E. and Helen M. Shoemaker Michael II. On June 9, 1984 he married Peggy Ann Hutchison, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Anthony J. (Heather) Michael and Bobby A. (Karri)...
Delores Scott
May 23, 2021
Delores M Scott, 95 of Flatwoods, KY, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away May 23, 2021. Her prayers were answered and she is now with her Lord and Savior. Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Scott; a sister Lois Sanford; brothers, Carroll Gilbert and Roy Gilbert. She is survived by a sister Helen R Gilbert; two brothers Floyd...
Vicky Davis
May 20, 2021
Vicky Lynn Davis, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday morning, May 20, 2021 at her home, following an extended illness. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public calling hours or services. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Vicky Lynn Davis , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Jeff Heskett
May 20, 2021
Jeff Heskett, 62, of Chillicothe, died May 20, 2021 at his home unexpectedly. He was born March 7, 1959 in Chillicothe to the late Joseph and Doris Heskett. His son Jeff Detty survives. Following cremation, private graveside services will be held in Little Mound Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeff Heskett ,...
Billie Morton
May 19, 2021
Billie Jo Morton, 64, of Chillicothe, died 1:01 am, May 19, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1956 to the late Lawrence and Cora Sowers Swank. Survivors include two children, Erin Morton and James Lee (Maleena) Brown, Jr.; both of Chillicothe; four grandchildren, Kelsey Jo (Earl) Kendall, Bryce Bruce, Ashlie and Jamie Brown; three...
Richard Perry
May 16, 2021
Richard J. Perry, 80, of Chillicothe, died Sunday at CareCore at Westmoreland, following a brief illness. His wife Joyce survives. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Richard Joseph Perry , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Dorthea Huffman
May 14, 2021
Dorthea Huffman, previously of Waverly OH, graced this earth with her loving and kind spirit for 96 years. Her life here peacefully ended May 14, 2021, in her sleep. A woman of faith and the heart of her family, Dorthea nurtured their spirituality by her tireless Christian example, and also loving them through their challenges. Throughout her life she maintained...
Joyce Ruschmann
May 12, 2021
Joyce A. Ruschmann, 87, of Dayton, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 1:39pm May 12, 2021, at Kettering Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born May 9, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late Frank R. and Margaret A. (Livingston) Yerian. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law: Michael (Cynthia) Ruschmann, of Centerville; Craig (Barbara) Ruschmann, of Columbus; grandsons: Nicholas (Jasmine)...
Cynthia Gavrill
May 11, 2021
Cynthia Ann Gavrill, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2021 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born December 17, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Monica (McAllister) Gavrill. She is survived by her only daughter, Tracy Ann (Dennis Tackett) Dalton, of Chillicothe; her sister, Pamela Gavrill, of Frederick, MD; nieces,...
Arthur Jones
May 10, 2021
The Greatest Generation lost another one this week. And he was a great one, at least to his family and many of his friends. Art Jones, 97, died at 1:55 a.m. May 10 in the National Church Residences complex on University Drive in Chillicothe. Friends may pay their respects from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Haller Funeral Home and one...
Justine Houck
May 9, 2021
Justine L. Houck, 82, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at her residence at 5:00pm May 9, 2021. She was born December 27, 1938, in Luzerne County, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Hontz) Baloga. Surviving are her sons: Clark (Connie) Blosser, of Fayetteville, NC; Tim Blosser, of Costa Mesa, CA, and David Blosser, of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Brandon Blosser, Huntington Beach,...
James Bambenek
May 7, 2021
James Phillip Bambenek, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday evening, May 7, 2021, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, with his three daughters by his side following an extended illness. He was born February 2, 1944, in Winona, Minnesota, to the late James Valentine and Phoebe Catherine (Abrahamsen) Bambenek. On October 21, 1967, he married his beloved wife Diane Lee...
Constance Hammond
May 6, 2021
Constance "Connie" Sue Hammond, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1945, in Manchester, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl and Eloise (Hackathorn) Hull. Surviving is her fiancé, Thom Patrick; her two children, Angela (Charles Delong) Wisecup, and Eric (Vicki) Wisecup;...
Tamara Conrad
May 2, 2021
Tamara Jo Conrad, 59, of Chillicothe, died 6:06 am, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born February 12, 1962 in Chillicothe to Charles Roger Hammond and Sara Nusbaum. On July 17, 2004 she married Robert Conrad, who survives. In addition to her husband and her father, survivors include two...
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