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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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Pamela Derringer

Pamela Derringer

May 1, 2021

Pamela S. Derringer, 72, of Chillicothe, died at 11am May 1, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born October 8, 1948, in McArthur, OH, to the late Joe and Eileen (Phillips) Fain. On March 21, 1970, she married William E. Derringer, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter Theresa (Wayne) Newell, of South Carolina; son Eric (Amy) Derringer, Chillicothe;...

Debra Cox

Debra Cox

Apr 27, 2021

Debra L. Cox, 67, of Ray, died 1:22 am, April 27, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born January 17, 1954 in Canfield, OH to the late John J. and Donna J. Swanson Lally.  She married Robert Cox, who preceded her in death November 21, 2006.  Survivors include her two children, Jennifer E. Cox, of...

Tiffany Vest

Tiffany Vest

Apr 27, 2021

Tiffany Rae Vest, 32, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born August 30, 1988 in Chillicothe, gracing the world with her spirit, love, strength and laughter.  She graduated in 2006 from Chillicothe High School with aspirations of being a flight attendant. Tiffany was a loving and compassionate person who loved...

Timothy Kern

Timothy Kern

Apr 26, 2021

Timothy "Paw Paw" Gordon Kern, 77, of Chillicothe, closed his eyes on April 26, 2021 at home after visiting with family and friends as the guardian angel reached out for his hand to take him on his next journey. Timothy was born November 27, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Gordon & Francis Dale (Burlile) Kern, the first...

Roy Smith

Roy Smith

Apr 25, 2021

Roy P. Smith Jr. (79) passed from this life to the next April 25,2021, the result of extended illness.   He was born August 11, 1941, to Roy P. Smith, Sr. and Ruth (Payne) Smith. On March 7, 1966, he married Phyllis Fraley, who survives.   He is also survived by his brother, Walter Smith; his sisters, Shirley (Bill) Landman and Lola...

Willard Miller

Willard Miller

Apr 25, 2021

Willard Keith Miller, 62, of Chillicothe, died April 25, 2021 at Carecore at Westmoreland Place, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 26, 1958 in Columbus to Willard and Violet Miller.  In addition to his mother, of Chillicothe, survivors include his wife, Lisa Ann Miller, Vanceburg, KY; a son, Brian K. Miller, Clarksville, TN; a stepdaughter,...

Mildred Zelinka

Mildred Zelinka

Apr 24, 2021

Mildred Holub Zelinka, 94, previously of Belpre, Ohio, passed away Saturday April 24, 2021.   She was born in Vapenny Podol, Czechoslovakia on September 16, 1926 to Josef and Anezka Tomiska Holub.   At the age of 9, Mildred immigrated to the United States to live with her aunt and uncle, Joseph and Anna Tomiska. She attended Hartwick College in Oneonta, New...

Larry Dennewitz

Larry Dennewitz

Apr 23, 2021

Larry J. Dennewitz, 58, of Chillicothe, died at 3:29pm April 23, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.   He was born February 7, 1963, in Chillicothe, to the late Gerald L. and Mary Y. (Mullineaux) Dennewitz.   Surviving are his daughter, Danielle Dennewitz; grandsons Lincoln Meddock and Treyson Johnson; his longtime companion Christi Bixler; his former wife and mother of...

Richard Engle

Richard Engle

Apr 21, 2021

Reverend Father Richard Francis "Bird" Engle died at the age of 95 on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 while in hospice care at The Villas at St. Therese. Fr. Engle was born on August 2, 1925 to the late Joseph L. and Catherine M. (Griffin) Engle.  Fr. Engle was a son of St. Mary Magdalene Parish (Columbus). He is survived by...

Crew Krivak

Crew Krivak

Apr 21, 2021

Crew Atlas Krivak, precious newborn son of Jeffery and Christina (Elliott) Krivak, was born on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, where he passed peacefully in the loving arms of his Mommy and Daddy, following a brief stay on earth. Although he were only here for a short time, he touched the hearts and lives...

Betsy Davidson

Betsy Davidson

Apr 21, 2021

Betsy L. Grey Davidson, 68, of Chillicothe, died 2:07 pm, April 21, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Glenn L. and Doris J. Cavins Grey.  On July 19, 1980 she married William H. Davidson, who survives.  Also surviving are her two sons, Brad Davidson...

Jacqueline Stauffer

Jacqueline Stauffer

Apr 20, 2021

Jacqueline Lea Stauffer, 49, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully Tuesday evening, April 20, 2021 at Nationwide Children's Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born July 19, 1971, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of Gary and Julia (Branham) Stauffer. Surviving is her father, Gary "Jake" (Darla) Stauffer; her mother, Julia Stauffer; two brothers, Jeramy Stauffer, and Justin Stauffer; her grandmother, Rita Stauffer;...

Georgia Weiderman

Georgia Weiderman

Apr 20, 2021

Georgia L. Weiderman, 86, of Chillicothe, died April 20, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born August 2, 1934 in Louisa, KY to the late Conrad and Anna Skaggs Ward.  On January 29, 1955 she married Frederick E. "Whitey" Weiderman, who died May 12, 1999.  Survivors include three children, Timothy (Nancy), Thomas, and...

Carl Winfield

Carl Winfield

Apr 18, 2021

Carl Eugene Winfield, 68, of Chillicothe, died 2:50 am, Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1952 in Ross Co. to the late Lloyd and Grace Mayo Winfield.  On September 17, 1971 he married Betty Lee Harris Winfield, who survives.  Also surviving are four children, Carl Harris-Winfield, Jamar (Rebecca) Harris-Winfield, Leroy Koolest...

Kenneth Valentine

Kenneth Valentine

Apr 18, 2021

Kenneth Valentine, Jr., 61, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born December 2, 1959, son of the late Kenneth and Jane (Isabel) Valentine, Sr., in Chillicothe, Ohio. He went on to marry Jacquelin Valentine, who preceded him in death. Surviving are his two sons, Kenneth (Kia Williamson)...

Pamela Hiles

Pamela Hiles

Apr 17, 2021

Pamela Kathleen Hiles, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday evening, April 17, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born September 10, 1951, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Calton Warren and Vauda Pauline (Campbell) Bland. Surviving is her son, Timothy C. Hiles, Sr.; grandchildren, Timothy C. (Kristen) Hiles, Jr., Autumn R. Hiles, and Zachary Hiles;...

Lisa Gutierrez

Lisa Gutierrez

Apr 17, 2021

Lisa Gutierrez, 61, of Chillicothe, OH went to heaven at her home on April 17th, 2021 due to complications with her diabetes.  She was born on January 31, 1960, in Chillicothe, OH to David and Ruth Ann White. Lisa was a loving person with a big heart.  She was able to make friends wherever her travels in life took her....

Bryston Blevins

Bryston Blevins

Apr 15, 2021

Precious little angel, Bryston Reed Blevins, beloved infant son of Amber Crimson Joy Blevins, passed peacefully at the Adena Regional Medical Center in the embrace of family. He was born April 14, 2021 in Chillicothe, joining his brother Princeton Scott Blevins. Although his time on earth was short, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him....

Anita Graves

Anita Graves

Apr 14, 2021

Anita Jane Graves, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 14, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1963, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Clifford "Bill" Retherford, and Barbara (Freeman) Strausbaugh. On March 24, 1979, she married Dale E. Graves, having celebrated their 42 nd anniversary last month....

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Apr 14, 2021

Mark Weldon Smith, also known as Marko Von Dragon, age 64, passed away suddenly on the 14 th of April, 2021. He was born on the 4 th of April, 1957, to the late Roy James Smith and Martha Mary (Markel) Smith of Chillicothe, Ohio. On the 12 th of June, 1978, he married Donna Jean Kitzmiller, who survives. He...

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