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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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Jeffery Bragg
Apr 14, 2021
Jeffery Bragg, 59, of Richmond Dale, passed away Wednesday evening, April 14, 2021, at his home. He was born May 26, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Billy and Marie (Lambert) Bragg. He went on to marry Vivian L. (Lovell) Bragg, and together they shared 32 years of marriage before his passing. In addition to his wife, he...
Lisa Alexander
Apr 13, 2021
Lisa Lynnette Alexander, 55, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday evening, April 13, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 20, 1965, in Zanesville, Ohio, beloved daughter of James Lee and Melody Kay (Bailey) Maziar who survive. Also surviving are her three daughters, Kaylee (Cassi) Maziar, Madison Alexander, and Olivia Alexander; her granddaughter,...
Janet Duvall
Apr 12, 2021
Janet L. Duvall, 73, of Chillicothe, died at 9:34pm April 12, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Janet was born on July 27, 1947 in Ashland, KY, raised in Washington Court House, OH and lived most of her life in Chillicothe, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents Jay and Mildred (Johnson) Duvall. Janet...
Leland Brown
Apr 11, 2021
Leland Lee Brown, 58, of Chillicothe, died April 11, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born March 5, 1963 in Chillicothe, OH. Survivors include his mother, Sheridan Brown, Columbus; a son, Darius Brown, Chillicothe, a daughter, Stacey (Chris) Banks, Columbus; three grandchildren; a sister, Carmen (Keith) Dulaney; brother, Robert (Annie) Brown; best friend, Danny Sidney; and...
Ernest Reed
Apr 10, 2021
Ernest J. Reed, 42, of Chillicothe, died April 10, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born April 3, 1979 in Columbus to the late Carol D. Daniels. Following cremation, private graveside services were held in Grandview Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Ernest J Reed , please click here...
Laura Wells
Apr 8, 2021
Laura J. Wells, 83, of Chillicothe, died 4:30 pm, April 8, 2021 at Liberty Village, following an extended illness. She was born January 1, 1938 in Waverly, OH to the late James and Dolly Tainer Lipsey. Survivors include her son, Jeff (Patricia) Wells, of Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Lipsey. Mrs. Wells retired from Ohio...
Keith Beard
Apr 7, 2021
Keith R. Beard, 68, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East hospital, following an extended illness. He was born August 5, 1952 in Chillicothe, son of the late James W. and Dorothy E. (Cole) Beard, Sr. On September 15, 1972, he married his beloved wife Wendy (Keels) Beard, and shared over 48 years...
Judith Thomas
Apr 7, 2021
Judith Ann Thomas, 73, of Chillicothe, died 5:34 am, April 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1947 in Chillicothe to James Maughmer and Freda Thomas. Judy was a graduate of the Pioneer Center. She lived several years in Gallipolis, OH before returning home to Chillicothe. Survivors include two nephews. She was preceded in death by four...
Daniel Gambill
Apr 7, 2021
Daniel Lee Gambill, 77, of Chillicothe, died April 7, 2021 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born April 7, 1944 in Columbus. In 2000 he married Edna Smith Gambill, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Victoria (Frank) Berry, Chillicothe and William (Carla) Gambill, Circleville; two step-children, Wayne (Melissa) Baxter, Frankfort, and Kevin Baxter, Jackson;...
Larry Johnson
Apr 7, 2021
Larry Donald Johnson, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born July 1, 1954 in Mansfield, Ohio, son of the late Percy and Gladys Johnson. Surviving are his children, Jamie Johnson, Jason Johnson, Cassaundria Robinson, and Kenneth Sloan; grandchildren, Titan, Jailyn, Alyssa, and Ronald; his siblings, Patricia A. (Bishop Jerome)...
Franklin Ragland
Apr 6, 2021
Franklin Eugene Ragland, 83, of Chillicothe, passed from this life to his heavenly home on April 6, 2021, at Adena Medical Center after a brief illness. Franklin was born September 17, 1937 to the late Wardie and Kathryn (Beatty) Ragland. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Gladys Logan, Hilda Jackson, Darlene Ragland, and Arlene Garnes, a son, Stacey...
Hal Adcock
Apr 3, 2021
Hal Richard Adcock, 63, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2021 at the Ohio State University James Cancer Center, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born October 18, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, son of Hal J. Adcock and the late Donna Sue Beeler. On November 4, 1978, he married Barbara (Parker) Adcock, and together they shared...
Janet Smart
Apr 3, 2021
Janet Lucille Smart, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday evening, April 3, 2021, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born October 8, 1946, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Mervin Frederick and Geneva Eileen (Rawlins) Baldwin. On December 15, 1979, she married Thomas Smart, who survives. Also surviving are her children, David Diehl, Tammy (Doug Hymrod) McCrillis,...
Robert Young
Apr 2, 2021
Robert L. Young II, 56, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly on April 2, 2021, at 12:17am at his residence. He was born December 31, 1964, in Circleville, OH to the late Robert L. and Alice May (Robinson) Young. Surviving are his son Justin Young and fiancée Lindsey Poling, of Frankfort; daughter Kaitlyn Young (Torrance Nesbitt), Chillicothe; his grandchildren, whom he adored:...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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