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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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Earl Morrison
Jul 13, 2021
Earl Wayne Morrison, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2021 at this home. He was born on July 29, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Alex and Sarah (Ragland) Morrison. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Private cremation services are taking place under the direction of Haller Funeral Home. To...
Kathryn Runyon
Jul 12, 2021
Kathryn J. Runyon, 62, of Greenfield, died at 1:37pm July 12, 2021, at Ohio State University Hospital following a brief battle with leukemia. She was the widow of Randy Runyon. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Kathryn J Runyon , please click here to visit our Sympathy...
Glenna Shade
Jul 10, 2021
Glenna L. Shade, 72, of Waverly, died at 4:08am July 10, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born September 3, 1948, in Cabell County, WV, to the late David Stanley and Lucille B. (Evans) Meadows. Surviving are her daughters: Pam Aldridge, of Grove City, and Stephanie Sands, Chillicothe; grandchildren: Jessica Ward, London, OH, Tyler...
Barbara Herlihy
Jul 10, 2021
Barbara Stark Herlihy, 91, of Allen Avenue died on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her eight children: Christie (and William Starr) of Marlborough, MA; Mary (and Roberto Roca) of Madrid, Spain; John (and Amy Jones) Herlihy of Charlotte, NC; Joseph Herlihy of Chillicothe; Barbara (and Kenneth Johnson) of Rocky Face, GA;...
John Scherff
Jul 10, 2021
John M. Scherff, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday evening, July 10, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born September 18, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Philip and Ann-Marie Scherff. Surviving are his children, Jenny (Scott) Perdew, Peggie (Casey) Arledge, and Joshua (Kaitlyn) McFadden; grandchildren, Logan, Luke, Cassie, Raylee, Jace, Chloe, Cade, and Ace; as well...
Sandra Reinhard
Jul 9, 2021
Sandra Gay McCafferty Reinhard passed peacefully at Riverside Hospital on July 9, 2021 at approximately 10:15pm surrounded by her family. She was born January 14, 1944 to Ruth (Lane) McCafferty and Claude Russell McCafferty at Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth, father Claude, sister Margene (Schoenhoff), and brother Mike McCafferty. She is...
Donald Triplett
Jul 8, 2021
Donald E. Triplett, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 8, 2021 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Kentucky following an extended illness. He was born December 5, 1946, in Moussy, Kentucky, son of the late Otis and Audrey (Wicker) Triplett. On October 28, 1967, he married his beloved wife Sharon Lynn Triplett, and together they shared nearly...
David Grabb
Jul 7, 2021
David Albert Grabb, 64, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 8, 1956, in Chillicothe, son of the late Paul E. and Betty M. (Wintersheimer) Grabb. On September 1, 2001 he married Carolyn (Williams) Grabb, and together they shared nearly 20 years of marriage....
Melinda Smith
Jul 7, 2021
Melinda Margaret Smith passed away at the Heritage (Traditions), in Chillicothe, Ohio on July 7, 2021. She was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite and Arnold Smith. She is survived by sister, Leatrice Phillips (Ed Rosage); brothers Warren Smith (Kathy) and Irvin Smith (Barbara); nieces Eileen Jewett and Jessica Smith; nephews Eric and Craig...
Thomas Pohlig
Jul 4, 2021
Thomas J. Pohlig, 80, of Chillicothe died July 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1940 in Darby, PA to the late Thomas J. and Anna M. Hare Pohlig. In 1985 he married Vicki L. Willis Pohlig, who survives. Also surviving are his children and step-children, Thomas J. (Cheryl) Pohlig III, Beate A. (Jill Connell) Pohlig, John...
David Lemaster
Jul 3, 2021
David D. Lemaster, 75, of Chillicothe, died July 3, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1945 in Ross Co. to the late Raymond and Lillie Higginbotham Lemaster. On March 4, 2016 he married Brenda Ferguson Lemaster, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Melissa (fiancé Michael Halsey) Stiles and Desiree (Robert) McNeely, both of...
Martha Houldsworth
Jul 3, 2021
Martha Houldsworth, 89, of Chillicothe, died July 3, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Martha Houldsworth , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Joyce Montgomery
Jul 1, 2021
Joyce L. Montgomery, 78, of Chillicothe, died July 1, 2021, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born June 21, 1943 in Xenia, OH to the late Robert and Avanelle Spence Osborn. She married Ray Montgomery, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Shelley (Mike) Chidester and Debbie Osborn, of Chillicothe; three grandchildren, Ashley Montgomery, Abby...
Linda Bickel
Jul 1, 2021
Linda Lou Bickel, 75, of Chillicothe, died July 1, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1945 in Ross Co. to the late Murray I. and Helen M. Arledge Copp. In 1972 she married Jim Bickel, who preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include two brothers, Richard (Vicki) and Ronnie Copp, of Chillicothe; and...
James Schobelock
Jun 25, 2021
James L. "Jim" Schobelock, Jr., 78, of Chillicothe, died at 7:41pm, June 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 15, 1942, in Chillicothe, to the late James L., Sr. and Cora E. (Diehl) Schobelock. On March 15, 1961, he married the former Donna R. Smith, who together enjoyed 60 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he...
John Downs
Jun 24, 2021
John R. "Jay" Downs, 73, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ending his battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Jay was born on October 6, 1947, BEFORE his parents could get to the hospital in Centralia, Washington, from their home in Neah Bay. He was...
Randall Rinehart
Jun 23, 2021
Rev. Randall L. Rinehart, 67, of Chillicothe, passed from his life into eternal life at 6:38pm June 23, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. He was born August 4, 1953, in Chillicothe to the late Eldon G. and Gladys N. (Mead) Rinehart. Surviving are his children: Randall R. Rinehart, Chillicothe, Rhonda (Nicklus) Day, Circleville, Holly (Brad) Garrison, Chillicothe,...
Adam Wrightsel
Jun 22, 2021
Adam Troy Wrightsel, 59, of Chillicothe, died 11:15 am, June 22, 2021, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH, following an extended illness. He was born May 18, 1962 in Chillicothe to the late Charles R. and Margaret E. Hoover Wrightsel. Survivors include four siblings, Connie (Shawn) Hamilton, Chillicothe, Joseph Wrightsel, Kingston, Paul (Michael) Wrightsel, Chillicothe and Todd (Carla) Wrightsel, Chillicothe;...
Janet Sheets
Jun 11, 2021
Janet Lou Sheets, 83, passed away June 11, 2021, at Ohio State University Medical Center after a brave battle with an extended illness. She was born September 2, 1938, in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Orlory and Modie Chester. On September 4, 1954, she married Lloyd. A Sheets and together they raised their loved son, Ronnie Lee who survive. Also...
Lucille Nichols
Jun 9, 2021
Lucille Nichols, of Chillicothe, OH passed away in Chillicothe on June 9, 2021 at the age of 105. She was born June 3, 1916 in Independence, Iowa to Lura Mae and Frank J. Selzer. She was married to Frank W. Nichols of Chillicothe on June 3, 1941 and after 47 years of marriage he predeceased her on December 1, 1988. ...
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