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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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Rhonda Netzley

Rhonda Netzley

Mar 26, 2021

Rhonda Kay Netzley, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, March 26, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born November 25, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois, daughter of the late Don Eugene and Katherine Lucille (Wirrig) Netzely. She is survived by her three daughters, Summer (Teddy) Tangen, Amanda Bailey, and Rachel Bailey; grandchildren, Timothy...

Karen Eades

Karen Eades

Mar 26, 2021

Karen A. Eades, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, March 26, 2021 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born February 9, 1958, in Detroit Michigan, daughter of Gerald and Sonia (Glomski) Krey. Surviving is her father, Gerald Krey, of Kentucky; and her sister, Gail Wood, of Michigan. In addition to her mother, she was...

Catherine Weisenberger

Catherine Weisenberger

Mar 24, 2021

Catherine S. Weisenberger, 101, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born August 27, 1919 in Bremen, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Schmelzer) Boch. On May 12, 1945, she married Karl Francis Weisenberger, who preceded her in death February 7, 1957. She is survived by...

Gloria Bonner

Gloria Bonner

Mar 22, 2021

Gloria K. Bonner, of Chillicothe, passed away on March 22, 2021 at 11:25am at Ohio State University Hospital.   Mrs. Bonner was born January 19, 1943, in Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband William Bonner. William "Bill" and Gloria were married for over 40 years. They are now together again in heaven.   In...

James Hurley

James Hurley

Mar 22, 2021

James Herbert Hurley, 64, of Centerburg, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, March 22, 2021, at the Centerburg Respiratory Care Center, following an extended illness. He was born November 14, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Ruth Eileen Hurley. James was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, who served from November 18, 1974...

James Dyer

James Dyer

Mar 22, 2021

James H. Dyer, Sr., 89, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday afternoon, March 22, 2021 at the Echo Manor in Pickerington, Ohio, following a very brief illness. He was born March 6, 1932, in Chillicothe, son of the late Elmer and Corrine (Hackley) Dyer. On November 5, 1955, he married Glenna M. (Bunch) Dyer, and together they have shared over 65...

Jody Smith

Jody Smith

Mar 20, 2021

Jody Kay Smith, 61, of Yellowbud, died March 20, 2021 at the Ohio State University James Hospital, following a battle with Leukemia. She was born May 19, 1959 in Chillicothe to Charles M. and Barbara Butler Harris.  On June 24, 1987 she married Charles W. "Bill" Smith, who survives.  In addition to her mother and husband, survivors include three children,...

Frederick Mowrey

Frederick Mowrey

Mar 20, 2021

Frederick A. Mowrey, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born July 2, 1953 to the late William C. Mowrey and Ruth (Stoops) Mowrey. On November 12, 1982, he was united in marriage to Sandra K. (Murray) Mowrey, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter,...

Richard Bost

Richard Bost

Mar 20, 2021

Richard Roy Bost, 78, of Chillicothe, died 5:55 pm March 20, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1942 in Ashville, OH to the late Milford "Dick" and Mavis Campbell Bost.  On February 2, 1968 he married Loretta Nelson Bost, who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Richard (Kelly) Bost, Chillicothe; three grandchildren, Zacheriah (Mary)...

Natalie Cyrus

Natalie Cyrus

Mar 19, 2021

Natalie Lynn Cyrus, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. She was born October 17, 1960.  On December 18, 1978 she married the love of her life, Jerry Lee Cyrus.  Surviving are her daughters, Iris (Thomas) Hopkins, Tonya (Jim) Varney, and Kathy Cyrus; grandsons, Jarrod Cyrus and family, and Hunter Hopkins; granddaughter, Cailyn Cyrus; step-grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Carter...

Lenora Humphrey

Lenora Humphrey

Mar 19, 2021

Lenora Jean Humphrey, 93, of Chillicothe, died Friday, March 19, 2021 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born October 31, 1927 in Doniphan, NE to the late Marlin and Alfa Hall.  She married Gordon W. Humphrey, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include her daughter, Christine Browning, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Following cremation, private services will be held...

David Bitter

David Bitter

Mar 19, 2021

David John Bitter, 66, of Chillicothe, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home.   He was born March 25, 1954 in Lakewood, OH to John and Mary Etta Abernathy Bitter, who survive.  Also surviving is his wife, Tina Caplinger; a daughter, Ann (Josh Hickle) Bitter, of Chillicothe, a grandson, Alexander Hickle; two brothers, Donald and Douglas Bitter; numerous nieces and...

Patricia Schultz

Patricia Schultz

Mar 18, 2021

Patricia Ann Schultz, 93, of Chillicothe, died March 18, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   She was born July 10, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Theodore F. and Martha C. Marmion Wendt.  On October 22, 1949 she married William R. Schultz, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Janet P. (Gregory) Daniels, Hudson,...

Joseph Bennett

Joseph Bennett

Mar 18, 2021

Joseph Carl Bennett, M.D. passed from this life at home on March 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judith Elaine (Shaw) Bennett; his children: Jodi Carol Bennett and her husband, Jeffery Hubert Webb, Liza Bennett Canowitz, and Joseph Carl Bennett, Jr. and his wife, Kristin Brown Bennett. Also surviving to cherish the memory of their...

John Tomlinson

John Tomlinson

Mar 17, 2021

John D. Tomlinson, "Deacon," 50, of Cincinnati, died unexpectedly Wednesday March 17, 2021.   Deacon was born July 31, 1970, in Chillicothe, OH, the son of Marsha Tomlinson Wagner, of Chillicothe; and John A. Tomlinson, who preceded him in death.   Deacon graduated from Chillicothe High School. He attended Ohio University-Chillicothe and the University of Cincinnati. He served his country in the...

Loueda Straziuso-Gearing

Loueda Straziuso-Gearing

Mar 15, 2021

Loueda Straziuso-Gearing, 80, of Londonderry, passed from this life unexpectedly on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1940, in Load, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herman and Anna Sylvia Holbert. Surviving are her siblings, Juanita Forrest, Darlene Thacker, and Rick (Melanie) Holbert; her children, Steve (Karen) Bolte, Debra (Steve) Huffman, and...

Jerry Byers

Jerry Byers

Mar 14, 2021

Jerry Maxwell Byers, 66, of Frankfort, died March 14, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 4, 1955 in Chillicothe to Harry and Helena Reynolds Byers.  His wife Sharon Fisher Byers survives.  Jerry was a self employed painting contractor. Following cremation, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the...

Larry Wisecup

Larry Wisecup

Mar 11, 2021

Larry Keith Wisecup, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Delbert and Inez (Ward) Wisecup. Surviving are his two children, Angela (Charles Delong) Wisecup, and Eric (Vicky Hess) Wisecup, both of Chillicothe; two grandchildren, Benjamin V. Trimble, of...

Mona Stevens

Mona Stevens

Mar 11, 2021

Mona L. Stevens, 85, died at 4:55am March 11, 2021, at NCR Traditions of Chillicothe.   She was born June 14, 1935, in Ross County to the late Raymond and Lillian L. (Bennett) Speakman. On November 15, 1954, she married Charles Raymond "Ray" Stevens, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2019.   Surviving are their children: Michael (Tawana) Stevens, Circleville;...

Glenn Park

Glenn Park

Mar 10, 2021

Glenn E. Park, 93, of Chillicothe, died March 10, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born May 23, 1927, in Chillicothe to the late James O. and Nancy Irene (Rhoades) Park. On February 24, 1951, he married the former Frances E. Gray, who preceded him in death August 12, 2001.   Surviving are his sons...

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