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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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Viola Goodman

Viola Goodman

Mar 10, 2021

Viola White (Mohler-Alderman) Goodman, 93, of Chillicothe, passed quietly March 10, 2021. Viola was one of nine children of Clarence D. and Annie E. Moteshire Mohler.  She was preceded in death by her siblings William, Anna-Margaret Allen, Louise Spicer, Dorothy Workman, Marshall Berman, Harold, and Carol-Lee, a grandchild, Adrienne Munoz; a step-daughter, Georgia; and her spouses, Dolphus Oscar and Elza...

James Dunkle

James Dunkle

Mar 8, 2021

James L. "Pete" Dunkle, 76, of Chillicothe, died March 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 23, 1944, in Chillicothe to the late Lewis and Bernice (Burnett) Dunkle. Surviving are his children: Kelley (Rodney) Detillion, Chillicothe; Troy (Tracy) Dunkle, Washington C.H.; and Joseph Dunkle, Chillicothe; a daughter-in-law Stephanie Dunkle, Springboro; grandchildren: Tyler Dunkle, Christian Dunkle, Kelsey (Colton) Whitehouse,...

Lorraine Sitar

Lorraine Sitar

Mar 7, 2021

Lorraine Fern Sitar, 94, of Chillicothe, formerly of Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. She was born December 4, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Leonard and Gladys (Tingley) Hanson. On August 26, 1967, she married Cyril Sitar, and together they shared 37 years of marriage before his passing in...

Cathy Bowen

Cathy Bowen

Mar 7, 2021

Cathy Sue Bowen, 71, of Chillicothe, died at 5:08pm March 7, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.   She was born April 17, 1949, in Chillicothe, to the late Raymond and Betty A. (McKelvey) Weaver. On May 1, 1968, she married Dwight E. Bowen, who preceded her in death June 3, 2010.   Surviving are her children: Denny Clark (Cindy...

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Mar 5, 2021

Thomas David Johnson, 72, of Frankfort, passed away Friday evening, March 5, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 12, 1948 in Chillicothe, son of the late Ora Foster and Florence Elizabeth (Pettit) Johnson. On November 6, 1965, he married Brenda Kay (Morrison) Johnson, and together they shared over 55 wonderful years...

Beverly Royal

Beverly Royal

Mar 3, 2021

Beverly Jean Royal, 51, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 28, 1969 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, daughter of the late Ralph and Norma Jean (Smith) Womble. She later married James K. Coy, and together they shared nearly 15 happy years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she...

Ronald Reeves

Ronald Reeves

Mar 2, 2021

Ronald Lee Reeves, 82, of Kingston, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born April 29, 1938 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Marion and Florence (Owens) Reeves. On February 16, 1957, he married H. JoAnn (Lallier) Reeves, and together they shared over 50 years of...

Walter Crowe

Walter Crowe

Feb 27, 2021

Walter Carl Crowe, 80, of Chillicothe, died 6:00 pm Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   He was born January 17, 1941 in Marshallville, GA to the late John Henry and Omi Genora Davis Crowe.  On June 1, 1976 he married Teresa M. Murray, who died March 14, 2020.  Survivors include a daughter,...

Eva Hitch

Eva Hitch

Feb 27, 2021

Eva Jean Hitch, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning February 27, 2021, at her residence. She was born October 23, 1940 in Logan, OH to the late Wayne and Alveena Huffines Ralston.  On May 12, 1961 she married James R. Hitch, who died January 22, 2021.  Survivors include four children, Jim (Julie) Hitch, Sandy (Doug) Cox, Linda (Mark)...

David White

David White

Feb 26, 2021

David G. White, 85, of Chillicothe, died February 26, 2021, at his home, following an extended illness.   He was born October 22, 1935 in Spargursville, OH to the late George G. and Beatrice L. Parker White.  Survivors include three daughters, Nola White, Napoleon, OH, Lisa Lindner-Guiterrez, Chillicothe, and Cheryl (Ted) Kerns, Waynesville, OH; 6 grandchildren, Beth Immell, Shane Wolfe, Kimberly...

Lennyx Blazer

Lennyx Blazer

Feb 24, 2021

On Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, Lennyx Naomi Blazer (Lenny) passed away at only 2 weeks and 3 days old. Lennyx was born 9 minutes before her twin sister, Lextyn Jayde, on February 7th, 2021, to Harleigh Johnson & Tyler Blazer. Lennyx was born a strong little fighter, as she was born premature with heart defects & spent her weeks of...

Robert Woods

Robert Woods

Feb 23, 2021

Robert R. Woods Jr., 62, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly February 23, 2021, at his home. He was born May 12, 1958 in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Robert R. and Bonnie M. Rivard Woods Sr.  Survivors include three children, Lisa (Ricardo) Ubongen, Robert (Stephanie) Woods III, and Angela (Roger) Conley; grandchildren, Heaven and Diana Ubongen, Olivia Lapetina, Autumn, Braxton,...

Butch Mccomis

Butch Mccomis

Feb 21, 2021

Huey W. "Butch" McComis, Jr., 70, of Chillicothe, passed away February 21, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a battle with COVID-19.   He was born January 21, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late Huey W., Sr., and Ruby (Kuhn) McComis. On April 2, 1982, he married Patty Colter, who survives.   Also surviving are his children: Charles (Jamie) McComis, Rhonda...

Willard Long

Willard Long

Feb 21, 2021

Willard G. "Skip" Long, 69, of Chillicothe, died at 1:59am February 21, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born September 26, 1951, in McArthur, OH to the late Willard G. and Jessie M. Schettler Long. On June 10, 1972, he married the former Debra L. Poling, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Tony (Marianne) Long, of Litchfield...

Roger Bolen

Roger Bolen

Feb 21, 2021

Roger Eugene Bolen, 92, of Londonderry, died February 21, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He was born November 9, 1928 in Meigs Co. to the late Wesley and Winnie Amos Bolen.  He married Betty L. Radekin Bolen, who preceded him in death.  Survivors include his son, John W. Bolen, Springfield; granddaughter, Wendy (Patrick) Myelle; great-granddaughter,...

Carl Coy

Carl Coy

Feb 21, 2021

Carl A.Coy, 83, of Frankfort, OH, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021.   He was born February 28, 1937 to the late Thomas D. and Lola P. Holdren Coy.  Survivors include his children, Thomas John Coy, Carla Kaye (Jerry) Copley, Kelly June (Todd) Krick, Diana L. Campbell, Sean A., Dean A, and Tracy A Coy; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.  He...

Reginald Netter

Reginald Netter

Feb 20, 2021

Reginald F.P. Netter, 63, of Chillicothe, died at 1:10pm February 20, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following complications of COVID-19.    He was born August 24, 1957, in Chillicothe to Reginald Wright and Vera Netter.    Surviving are: his wife, Cheryl Netter; sons Kevin and Brian (Emily) Netter; grandchildren: Brylee, Quinlee, Madison and Abigail; his brother Jeff Netter; aunts and uncles: Barbara...

Doyle Johnson

Doyle Johnson

Feb 19, 2021

Doyle E. "Bud John" Johnson, Jr., 62, died at 10:51pm February 19, 2021, at Signature Healthcare following an extended illness.   He was born October 27, 1958, in Chillicothe, to the late Doyle E. "Bud" and Beverly J. (Banks) Johnson.   Surviving are: his daughter Ashley Cottrill, of Chillicothe, grandchildren: Beyonce Guas, Imani Reed, Tamir Cottrill and Kevin Gray, Jr.; his fiancée...

Doris Kinzer

Doris Kinzer

Feb 17, 2021

Doris E. (Boggess) Kinzer, 87, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 12:42pm February 17, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center ER.   She was born September 28, 1933, in Bourneville, OH to the late James and Mabel (Reynolds) Boggess. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Norman Kinzer; daughters Kathy Weaver and Jackie (Kinzer) Worthen; and all of...

Julia Shaver

Julia Shaver

Feb 15, 2021

Julia M. Shaver, 70, of Columbus, died peacefully at home February 15, 2021, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 28, 1950, in Columbus, OH, to the late Philip W., Jr. and Mary E. (Braik) Schaeffing. On July 9, 1983, she married John G. Shaver, who survives. Also surviving is her beloved daughter and...

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