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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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Martha Dana

Martha Dana

Oct 31, 2020

Martha Dana, 73, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Martha was a long-time resident of North Hampton, NH, before relocating to Newmarket, NH and finally settling in Chillicothe to be near family.   She was born December 24, 1946 in New Haven, CT.  Martha was an artist at heart...

Donald Westin

Donald Westin

Oct 30, 2020

Donald W. Westin, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday evening October 30, 2020 at the Adena Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born March 18 1946 in Painesville, Ohio to Carl and Eleanor Westin who have both preceded him in death.  He was a brother to Larry Westin, who currently resides in Mentor, Ohio. Surviving Don is his...

David Schilder

David Schilder

Oct 28, 2020

Rev. David M. Schilder, 78, died at 7:07pm October 28, 2020, at his residence following a battle with cancer.   He was born July 15, 1942, in Chillicothe, OH to the late Joseph Campbell "Cam" and Margaret B. (Grothe) Schilder.   Surviving are his brother Joseph W. (Rosemary) Schilder, of Sunbury, OH; his sister, Sister Elise Gittrich, of El Paso, TX, Sister...

Veda Brown

Veda Brown

Oct 28, 2020

Veda Mae (Willis) Brown, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 28, 2020 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born on July 21, 1946 in Washington CH, Ohio, daughter of the late Willie Daniel and Nellie Mae (Harris) Willis. On May 21, 1966 she married Timothy Anthony Brown, Sr., who preceded her in...

Katherine Lyons

Katherine Lyons

Oct 27, 2020

Katherine Denise Lyons, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1958 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Lewis and Julia (Jones) Tyler. She went on to marry Steve Lyons who preceded her in death. Surviving are her four children, Jordan Lyons,...

Ginger-Lyn Summer

Ginger-Lyn Summer

Oct 27, 2020

Ginger-lyn Summer, poet, astrologer, psychic, and lover of cats, crossed over to The Summerlands on October 27, 2020 at 12:47 p.m., at Valley View Care Center, Frankfort Ohio. She was born July 13, 1955 in Columbus Ohio to Warren Leroy Hinshaw and Ruth Ramey Hinshaw of Bainbridge, Ohio, and was adopted by Maurice Eugene Kerr and Kathryn Duke Tritsch Kerr...

Mary Crosby

Mary Crosby

Oct 27, 2020

Mary Jo Crosby, 63, of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born February 17, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Cluff) Gutheil. On February 27, 1975 she married Lloyd C. Crosby, and together they shared over 45 years of marriage. In...

Walter Miller

Walter Miller

Oct 26, 2020

Walter Howard Miller, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1943 in Ashland, Kentucky, son of the late Earl Lawrence and Lois Eleanor (Jordan) Miller. On December 31, 1965, he married Carolyn June (Urick) Miller, and together they shared nearly 55 years of marriage. In...

Rebecca Osborne

Rebecca Osborne

Oct 26, 2020

Rebecca ("Becky") Sue Davis Osborne, a brilliant thinker and educator with a passion for reading, died at home on October 26, 2020. She was 72 and lived outside of Chillicothe. Known for her kindness, she chose to dedicate her life to elementary education and the noble calling of teaching children how to read. After graduating as class valedictorian from Unioto...

Stephen Fouch

Stephen Fouch

Oct 25, 2020

Stephen Doyle Fouch born August 9, 1949, was called to heaven unexpectedly on Sunday October 25, 2020.   He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years Debra Fouch, Father Doyle Fouch and Mother Bonnie (Jackson) Fouch.   Surviving are his sons: Matthew (Kimberly) Fouch, Nathan (Alena) Fouch; Grandchildren: Dylan Fouch, Jeremiah (Mariah) Andrews, Megan Fouch, Colt Andrews, Lillian...

Napoleon Cross

Napoleon Cross

Oct 24, 2020

Napoleon Cross was born January 6, 1945 and died October 24, 2020 of an extended illness.  He was the eighth child born to Malvin and Elnora Lockhart Cross, who preceded him in death.  He was raised in the Macedonia Community of McNeil, Arkansas where he joined the church and was baptized at an early age at Macedonia Baptist Church.  He...

William Kelley

William Kelley

Oct 23, 2020

William Joseph Kelley, 49, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly 2:02 am, October 23, 2020.   He was born January 2, 1971 in Portsmouth, OH to Bruce William Kelley and Doris Jean Thornton Adams, who survive.  On October 22, 2008 he married Jodi R. Hice Kelley, who survives.  In addition to his parents and wife, survivors include three children, Lucas C. Maple, Kentucky,...

Charlotte Crothers

Charlotte Crothers

Oct 21, 2020

Charlotte Sue Crothers, 73, of Chillicothe, died October 21, 2020 at Signature Healthcare, following an extended illness. She was born August 17, 1947 in Haydenville, OH to the late Lester Dale and Josephine Ellen Joy Crothers.  Survivors include four children, Larry (Kerry) Simonton, of Logan, Robert Crothers and Matthew Scott (Julie) Simonton, both of Nelsonville, and Jamie (Kris) Lemaster, of...

Ada Rooker

Ada Rooker

Oct 21, 2020

Ada Belle (Edwards) Davis Rooker, 89, went to her heavenly home on October 21, 2020 from Bristol Village Long Term Care. She was born on November 3, 1930 in Pike County, to the late Mary Belle and Joseph Edwards. Ada is survived by her only child, James R. Davis of Navarre, FL and her grandson, Jeff Davis of Waverly and...

Delores Menefee

Delores Menefee

Oct 19, 2020

Delores Marie Menefee, 84, of Chillicothe, died 1:00 am, October 19, 2020 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born May 22, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to the late Peter and Adele Boyd Jackson.  On November 12, 1955 she married Jan F. Menefee Sr., who survives.  Also surviving are her three sons, Andre, Jan Jr., and Ahmad Menefee;...

Gerald Dennewitz

Gerald Dennewitz

Oct 17, 2020

Gerald L. Dennewitz, 87, of Chillicothe, answered the call of our Lord and Savior to go home to heaven on October 17, 2020, following a brief illness.   Gerald was born in Ross County on March 22, 1933, to the late Joseph M. and Lillian M. (Sheets) Dennewitz. On June 17, 1956, he married Mary Yvonne Mullineaux, who preceded him in...

Frances Kinzer

Frances Kinzer

Oct 16, 2020

Frances D. Kinzer, 83, of Londonderry, died at 1:09pm October 16, 2020, at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe.   She was born December 2, 1936, in Pike County, OH, to the late Jacob and Garnett (Leeth) VanGundy. On April 17, 1954, she married Franklin D. Kinzer, who preceded her in death on May 6, 2019.   Surviving are their children: Melissa (Sam) Armstrong,...

David Hough

David Hough

Oct 15, 2020

David M. Hough, 77, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 11:25am October 15, 2020, in the Adena Regional Medical Center ED.   He was born November 26, 1942, in Chillicothe to the late Orland R. and Norma Jean (Hollis) Hough. On July 29, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Sharon K. Manson, who preceded him in death on August...

Alicia Bennett

Alicia Bennett

Oct 15, 2020

Alicia V. Bennett, 53, of Bourneville, formerly of Londonderry, died unexpectedly at 11:58am, October 15, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1967, in Chillicothe to Samuel L. and Virginia A. (Blanton) Withrow. She is survived by her children: Jacob (Stephanie) Bennett, of Londonderry; Serena (Tyler) Murray, of South Salem; grandchildren: Edwin Bennett and Blayne Murray;...

H. Lambert

H. Lambert

Oct 14, 2020

H. Dale Lambert, 69, of Circleville, formerly of Chillicothe, died Wednesday at Logan Elm Health Care.   He was the widower of Linda L. (Fink) Lambert.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of H. Dale Lambert , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

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