Obituaries

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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William Jones

William Jones

Jan 28, 2021

William W. Jones, 78, of Chillicothe, died at his residence January 28, 2021, following an extended illness.   He was born August 24, 1942, in Greenfield, OH to the late Harold E. and Francis N. (Matheus) Jones. On June 17, 1967, he married the former Pamela Ann Holman, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2007.   He is survived by...

Ed Howard

Ed Howard

Jan 27, 2021

H. Edward Howard, 71, of Chillicothe, formerly of Waverly, died from complication of the COVID-19 virus at 5pm January 27, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Ed was born September 6, 1949, in Huntington, WV, to the late Charles B. and Beulah (Mills) Howard. On December 18, 1971, he married the former Jayne Netherton, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Don Dailey

Don Dailey

Jan 27, 2021

Don I. Dailey, of Chillicothe, loving husband, dad, papa and uncle, went home to be with the Lord at 3:00pm January 27, 2021. He never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell. He is now walking the streets of gold and we know we will see him again someday. Don was born on April 26, 1933, in...

Bobby Anderson

Bobby Anderson

Jan 26, 2021

Bobby Lee Anderson, 66, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 12:42am January 26, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born June 27, 1954, in Jacksonville, FL, to Leroy Anderson and Lois S. Burrows. On June 14, 1986, he married the former Barbara A. Baum, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Kelly (Craig) Rider,...

John Seifert

John Seifert

Jan 26, 2021

John Arthur Seifert, 77, of Ray, Ohio passed away on January 26, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family, following a battle with Leukemia for the past year. John was born in Taylorville, Illinois to Ludwig J. and Vera I. (Seeger) Seifert.   On September 3, 1977, John married Catherine Ann Quinn of Tupper Lake, NY, who survives him. John graduated...

Jean Smith

Jean Smith

Jan 25, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Smith, age 87, took hold of God's hand to reunite with her heavenly family after passing away, Sunday, January 25th, 2021 @ 7:41 a.m. due to an extended illness. Her Loving Husband, Walter E. Smith was by her bedside at the time of her passing. Jean Elizabeth Smith was born on June 10th, 1933 in Massieville, Ohio to...

Dianna Seymour

Dianna Seymour

Jan 24, 2021

Dianna J. Seymour, 77, of Chillicothe, died January 24, 2021, at Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 13, 1943 the daughter of Harvey C. (Bill) and Rosalie Tucker Bogard.  She and her brother Daniel Hill grew up in Chillicothe and she went on to graduate from the Riverside Whitecross School of Nursing in...

Marvin Perryman

Marvin Perryman

Jan 24, 2021

Marvin Perryman, 74, of Frankfort, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 11, 1946 in Festus, MO to the late Marvin D. Perryman and Eloise Tindall Perryman, who preceded him in death.  Also preceding him was his sister, Joyce Perryman Vessel, his first spouse, Susan L. Bennett and...

Joy Gilliland

Joy Gilliland

Jan 24, 2021

Joy Elaine Gilliland, 64, of Chillicothe, died Sunday evening at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of the COVID-19 virus. She was the widow of Chester Gilliland. Following cremation, graveside services in Bainbridge Cemetery will be announced at a later date.  Her full obituary is being prepared at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Joyce Taylor

Joyce Taylor

Jan 23, 2021

Joyce Eline Taylor, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 23, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 2, 1946 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Merle and Edith (Seymour) Karshner. On April 29, 1976, she married her beloved husband, Robert Lewis Taylor, and together they shared...

James Hitch

James Hitch

Jan 22, 2021

James Robert "Jim" Hitch, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday afternoon, January 22, 2021, at Berger Health System in Circleville, following a brief illness. He was born May 21, 1940, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late William and Helen (Murch) Hitch. On May 12, 1961, he married his beloved wife Eva Jean (Ralston) Hitch, and together they shared nearly...

Marjorie Howell

Marjorie Howell

Jan 22, 2021

Marjorie Jean Howell, 95, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, January 22, 2021 at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born February 23, 1925 in Findlay, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Verah (Miller) Boman. In October 1948, she married Vernon Howell, who preceded her in death in 2003. Surviving are three children, Mark Nathan Howell, Cathy Ann (Harold)...

Everett Butcher

Everett Butcher

Jan 21, 2021

Everett Ray Butcher, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, January 21, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born January 12, 1942 in Ross County, son of the late Dorsey and Mary (Magill) Butcher. On September 10, 1963, he married his beloved wife, Nancy L. Butcher, and together they shared over 57...

Nancy Clements

Nancy Clements

Jan 20, 2021

Nancy Jane Clements, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021 at her home, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Lora (Carver) Sparks. On November 29, 1976, she married William Mack Clements, and together they shared over 43 years of marriage before his...

Samuel Rainey

Samuel Rainey

Jan 19, 2021

Samuel Franklin Rainey, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away at the Adena Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born July 13, 1945 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Robert Francis and Kathleen (Kearns) Rainey. In accordance with his wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower...

Marvin Riley

Marvin Riley

Jan 18, 2021

Marvin Earnest Riley was called home to his Heavenly Father on Monday evening, January 18, 2021 surrounded by his three devoted daughters.   The sixth of nine children, he was born Feb. 15, 1928, to the late William Allen and Maxie Glenna (Gullett) Riley. He graduated from Southeastern High School in 1945. Following high school, Marvin enlisted in the US Army...

James Strausbaugh

James Strausbaugh

Jan 18, 2021

Mourning the loss of James (Jim) Robert Strausbaugh, a great husband and father whose happy nature, silly jokes, and willingness to always lend a helping hand will never be forgotten. After a brief stay in the COVID unit at Adena Regional Medical Center, where amazing nurses and staff cared for Jim, the family said their final goodbyes in the early...

Thomas Garrett

Thomas Garrett

Jan 15, 2021

Thomas E. Garrett, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at home, following an extended illness. He was born April 12, 1947 to the late Denver E. and Edith Amspaugh Garrett, of Amanda, OH.  He graduated from Amanda High School in 1966.  On October 7, 1994 he married Jane Robinette Bauer, who survives.  They shared 26 wonderful years...

Donald Schinkle

Donald Schinkle

Jan 12, 2021

Donald Charles Schinkle passed from this life to the next on January 12th,2021 after a short battle with acute leukemia. He was born on March 5th, 1956 to Donald Charles Schinkle and Martha Herlihy Schinkle. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a former employee of Union Spring. He was an Eagles and Bengals fan and loved animals,...

Florence Gotti

Florence Gotti

Jan 12, 2021

Florence Susan Gotti, 92, of Bainbridge, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended battle with dementia. She was born April 20, 1928, in Rome, New York, daughter of the late Albert and Angeline (Uvanni) Spadafora. On March 21, 1951, she married Joseph Louis Gotti, and they shared nearly 46...

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