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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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Timothy Stevens
Jan 7, 2021
Timothy A. Stevens, 61, of Londonderry, was called home at 2:08pm at his residence on January 7, 2021. He was born October 4, 1959, in South Bloomingville, OH to the late Francis T. and Minnie L. (Mercer) Stevens. On February 23, 1979, he married the former Diana D. Kuhn, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Diana Stevens and her...
L. Williams
Jan 7, 2021
Larry Kevin Williams, 55, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born May 15, 1965, in Akron, OH to Larry R. and Anita C. (Maxie) Williams and grew up in West Portsmouth, OH. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Kevin (Samantha) Williams, Chillicothe, Kyle (Chelsea) Williams,...
Pauline Spriggs
Jan 7, 2021
Pauline Ann Doyle Spriggs, 89, of Chillicothe, OH passed away at Adena Regional Medical Center on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Pauline was born on October 16, 1931 in Portsmouth, OH to Paul and Mary Luella (Brown) Doyle. Pauline graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Portsmouth in 1949. Pauline then pursued her dream of becoming a nurse and graduated from...
James Quinn
Jan 4, 2021
James M. Quinn, Jr., 64, of Oberlin, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 2:00am Monday, January 4, 2021, in the Welcome Nursing Home, Oberlin. He was born August 13, 1956, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Dr. James M., Sr. and Mary Jane (Bugman) Quinn. Survivors include his sister: Patricia A. Patrick (Steve) of Chillicothe; brothers: Timothy J. Quinn (Shelly) of...
R. Sulzer
Jan 4, 2021
Rita Colleen Sulzer, 99, of Chillicothe, died at 3:15pm January 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1921, in Charleston, WV, to the late Thomas I., III and Freda (Moore) Haggerty. On November 28, 1945, she married Dr. John R. Sulzer, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 5, 1999. Surviving are their children: John R....
Jeff Starkey
Jan 2, 2021
Jeff H. Starkey, 80, of North Augusta, SC, formerly of Ross County, entered into rest January 2, 2021. Mr. Starkey was a native of Panther, WV, a former resident of Davenport, FL, having North Augusta his home for the past twelve years. He was a member of Sweetwater Church of God and was a self-employed HVAC repairman. Mr. Starkey was...
Timothy Cutright
Jan 1, 2021
Timothy P. Cutright, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born August 8, 1955 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Paul Eugene and Catherine Cristina (Andrews) Cutright. Surviving is his only sister and brother-in-law, Dian (Joel) Fisher, of McKinney, Texas; as well as a host of friends and former co-workers. He...
Willard Taylor
Dec 31, 2020
Willard James "Bill" Taylor II, 80, of Chillicothe, died 5:50 pm, December 31, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born August 15, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Willard James and Mary Elizabeth Hurff Taylor. In December 17, 1961 he married Beverly Ann Howard Taylor, who preceded him in death June 30, 1995. ...
George Long
Dec 31, 2020
George W Long, Sr. passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 6:46 a.m. after an extended illness. George was born on August 15, 1928 to Robert Earl Long, Sr. and Edith Rush Elmore Long. George is survived by his wife, Rita Tardif Long, and their three children: son, George W. Long, Jr. and his wife, Beverly J French Long...
Lois Dean
Dec 31, 2020
Lois J. Dean, 97 of Chillicothe, formerly of Columbus went home to be with the Lord, along with a number of family members and friends, Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born August 13, 1923 in McArthur, OH to the late Rev. G. C. and Zelma (Seitz) Johnson. On December 24, 1945 she married Paul W. Dean who preceded her...
Ronald Kirton
Dec 30, 2020
Ronald Gary Kirton, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 30, 2020, at the OSU James Cancer Hospital, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born March 14, 1937, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Robert N. and Vera G. (Gates) Kirton. He was widowed by his first wife, Rosellen (Whaley) Kirton. Surviving is his longtime...
Veronica Watson
Dec 29, 2020
Veronica Danielle Watson, 33, of Chillicothe, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born July 27, 1987, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter to the late Joy Dawn (Beeler) Lanch, and Kevin Mark Lanch. Surviving is her son, Dakota James Woods, of Chillicothe; the father of her...
Jerry Greene
Dec 26, 2020
Jerry Lucille Greene (nee Park) 79, passed away peacefully December 26, 2020 after extended illnesses. She was born April 30, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Orland and Mae Hertentein Park Markel. She married Arthur Greene, in Fayette County in January, 1988. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2017. Jerry enjoyed the unembellished life. A good meal and her...
Penny Miller
Dec 24, 2020
Penny Miller, 57, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly December 24, 2020, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1964 in Columbus, OH. Survivors include her fiancee John Scherff, and numerous half-brothers and sisters. Penny was a graduate of Amanda High School and formerly worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Chillicothe. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience...
Betty Virgin
Dec 23, 2020
Betty Ruth Virgin, 82, of Chillicothe, died 7:10 am, December 23, 2020, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born July 12, 1938 in Ross Co. to the late Arthur and Esther Elder Jones. On October 6, 1956 she married John Virgin Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her children, John A. Virgin, Rodney E. (Regina) Virgin, David...
Ralph Scott
Dec 22, 2020
Ralph Gary Scott, 77, of Chillicothe, died December 21, 2020, in Grant Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. He was born March 5, 1943 in Ross Co. to the late Ralph and Juanita Jones Scott. On May 28, 1965 he married Peggy Lou Fout Scott, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Sarah...
Jonathan Welch
Dec 22, 2020
Jonathan Welch, 23 of Chillicothe, passed away December 22, 2020 at 3:27 a.m. at Nationwide Children's Hospital after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. He was born July 26, 1997 to Arianne and Shawn Welch. Jonathan lived with his maternal grandmother Kathy Watters. He is survived by his parents, father figure Heath Downs, brothers Ryan Winans and Coltin Welch, maternal...
Mary Burkhead
Dec 21, 2020
Mary A. Waugh Colley Burkhead, 74, of Chillicothe, died December 21, 2020 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe. She was born May 18, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late David M. and Clarice M. Cottrill Waugh. Survivors include her son, Gerald (Kim) Colley, Chillicothe; a grandchild, Krystal (James Byas) Haddox; three great-grandchildren, Jesse and Kody Oday, and Henry Byas; a sister, Clara Buchanan;...
Wayne Grubb
Dec 21, 2020
Wayne E. Grubb, 72, of Chillicothe, passed December 21, 2020, at his home. He lost his battle with cancer after a yearlong fight. He passed with his wife of 33 years, Connie (Marcum) Grubb, and his beloved dogs by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael Knab. He has one surviving son, Brian Sheavy,...
Allegra Zambarrano
Dec 20, 2020
Allegra Brittany Zambarrano, 30, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died December 20, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born March 6, 1990 in Chillicothe to Ronilo Zambarrano and Charmin Jones Zambarrano, who survive. Due to the pandemic, private funeral services will be held at Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. ...
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