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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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Terri Mitchell

Terri Mitchell

Sep 8, 2020

Terri Jean Mitchell, 58, of Kingston, died 9:20 am, September 8, 2020, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born March 4, 1962 in Chillicothe to Lowell and Margaret "Peg" Cox Hammond, who survive.  On June 28, 1980 she married Jay C. Mitchell, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Colt Mitchell, of Kingston and Darby (Sydney) Griesheimer,...

Max Lieurance

Max Lieurance

Sep 8, 2020

Max Clifford Lieurance, 85, of Chillicothe, died 3:27 am, Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his loved one and faithful canine companions.  He was very courageous in his year and a half battle with liver cancer.  It was his hope that by participating in a Cancer Research Trial at the James Hospital that his results would help...

Tellie Yonts

Tellie Yonts

Sep 7, 2020

Tellie Yonts, 94, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born September 25, 1925, daughter of the late Liburn and Laura Bell (Bentley) Taylor. She married Autry McCray, who preceded her in death, and later Soloman Yonts, who also preceded her in death. Surviving are children, Sandy (Sam) Withrow,...

Jefre Goshorn

Jefre Goshorn

Sep 6, 2020

Jefre T. Goshorn, 55, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 2020.   He was born December 24, 1964 in Chillicothe to Tom and M. Sue Stafford Goshorn, who survive.  Also surviving are his children, Nicole and Caden Goshorn, of Myrtle Beach, SC; two siblings, Jerry (Michele) Goshorn, of Chillicothe and Tiffany (Brandon) Newman, of Springboro, OH; nieces, Gabrielle, Savana, Zoey...

Nancy Shoultz

Nancy Shoultz

Sep 5, 2020

Nancy Lee Shoultz (nee Rinehart), 78, passed away after an extensive illness on September 5, 2020. A lifelong resident of Chillicothe, she was born June 17, 1942, to Robert Rinehart and Marjorie (Cottrill) Rinehart-Leach.   A graduate of the 1960 Class of Chillicothe High School, she went on to marry Robert "Bob" Shoultz in 1962. They had a long, full 58...

Robert Morgan

Robert Morgan

Sep 5, 2020

Robert M. "Bob" Morgan, 89, of Chillicothe, died at 5:49pm September 5, 2020, at his home following an extended illness.   He was born July 18, 1931, in McArthur, OH, to the late Joseph Nelson and Ruth E. (Morris) Morgan. On October 6, 1985, he married the former Marianna Kerns, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughters: Tracy (Dan) Haubeil, of...

Michael Csiszarik

Michael Csiszarik

Sep 4, 2020

Michael Steven Beatty Csiszarik, 54, of Chillicothe, died 3:13pm Friday, September 4, 2020, at his residence, from complications of Wegener's Granulomatosis. He was born October 26, 1965 in Chillicothe to the late Steve Csiszarik and  Mary Helen Mason Beatty.  Survivors include seven children, Ryan, Shellsea, Mikah, Stephanie, Chance, Mary Ellen and Charlee Ruth; four siblings, Linda Jones, Howard, John, and...

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Sep 4, 2020

Mary Ellen Martin, 73, of Frankfort passed from this life on September 4, 2020.   She was the daughter of Wilbert and Ruby (Spindler) Streitenberger, who preceded her in death, as well as her brother Robert Streitenberger.     On February 18, 1977 she married the love of her life, Jack A. Martin, who passed from this life on May 3, 2014. The...

Danny Sparks

Danny Sparks

Sep 3, 2020

Danny E. Sparks, 67, of Chillicothe, died at 6:22pm September 3, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born January 20, 1953, to the late Darrell E. and Alta Sparks. On August 24, 1974, he married the former Deborah J. Howard, who survives. In addition to his wife Debbie, he is survived by his daughter...

Dennis Dennewitz

Dennis Dennewitz

Sep 1, 2020

Dennis D. Dennewitz, 57, died at 10:17pm on September 1, 2020, at Ohio State University Hospital, following an unexpected illness.   He was born July 6, 1963, in Chillicothe to Donald E. and E. Sue (Hupp) Dennewitz. On March 24, 1984, he married his childhood friend, Cathy S. Higginbotham, who survives.   In addition to his wife Cathy, he is survived by...

Helen Helsel

Helen Helsel

Aug 30, 2020

Helen E. Helsel, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away early Sunday morning, August 30, 2020, at National Church Residences of Chillicothe. She was born August 14, 1931 in Warrenton, VA to the late Seymour and Elizabeth Whitmore Wean.  She married Lloyd Helsel, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include three children, John Wean, Marshall, VA, Donald (Ellen) Helsel, Lady Lake, FL,...

James Detty

James Detty

Aug 29, 2020

James Alan Detty, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away late Saturday night, August 29, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born June 29, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of Clifford Eugene Detty and Blanche Rosella Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Victoria LeAnn (Feeney) Detty, and their two children, Aidan Jeremiah Detty and Autumn Rose Detty; and his first...

Lowell Sparks

Lowell Sparks

Aug 23, 2020

Lowell Glenden Sparks, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 10, 1937, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late George Milton and Mali (Lykins) Sparks. On November 1, 1958, he married Gloria Jean (Lambert) Sparks, and together they shared 35 years of marriage...

Paul Hawk

Paul Hawk

Aug 23, 2020

Paul D. Hawk, 55, of McArthur, died unexpectedly at his residence, Sunday, August 23, 2020. He was born May 18, 1965 in Nelsonville, OH.  He is survived by his mother, Betty Stimmer; three sons, P.J. Hawk, of Dayton, Aaron (Courtney) Hawk, of Chillicothe, and Jordan Hawk, of McArthur; three grandchildren, Johnathon, Wednesday and Ember Hawk; and a brother, Tony Hawk,...

Juanita George

Juanita George

Aug 22, 2020

Juanita Voncille George, 96, of Lompoc, CA, formerly of Chillicothe, died Saturday morning at her home. She was born September 12, 1924 in Blackfork, OH to the late Londo and Gertrude Keels McDaniel.  She married Robert Vernon George, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by three siblings. Mrs. George was...

Lavetta Raney

Lavetta Raney

Aug 22, 2020

Lavetta M. Raney, 93, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Ohio State University Medical Center. She was the widow of David E. Raney. She was born November 3, 1926 in Ross Co. to the late Edward J. and Inez (Taylor) Davis. She was also preceded in death by two children, Dennis T. Raney and Bonnie L. Thomas; three...

Betty Anderson

Betty Anderson

Aug 21, 2020

Betty Ann Anderson, 93, of Chillicothe, died August 21, 2020 at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born April 9, 1927 in Chillicothe to the late Oscar Fisher and Florence Brofft.  On August 5, 1949 she married Mell Anderson, who died July 3, 2007.  Survivors include three children, Susan (Duane) Dickson, Kingston, Jay (Debbie) Anderson, Washington CH,...

Carl Knotts

Carl Knotts

Aug 21, 2020

Carl Henry Knotts, 94, of Chillicothe, died 12:05 am, August 21, 2020 in Heartland of Chillicothe, following a brief illness. He was born February 7, 1926 in Clay Co., WV to the late William M. and Kate Dye Knotts.  He married Roberta Knotts, who died in 1993, and N. Ruth Current Richards Knotts, who died in 2018.  Survivors include a...

Harley Hinton

Harley Hinton

Aug 19, 2020

Harley James Hinton, Jr., 64, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020, at his home, with his loving wife and family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 15, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Harley James Hinton, Sr., and Elsie Nungester. On October 17, 2005, he married the love of his...

Richard Witter

Richard Witter

Aug 19, 2020

Richard "Six Gun" Witter, 87 of Bellevue, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2020, at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. Richard was born on June 20th, 1933, in Perry County, OH to the late Cletus and Margarete May (Murphy) Witter.    Richard retired from Whirlpool Corporation in 1995 working in assembly and later as an inspector after 28 years. Richard...

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