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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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Jeffry Snyder
Nov 20, 2020
Jeffry Hayes Snyder, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday evening, November 20, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born October 2, 1954 , in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to the late Carl and Ernestine (Elkins) Snyder. On June 6, 1981 , he married Cheryl Diane (Anderson) Snyder, and together they shared nearly 40 years of...
Vicky Perkins
Nov 14, 2020
Vicky Kay (Leach) Perkins, 71, of Chillicothe, died November 14, 2020, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born January 9, 1949 in Chillicothe to the late Neal and Martha Graves Leach. She married Roger D. Perkins Sr., who survives. Also surviving are her son, Neil (Lisa) Burton, of Waverly; a brother, Robbie Leach, of Chillicothe; a step-son...
Charles Hettinger
Nov 12, 2020
Charles J. "Charlie" Hettinger, 76, of Bainbridge, gained his angel wings 1:44 pm, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born March 5, 1944 in Laurelville to Frank F. Hettinger and Alice L. Roe. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Decie; his son James (and companion); daughters, Lori (Patrick) Davis, Mellissa (Norman)...
Viola Fincher
Nov 12, 2020
Viola Mae Fincher, 102, of Chillicothe, passed away early Thursday morning, November 12, 2020 at her home, following a brief illness. She was born May 2, 1918, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Effie (Hansberry) Cunningham. Surviving are her two grandsons, Tony and Terry White; her sister, Jean Mayle; a brother-in-law, Willie J. Gardner, Sr.; as well...
Lee Parks
Nov 12, 2020
Dr. LeRoy Harold Parks Jr., DO,65, of Circleville, formerly of Chillicothe, passed unexpectedly November 12, 2020 as the result of a cardiac arrest. Lee was born July 7, 1955 in Aurora, IL to the late LeRoy H. and Frances J. Kahoun Parks. On September 5, 2001 he married Heidi Benson Parks, who survives. Also surviving are his five children, Haley...
Jacqueline Pettiford
Nov 11, 2020
Jacqueline Arlene Pettiford, 85, of Chillicothe, formerly of Gahanna, OH, died November 11, 2020, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born December 31, 1934 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Frank and Loretta Harris Diggs. On May 3, 1953 she married George "Jack" Pettiford, who died June 6, 1996. Survivors include her children, Brett (Pam Wickliff) Pettiford,...
Jack Woodruff
Nov 11, 2020
Jackie Wayne Woodruff, 68, of Frankfort, died November 11, 2020, at his home, following an extended illness, surrounded by his children and the mothers of his children. He was born July 24, 1952 in Oak Hill, OH. Survivors include his three children, Jackson and Angie Woodruff, of Frankfort, and Amy (Todd) Vice, Westerville; four grandchildren, Pacey Arledge, Bryce Harkins, and...
Judy Ramey
Nov 11, 2020
Judy M. (Schneider) Ramey, 76, entered Heaven's pearly gates on November 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving children, from complications of the Coronavirus. Born on January 11, 1944 the third of six children of Carey and Hazel Schneider, she married her high school sweetheart, Charles "Chuck" Ramey on September 15, 1961. Charles preceded her in death on May 11, 2017. ...
Richard Sanford
Nov 10, 2020
Richard Elliott Sanford, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1971 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son to Richard E. and Susan W. (Young) Sanford. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Shelby Castle; his two brothers, Scott Sanford and Benjamin Sanford; nieces...
Ray Myers
Nov 8, 2020
Ray E. Myers, 84, of Chillicothe, formerly of Athens, OH, passed from this earth November 8, 2020, with his loving wife of 64 years at his side. Ray was born December 6, 1935 near Racine, OH, to the late Rena and Edward Myers. On May 13, 1956, he married Grace E. Jones. Together they had two children, Daniel and Sue....
Sarah Brown
Nov 7, 2020
Sarah A. Brown, 41, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly from natural causes at her home November 7, 2020. She was born May 16, 1979, in Chillicothe to Donald R. and Barbara A. (Brown) Moody. On September 20, 2014, she married Ryan M. Brown, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, Don and Barb Moody; Ryan's parents Tom and Carla Brown, all...
R. Cox
Nov 5, 2020
Ralph Arlan Cox, 81, of Chillicothe, died November 5, 2020 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born January 28, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late William Ralph and Ima Mae Mossbarger Cox. On January 3, 1965 he married Nancy L. Kenz Cox, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Greg (Donnie) Cox,...
Alice Mckell
Nov 4, 2020
Alice Lockwood McKell, 73, of Jenson Beach, Florida, died of complications resulting from lupus on November 4, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic Martin North in Stuart, Florida. She was born October 9, 1947, in Chillicothe, OH, the daughter of Robert and Amy Story McKell. She was married to Patrick O'Brien, her husband of 26 years, who died in August, 2021. He...
Robert Casari
Nov 4, 2020
Robert B. Casari, 94, of Chillicothe, died at 3:40pm November 4, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born August 29, 1926, in Lincoln, NE, to the late Herman B. and Josephine (Francis) Casari. On July 19, 1968, he married the former Joan M. Bowers, who survives. Also surviving are their children: Carol Smith, Manassas, VA, Sharon DeVoss, of Lincoln,...
Patricia Amole
Nov 3, 2020
Patricia A. Amole, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 11:54am on November 3, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. She was born February 4, 1942, in Chillicothe to the late Kenneth C. and Lorena M. (Nichols) Miller. On July 4, 1964, she married Willard G. Amole, who preceded her in death on September 7, 1991. Survivors include Willard's daughter Sharon Herron, of...
D. Johnson
Nov 2, 2020
D. Farrel Johnson, 102, of Bourneville, passed from this life at 5:41am Monday, November 2, 2020, at Liberty Village of Chillicothe. He was born June 13, 1918, in Fayette Co. to the late David and Nellie (Dennewitz) Johnson. He was married on February 24, 1941, to the late Janet A. Crusie Johnson. From this union were 3 children: Ardella Walters,...
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
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
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
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...
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