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.

Phyllis Whitten

Phyllis Whitten

Apr 14, 2025

Phyllis L. (Hamilton) Whitten passed away on April 14, 2025, in Chillicothe.  She was born in Bainbridge, Ohio on September 24, 1936, to Sara Corns Harley. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Carrie (Rick) Penrod, her grandchildren Donald (Amy) Penrod, Shane (Katherine) Whitten, Tyler (Shannon) Whitten, Tisha (Roy) Oakes, 14 Great-Grandchildren, Daughter-in-law Melody Whitten, and many other family and friends. ...

David Daughters

David Daughters

Apr 10, 2025

If you had the good fortune to know Dave Daughters, you knew a man who poured his heart into his family, his community, and the adventures that brought them all together. Whether coaching, volunteering, or simply showing up—Dave was always there, fully present and full of heart. He never shied away from helping, especially when it came to anything involving...

Alexander Wilson

Alexander Wilson

Apr 10, 2025

Alexander A. Wilson, Jr. received Last Rites on April 9 th and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10 th at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Alex was born on December 30t 1938 in Ancon, C.Z. (Panama). He was born to Alexander A. Wilson, Sr. and Ann Edinger. He is survived by his half-sister...

Carolyn Chain

Carolyn Chain

Apr 9, 2025

Carolyn R. Chain, age 63 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on April 9, 2025 surrounded by her family after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. She was born September 2, 1961 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Rondeau Counts Jr. and Dorothy (Olson) Counts. Carolyn was married to her husband, Keith Chain for 35 years. Together they created a...

Jeffrey Conschafsky

Jeffrey Conschafsky

Apr 5, 2025

Jeffrey Ray Conschafsky, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1975 in Portsmouth, OH. He was united in marriage to his loving wife April, on August 4, 2014, who survives. Also surviving are children, Heather (Matt) Thornton, Zack (April) Hughes, grandchildren, Adrionna, Abagail, Mattalyn, Asher, Hadley, Jordyn, Connor,...

John R. Venneman, Lt. Col. Usaf (Ret.)

John R. Venneman, Lt. Col. Usaf (Ret.)

Apr 3, 2025

John Richard Venneman, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Retired), born July 13, 1947 in Buffalo, NY, died suddenly at the age of 77 on April 3, 2025, at Adena Hospital, Chillicothe, OH. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Teresa Ray Venneman, son John Robert Venneman, daughter-in-law Krissy Venneman, sister Martha Schanzlin, Brother Jim Venneman (Ellie), sister-in law Mary...

Darlene Homer

Darlene Homer

Apr 3, 2025

Darlene Homer, 75, of Chillicothe, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at home. Darlene retired from AEP. She was a lover of shopping, cooking, travel having visited all 50 states and numerous countries, and above all her family. She had served former President of the Lioness Club and the Navy Wives' Club. Left to honor her memory...

Deacon Richard "Dick" T. Krick

Deacon Richard "Dick" T. Krick

Apr 2, 2025

Deacon Richard "Dick" T. Krick, 86, of Davenport, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died April 2, 2025, in Auburndale, FL.  He was born August 23, 1938, in West Portsmouth, OH to the late Richard M. and Mary Virginia (Thomas) Krick.  On February 11, 1961, he married Carolyn G. Hendershot, who passed on October 8, 2017. Dick is survived by his sons...

Joshua Groves

Joshua Groves

Mar 28, 2025

Joshua A. Groves, 34, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his residence on March 28, 2025.

He was born March 20, 1991, in Bremerhaven, Germany, and proudly served his country in the US Army from 2008 until 2012.  Josh loved working as a Chef and made many friends doing so.  He was an avid sports fan...

Jerrod Scaggs

Jerrod Scaggs

Mar 28, 2025

Jerrod K. Scaggs, 47, of Chillicothe Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2025.  He was born August 14, 1977 in Chillicothe Ohio to Patricia Hess-Oyer who survives and Keith A Scaggs (deceased). Also surviving are children, Taylor, William, and Torri, grandchildren Xzavier and Olivia, mother Patricia Hess-Oyer (Steve Oyer), siblings Justin Scaggs (Alishia M.), Debbie (Chris M.) Scaggs, Tara...

Connie Gaul

Connie Gaul

Mar 28, 2025

Connie Sue (Weidauer) Gaul died early Friday, March 28 2025, after an extended illness.  She was born November 13, 1943, to Harold R and Ruby F (Morrison) Weidauer. On September 5, 1962, she married George W Gaul who preceded her in death December 22, 2021. Connie is survived by children, Aimee (Adam) Bayes and Cheri (Charles) Jobe; grandchildren Victor, Allissa,...

Edna Dyke

Edna Dyke

Mar 28, 2025

Edna Mae Dyke, 78, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Born on August 17, 1946, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Edna brought warmth and spirit to every chapter of her life. She and her husband, Herbert Dyke, worked at Thomson/RCA in Circleville, Ohio. They married in 1981, and Edna took on the full-time role of homemaker as she cared for...

Eileen Wise

Eileen Wise

Mar 27, 2025

Katherine Eileen Wise, 87, of Chillicothe, died at 1:10am March 27, 2025. She was born February 26, 1938, in Ross County to the late John and Ruth (Hatfield) Gilliam.  On August 4, 1957, she married Verlin Clifford Wise. Eileen is survived by their son and daughter-in-law Steven Verlin (Rhonda) Wise, of Waterville, OH; grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Wise, of Swanton OH,...

Joyce Neff

Joyce Neff

Mar 26, 2025

Joyce E. (Monroe) Neff, 78, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce's story began on September 16, 1946. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio to her loving parents, Denver H. and Mary M. (Riley) Monroe, the only...

Melinda Oney

Melinda Oney

Mar 25, 2025

Melinda Jo Oney, 55, of Londonderry passed away on Tuesday, March 25,2025, after an eight year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1969 in Chillicothe Ohio to Jerry J. and Marian C. (Dozer) Oney.

Melinda is survived by her partner of 15 years, Micheal Todd Mullineaux, daughter Autumn Claire...

Linda Rourke

Linda Rourke

Mar 25, 2025

Linda K. Hurff Rourke, 82, passed away on March 25, 2025, at her home unexpectedly.  She was born on January 26, 1943, in Chillicothe, to Edward A. and Grace Norma (Staat) Hurff.  On September 5, 1964, she married Michael J. Rourke, Jr., the love of her life, who preceded her in death on September 16, 2003. Linda was also preceded...

Jason Baldwin

Jason Baldwin

Mar 24, 2025

Jason F. Baldwin- 51 years old of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 24th, 2025 at OSU James Cancer Center after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 15th, 1974, Jason was the beloved son of Johnie and Jeanette Baldwin, who survive him.  On November 18, 1995, he married his one true...

Jerry Watters

Jerry Watters

Mar 23, 2025

Jerry G. Watters, born June 25, 1943 in Chillicothe, passed away due to complications from protracted respiratory illnesses. He was the son of Virgil E. and Mary Mildred (Ritchea) Watters, who preceded him in death. He married Patricia Diane Elliott on 12/10/1962, who survives. They had three children: Coyt (Linda) Watters, Carol Kalb, and Cheri (Scott) Hamilton; six grandchildren: Maia,...

Mark Pittenger

Mark Pittenger

Mar 22, 2025

Mark A. Pittenger, 66, beloved husband, father, grandad, and great-grandad, entered into God's Kingdom early Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born November 9, 1958, in Columbus, OH, to the late Richard M. and Wanda G. (Richards) Pittenger.  On July 21, 2001, he married the former Tammy C. Sheppard, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Stefanie Wright, Paul Pittenger,...

George Lougheed

George Lougheed

Mar 20, 2025

George R. Lougheed, 77, of Londonderry, died at 8:32pm March 20, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1947, in Juneau, Alaska, to the late Hugh Robert and Irene (Peterson) Lougheed. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Troy (Brittany) Lougheed, of Londonderry; grandchildren: Desiree (Adam) Sweatt, Hannah, Jozy, Jillian and Tatum Lougheed; two step-daughters:...

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