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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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Edwin Rose

Edwin Rose

Sep 20, 2020

Edwin Scott Rose, 71, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 6:21 pm, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1949 in Columbus, OH.  On December 18, 1971 he married E. Dawn Swink Rose, who survives.  Also surviving are two children, Erica (Phillip) Detty and Chris (Aubrey) Rose, both of Chillicothe; and three grandchildren,...

Sheena Smith

Sheena Smith

Sep 19, 2020

Sheena Smith, 62, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, September 19, 2020 at her home.   He full obituary is being prepared at this time.   Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Sheena Smith , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

John Meehan

John Meehan

Sep 18, 2020

John Meehan, age 64, and resident of Morrow OH, died peacefully at home on September 18 from lung cancer. He was born April 14, 1956 to Thomas Joseph and Helen Adrienne "Jean" (nee Reagan) Meehan of Orange Street - Chillicothe, OH. Beloved husband of Angela (Tallarico) Meehan for 26 years. Loving father of Lucas Meehan. He is also the former...

Linda Beam

Linda Beam

Sep 17, 2020

Linda Darlene Beam, 60, of Chillicothe, died September 17, 2020 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a brief illness.   She was the daughter of Lula Mae Chaney Beam, who preceded her in death.   Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of...

Mary Trainer

Mary Trainer

Sep 16, 2020

Mary Jane Trainer, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 8:27am September 16, in her home following a brief illness.   She was born August 1, 1940, in Ross County, to the late Harley D. and Mary O. (Waller) Weir. On June 21, 1959, she married John W. Trainer, who preceded her in death June 29, 2018.   She is survived by her two...

Gryffin Rinehart

Gryffin Rinehart

Sep 14, 2020

Gryffin Gary Paul Rinehart, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving parents on September 14, 2020, at Nationwide Children's Hospital, following a courageous and brave fight to the end. He was born at 11:43am to his loving parents, Nathan Paul Rinehart and Ashley Lynn Walker. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two brothers, Phoenix and Julian Rinehart;...

Rodney Gragg

Rodney Gragg

Sep 14, 2020

Rodney R. Gragg, 62, of Bainbridge, died at 1:28pm September 14, 2020, at his residence following an extended illness.   He was born March 26, 1958, in Ross County to Billy F. and Phyllis J. (Kellough) Gragg. On December 7, 1979, he married the former Dawna G. Hardbarger, who survives.   Also surviving are their children: Sasha (Jason) Cooper and John (Ashley)...

John Brewer

John Brewer

Sep 13, 2020

John E. "Jack" Brewer, 86, of Chillicothe, died at 11:10pm September 13, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born on November 27, 1933, in Chillicothe, to the late Clarence Sidney and Dorothy (Hayden) Brewer. He graduated from Frankfort High School, Class of 1951. On August 15, 1953, he married the former Betty L. Raines, who survives. Jack was...

Annette Haynes

Annette Haynes

Sep 12, 2020

Annette Renee Haynes, 67, of Chillicothe, died 3:30 pm, September 12, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.   She was born June 5, 1953 in Portsmouth, OH to Gary Worstel and Gloria Watts.  In February of 1984 she married Thomas A. Haynes, who survives.  In addition to her husband, and her father, survivors include two children,...

Alice Chaney

Alice Chaney

Sep 12, 2020

Alice Jean Chaney (Kingery) , beloved wife of Leroy Chaney, loving mother to Lana Gutierrez (Sergio) and Larry Chaney, and Grandmother to the love of her life Lauren.  Alice passed away on Saturday September 12th after suffering a stroke and then seizures. Born March 26, 1938 in Jamestown, Ohio, to Kenneth and Annie (Slayton) Kingery. She was the next to...

Delores Heskett

Delores Heskett

Sep 11, 2020

Delores Ellen Heskett was born in 1932 in Columbus, OH, to Charles and Violet Sammet, and went home to be with Jesus at the age of 88, September 11, 2020. She died at her home in Chillicothe, OH, with her family surrounding her in love. Delores married Ernest Leroy Heskett on December 30, 1951. In 1959, they began their 61...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Sep 11, 2020

Patricia Lee Smith, 80, of Chillicothe, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at her daughter's residence in Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born March 9, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late James and Dorothy Cole Beard.  On June 17, 1960 she married Neal Locklear, who survives.  Also surviving are two children, Susan Mickey, of Columbus and Neal Locklear Jr.,...

Leo Paige

Leo Paige

Sep 11, 2020

Leo Stephen Paige, 84 years of Chillicothe, Ohio passed peacefully to his Eternal Home at his residence with his family by his side on September 11, 2020.  He walked through the "Pearly Gates" into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Steve was born on October 27, 1935 to the late Charles Homer and Arizona Bell (Rhoads) Paige...

Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson

Sep 9, 2020

Barbara Ellen Johnson, 87, of Chillicothe, died 8:12 am, September 8, 2020, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born January 9, 1933 in Chillicothe to the late Clarence Wesley and Madge Carroll Starling.  She married Herbert Johnson, who preceded her in death.  Survivors include a son, Mark (Cindy) Graves, of Chillicothe; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Bray...

William Mccorkle

William Mccorkle

Sep 9, 2020

William R. "Bill" McCorkle, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 9, 2020, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born on March 15, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Russell W. and Sylvia F. (Henry) McCorkle. On July 22, 1967, he married Diana L. (McConkey) (Messel) McCorkle, and together they...

Doyle Rann

Doyle Rann

Sep 9, 2020

Doyle Wilson Rann, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 5:09am September 9, 2020, following an extended illness.   He was born August 24, 1942, in Ironton, OH, to the late Thomas Rann and Lucynthia (Adkins) Geyer. On October 25, 1969, he married the former Sandra K. Hoy, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Kristi L. (Jeff) Riley; sons Matthew J. and...

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...

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