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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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Brandon Sutter
May 18, 2020
Brandon E. James Sutter, 35, died unexpectedly May 18, 2020, at 12:25am at Ohio State University East Hospital, Columbus. He was born February 14, 1985, in Shelby, OH to Bradly J. and Kelly R. (Phelps) Sutter. Brandon is survived by his twin children Alexander James and Jocelyn Renee Sutter, of Columbus; his father and step-mother Brad (Kathy) Sutter, South Salem;...
Tina Medved
May 18, 2020
Tina M. Medved, 53, of Chillicothe, died at 9:25pm on May 18, 2020, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, following an extended battle with bladder cancer. She was born October 25, 1966, in Bedford, PA, to Kenneth P. and Mavis (Beck) Riley. On December 31, 1986, she married Christopher Medved, who survives. Also surviving are her son Aaron E. Medved,...
Collin Matheny
May 18, 2020
Collin Douglas Matheny, 27, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away unexpectedly at Adena Regional Medical Center May 18, 2020. Collin was born February 17, 1993, in Chillicothe, OH, to R. Douglas and Melissa Myers Matheny. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Catherine Matheny; his fiancé, Hannah Thompson and son, Ryker Matheny; son, Jaiden Johnson and his...
Michael Leonard
May 17, 2020
Michael Arden Leonard, 67, transitioned from this life on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on December 18, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to William Russell Leonard and Beverly Ann (Byrd) Leonard. On December 30, 1990, he married Terresa L. Gray, who preceded him in death. Those left...
Garry Barnett
May 17, 2020
Garry Eugene Barnett, Sr., passed from this life into eternity on May 17, 2020. He was born August 22, 1960 in Elkton, MD to the late Andrew and Joan Barnett. He is survived by his wife, Uvette Barnett; his mother, Joan Barnett, of PA; children, Garry Barnett Jr., Jesikah Cooper, both of MD, Tiffany (Nick) Gibson Mallory, and goddaughter, Amie...
Eileen Henry
May 16, 2020
Eileen Faye Fain Barber Henry, 91, of Chillicothe, died 1:00 pm Saturday, May 16, 2020 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe. She was born April 12, 1929 in Vinton Co. to the late Hoy L. and Elsie J. Kirkendall Phillips. Survivors include four children, Pamela (William) Derringer, Chillicothe, Michael Fain, Chillicothe, Jerry (Linda) Fain, Clearwater, FL, and Nancy (David) Brock, Chillicothe; five...
Brenda Rahe
May 13, 2020
Brenda Joy (Bennick) Rahe, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2020, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born August 29, 1940 in Thomasville, NC to the late Harry and Josephine (Nails) Bennett. On May 24, 2006, she married Villem Rahe, and together they shared 10 years of marriage before his passing July...
Jacqueline Bost
May 13, 2020
Jacqueline R. "Jackie" Bost, 69, of Chillicothe, died May 13, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer. She was born June 8, 1950 in Chillicothe to David Corky Graves and Barbara Starling Graves. On April 21, 1969 she married Roger A. Bost, who survives. In addition to her husband and mother Barbara Johnson, survivors include...
Geneva Danner
May 12, 2020
Geneva Danner, 53, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday night, May 12, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born January 2, 1967 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Melvin and Rosemae (True) Danner. Surviving are her aunts and uncles, Doc (Jackie) True, Wanda True, and Leslie (Donna) True; and her cousins, Debbie, John,...
Patricia Brush
May 10, 2020
Patricia A. Brush, 86, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, as a result of complications of a stroke. She was born August 25, 1933 to the late John and Mary Catherine Melvin. On May 17, 1952 she married Ralph Brush, who preceded her in death in 2004. Survivors include her children, Ralph, Christina (Rick), Vicky, Kim, James and Teresa...
Charles Dennis
May 9, 2020
Charles Edward "Porky" Dennis, 75, passed away on May 9, 2020, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born April 11, 1945, in Chillicothe to the late John B. and Mary (Fisher) Dennis. In 1969, he married Terressa Myers Reep, who survives. Although they divorced, they remained very good friends. Also surviving are his children Jenny (Dave) Lamp; Chad...
Stanley Shope
May 8, 2020
Stanley W. Shope, 69, died unexpectedly on May 8, 2020, at his residence. He was born September 21, 1950, in Kenton, OH, to the late James E., Jr., and Helen L. (Mustain) Shope. On December 6, 1986, he married the former Lesley J. Summers, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Nicole (Shawn) Long, Colton Shope and Collin (Megan) Shope,...
Rebecca Guysinger
May 7, 2020
Rebecca K Guysinger, 60, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away May 7 th , 2020 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 19, 1960 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Chester Smith and Marjorie (Betts) Smith of Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose M Silcott. She is survived by three daughters:...
Terry Love
May 6, 2020
Terry E. Love, 56, died unexpectedly at 4:08am May 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born April 13, 1964, in Chillicothe to the late Robert E. and Trudy (Marlow) Love. On July 26, 1986, he married the former Teresa G. Terry, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Danelle Love, of Dayton; son Truman Love and aka "daughter-in-law" Alli...
Sue Brown
May 6, 2020
Sue Anne Brown, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020, at her home, following a battle with cancer. She was born August 17, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Betty Brown. Surviving are her two daughters, Sharee (Marcus) Shaw, and Ashley (fiancé LeDelle Pace) Cottrill; her grandchildren, Mersadees Brown, Beyonce Gaus, Ereshia...
Charlotte Turner
May 6, 2020
Charlotte Emily Rebekkah Turner, 32, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020, at her home. She was born December 11, 1987, in Chillicothe to Charles Landon Turner, and Tina Marie Haas. In addition to her parents, Emily is survived by her three daughters, Trayuana, Leah, and Ivyanna; her two brothers, Chuck (Amber) Turner, Jr., and Clint (Cassidy)...
Ray Retherford
May 5, 2020
Ray Everett Retherford went to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:37pm May 5, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center. Born October 11, 1944, Ray was the son of Norma Marie (Nickel) and Vernon Carl Retherford. Ray married Mintie Mae Conner on October 30, 1978, who survives. Together they had a wonderful, loving marriage of 41 years. He has...
Debra Elliott
May 5, 2020
Debra Ann Elliott, 57, of Chillicothe died unexpectedly May 5th at her residence. She was born July 3, 1962, in Ross County to James and Judy (Knisley) Elliott. She married Laymon "Tommy" Whitt, who preceded her in death. Debbie is survived by her children: sons James W. Leach (April) and Drew M. Whitt and partner Anthony Arledge; a daughter Anne...
Richard Ross
May 3, 2020
Richard A "Rick" Ross, 68, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, at his home, 1:21 am, May 3, 2020. He was born June 15, 1951 to the late George and Helen Newport Ross. On May 1, 1987 he married Carla J. Davis Ross, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Tim (Kaci) Ross, Kari Ross Temple, Jaymie (Brad) Wood, and Kristen (Corey)...
Thomas Burke
May 2, 2020
Thomas "John" Burke, Jr., 65, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died Saturday May 2, 2020 unexpectedly at his home. He was born July 10, 1954 in Chillicothe to the late Thomas J. and Helen P. Davis Burke Sr. Survivors include a sister, Pamela (Carl) Moody, of Chillicothe; a niece, Kirsten (Wendell) Hinton, of Columbus; a nephew Brad (Michele) Valentine, of...
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