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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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