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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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Donald Buskirk

Donald Buskirk

Mar 30, 2020

Donald Bryan Buskirk, 66, of Chillicothe, died Monday March 30, 2020 10:48 am, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1953 in Chillicothe to the late Donald G. and Barbara A. Caldwell Buskirk.  Survivors include his son, Jason (Jessica) Buskirk, of Galena; four grandchildren, Kasidy, Kamri, Abigail, Adaline Buskirk; two brothers, Michael (Cathy) Buskirk, Chillicothe and...

Christian Cheeseman

Christian Cheeseman

Mar 28, 2020

Christian L. Cheeseman, 77, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 6:07pm Saturday, March 28, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   He was born January 13, 1943, in Piqua, OH to the late Ernest and Sarah Ellen (Blaine) Cheeseman. On June 12, 1966, he married the former Karen S. Ward.   Chris will be sadly missed by his wife, Karen;...

Penny Andrews

Penny Andrews

Mar 25, 2020

Penny S. Andrews, 61, of Chillicothe, died at 3:37pm March 25, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.   She was born May 27, 1958, in Chillicothe to the late Perry S. and Wanda J. (Burton) Andrews.   Penny is survived by her sister, Julie Mowery; a niece Brandi (Tim) Shumway; nephews Ryan and Michael Mowery; and a great-nephew Ryot...

Elijah Davis

Elijah Davis

Mar 25, 2020

Elijah W. Davis, Jr., 57, of Chillicothe, died at 3:55pm March 25, 2020, at his residence, following an extended battle with cancer.   He was born March 9, 1963, in Chillicothe, to Elijah, Sr. and Betty A. (Mickey) Davis.   Elijah is survived by his mother, Betty; his sister Elaina Davis, both of Buffalo, NY; his companion of 17-years and caregiver, Theresa...

Franklin Walters

Franklin Walters

Mar 22, 2020

Franklin E. Walters, 91, of Chillicothe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:55pm on March 22, 2020, at his home. He was born June 29, 1928, in Liberty Twp., Ross County, the son of the late Franklin D. and Nellie O. Walters. On May 28, 1967, he married the former Ardella Johnson, who survives. Also surviving...

Kenneth Cottrill

Kenneth Cottrill

Mar 20, 2020

Kenneth E Cottrill, 71, of Bourneville OH, passed away March 20, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Kenny "Pap" was born on June 21, 1948 to Fred and Elsie (Grubb) Cottrill in Chillicothe OH. Kenny served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era; he was a commander of American Legion Post 757 in the 7 th...

Brant Rapp

Brant Rapp

Mar 19, 2020

Brant Christian Rapp, 24, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 19, 2020, at his home. He was born August 27, 1995 in Columbus, OH to Michael Shane Rapp and Lori Ann Pendleton.  Survivors include his parents; and a sister, Brooklyn Kennedy Rapp; his grandparents, Deana and Jim Pendleton, Rick Danner, and Rebecca Woltz. Brant was an accomplished musician and was known...

Mary Mccloskey

Mary Mccloskey

Mar 19, 2020

Mary Imogene McCloskey, 81, of South Salem, died March 19, 2020 at Valley View Care Center.   She was born October 17, 1938 in Chillicothe to the late Howard and Mary Minney Pollock.  In 1956 she married James P. McCloskey, who died in 2004.  Survivors include two sons, James (Penny) McCloskey, Kingston and Robert (Marsha) McCloskey, South Salem; six grandchildren, James...

William Tyler

William Tyler

Mar 18, 2020

William H. Tyler (Bill) of Chillicothe went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 18, 2020 following a long-fought battle with MS. He was born April 28, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Herbert and Florence Tyler.  On March 20, 1971 he married the love of his life the former Sherry L. Rebman, who still survives.  Also surviving are...

Dennis Huston

Dennis Huston

Mar 18, 2020

Dennis Scott Huston, 65, of Chillicothe, took his walk with God March 18, 2020, due to medical complications.   Dennis was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio in September of 1954. He graduated from Circleville High School and Ohio University.   Dennis married Joyce King, in 1981 and Lori (Greene) Watson, of Greenfield, in 2006.   Dennis retired in 2019 from the Ohio Department of...

Diana Joyner

Diana Joyner

Mar 16, 2020

Diana Lynn Beard Joyner, 70, of Frankfort, died March 16, 2020, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born August 23, 1949 in Chillicothe to the late James and Dorothy Cole Beard.  Survivors include her son, Talmadge Pettiford, Frankfort; three grandchildren, Talisha Pettiford, Cayden Evans, and Talmadge Pettiford Jr.; and ten siblings.  She was preceded in death by...

Lori Cutlip

Lori Cutlip

Mar 16, 2020

Lori Beth Cutlip, 33, of Chillicothe, died March 16, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 25, 1986 in Chillicothe to Jeffry W. and Theresa M. Bonner Cutlip.  Survivors include her mother; two children, Daisy Marie and Dustin Jeffrey Southern; a sister, Katie Cutlip; maternal grandmother, Wanda Haskins,...

Diana Huffman

Diana Huffman

Mar 15, 2020

Diana Huffman, 69, of Adelphi, died Sunday morning at her residence following a brief illness.   Following cremation, private services will he held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Diana Huffman , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Teresa Crowe

Teresa Crowe

Mar 14, 2020

Teresa M. Crowe, 63, died March 14, 2020, at her residence. She was born January 21, 1957, to Emmarue (Phillips) and William Edward Murray in Bartow, FL. Teresa grew up in the Holly Hill/Dayton area where she enjoyed riding her bike and going to the movies.   Teresa began her career as an electrician and shortly after, met her husband, Walter....

Lillian Kepp

Lillian Kepp

Mar 12, 2020

Lillian D. Kepp, 81, died at 12:05am March 12, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born January 28, 1939, Monessen, PA, to the late Cassius and Elizabeth J. (Wallace) Duvall.   Surviving are her sons James A. (Dian) Smith, of Chillicothe; William A. "Bill" (Teresa) Smith, Columbus; her daughter Sharon A. Alexander, Chillicothe; grandchildren: Rebecca Smith, Roman (Cyndi) Smith,...

Dale Haynes

Dale Haynes

Mar 12, 2020

Dale R. Haynes II, 71, died unexpectedly at 11:31am March 12, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born January 24, 1949, in Chillicothe to the late Dale R. and Gertrude F. (Colburn) Haynes. On April 22, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Sherry L. Echard, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Kendra...

Arthur Darling

Arthur Darling

Mar 12, 2020

Arthur Leroy Darling, 71, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 12, 2020 at his residence.    His wife Juanita survives.   Following cremation, private services will be held at that convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Arthur Leroy Darling , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

John Patterson

John Patterson

Mar 9, 2020

Dr. John H. Patterson, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1939, in Chillicothe, the son of Ruth (Wilkins) and James C. Patterson, who preceded him in death.   John graduated from Bainbridge High School and Ohio University where he earned a bachelors degree in Education. He continued his education in the dental...

F. Houldsworth

F. Houldsworth

Mar 9, 2020

Rev. F. Howard Houldsworth, 93, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday evening at Traditions of Chillicothe.   His wife, Martha A. (Deer) Houldsworth, survives.   Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Rev. F. Howard Houldsworth , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Chester Austin

Chester Austin

Mar 7, 2020

Chester A. Austin, 78, died at 3:25am March 7, 2020, at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born October 2, 1941, in Chillicothe, to the late Hobart P. and Grace (Keel) Austin. On October 11, 1969, he married the former Donna M. Byrd, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Deanna M. Austin, of Chillicothe;...

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