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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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Larry Saunders
Dec 1, 2019
Larry Herman Saunders, 84, went home December 1, 2019, and is celebrating eternally with his own people, the family of God, and with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He leaves behind a wife of 64 ½ years, Edna Annette Helvey Saunders; three children, Douglas, Paul and Penelope. He was "Papaw" to nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a tender, kind...
Candace Pfeifer
Nov 29, 2019
Candace Sue Easterday Pfeifer, 62, of Chillicothe passed away peacefully at her home November 29, 2019. She was born May 15, 1957 in Chillicothe to the late Virgil "Dutch" and Imogene "Imy" Johnson Easterday. On December 31, 2012 she married Thomas D. Pfeifer, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Carie (Jeremy) Beverly, Chillicothe; a very special granddaughter, Elexis Brown;...
Jacklyn Scott
Nov 27, 2019
Jacklyn F. Scott, 63, of Chillicothe, died 10:48 pm, November 27, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, following a battle with cancer. She was born January 20, 1956 in Hillsboro, OH to the late James and Ann Binns Buck. On January 26, 2019 she married David M. "Bo" Scott, who survives. He was the love of her life, and they...
Michael Begley
Nov 25, 2019
Michael R. Begley, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home, following a year battle with cancer. He was born April 12, 1960 in Camden, NJ to the late Paul Begley and Maureen (Burchill) Begley. In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his wife and companion of 20 years, Vicki (Mash) Begley; his...
Rebecca Beverly
Nov 23, 2019
Rebecca Jane Beverly, 67, of Grove City, passed away late Saturday night, November 23, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born January 6, 1952 in Chillicothe, to the late Walter and Elsie (Mayo) Beverly. Surviving are her children, Richard A. Johnson, Beverly J. Johnson, and Patricia S. Johnson; grandchildren, Richard Johnson II, James...
Marty Thornsberry
Nov 23, 2019
Marty L. Thornsberry, passed from this life at his home November 23, 2019, with his wife at his side. Marty was born February 19, 1953, in Pike Co., KY. Marty was a retired Warden's Assistant from Ohio Correctional System and an ordained Deacon. Besides his wife Nancy, of 46 years, he leaves behind his sons Jason, of Chillicothe; Jacob (Amanda),...
Joyce Rhinehart
Nov 23, 2019
Joyce A. Rhinehart, 82, of Chillicothe died November 23, 2019 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe. She was born February 17, 1937 in Logan, OH to the late Howard and Edith Warren Peck. She graduated from Chillicothe High School and went to college at Wittenburg University. She married the love of her life, Darrell Rhinehart April 11, 1957. Joyce started her work career...
Geraldine Mcsweeney
Nov 21, 2019
Geraldine "Gerry" McSweeney, 88, of Londonderry, died at 8:22pm November 21, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1930, in Wayne, WV, to the late Edmond B. and Josie (Smith) Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Rideout; a grandson Matthew Rideout; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. On June 9, 1990, she...
Jan Ray
Nov 19, 2019
Janice Lea "Jan" Ray, 83, of Chillicothe, has been welcomed into heaven after passing in the early morning hours of November 19, 2019, following a lengthy illness. She was born October 21, 1936, to the late Bert and Gladys Curtis. Jan was a 1954 graduate of Huntington High School and a longtime member of the First Wesleyan Church. She worked...
Eric Poe
Nov 19, 2019
Eric L. Poe, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2019 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1959 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Warren Lee and Phyllis Jean (Hiles) Poe. Surviving are his three children, SarahBeth Hines, of Chillicothe, Stacey (Adam Patrick) Poe, also of Chillicothe, and Ethan Poe, of Circleville;...
Penny Santos
Nov 14, 2019
Penny Santos, 55, of Bourneville, died unexpectedly, November 14, 2019. She was born June 15, 1964 to the late Howard and Barbara Ann Lane Stewart. Survivors include her children, Evan Kellough, Steven Santos, Max Bostwick; five grandchildren; her siblings, Barbara (Ronnie) Yoakum, Bourneville, Rhonda (Mike) Bailey, Franklin, OH, Howard (Betsy Bray) Stewart, Bourneville, Juanita Stewart, Joey Stewart, Stephanie (Billy) Yoakum,...
Robert Allen
Nov 14, 2019
Robert J. Allen, 74, of Chillicothe, died at his home November 14, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born October 5, 1945 in Fulton Co., KY. On March 20, 1991 he married Linda D. Dunham Allen, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter and two grandsons. Mr. Allen was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired...
Robert Mossbarger
Nov 13, 2019
Robert T. Mossbarger, 80, of Kingston, died at 4:59am November 13, 2019, at his residence. He was born May 27, 1939, in Chillicothe, to the late Wilfred O. and Julia (Porter) Mossbarger. On February 27, 1976, at the Walnut St. United Methodist Church, he married the former Kathleen Steel, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters: Teresa Freeman and her...
Howard Haddox
Nov 11, 2019
Howard A. Haddox, Jr., 73, of Venice, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, died November 11, 2019, surrounded by family, at the Venice Regional Bayfront Health Hospital, following a battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1946 in Columbus, OH to the late Howard A. and Mary Stubbs Haddox, Sr. Survivors include his wife, the former Mary B. Kreisel; seven children;...
Richard Simmons
Nov 8, 2019
Richard Eugene Simmons, 51, of Chillicothe, passed away early Friday morning, November 8, 2019, at Westmoreland Place, due to complications of an extended illness. He was born July 5, 1968, in Chillicothe to the late Earl and Martina (Smith) Simmons. Surviving are his siblings, Debra Simmons, Beverly Powers, and Terri Green, all of Gainesville, FL, Sharon (John) Rhoads, Sandra (Doug)...
Cynthia Strausbaugh
Nov 7, 2019
Cynthia Joan Strausbaugh, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, November 7, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1953 in Portsmouth Ohio to the late Ralph E. and Kathleen (O'Neill) Foster. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Dale R. Strausbaugh, and Kathleen Ryan; her grandchildren, Brooklyn...
Roger Kutscher
Nov 7, 2019
Roger F. Kutscher, 84, died peacefully at his residence at 5:15pm November 7, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born August 2, 1935, in Dayton, OH to the late Emil F. and Mildred A. (Seebach) Kutscher. On November 11, 1998, he married the former Shally Du, who survives. Also surviving are his son Kevin Kutscher, of Allegan, MI; and...
Joanne Shaw
Nov 6, 2019
JoAnne Shaw, 85, died at 9:42am November 6, 2019, at Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born August 27, 1934, in Chillicothe, to the late Charles L. and Blanche M. (Fornash) Martin. In 1957, she married Paul H. Shaw, who passed away February 3, 1998. Surviving are very dear friends David and Donna Minnix and their sons...
Ronald Long
Nov 6, 2019
Ronald Ray Long, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2019 at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. He was born February 5, 1959 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late John and Charlene (Cretsinger) Long. Surviving is his cousin, Clarence Ware, who was raised like his brother, as well as numerous other cousins, extended family members, and friends....
V. Breeden
Nov 5, 2019
Velma Jane Breeden, 86, died at 12:30am November 5, 2019, at Valley View Alzheimer's Care Center, Frankfort, following an extended illness. She was born January 29, 1933, in Laurelville, OH, to the late Charles W. and Helen Violet (Feightner) Lively. On June 28, 1952, she married William J. Breeden, Jr., who preceded her in death on November 6, 2014. Surviving...
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