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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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James Derexson

James Derexson

Nov 4, 2019

James Robert "Bob" Derexson, 97, of Yellowbud, passed away November 4, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Henry J. and Ruth S. (Gallaugher) Derexson. On May 2, 1942, he married the former Myrtle Parker, who passed away February 4, 1992. On April 13, 1993, he married the former Maxine Jane Shaw Parker, who survives. Also surviving are...

Phillip Lewis

Phillip Lewis

Nov 4, 2019

Phillip Paige Lewis, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away on November 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Chillicothe on April 24, 1954, to Keith and Norma Jean (Bayless) Lewis. Surviving are his siblings: Keith (Tiya) Lewis, Norma "Toni" (Robert) Harris, Caleena Jo (Christopher) Beverly, Conchitia Lewis, Shelley Smith, all of Chillicothe; and Wyvette Cooper, of Springfield; nieces: Nichol...

Luann Slutz

Luann Slutz

Nov 2, 2019

Luann M. "Lou Lou" Slutz, 57, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Heavenly Father 2:20 pm, November 2, 2019, at her residence, with her family present. She was born July 3, 1962 in Whitehall, OH to the late Richard and Crystal Spellman Slutz.  She is survived by her siblings, David (Judy) Slutz, Bobby (Kay) Slutz, and Tony (Debra) Slutz,...

Rickey Stewart

Rickey Stewart

Nov 1, 2019

Rickey H. Stewart, 67, of Chillicothe died November 1, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1952 in Columbus, OH to the late Homer and Eva E. McNabb Stewart Jr.  Survivors include his sons Michael (Cristy), Scott (Alison),  Jan (Keri), Rickey (Jessica) Stewart; daughters, Miranda (Brian) Shook and Sharon (Brian) Cocke; grandchildren, Lane, Silas, Brian...

Rachael Stevens

Rachael Stevens

Nov 1, 2019

Rachael L. Stevens, 39, of Chillicothe, died 3:00 pm, Friday, November 1, 2019, surrounded by her parents and daughters, at the Kobacker Hospice House, Columbus, following a brief illness. She was born January 5, 1980 in Ross Co. to Charles N. and Sybil A. Francis Stevens, who survive.  In addition to her parents, survivors include her two daughters, Sydney Stevens...

Patrick Holobaugh

Patrick Holobaugh

Oct 28, 2019

Patrick Albert Holobaugh, age 42 of Londonderry, died on October 28th, 2019. Patrick was born March 3, 1977 in Center Village, Ohio. He is Survived by many including his Mother Bonnie Sue Reynolds and his four young children Brook, Bradley, Cody and Patrick Jr.  He is preceded in death by his father Jack Raymond Holobaugh. He was a very loving...

Donny Bishop

Donny Bishop

Oct 27, 2019

Donald "Donny" Lee Bishop, 38, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday evening, October 27, 2019 at his home. He was born December 25, 1980 in Long Beach, California, son of Lella Marie (Randy) Stansberry who survives. Also surviving are his four children, Karlie Monroe, Austyn Bishop, Brian Bishop, and Harley Dawn Bishop; his sister, Diana Bishop; his brother, Scott (Terri)...

Hayward Graves

Hayward Graves

Oct 27, 2019

Hayward "Bear" E. Graves, 79, of Bainbridge, died Sunday, October 27, 2019, at his home, a result of complications following a battle with cancer. He was born October 8, 1940 in Ross Co. to the late Hayward D. and Dolly H. Thimmes Graves.  Survivors include his children, Martin (Karyn) Graves of Bainbridge, and Jana (Edward) Jones of Dayton and their...

Sue Lee

Sue Lee

Oct 26, 2019

Sue C. Lee, 77, died peacefully at her home at 4:35am October 26, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born April 6, 1942, in Chillicothe, to the late Ernest James and Mary Elizabeth (Richardson) Banks. Surviving are her children: Roxanne (Chris) Markko, of Frankfort, Thomas Anthony (Angela) Lee, of Chillicothe, Marianne (John) Lee-Pannell, of Columbus, and Tracy (Tim) Harewood,...

Charles Bucy

Charles Bucy

Oct 24, 2019

Charles Bucy, 93, died at 6:54pm on October 24, 2019, at his residence. He was born October 15, 1926, in Ross County to the late Charles E. and Dora J. (Compton) Bucy. On May 17, 1946, he married the former Shirley Mae Mursett, who preceded him in death December 30, 2006. Surviving are their children: Kit H. (Sandy) Bucy, Michael...

Richard Evans

Richard Evans

Oct 22, 2019

Richard "Dick" A. Evans, 91, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday morning October 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 16, 1927, in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Dawson O. and Lulu I. (McVicker) Evans. On November 11, 2000, he married the former Connie J. Fout, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Serelle E. Laine, of Washington DC, Brenda...

Terry Coey

Terry Coey

Oct 21, 2019

Terry "Mouse" Allen Coey, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2019 at his home, following an extended illness. He was born October 29, 1957 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Marion and Ruth (Richardson) Coey. Surviving are his brother and special sister-in-law, Steve and Jackie Coey; two nephews, Travis Carroll and Nate Coey; two nieces, Kara...

Donald Malott

Donald Malott

Oct 19, 2019

Donald Z. Malott, 82, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1937, to the late Harry and Florence (Lansing) Malott. On December 21, 1956, he married Roselene Stewart, who survives. Together, they raised three children: Kevin (Darlene Good) Malott, Rhonda (Robert) Hicks, and Pamela (Blaine) Schobelock. He was a...

David Sprouse

David Sprouse

Oct 16, 2019

David Donald Sprouse, 78, husband of Judy Sprouse died on Wednesday October 16th, 2019 in Centerville, OH after an extended illness. They were married for 21 years.   Born on August 11, 1941 in Chillicothe, OH, he was the son of the late Donald and Thelma (Kern) Sprouse.   He is a 1959 graduate of Unioto High School (Union-Scioto) and lettered in...

Ivan Leedy

Ivan Leedy

Oct 15, 2019

Ivan Boyd Leedy, 85, of Chillicothe, died 5:02 am, October 15, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1934 in Jackson, OH to the late Vance and Bertha Snyder Leedy.  On October 12, 1953 he married Glenda Mary Edler Leedy, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Michael (Linda) Leedy, Greenwood, SC, Deborah (Rick) Hamilton,...

Bazel Jenkins

Bazel Jenkins

Oct 14, 2019

Bazel Roosevelt Jenkins, 84, of Chillicothe, went Home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, October 14, 2019, at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born April 22, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky, son of the late Buell and Lottie (Howard) Jenkins. On July 8, 2002, he married Judy (Royal) Jenkins who survives. Also surviving...

Ethel Friend

Ethel Friend

Oct 11, 2019

Ethel Friend, a long-time resident of Columbus, OH, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at her daughter's home in Maineville, OH. She was born September 6, 1939 in Teaberry, KY, and recently celebrated her 80 th birthday surrounded by her family and friends, and her family from Mary Chapel United Baptist Church.  Ethel was baptized in November 1986, when she joined...

Sarah Little

Sarah Little

Oct 10, 2019

Sarah Elizabeth Little, 66, of Chillicothe, passed away late Thursday night, October 10, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, following a brief illness. She was born April 9, 1953 to Phyllis Little and Willie Puckett. Sarah worked for First Capital Enterprises for many years and loved every minute of it. There will be no public calling hours or...

Debra Bolyard

Debra Bolyard

Oct 9, 2019

Debra S. Bolyard, 62, was reunited with her daughter Jessica on October 9, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer.   She was born September 21, 1957, in Chillicothe, to Glenn M. and Mary Sue (Wiseman) Woods. On February 17, 1979, she married Harry D. Bolyard, who survives.   Also surviving are her sons Jason (Crystal) Bolyard, of Cantonment, FL; Justin (Jennifer)...

M. Donnells

M. Donnells

Oct 5, 2019

Marian Kay Donnells, 59, died unexpectedly October 5, 2019, at her residence.   She was born December 17, 1959, in Chillicothe, to the late William D. and Joyce A. (Jones) Donnells.   Surviving are her sister and brother-in-law Kimberle J. (Thomas) Cunningham, of Chillicothe; her brother and sister-in-law David R. (Amy) Donnells, of Sarasota, FL; nieces and nephews: Thomas Cunningham, Jr., Colin...

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