Rebecca J. Ferrell Rebecca J. Ferrell, 39, of Chillicothe, died peacefully, 7:23 am, February 23, 2008, and walked up the golden stairs to heaven. Private graveside services will be held in Portsmouth, OH at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will not be observed. She was born March 2, 1968 in Chillicothe to Robert D. Christman Jr. and Rebecca B. Crawford. In addition to her mother and step-father, Rebecca and James Pilon, of Prudentville, MI; and her father, of Chillicothe, survivors include her five children, Kristofer Crabtree, Jacob, Maggie, Joey, and Allison Ward; a brother, Robert Christman III; a niece, Allysa; and nephews, Andy and Robert Christman IV. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Melvin Ward and Frank Ferrell. Rebecca was an animal lover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ross Co. Humane Society, 2308 A Lick Run Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601.