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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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Sharon Seekatz
Dec 4, 2013
Sharon L. Seekatz, 70, of Chillicothe, died at 2:30pm December 4, 2013, at her residence following a battle with cancer. She was born November 22, 1943, in Chillicothe to the late William C. and Evelyn R. (Jennings) Milliken. Sharon is survived by her children: David Allen Seekatz, Chillicothe; Rebecca Crawford, Chillicothe; Brent Seekatz and Paul Yoakum, of Columbus; and Nathan...
Gary Maynard
Dec 3, 2013
Gary David Maynard, 55, of Chillicothe, died December 3, 2013, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born September 4, 1958 in North Carolina to James D. and Donna J Miller Maynard. His mother survives. Gary was a US Army veteran and worked in the lab at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. Following cremation, the family plans a memorial service...
Bethany Cosby
Dec 2, 2013
Bethany Michelle Cosby, 47, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was born February 1, 1966 to Janet (Tanner) Cosby and the late Darwin (Doc) Cosby. She is survived by her mother; sister, Holly (Joe) Keel; brothers, Keith (Tammy) Tanner and Martin Cosby;...
Carroll Pigman
Dec 2, 2013
Carroll M. Pigman, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on 11:33 pm, Monday, December 2, 2013, at The Villages Hospital in The Villages, FL. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 39 years, Freda Malone Heshiser Pigman, and his brother and sister-in-law Donald and Jane Pigman. Carroll was born in Proctorville, OH on August 27, 1943 to the late Virgil...
Olof Santesson
Dec 1, 2013
Olof B. Santesson, 87, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, at Heartland of Chillicothe. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Olof Bernt Santesson , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Judy Gallaugher
Nov 27, 2013
Julia A. "Judy" Gallaugher, 65, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 7:00am Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born June 29, 1948, in Ross County to the late Homer Charles and Mable (Davis) Saunders. On February 16, 1968, she married Robert E. "Bob" Gallaugher, who survives. Also surviving are her...
Brian Alexander
Nov 26, 2013
Brian K. "Bucky" Alexander, 24, of Chillicothe, died at 3:20pm November 26, 2013, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1989, in Chillicothe to Keith A. and Amy L. (Kellough) Alexander. On October 12, 2013, he married Kylee N. Collins, who survives. Also surviving is his mother and step-father Amy (Jason) Cockrell, of South Salem;...
James Lovensheimer
Nov 21, 2013
James A. "Lovey" Lovensheimer, Jr., 75, of Chillicothe, died November 21, 2013, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1938 in Ross Co. to the late Albert and Evelyn Cross Lovensheimer. On September 27, 1958 he married Nancy J. Moran, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Cynthia Ann Lovensheimer, Cheryl Lynn Gloyd, and James...
Geraldine Stepp
Nov 20, 2013
Geraldine Stepp, 79, Chillicothe, passed away peacefully, November 20, 2013, surrounded by family, following a six month illness. She had been under the kind care of the staff of the 3rd floor at Westmoreland Place. She was born May 19, 1934 to the late Jerry M. and Bertha Keith Smith. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gentry...
Marcella Welch
Nov 16, 2013
Marcella E. Welch, 98, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 11:54am on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1915, in Ross County, to the late Howard and Nesa (Martin) Hart. On April 25, 1934, she married Lloyd E. Welch, who preceded her in death in May of 1980. Surviving...
Joseph Menendez
Nov 15, 2013
Joseph R. Menendez, infant son of William R. and Melissa R. (Hawes) Menendez, of Chillicothe, was stillborn at 7:40am, November 15, 2013, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Marissa Menendez, Chillicothe; maternal grandmother Barbara Hawes, Lucasville; paternal grandparents Mario and Carol Menendez, Chillicothe; maternal great-grandmother Virginia Breakfield, Lucasville; paternal...
Glenda Meadows
Nov 15, 2013
Glenda Mae Meadows, 32, of Bainbridge, died November 15, 2013, unexpectedly. She was born January 20, 1981 in Ross Co. to Glen and Gloria Shoemaker Meadows Jr. In addition to her mother, survivors include two children, Matthew and J.D. Crossen; a sister, Tracy (Michael) Staley, of Chillicothe; a brother, Henry (Trudy) Meadows, of Chillicothe; several nieces and nephews; and her...
Gerald Bair
Nov 13, 2013
Gerald L. "Jerry" Bair, 78, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 6, 1934, in Ross County to the late William and Willetta (Stein) Bair. He is survived by his daughters Cynthia Bair, of Chillicothe; and Peggy Bair, of California; grandson Jesse (Andrea) Snyder; great-grandchildren Olivia, Madelyn...
Nancy Bayless
Nov 11, 2013
Nancy Ellen Bayless, of Chillicothe, passed away 3:05 am, November 11, 2013, following an extended illness. She was born October 7, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Oather and Erma Jackson Bayless. Survivors include three sons, Mark (Beth) Bayless, Kevin (Paula) Bayless, and Michael Bayless; daughters, Robyn (Randall) Bayless-Jackson, Rhonda Bayless-Woodfork, and Wendy (Al) Bright; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters,...
Emily Weisenberger
Nov 11, 2013
Emily M. Weisenberger, 24, of Chillicothe, died at 1:55pm on November 11, 2013, at Ohio State University Medical Center following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born June 21, 1989, in Chillicothe to Robert V. and Victoria P. (Bigler) Weisenberger, who survive. Also surviving are her sisters and brothers-in-law Paula (Josh) Davis; Karla (Larry) Lindsey; brothers Matthew and...
Bridget Blaney
Nov 10, 2013
Bridget L. Blaney, 33, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly November 10, 2013. She was born August 10, 1980, in Washington Court House and was a graduate of Westfall High School, Class of 1998. Surviving are her mother Bonita Sowers, of Circleville; father and step-mother William and Melinda Blaney, Chillicothe; her especially loved sister, April Blaney (Jefferson Kiser), Circleville; brothers Heath...
Carl Hice
Nov 4, 2013
Carl Richard Hice, 75, of Chillicothe, died Monday, November 4, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Ross County on June 14, 1938 to the late Crosby and Ethel (Poole) Hice. On April 26, 1958 he was united in marriage to Helen Jean Dennewitz who survives. Also surviving are his children, Karla Hice,...
Mabel Morton
Nov 2, 2013
Mabel L. Morton, 93, of Chillicothe, passed away November 2, 2013 at the Ohio State Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Frankfort, Ohio on January 6, 1920 to the late Frank and Maude Ella (Locklear) Cooper. On August 24, 1947 she married James Gilbert Morton who preceded her in death on July 9, 1995. Mother Mabel...
Ulysses Skaggs
Oct 30, 2013
Rev. Ulysses S. Skaggs, 94, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 3:20am Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Westmoreland Place. He was the last of 12 children born to James Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (LeMaster) Skaggs. On June 4, 1941, he married his childhood sweetheart, Rosie Helen Price, who survives. Together they shared over 72 years. Also surviving...
David Medert
Oct 29, 2013
David Russell Medert, 85, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his home on Oct. 29, 2013. The son of Russell and Juanita Riggs Medert, he was born Feb. 29, 1928, in Chillicothe. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Patricia Fife, son, David V. (Andrea) and daughter, Melissa Darby (Don); sister, Marlene Knoles (Buzz); grandsons Chad Hancock...
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