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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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