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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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Margaret Hayburn
Dec 22, 2013
Margaret A. Hayburn, 77, of Chillicothe, died 1:25 am, Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born May 11, 1936 in Ross Co. to the late Walter J. and Vida M. Tucker Michaels. On October 10, 1953 she married Donald T. Hayburn, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jeff (Cathy) Hayburn,...
David Cryder
Dec 19, 2013
David E. Cryder IV, 52, of Chillicothe, died 8:53 pm, Thursday, December 19, 2013, at his home, following a battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1961 in Chillicothe to the late David E. and Martha J. Snyder Cryder. On October 17, 1987 he married the former Myra J. Davis, who survives. Also surviving is his son, Dyllon (Sydney)...
Nancy Hines
Dec 16, 2013
Nancy L. Hines, 72, of Chillicothe, died Monday morning, December 16, 2013 at her home. She was born March 29, 1941 in McArthur to the late Ernest and Mildred Johnson Thompson. On July 18, 1959 she married James A. Hines, who died July 2, 2003. Survivors include her three sons, Jimmy and Josh (Alicia) Hines, both of Chillicothe and George...
Robert Robinson
Dec 15, 2013
Robert J. Robinson Sr., was born April 27, 1934 in Gary, WV to Matthew Goins and Dora Mae Robinson. He is a graduate of Chillicothe High School and attended Ohio University, majoring in business management. He retired from the United States Air Force after over 22 years of distinguished service, achieving the rand of Senior Master Sergeant. Following his military...
Bettie Mccracken
Dec 13, 2013
Bettie McCracken, 68, of Chillicothe, died on her birthday at 8:25am, Friday, December 13, 2013, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born December 13, 1945, in Kermit, WV, to the late Wayne and Lillie Mae (Marcum) Williamson. She is survived by her daughter Jean McCracken, of Frankfort; son and daughter-in-law Ralph (Michelle) McCracken, Jr., of Birmingham, AL;...
Lloyd Riehle
Dec 12, 2013
Lloyd F. Riehle, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 5:35am Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1933, in Ross County to the late John and Dorothy (Kellough) Riehle. On September 22, 1954, he married the former Donna L. Stagg, who preceded him in death July 13, 2002. Surviving...
Mary Sterwerf
Dec 11, 2013
Sr. Mary Peter Sterwerf, age 83, of the Srs. of St. Francis, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the convent. Born February 7, 1930 in Hamilton, OH, she is the daughter of Freda (Nee: Fallert) and Joseph Sterwerf. She entered the convent September 5, 1948, and made her final vows August 12, 1954. An advocate for and working with battered...
Myers Sewards
Dec 9, 2013
Myers M. "Coonie" Sewards, 78, of Chillicothe, died at 2:29am December 9, 2013, at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. He was born June 8, 1935, in Ross County to the late Elmer and Rosa (Johnson) Sewards. On May 23, 1987, he married Vicki L. Maughmer, who preceded him in death on January 9, 2013. Surviving are his step-children Rhonda...
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...
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