Obituaries
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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Alexis Cousins
Feb 10, 2013
Alexis Christine Cousins, 22, went to heaven peacefully on February 10, 2013, after an amazing, faith-filled battle with cancer. She was born November 11, 1990, in Chillicothe, OH, to Devin W. and Heather J. (Brown) Cousins, who survive. Also surviving is a sister, Kennedy, whom she cherished; grandmothers Rosemary Brown and Joan Cousins, all of Chillicothe; aunts Felecia (Brad) Valentine,...
George Lowry
Feb 10, 2013
George Eugene Lowry, 75, of Chillicothe, died 10:27 pm, February 10, 2013, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born August 14, 1937 in Ross Co. to the late William and Hazel Colburn Lowry. On January 14, 1956 he married Gypsy Lee Bush, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jody (Robert Stewart) Edwards, Dwain (Pamela) Lowry and...
David Sampson
Feb 10, 2013
Dr. David Norman Sampson, 66, passed away from this life surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 10, 2013 following an extended illness. He was born August 8, 1946 in Buffalo, New York to Norman H. and Betty (Robbins) Sampson who preceded him in death. On August 17, 1968 he married the love of his life Mrs.Virginia (Schuer) Sampson who...
Nathan Birdsall
Feb 8, 2013
Nathan P. Birdsall, 31, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly February 8, 2013, in Columbus, OH. He was born June 30, 1981, in Chillicothe to Richard G. and Pamela J. Tillett Birdsall. Surviving are his daughter, Izabelle Birdsall, Columbus; his father and step-mother Richard (Pam) Birdsall, Chillicothe; his mother, Pam Tillett, Circleville; brothers Richard Birdsall, Jr., Chillicothe; Bryan Birdsall, Bristol, IN; Cole...
David Consolver
Feb 6, 2013
David M. Consolver 86, of Chillicothe, OH passed away Wednesday February 6th, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family. David worked at National Fireworks, VA Hospital, Mead Corporation and retired from the Federal Prison Industries. David enjoyed carpentry, hunting and was a 32 degree Mason, Scioto Lodge 6, F & AM. He is survived by his wife, Prissy Consolver...
Nevin Thomas
Feb 6, 2013
Nevin L. "Pinky" Thomas, 72, of Logan, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 2:12pm February 6, 2013, at OSU East Medical Center, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born February 15, 1940, in Ross County to the late Fred and Blanche M. Thomas. He is survived by his children: Anita Druppers, of Netherlands; Ingrid (Larry) Brumfield, Rochester, NY; Nicole (Ron)...
Lorinzo Whitson
Feb 4, 2013
Lorinzo Whitson, 70, of Chillicothe, died 9:30 am, Sunday, February 4, 2013 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1942 in Berry, AL to the late Joseph and Susan V. Johnson Whitson. Mr. Whitson was a US Veteran and real estate agent. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a...
Janice Taylor
Feb 1, 2013
Janice Faye Taylor, 52, of Chillicothe, died 11:41 am, February 1, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1960 in Pike Co. to Robert Taylor and Helen Egelston, who survive. Also surviving are two sisters, Kim Davis, Chillicothe and Joetta Manson, Springdale, OH; several nieces and nephews and her dog Baby. The family would like...
Howard Miller
Feb 1, 2013
Howard "Corky" Miller, 81, of Chillicothe, died 7:25 am, Friday, February 1, 2013, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born July 4, 1931 in Washington CH to the late Harry and Clarice Walden Miller. Survivors include his children, Terry and Mark Miller, of Chillicothe and Mike Miller, of Cincinnati; a grandson, Christopher Miller, of Plantation,...
Perry Hall
Jan 31, 2013
Perry R. Hall, 68, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 4:45 am, Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born December 9, 1944 in Ross Co. to the late Ralph Hall and Rosetta M. Smith Mickey. As a young child Elvin Mickey entered the lives of the Halls and became Perry's father....
Douglas Wriston
Jan 31, 2013
Douglas E. Wriston, 72, of South Salem, OH, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at his home. He was born May 16, 1940 in Kingston, WV, the son of Clarence E. and Mary Ushley Stover Wriston. Survivors include a son, Dennis Wriston, of Scarboro, WV, two daughters, Tina and Vicky Wriston, both Scarboro; three sisters, Lorine Shuemake, Madeline Ward, and Loretta...
Edith Horton
Jan 31, 2013
Edith Damron Horton, 75, of Chillicothe, died peacefully, surrounded by family, in her home on Thursday, January 31, 2013. The daughter of Tolby and Eva Damron, Edith became the first of her family to graduate High School in 1956 from Piketon High School. Edith retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years of dedicated service and was a...
Jeffery Skinner
Jan 31, 2013
Jeffrey Skinner, 52, of Chillicothe, died Thursday, January 31, 2013, unexpectedly, at his home. He was born March 20, 1960 in Chillicothe to William E. Skinner and Anna Scott Ashbrook. Survivors include his mother, of Chillicothe; a brother, William B. Skinner, of Waverly; and a sister-in-law, Lynn. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Adam; his father; and...
Dorothy Davis
Jan 23, 2013
Dorothy L. "Lucy" Davis, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 5:18am Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born January 31, 1938, in Chillicothe, to the late James and Gertrude (Bethel) Whiting. On January 27, 1956, she married Jack E. Davis, who survives. Also surviving are her children: Jacquelyn (Dale) Bruce, Chillicothe; Donald (Judy)...
Margaret Mcgarvey
Jan 23, 2013
Margaret M. McGarvey, 90, of Waverly, formerly of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 8:13am Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth. She was born October 10, 1922, in Ross County, to the late Grant and Ida D. (Stoneburner) Davis. On December 12, 1964, she married James E. McGarvey, who preceded her in death on...
Wade Burdette
Jan 21, 2013
Wade Burdette, 85, of Ashville, OH, died at 10:10pm Monday, January 21, 2013, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born January 19, 1928, in Columbus, OH, to the late Lewis and Minnie M. (Harlor) Burdette. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Martha M. (Edwards) Burdette, in 1983; and his second wife,...
Carolyn Grandstaff
Jan 15, 2013
Carolyn S. Grandstaff, 68, of Chillicothe, died 7:20 pm, January 15, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born July 12, 1944 in Columbus, OH to the late Albert and Goldie Ann Vandergriff Maul. On June 6, 1965 she married James H. Grandstaff, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Betty Jo Grandstaff, of Chillicothe; Terry...
Christi Metzger
Jan 13, 2013
Christi Lynn Metzger, 48, of Chillicothe, died January 13, 2013, unexpectedly. She was born September 16, 1964 to the late Leo Smith and Pat (Smith) Upton. She was the mother of Michael, Josh (Erin) and Jon (Rebekah) Metzger; meme of Gabe, Taylor, Joey, Payton and Brody; sister of Bret (Angela) and Robin Mavis, Brad, Tara, Betsy and Travis Smith, and...
John Nesser
Jan 11, 2013
John R. Nesser, 76, of Chillicothe, died at 3:05pm January 11, 2013, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 5, 1937, in Londonderry to the late Marion S. and Edith (Smith) Nesser. He is survived by his daughters Joan Nesser, of Missouri; daughter and son-in-law Rebecca (Jafar) Bintarif, Columbus; son and daughter-in-law John D. (Kristy) Nesser, Chillicothe; grandchildren:...
Julia Tyler
Jan 10, 2013
Julia M. Tyler, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 12:50pm Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born September 22, 1929, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Charlie and Florence (Harlan) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Louis Tyler; a daughter Sherry Moody; and her brothers Richard and...
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