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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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Betty Virgin
Dec 23, 2020
Betty Ruth Virgin, 82, of Chillicothe, died 7:10 am, December 23, 2020, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born July 12, 1938 in Ross Co. to the late Arthur and Esther Elder Jones. On October 6, 1956 she married John Virgin Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her children, John A. Virgin, Rodney E. (Regina) Virgin, David...
Ralph Scott
Dec 22, 2020
Ralph Gary Scott, 77, of Chillicothe, died December 21, 2020, in Grant Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. He was born March 5, 1943 in Ross Co. to the late Ralph and Juanita Jones Scott. On May 28, 1965 he married Peggy Lou Fout Scott, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Sarah...
Jonathan Welch
Dec 22, 2020
Jonathan Welch, 23 of Chillicothe, passed away December 22, 2020 at 3:27 a.m. at Nationwide Children's Hospital after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. He was born July 26, 1997 to Arianne and Shawn Welch. Jonathan lived with his maternal grandmother Kathy Watters. He is survived by his parents, father figure Heath Downs, brothers Ryan Winans and Coltin Welch, maternal...
Mary Burkhead
Dec 21, 2020
Mary A. Waugh Colley Burkhead, 74, of Chillicothe, died December 21, 2020 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe. She was born May 18, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late David M. and Clarice M. Cottrill Waugh. Survivors include her son, Gerald (Kim) Colley, Chillicothe; a grandchild, Krystal (James Byas) Haddox; three great-grandchildren, Jesse and Kody Oday, and Henry Byas; a sister, Clara Buchanan;...
Wayne Grubb
Dec 21, 2020
Wayne E. Grubb, 72, of Chillicothe, passed December 21, 2020, at his home. He lost his battle with cancer after a yearlong fight. He passed with his wife of 33 years, Connie (Marcum) Grubb, and his beloved dogs by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael Knab. He has one surviving son, Brian Sheavy,...
Allegra Zambarrano
Dec 20, 2020
Allegra Brittany Zambarrano, 30, of Columbus, formerly of Chillicothe, died December 20, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born March 6, 1990 in Chillicothe to Ronilo Zambarrano and Charmin Jones Zambarrano, who survive. Due to the pandemic, private funeral services will be held at Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. ...
Lori Waigand
Dec 20, 2020
Lori Ann Waigand, 39, of Livonia, MI, formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, at her home, December 20, 2020. She was born November 10, 1981 in Pittsburgh, PA to Paul Michael and Mary Ann Giorgianni Waigand, who survive, of Chillicothe; and a brother, Matthew (Rebecca) Waigand, of Jackson, OH. Lori was a licensed counselor and social worker. She enjoyed and had...
Marjorie Kear
Dec 20, 2020
Marjorie J. Kear, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her residence. She was born January 31, 1931 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Earl Jerome and Beatrice Mathes Drury. On September 13, 1952, she married Edward R. Bunstine, who preceded her in death. On September 11, 1981, she married Joseph G. Kear, who preceded her in death...
Paul Coburn
Dec 20, 2020
Paul J. Coburn, 75, of Chillicothe, died December 20, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1945, in Greenville, NC, to the late Paul M. and Louise (Heath) Coburn. On August 22, 1988, he married the former Clara L. Ratcliff, who, sadly, preceded him in death just two days prior to his death, on December 18,...
Joyce Freeman
Dec 18, 2020
Joyce E. (Niks) Freeman, 82, died peacefully surrounded by her family in the only home she'd ever lived, at 5:30pm December 18, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born January 19, 1938, in Chillicothe to the late Joseph H. and Mildred E. (Weiderman) Niks. On January 3, 1972, she married Marvin F. Freeman, who preceded her in death on...
Clara Coburn
Dec 18, 2020
Clara L. Coburn, 81, of Chillicothe, died December 18, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1939, in Washington C.H., OH, to the late Ott and Esther Ratcliff. On August 22, 1988, she married Paul J. Coburn. Sadly, Paul died just two days after her. Clara is survived by her son Tracy White, of South Salem;...
George Ayres
Dec 18, 2020
George R. Ayres, 85, of Chillicothe, died December 18, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center. His wife, Marilyn L. (Kokensparger) Ayres, survives. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of George R. Ayres , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
Marian Millner
Dec 18, 2020
Marian Millner, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020. She was born on May 10, 1933, in Columbus, OH to William and Eleanor (McNeal) Reese and grew up with loving memories of the Hilltop. On January 26, 1948, she married James Millner and proceeded to have 7 children. Marian would proudly say she loved having every one of...
Warner Timmons
Dec 15, 2020
WARNER LEE TIMMONS, 88, formerly of Circleville and Chillicothe, and most recently a resident of Arlington, Virginia, died alone in a hospital of COVID-19 after a two-week struggle. Appropriate pandemic restrictions prevented his family from being at his bedside in his final moments, but Mickie, his soulmate and wife of 66 years, was permitted to say her final goodbyes in...
C. Mowery
Dec 14, 2020
C. Jeannine (Speakman) Mowery, 91, of Chillicothe, died Monday afternoon at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born June 7, 1929, in Chillicothe, to the late Forrest C. and Mirlia Beatrice (Hupp) Speakman. In 1969, she married Rev. Harold W. Mowery, who preceded her in death February 20, 1995. She is survived by her sister, her step-children, and several nieces and...
April Donahue
Dec 12, 2020
April Nicole Donahue, 39, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday morning, December 12, 2020 at her home, following an extended and chronic medical condition. She was born May 13, 1981 in West Virginia to Mike Timmons and Victoria (Eddie) McDonald. On June 30, 2017, she married Jeffrey David Donahue. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by her...
Nancy Lovensheimer
Dec 12, 2020
Nancy Joan Lovensheimer, 90, of Chillicothe, went Home to be with her Lord early Saturday morning, December 12, 2020 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born October 19, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Susie (Diehl) Moran. On September 27, 1958, she married James A. "Lovey" Lovensheimer, and...
Preston Crabtree
Dec 11, 2020
Preston Scott Crabtree, passed away early Friday morning, December 11, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born December 10, 2020, to his loving mother, Samantha Lou Crabtree, who survives. Also surviving is his sister, Charlee Rose Crabtree; his MawMaw, Amanda Crabtree, his PapPap, Gary Crabtree; his aunt and uncle, Chloe (Shea) Riley; his great-grandma, "GG" Janice Bell;...
Elmer Shoemaker
Dec 11, 2020
Elmer L. Shoemaker, 92, of Chillicothe, went to be with his beloved Rose on Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home in Chillicothe. Elmer was born February 7, 1928, in Ross County to the late Elmer and Hattie (Kellough) Shoemaker. Elmer married his love, Rose McCarty, on December 17, 1946. Their love and devotion endured the test of time for...
James Pryor
Dec 9, 2020
James L. Pryor, 85, of Creola, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 9, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James L Pryor , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
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