All Obituaries | Ware Funeral Home | Chillicothe OH funeral home and cremation (2024)

Margaret L. "Biddie" Cox


Margaret L. “Biddie” Cox, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at CareCore at Westmoreland. She was born May 22, 1943 in Huntington, W.V. to the late Donald L. and Ada Mae Ferguson Yates Adkins. On February 20, 1970 she married Andrew M. Cox, who preceded her on May 29, 2009. Surviving are children Philip (Alyssa) Cox, of Chillicothe, William Adkins, of California and Kimmy Cox, of...

Margaret L. “Biddie” Cox, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at CareCore at Westmoreland. She was born May 22,...

Joanna BennettChillicothe


Joanna M. Bennett, 82, of Chillicothe, passed at 12:27 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 at her residence following a short illness. She was born November 5, 1941, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Ora and Florence Pettit Johnson. On February 14, 1995, she married Mike Bennett who survives. Also surviving are children, Dane (Diane) Clark, Tonya R. Knox, Angie (Jason Walls) Chamberlin and Tammy (Kenny) Neal, all of...

Joanna M. Bennett, 82, of Chillicothe, passed at 12:27 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 at her residence following a short illness. She was born...

Anthony WatersChillicothe


Anthony Lee Waters was born into the arms of Jesus at 2:22 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Mt. Carmel Grove City and is now resting in Heaven. Surviving are his mother, Christa Waters, of Chillicothe; father, Timothy Howell, of Portsmouth; maternal grandmother, Janet Waters, of Chillicothe; 3 brothers, Zack, Alex and TJ Moore; a sister, Peggy Howell; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by a maternal...

Anthony Lee Waters was born into the arms of Jesus at 2:22 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Mt. Carmel Grove City and is now resting in...

Terrace Renchen


Terry A. Renchen, 68, of Chillicothe, passed at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 13, 1955, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Custar and Ruth Stewart Renchen. Surviving are a son, Terry A. Renchen, of Chillicothe; a step daughter, Stacy (Chip) White, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Nadine Renchen and Terry A. Renchen, Jr.; 3 great...

Terry A. Renchen, 68, of Chillicothe, passed at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born...

Beverly KellerChillicothe


Beverly E. Keller, 70, of Chillicothe, passed at 7:09 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Legacy of Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born January 6, 1954, in Chillicothe. Surviving are a daughter, Karrie A. Keller, of Chillicothe; a son, Larry Leeson, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Chelsie Keller, Austin Leeson, Taylor Leeson, Tiffany Leeson and Bradley Leeson; several great grandchildren, including Kaleigha,...

Beverly E. Keller, 70, of Chillicothe, passed at 7:09 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Legacy of Chillicothe following an extended illness. She was born...

Mary Leasure


Mary Alberta (Uhrig) Leasure, (86), of Sunbury, Ohio suffered a brief illness and passed away peacefully with her family.Mary was preceded in death by her husband Larry Leasure, and her parents, Alberta Cottrill Uhrig and August Frederick Uhrig. Born on March 2nd, 1938 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amy & Alan Bumpus, and their children, Wesley (26) and Ethan (23). Over the years our family has had many additional family members that have...

Mary Alberta (Uhrig) Leasure, (86), of Sunbury, Ohio suffered a brief illness and passed away peacefully with her family.Mary was preceded in death by her husband Larry Leasure, and her...

Ricky E. Parker


Ricky Parker, 65, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born September 17, 1958, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Richard E. and Frances Jane Bell Parker. Surviving are a son, Nicholaus (Laura) Conover, of Franklin, OH; several grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a brother, Allen (Missy) Parker; sisters, Virginia Keller, Jackie (Dave)...

Ricky Parker, 65, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born September...

Miles BurnsChillicothe


Miles M. Burns passed away at 5:55 a.m. on June 19, 2024 at home. He was 88 years old. He was the son of Chester D. and Lola Beatty Burns. Miles married Shirley Vititoe on September 4, 1954. They had three children, a daughter, Mila Bennett (Kenneth) and two sons, Ricky Lee Burns (Lora) and Brian K. Burns (Katie); eight grandchildren, Glen B. Burgess, Brandon C. Burns, Jaran and Brady Burns, Lauren Burns (Wolf), Chris D. Dove,...

Miles M. Burns passed away at 5:55 a.m. on June 19, 2024 at home. He was 88 years old. He was the son of Chester D. and Lola Beatty Burns....

Margaret Dempsey Barbee


Margaret Dempsey Barbee, arrived at a Jackson County Ohio Farm on November 30, 1936 to the home of the late Frank and Sarah Wildman Dempsey and departed at 11:36 a.m. on June 11, 2024, Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 87. Also preceded in death by her husband, Russell H. Barbee, Sr., who she married on February 7, 1955; four brothers, Edgar, Oaklen, Charles and Carl; and two sisters, Margie Mayes and Marie Endicott; and a special...

Margaret Dempsey Barbee, arrived at a Jackson County Ohio Farm on November 30, 1936 to the home of the late Frank and Sarah Wildman Dempsey and departed at 11:36 a.m. on...

Acacia Erin "Sassy" Lemaster


Acacia Erin “Sassy” Lemaster, 23, of Akron, formerly of Chillicothe, suddenly passed away on June 11, 2024. Losing her was completely unexpected and is absolutely devastating. Acacia “Sassy” was born on July 18, 2000 to Brandy “Kyan” Lemaster and Steven Halasz. She loved everyone who was in her life and she was so loved and adored. She was so full of energy and so spunky. Acacia had...

Acacia Erin “Sassy” Lemaster, 23, of Akron, formerly of Chillicothe, suddenly passed away on June 11, 2024. Losing her was completely unexpected and is...

Robert Strawser


Robert M. Strawser, 79, of Richmond Dale, passed at 1:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born August 19, 1944, in Ross County, to the late Harry and Leona Page Strawser. On June 15, 1969, he married the former Anna L. Tinker who passed November 6, 2015. Surviving are sons, Michael Aaron (Lynn A.) Strawser and Matthew Brian Strawser, of Bucyrus, OH; grandchildren,...

Robert M. Strawser, 79, of Richmond Dale, passed at 1:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born...

Theodore Collier


Theodore (Ted) James Collier, 101, of Chillicothe. He passed away at home at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1922, in Bayonne, New Jersey, to the late Arthur and Gladys Collier. He married Alice Louise Shaw on July 8, 1945, while in the Army Air Force, stationed in Liberal, Kansas. Louise passed away on December 25, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra L. Corbett, his son, Theodore R. Collier, three grandchildren, Jason Novak,...

Theodore (Ted) James Collier, 101, of Chillicothe. He passed away at home at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1922, in Bayonne, New Jersey, to the late...

Louis L. Skaggs


Louis L. Skaggs, 90, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed at 2:07 a.m. Sunday, June 9th, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1933, in Ross County, to the late Sylvia D. Tudor and William P. Skaggs. He was married on June 9th, 1987 to the Love of his Life, Ann (Richards) Skaggs. They had 37 years of marital bliss. He passed on their 37th anniversary. He leaves behind children; Diedre (Chris)...

Louis L. Skaggs, 90, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed at 2:07 a.m. Sunday, June 9th, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1933, in...

Thomas Irvin


Thomas Leroy Irvin, 63, of Waverly was born February 3, 1961, passed at 10:22 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born February 3, 1961, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Larry G. and Connie L. Kellough Irvin, both whom survive of Chillicothe. On May 25, 1991, he married his best friend and love of his life, the former Melissa Cline who survives. In addition...

Thomas Leroy Irvin, 63, of Waverly was born February 3, 1961, passed at 10:22 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief...

Teresa Dale Hughes


Teresa Dale Hughes, 71, of Chillicothe, passed at 10:02 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s East Hospital, Columbus unexpectedly. She was born December 7, 1952, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Charles Jr. and Cloia Risner Blevins. On September 20, 1969, she married Robert Dale Hughes who passed May 11, 1982. Surviving are a daughter, Skeeter Hughes, of Chillicothe;...

Teresa Dale Hughes, 71, of Chillicothe, passed at 10:02 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s East Hospital, Columbus...

Margaret Lucille Gilbert Rickey


Margaret Lucille Gilbert Rickey, 80, of Chillicothe, went into the arms of the Lord on June 6, 2024 surrounded by her family at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born January 13, 1944, in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl and Hazel Boyer Gilbert. On June 18, 1961, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Allen Rickey who survives. Also surviving are her children, Kevin(Karen) Rickey, Scott...

Margaret Lucille Gilbert Rickey, 80, of Chillicothe, went into the arms of the Lord on June 6, 2024 surrounded by her family at Logan Elm Health...

Bobby Jean Uhrig


Bobby Jean Uhrig, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away at 11:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born July 10, 1944, in Frakes, Kentucky, to the late James and Viola Lambdin Powers. On February 17, 1962, she married Ronald V. Uhrig who passed away on September 25, 1994. Surviving are daughters, Ronda (Ty) Vickers and Lisa (John Simmons) Uhrig; a grandson, Tyson...

Bobby Jean Uhrig, 79, of Chillicothe, passed away at 11:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born...

Donovan D. Workman


Donovan D. Workman, 58, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:16 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. He was born April 20, 1966, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Judith Fultz Workman. Surviving are a brother, Russell Workman, of Chillicothe; a sister, Gloria Ison Vandemark, of Washington C.H., OH; uncles, Ron Fultz, Jim Fultz, and Duane (Lorna) Ison; an aunt, Chris...

Donovan D. Workman, 58, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:16 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. He...

Phillip D. "Big Phil" Gordon


Phillip D. “Big Phil” Gordon, 52, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness. He was born August 3, 1971, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Talana Gordon and Phillip Hammond. On August 5, 2000, he married his longtime companion, the former Angela Keeton who survives. Also surviving are children, Whitney Gordon, of...

Phillip D. “Big Phil” Gordon, 52, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus following an extended...

Christina Marie Hill


Christina Marie Hill, 45, of South Bloomfield, Ohio, passed at 5:26 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Ceneter, Chillicothe, Ohio unexpectedly. She was born October 23, 1978, in Washington C.H., Ohio. Surviving are a son, Gavin Ash (Erica Wagner) Carter, of Bainbridge; father, Rick Lee Hill, of Chillicothe; mother and step father, Sheila (Randy) Ault, of South Bloomfield; a brother, Jason Lee...

Christina Marie Hill, 45, of South Bloomfield, Ohio, passed at 5:26 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Ceneter, Chillicothe, Ohio...

Harold Eugene "Gene" Wheeler


Harold Eugene “Gene” Wheeler, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Legacy Nursing Home where he was a resident for several years. He was born October 6, 1941, in Pike County. Harold was predeceased by his mother, Martha Ann Wheeler and his father, Henry Wheeler. On October 20, 1962, he married the former Retha Ann Elliott who passed on May 23, 2013. Harold is...

Harold Eugene “Gene” Wheeler, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Legacy Nursing Home where he was a resident for several...

Betty A. Archey


Betty A. Archey, 78, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born May 29, 1946, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Lloyd and Carol Anders Current. Surviving are daughters, Cathy L. Wright and her companion Richard Warner, of Chillicothe and Donna J. Sturgell, of Wilmington; a grandson, Jeremy (Valerie) Wright, of Chillicothe; and great...

Betty A. Archey, 78, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born...

Garry Sigler


Garry E. Sigler, 77, of Chillicothe, passed at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born November 3, 1946, in Fairfield County, Ohio, to the late Joe and Lillie Paul Sigler. In 1981, he married the former Goldie “Vernita” Delay Sigler who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Tina Love, of Lancaster; grandchildren, Amon...

Garry E. Sigler, 77, of Chillicothe, passed at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended...

Ora Davis


Ora A. “Wimp” Davis, 92, passed on June 3rd , 2024, he can now join the love of his life and late wife of 61 years, Laura May “Toot” Davis, who preceded him in death in December 2019. Ora was born November 25. 1931 in Ross County the son of Ralph E. and Helen I, Hammond Davis both deceased, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Laura Belle Seifert, Connie Climer and Sue Wickline; brother, Harold “Cork” Davis; daughter,...

Ora A. “Wimp” Davis, 92, passed on June 3rd , 2024, he can now join the love of his life and late wife of 61 years, Laura May “Toot” Davis, who...

Ronda CollinsChillicothe


Ronda L. Collins, 68, of Chillicothe, passed at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 in CareCore at Westmoreland following a short illness. She was born March 25, 1956, in Ross County, to the late Emerson and Phyllis Johnson Brown. On May 26, 1974, she married Charles “Randy” Collins who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Elonda (Jim) Matthews, of Florida and Amy (Mike) Powell, of Gahanna; grandchildren, Brooke and...

Ronda L. Collins, 68, of Chillicothe, passed at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 in CareCore at Westmoreland following a short illness. She was born March 25, 1956, in...

Ronald E. Stephens


Ronald E. Stephens, 72, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died 7:04 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his residence unexpectedly. He was born August 20, 1951, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Earl E. and Dorothy A. (Garrison) Stephens. Ron is survived by his companion, Brenda S. Fuller; children, Cara (Doug Nelson) Stephens, R. Christopher “Dewey” (Rae) Stephens, Craig Stephens, Cassidy Jay “CJ”...

Ronald E. Stephens, 72, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died 7:04 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his residence unexpectedly. He was born August 20, 1951,...

Frederick FitchChillicothe (formerly of Akron)


Frederick S. Fitch, 80, of Chillicothe, formerly of Akron, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1943, in Akron, to the late William LaVern and Elva Irene Brannon Fitch....

Frederick S. Fitch, 80, of Chillicothe, formerly of Akron,...

Donald "Mike" Green, Jr.Tennessee, formerly of Chillicothe


Donald “Mike” W. Green, Jr., 74, of Tennessee, formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio passed Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born January 27, 1950 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Donald William Sr. and Martha Guysinger Green. In December 1983 he married Vickie Jones, who preceded him in June 1998; also preceding him was his sister Mary Graves in September 2021. Surviving are daughter, Katrina Talley...

Donald “Mike” W. Green, Jr., 74, of Tennessee, formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio passed Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born January 27,...

Oscar C. Rhoades


Oscar C. Rhoades, 87, of Chillicothe, passed at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 in National Church Residences, Chillicothe following an extended illness. He was born January 3, 1937, in Clarksburg, Ohio, to the late Harold and Marquerite L. Tootle Rhoades. On June 24, 1956, he married the former Carol Ann Lechner who passed on October 7, 2019. Surviving are a son, Daniel (Cheryl) Rhoades, of Londonderry...

Oscar C. Rhoades, 87, of Chillicothe, passed at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 in National Church Residences, Chillicothe following an extended...

Harold LoveChillicothe


Harold L. Love, 82, of Chillicothe, died 6:10 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born October 15, 1941, in Somerset, Ohio, to the late Marvin L. and Mildred G. Reincheld Love. On November 20, 1964, he married the former Peggy Ann Mason who passed August 7, 2019. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two...

Harold L. Love, 82, of Chillicothe, died 6:10 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born October 15, 1941, in...

Ginger R. Fairbanks


Ginger R. Fairbanks, 48, of Worcester, MA formerly of Chillicothe, passed unexpectedly Sunday May 26, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born September 18, 1975 in Chillicothe to Paula Fairbanks. Surviving are a daughter whom she dearly loved, CeCe Fairbanks, of Worcester, MA; mother, Paula Fairbanks, of Chillicothe; sister, Talisha Pettiford, of Circleville; brother, Shawn (Christina) Elliott, of Chillicothe;...

Ginger R. Fairbanks, 48, of Worcester, MA formerly of Chillicothe, passed unexpectedly Sunday May 26, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born...

John G Brown


John G. Brown, 69, of Chillicothe, passed at 4:32 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 in CareCore at Westmoreland following a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late D. Paul and Virginia E. “Pat” Monce Brown. Surviving are brothers, Joe (Teresa) Brown and Scott (Tonya) Brown; a sister-in-law, Hanna Brown, all of Chillicothe; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews...

John G. Brown, 69, of Chillicothe, passed at 4:32 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 in CareCore at Westmoreland following a brief illness. He was born...

Virginia "Ginny" Lundgren


VIRGINIA LEE “GINNY” LUNDGREN was born on August 14, 1931, in Canton, Ohio. She was the second of five children of George and Mildred (nee Arnold) Davis. Ginny often talked about growing up in Youngstown and the end of Bennet St. that was secluded and provided an ideal childhood. She would talk about the two dogs Spitz and Airedale in the back yard. She loved to roller skate and was active in the Lutheran Church. She met a best friend at camp, Margie, who...

VIRGINIA LEE “GINNY” LUNDGREN was born on August 14, 1931, in Canton, Ohio. She was the second of five children of George and Mildred (nee Arnold) Davis. Ginny...

Russell J. Elliott, Sr.


Russell J. Elliott, Sr., 83, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:27 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1940, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Ray and Mary Grant Elliott. On June 5, 1959, he married the former Maxine Colburn who survives. In addition to his wife, surviving are children, Russell J. (Annette) Elliott, Jr., Kevin L. (Linda) Elliott, Barbara (Jeffrey) Jones, and...

Russell J. Elliott, Sr., 83, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:27 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1940, in Ross...

Stephen A. Gary


Stephen A. Gary, 73, of Clarksburg, passed away at 9:16 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his residence unexpectedly. He was born October 10, 1950 to Stephen A. and Donna Anderson Gary in Richmond Dale, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Judith A. Gary; a son, Christopher G.R. Gary; a brother, Gregory K. Gary; and a sister-in-law, Lisa Gary. Surviving are his wonderful son,...

Stephen A. Gary, 73, of Clarksburg, passed away at 9:16 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his residence unexpectedly. He was born October 10, 1950...

Patricia J. Hopper


Patricia J. “Patty” Hopper, 83, of Chillicothe, passed at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Zanesville, Ohio following an extended illness. She was born January 10, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Carl and Lucille Brust Hollis. On October 28, 2000, she married Richard C. Hopper who survives. Also surviving are children, Anthony...

Patricia J. “Patty” Hopper, 83, of Chillicothe, passed at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Zanesville,...

Flossie SteinbrookChillicothe


Flossie J. Steinbrook, 70, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born January 14, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Samuel and Alma Acord Steinbrook. Surviving are a brother, August (Sharon) Steinbrook, of Findlay, OH; a sister-in-law, Becky Steinbrook, of Chillicothe, OH; and several nieces and nephews...

Flossie J. Steinbrook, 70, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended...

Jeffrey B. Giesler


Jeffrey B. Giesler, 70, of Powell, Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Dr. Robert P. and Betty Jane Brewer Giesler. On September 2, 1978, he married the former Lisa L. Zurmehly who survives. In addition to his wife, surviving are a son, Benjamin Giesler, of Powell; twin daughters, Natalie (Brad) Bidinger, of Medina, OH and Olivia...

Jeffrey B. Giesler, 70, of Powell, Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the...

Kimberly Leeson


Kimberly Virginia Leeson, 50, of Chillicothe, passed at 1:38 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Chillicothe, Ohio unexpectedly. She was born March 9, 1974, in Chillicothe, to William Hosler and Barbara Keller. On April 16, 1996, she married Larry Leeson who survives. Also surviving are children, Ray Drake, of Chillicothe, Austin Leeson, of Chillicothe and Tayler Leeson, of Chillicothe; six grandchildren; mother and...

Kimberly Virginia Leeson, 50, of Chillicothe, passed at 1:38 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Chillicothe, Ohio unexpectedly. She was born March 9,...

Carey BellMarysville


Carey “Chip” Bell passed away peacefully in his Marysville home on the evening of May 13th, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born in Chillicothe on November 8th, 1964 to Nancy Louise Schneider Bell and Albert Leroy Bell. He was predeceased by his mother, father, and grandparents—Hazel and Carey Schneider—along with aunts Anna Curry and Judy Ramey and uncle, Bill Schneider.He is survived by his children, Xanthe Zeitstuck and Adam (Hope) Bell along with his...

Carey “Chip” Bell passed away peacefully in his Marysville home on the evening of May 13th, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born in Chillicothe on November 8th, 1964 to Nancy Louise...

Donna (Dresbach) LorenzMaple Heights, Ohio


Donna R. (Dresbach) Lorenz, 81, of Maple Heights, Ohio passed away at home on May 11, 2024, after a brief illness with cancer. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on March 13, 1943, to the late Elliott and Marcellette (Miller) Dresbach. On December 13, 1969, was united in marriage to Donald Lorenz who predeceased her on August 15, 2003. Surviving are her son, Matthew J., a sister, Jane Miller, a brother-in-law, Richard Lorenz, nieces...

Donna R. (Dresbach) Lorenz, 81, of Maple Heights, Ohio passed away at home on May 11, 2024, after a brief illness with cancer. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on March...

Ruth Kathleen "Kate" CaplingerChillicothe


Ruth Kathleen “Kate” Caplinger, 88, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 1:17 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.She was born January 20, 1936, in Ross County, to the late Marion and Geraldine Cox Allen. On July 6, 1960, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Caplinger who passed December 31, 1987. Surviving are children, Ronald “Ron” (Jill)...

Ruth Kathleen “Kate” Caplinger, 88, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord at 1:17 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center...

Janice HoylmanWaverly


Janice Elaine Hoylman, 76, of Waverly, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Bristol Village following an extended illness. She was born August 11, 1947, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Scott C. and Anna F. Malone Limle. In April of 1983, she married Donald W. Hoylman who passed November 13, 2018. Surviving are a son, Todd G. (Trisha) Hatfield, of Chillicothe; granddaughter, Chelsea (Ryan)...

Janice Elaine Hoylman, 76, of Waverly, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Bristol Village following an extended illness. She was...

Jimmy Hill


Jimmy Owen Hill, 81, of Chillicothe went home to the Lord peacefully at 11:57 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his wife, three kids and dog, Major, following an extended illness. He was born July 16, 1942, in Frankfort, Ohio, to the late Owen and Charlotte Vest Hill. On June 11, 1968, he married the former Carol Burns who survives. Also surviving are children, Jamie (Brian) McCann,...

Jimmy Owen Hill, 81, of Chillicothe went home to the Lord peacefully at 11:57 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his wife, three kids and dog,...

Frederick "Freddie" MossChillicothe


Frederick A. Moss, 50, of Chillicothe, passed 10:09 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 18, 1973 in Chillicothe to Clarence F. and Vickie L. Magill Moss. Surviving are brother Steve E. Moss, of Chillicothe; sister, Heather M. Raines, of Kingston; nephews, Connor and Gannon Moss and Quade Raines; niece, Cassie (Dalton) Hamilton; great nieces and nephews, Addie, Nora, Ember, Eden, Dalton and...

Frederick A. Moss, 50, of Chillicothe, passed 10:09 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 18, 1973 in Chillicothe to...

J. Loretta (Collins) HaferChillicothe


J. Loretta (Collins) Hafer, age 90, of Chillicothe peacefully graduated from her home to heaven on Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 12:15 AM. Loretta’s two children, Melodee and Bob and son-in-love, Bill were at her bedside to support their mother as she transitioned into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.Since the autumn of 2022, Loretta had been valiantly fighting breast cancer that was previously conquered 16 years ago. Despite the many challenges of her medical diagnosis, she had...

J. Loretta (Collins) Hafer, age 90, of Chillicothe peacefully graduated from her home to heaven on Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 12:15 AM. Loretta’s two children, Melodee and Bob and son-in-love,...

Linda CarterChillicothe


Linda D. Carter, 72, of Chillicothe, passed at 8:23 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born September 9, 1951, in Lancaster, PA, to the late Ephraim and Violet Herr Druck. Surviving are a daughter, Denise Long, of Chillicothe; a son, William Carter, of Georgia; grandchildren, Anthony Long, Jr., Gauge Long, Jazliyn Carter, Damari Carter, Courtney Kendall,...

Linda D. Carter, 72, of Chillicothe, passed at 8:23 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. She was born...

Arthur L. DeVoreChillicothe


Arthur L. “Art” DeVore, 93, of Chillicothe, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio, following a period of declining health. He was born February 22, 1931, to the late Harry DeVore and Eleanor Dunn DeVore. Art was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Colleen (Keairns) DeVore; brother, Paul W. DeVore; brother-in-law, Richard L. Hixson; and...

Arthur L. “Art” DeVore, 93, of Chillicothe, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Bristol Village, Waverly,...

Eva Maxine Riley Webb Dolan WrightChillicothe


Eva Maxine Riley Webb Dolan Wright died on May 1, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center Chillicothe following a brief illness, She had been living at National Church Residences since December of 2021. She was born on April 15, 1933 in Ross County, Ohio. She was the 7th of 9 children born to William Allen and Maxie Gullett Riley.In 1952 Maxine married John M. Webb and they raised 2 daughters together. She is survived by those daughters, Kathryn Lynne Hofer Dami of Comelius, NC and Jennifer...

Eva Maxine Riley Webb Dolan Wright died on May 1, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center Chillicothe following a brief illness, She had been living at National Church Residences since December of...

Ginger LindseyChillicothe


Ginger A. Lindsey, 49, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:54 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 following an extended illness. She was born July 21, 1974, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Dennis Lindsey and Penny Wolford. Surviving are her mother, Penny Wolford, of Chillicothe; sisters, Tammy Lindsey, of Chillicothe, Nicole Lindsey, of London, Stephanie Wolford, of Chillicothe; a brother, Matthew Wolford, of Chillicothe; numerous...

Ginger A. Lindsey, 49, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:54 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 following an extended illness. She was born July 21, 1974, in...

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