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Donald Robert Torbett, Jr.

Donald Robert Torbett, Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

Donald Robert Torbett Jr., 82, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday August 1, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on February 28, 1942 in Wheeling, WVA to the late Robert and Virginia Torbett, Sr.  On May 31, 1984 he married Mary Swisher who survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Virginia Torbett, Virginia...

Cora "Susie" Alexander

Cora "Susie" Alexander

Jun 22, 2024

Cora “Susie” Alexander, 78 years old, left her earthly broken body on Saturday June 22, and is now rejoicing and dancing in heaven with her beloved parents. To know Susie was to love Susie. She lived alone with her much loved cat Lady. Susie’s favorite hobbies were doing genealogy and watching Blue Blood. She also loved Roy Rogers and...

Vicki Lynn Crowe

Vicki Lynn Crowe

Jun 16, 2024

Vicki Lynn Crowe, a beautiful soul peacefully made her way to eternal rest on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Vicki has lived to be 81 years old, born March 6, 1943 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Evelyn Gallagher and Robert Reis.

Vicki has carried a self-less nature throughout her life bringing immeasurable love to her loved ones....

Robert Corwin Cory, Sr.

Robert Corwin Cory, Sr.

May 24, 2024

Robert Corwin Cory, Sr. 96, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed from this life of natural causes at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 24, 2024.

He was born August 17, 1927 to Franklin and Mary (Hoffman) Cory.  Bob was their last surviving son.  He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Plumley-Cory, whom he married on June 2, 1998. ...

Ruth (Poole)  Montgomery

Ruth (Poole) Montgomery

May 19, 2024

Martha Ruthann Montgomery, 87, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 in National Church Residences of Chillicothe.  She was born on March 18, 1937 in Londonderry, the daughter of the late Howard R. and Gladys (Burt) Poole.  On July 8, 1956 she married Franklin Montgomery who preceded her in death on December 14, 1995....

Howard "Fuzz" Houser

Howard "Fuzz" Houser

May 9, 2024

Howard N. “Fuzz” Houser, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side, following an extended illness.  He was born April 23, 1936 in Frankfort, OH, the son of Dorsey and Mary (Wisecup) Houser.  On September 7, 1956 he married Louretta Riley, who survives.

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Jeffrey E Lightle

Jeffrey E Lightle

May 8, 2024

Jeffrey E. Lightle, 60, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at his residence.  He was born in May 25, 1963 in Xenia, OH to the late Robert A. and Evelyn L. (Wise) Lightle.

Surviving is his sister, Delores (Kevin) Kempton, Greenfield; a brother, Charles Lightle, Dayton; nephews, Robert (Elisha) Wiles, Chillicothe; Richard...

Lanny O. Claytor

Lanny O. Claytor

Apr 30, 2024

Lanny O. Claytor, 69 of Chillicothe, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH after a courageous battle with cancer and heart issues.  He was born February 24, 1955 in Ross County, the son of the late Robert E. and Wilma J. (Wilburn) Claytor.

On February 24, 1973...

Roberta Sue (Wills)  Hammond

Roberta Sue (Wills) Hammond

Apr 25, 2024

Roberta Sue Hammond, 87 of Londonderry, passed from this life on Thursday April 25, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born on August 29, 1936 in Chillicothe, to the late Pleasant and Annabelle (Collins) Wills.

Surviving is her son Gregg and wife Edy Hammond, Londonderry, a brother Larry Wills (fiancé Kathy Brown), grandchildren, Molly...

John G. Heasley, Jr.

John G. Heasley, Jr.

Apr 23, 2024

John Gilbert Heasley, Jr., 67, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday April, 23, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on January 12, 1957 in Carnegie, PA to the late John and Mary (Winer) Heasley, Sr.   He married Mary Louise Payne who preceded him in death on January 6, 2019.

Surviving is his daughter Michelle...

Randy L Kempton

Randy L Kempton

Apr 18, 2024

Randy L. Kempton, age 69, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed on Thursday April, 18, 2024 at Legacy Chillicothe, following an extended illness.  He was born in Chillicothe on August 21, 1954 to Glenn A. and Betty L. (Rose) Kempton.

He is survived by son, Scott (Andrea) Kempton; grandson, Aiden Kempton; sister-in-law, Diana (Ed) Kempton Rhodes; and nephews, Jason...

Elizabeth Anne (Miller)  Stanford

Elizabeth Anne (Miller) Stanford

Apr 6, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Stanford, 89, of Chillicothe passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Chillicothe on May 5, 1934 to the late Howard C. and Nellie Robinson Miller. On December 18, 1955 she married James Robert Stanford, who died Oct 21, 2016.

Surviving are her daughter, Jamie S. and her husband Christopher M....

Tristan Gage Hiles

Tristan Gage Hiles

Mar 29, 2024

Tristan Gage Hiles, 27, of Chillicothe, OH passed from this life on Friday March 29, 2024 in the OSU Wexner Medical Center Hospital.  He was born on June 27, 1996 in Columbus, the son of Jamie (Scaggs) Hiles and Ryan Hiles.

Surviving is his mother Jamie Hiles, father, Ryan Hiles, a son Cooper Hiles, grandparents, Lynette (Tim)...

Michael Scott Baker

Michael Scott Baker

Mar 28, 2024

Michael Scott Baker, 65, of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life on March 28, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on November 13, 1958 in Chillicothe, the son of Gene Baker and Sharon (Haley) Baker.

Surviving is his daughter, Nikki Baker, CA; mother, Sharon Merchant, Chillicothe; grandchildren, Cole Stamper and Makynzie Juarez, sister, Julie (John) Gabriel,...

Terrie E. Detty

Terrie E. Detty

Mar 27, 2024

Terrie E. Detty, 69, of Chillicothe Ohio passed away on March 27, 2024 at 1:14 pm, at her residence following an extended illness, (accompanied by her daughter Jessie and her hospice nurse). She was born on June 13th 1954 in Chillicothe Ohio to Maynard and Shirley (Davis) Detty.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessie Detty, several...

Joyce L. (Conrad)  Smith

Joyce L. (Conrad) Smith

Mar 25, 2024

Joyce L. Smith, 94, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday March 25, 2024 in CareCore at Westmoreland, following an extended illness.  She was born on August 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel (Ellifritt) Conrad.  On October 1, 1954 she married Frank Lane Smith, who preceded her in death on February 22, 2012.

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Ronald L. Webb

Ronald L. Webb

Mar 23, 2024

Ronald L. “Mouse” Webb, 68, of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life on Saturday March 23, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on September 14, 1955 in Chillicothe, the son of Hubert and Ruth (Riley) Webb.  On May 20, 1977 he married Anna Marie Hughes, who preceded him in death on September 18, 2020.

Surviving is...

Steven K. Chaney

Steven K. Chaney

Mar 13, 2024

Steven K. Chaney, 73, of Chillicothe passed at his home from pancreatic cancer with his friends and family by his side on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  He was born on December 12, 1950 in Chillicothe to the late John Jack Chaney Jr., and Gladys (Mullins) Chaney.  On April 7, 1984 he married his true soulmate and best friend Pamela...

Felisha Dillon

Felisha Dillon

Mar 4, 2024

Felisha Dillon, 46, of Piketon, unexpectedly passed from this life on March 4, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on January 27, 1978 in Chillicothe to Floyd and Rebecca (Drummond) Holt.

Surviving is her mother Rebecca Holt, Chillicothe; father, Floyd Holt, Hillsboro; a daughter, Anastacia Kuhnes, Russell Springs, KY, a son, Tyler (Katarina) Kuhnes, Newark; grandchildren,...

Jack F. Burns

Jack F. Burns

Feb 29, 2024

Jack F. Burns, 76, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday, February 29, 2024 in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, following an extended illness.  He was born on August 1, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late Clyde and Ruth (Sampson) Burns.  On April 27, 1974 he married Linda Bryan, who survives.

Also surviving is...

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