Heather L. Counts, 55, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed 12:05 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at her residence.

She was born January 19, 1971 in Warren, OH to David and Linda (Williams) Sprouse. On December 21, 2012 she married Michael J. Counts, Sr. who survives.

Surviving are her mother, Linda Sprouse, of Albuquerque, NM; children, Jared Martin, of Ashland, OH, Abigale Counts, Braddock Counts, Sarah Counts, and Michael J Counts, Jr., all of Chillicothe; a brother, David Sprouse II, of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Tina (Scott) Good and Lori (Chris) Moses, both of Albuquerque, NM; uncle, Daniel (Julie) Sprouse, of Hermitage, PA and James (Diana) Williams, of California; cousin Thomas Sprouse, Jr., of Rittman, OH and Sarah (Bobby) Beverly, of Hermitage, PA; best friend Angel Abshire, of Medina, OH and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, David Sprouse and uncles, Thomas Sprouse, Sr, Mark Sprouse, John P. Sprouse, Kenneth Williams, Keith Williams and John W. Williams; cousins, Steven Sprouse and J.J. Sprouse.

Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026. There will be no funeral service.

An online memorial is available at www.warefh.com