All Obituaries

DONALD E. “DON” ELLIOTT, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:55 p.m. at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe. He was born on June 19, 1928 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Herbert and Inez (Rogers) Elliott. Don retired from Carroll Halliday Ford where he worked as a car salesman for thirty-plus years. He enjoyed antique cars, vacationing in Gatlinburg at his cabin, and being with his family. Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Edwin...

JUDY BELLE CARTER, age 77, of Washington CH, completed her journey home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 4:21 a.m. She was born on September 7, 1943 in Ross County to Clifford and Emily (Richards) Barnhart. She was a 1961 graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Judy worked in retail up until her retirement in October of 2020. She was a long-time member at Heritage Memorial Church. Judy was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed sewing,...

RAYMOND LEON “RAY” HECKERT, JR., age 64, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:28 a.m. at his home. He was born on February 25, 1957 in Fayette County to Raymond Leon Sr. and Thelma Elizabeth (Lyons) Heckert Longberry. Ray lived a very full and happy life. He was involved in several groups and activities in Fayette County including the American Legion Post 25, VFW Post 3762, Fayette County Progressive Industries, Special Olympics, and the Fayette County...

PAULA DARLENE (JOHNSON) MOORE, age 65, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center while surrounded by her family following her courageous battle with cancer.  Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Elton Taylor, her biological father, Charles Johnson, sister-in-law, Kathy Gustin, mother-in-law, Betty Moore, and an infant brother, Ricky Johnson. Survivors include her husband,...

CAROLYN LEE SMITH, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 1:05 a.m. at Signature Healthcare of Fayette County. She was born on June 20, 1930 in Clinton County to Lyle and Martha (Howard) Smith. She was a 1948 graduate of McClain High School. Carolyn retired from the US Shoe Factory in Greenfield. She was a long-time member at the South Side Church of Christ; she also volunteered her time at the Paint Creek State Park with her late husband, Jack. Carolyn was...

WILLIAM EDWARD “BILL” RADABAUGH, JR., age 78, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8:20 p.m. at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on May 15, 1942 in Madison County to William Edward Sr. and Barbara Louise (LeBeau) Radabaugh. He was a graduate of Madison South High School, Wilmington College, and received a Master’s Degree in Education from Wright State University. Bill taught Spanish and Mathematics at Lancaster City Schools and...

RICK ALLEN HARRIS, age 61, of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 3:09 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born on June 16, 1959 in Ross County to Richard and Betty (Shields) Harris. He was a graduate of Adena High School. Rick retired from CVG Trim Systems in Chillicothe. He enjoyed playing golf and basketball in his younger years, watching TV, and being with his family. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Marie...

RONNIE H. SWORD, age 72, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 4:33 p.m. at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 30, 1949 in Fayette County to Hubert Leslie and Sarah Ella (Wilson) Sword. He was a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Ronnie proudly served his country is the US Army during the Vietnam Era where he received The Purple Heart Award. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 423, VFW Post 3762, American...

HAROLD “TRUMAN” RUNYON, age 75, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 12:04 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1945 in Wharton, West Virginia to Fred and Cleo (Cunningham) Runyon. After high school graduation in 1964, he proudly joined the US Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. Truman worked as a cook at the TA in Jeffersonville at US 35 and I-71 until his retirement. He enjoyed assisting the Miami Trace...

CHRISTOPHER HAROLD “CHRIS” CONRAD, age 46, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 1:33 a.m. at Fayette County Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1974 in Fayette County to Harold Jr. and Saundra (Ingram) Conrad Brown. He attended Miami Trace High School and later obtained his GED in hopes of becoming a counselor. Chris also attended the Crossroads Christian Church on and off with his parents. He enjoyed music and being a Dad to his two...