All Obituaries

CHARLES RUSSELL FRALEY, age 89, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his daughter’s home. He was born on November 28, 1933 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Farris and Anna (Boggs) Fraley. Charles proudly served his country in the US Army. He lived most of his life in the Jeffersonville area and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed racing cars, playing basketball in his younger years, working on his semi, and spending time with his family and...

GEORGE WILLIAM BURLILE, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born on February 14, 1962 in Fayette County to the late Allen Lester and Helen Beatrice (Seymour) Burlile. He lived all his life in the local area and retired from the Sugar Creek Packing Company. He enjoyed restoring old cars and spending time with his family and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife,...

MARY GAIL PAYTON, age 62, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born on April 27, 1960 in Peru, Indiana to the late William E. and Mary M. (Seymour) Robinson. Mary lived most of her life in this area and had worked as an aide at the former Rosemont Court Group Home. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, sitting on her porch, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death...

LEROY HERCHEL MOORE, age 84, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1938 in Clermont County, Ohio to the late Melvin and Ida (Fitch) Moore. Leroy lived most of his life in the local area and was employed as a Supervisor at Mac Tools until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, taking train rides, and was a highly skilled mechanic. In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy...

DIANA LYNN RUTTER, age 63, of Washington Court House, passed away on January 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 22, 1959 in Newark, Ohio to the late Iron Eugene and Catherine Irene Corrigan Rutter. Diana had previously worked in home improvement, she enjoyed taking care of her yard meticulously and loved butterflies and cats. She is survived by her loving boyfriend; Jr. Perkins and numerous friends. In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her son; Bronson C....

MARY H. CRENSHAW, age 102, passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2023 at Court House Manor in Washington Court House. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Mary was the daughter of the late William Allen and Viola Wood Lee.  She lived most of her life in Manning, South Carolina where she had been a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church. Survivors include her daughter; Stella Browder, her sister; Ruth Johnson, her grandchildren; Wanda Denise (Dean) Martin...

RONALD E. “RONNIE” SEYMOUR, age 57, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1965 in Fayette County to the late Larry Eugene and Sandra Sue (East) Seymour. Ronnie was very special to the staff at Fayette Progressive Industries and the Fayette County Board of Developmental Disabilities where he received services for 25-plus years. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his nephew,...

MARY EILEEN HOWLAND, age 60, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at The Ohio State East Hospital. She was born on July 12, 1962 in Wichita, Kansas to the late John Robert and Doris Devine (Thompson) Lutz. She was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School and attended Peace Officer Training at Ohio University in Chillicothe. Mary had worked as a Correctional Officer at the Madison County Correctional Institution. She was a lifetime member at the St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church....

BOYD WILLIAM MCCALLISTER, age 88, of Washington CH, peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Autumn Years Nursing Facility in Sabina. He was born on April 12, 1934 in Scioto County to the late William Frederick and Leona Jane (Bowen) McCallister. He was a 1953 graduate and Valedictorian of Northwestern High School in Raymond, Ohio and then attended The Ohio State University where he played in the first basketball game held at St. John’s Arena,...

JOANN BARNHART, age 65, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born on October 22, 1957 in Fayette County to the late Dane E. and Mary A. (Coder) Barnhart. She was a 1977 graduate of Miami Trace High School. JoAnn worked as a cook at Frisch’s Big Boy in Washington CH for thirty-two years. She enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her special cousin, Carl...