All Obituaries

KAROL E. (MCCUNE) WOLFE-THOMPSON, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington CH where she had resided since November of 2023. She was born on October 11, 1941 in New Holland, Ohio to the late Leland M. McCune and Gertrude M. (Thompson) Butler. She was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School and later obtained an associate degree from Baker College in Owosso, Michigan. Karol worked in missions and was very passionate...

BRIAN LEE TILLIS, age 63, of Washington CH, was called by the Lord to enter into eternal rest on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected and his presence will truly be missed. Brian never met a stranger and was always ready to greet people with his warm smile. He was born on January 8, 1961 in Fayette County to the late Charles Everett and Lois Jane (Dearth) Tillis. He was a 1981 graduate of Washington High School. Brian proudly served his county in the United...

JULIANA CONNOR PAVEY-OXLEY, age 85, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1939 in Fayette County to the late Robert and Norma (Rosen) Pavey. She was a 1957 graduate of Fairfield High School in Leesburg, Ohio. Juliana was secretary to Judge Evelyn Coffman for many years; she also worked in several county offices. She enjoyed playing cards, quilting, and sewing. In addition to her parents, Juliana was preceded in death by...

BARBARA JEAN SEITZ, age 75, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born on March 23, 1949 in Franklin County to the late Robert Eugene and Anna Jean (Travis) Rodgers. She was a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Barbara retired from OCLC Data Management in Dublin, Ohio. She had been a longtime member at the South Side Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking and baking, going to yard sales, collecting jewelry, and spending time...

MARION MAX CARSON, age 82, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1942 in Franklin County to the late Richard Marion and Marjorie Olive (Gilliand) Carson. He was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Marion retired from Johnson Controls in Greenfield; he also farmed for many years. He enjoyed watching all sports, some of his favorite teams included the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, and...

DEBORAH JEAN “DEBBIE” YOHO, age 72, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Four Seasons of Washington while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 10, 1951 in Fayette County to the late Clark Rumer, Jr. and Maxine Isabelle (Bowen) Rumer. She was a 1969 graduate of Miami Trace High School and lived all of her life in this area. Debbie was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3762. She retired from the Fayette County Board...

ROGER VERNON STORER, SR., age 78, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1945 in Greene County, Ohio to the late Ottie Ernest and Verda Mae (Rose) Storer. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Navy and departed with an honorable discharge. He retired from the YUSA Corporation. Roger went to night school to obtain his GED while working full time at YUSA. He enjoyed woodworking,...

JOSEPH M. HOTTINGER, age 89, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born at his grandma’s house in Marshall, Ohio on February 25, 1935 to the late William M. and Clarice L. (Elliott) Hottinger. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Hottinger. Survivors include his loving wife, Ruby, and children Keith (Michele), Brian (Laura), and Diana (Jim). He also leaves behind grandchildren, Stephanie Watkins, Beth Windhorst (Bill),...

VIRGINIA ELLEN EVANS, age 78, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 29, 1945 in Hamilton County, Ohio to the late Junior Randolph “JR” and Eleanor Ruth (Baker) Bell. She was a 1964 graduate of Bethel High School. Virgina was a homemaker and stay-at-home Mom. Virginia was very artistic and enjoyed drawing, coloring, and painting. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her granddaughter and...

BETTY J. MICK, age 88, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Court House Manor. She was born on May 18, 1935 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late Eldon and Flora (Smith) Newland. Betty attended school in Rainsboro, Ohio. She had worked as assistant manager at Ace Hardware in Washington CH for several years. She enjoyed cleaning, reading, traveling when her health would allow, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Betty was...