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Local obituaries for Washington CH, OH.

Frances Elizabeth Wade

Frances Elizabeth Wade

Jul 18, 2025

FRANCES ELIZABETH WADE, age 87, of Sabina, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. Born on March 10, 1938, in South Solon, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Temple Poplin. On March 7, 1958, she married Robert Lee Wade who preceded her in death on December 13, 2018.

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Carolee D. Howard

Carolee D. Howard

Jul 16, 2025

CAROLEE D. HOWARD, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home.

She was born on February 10,1943 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Leon and Edith (Spears) Davis. She was a 1960 graduate of Greenville High School. Carolee had worked as a school secretary for the Greenville County...

Joretta Rose "Jetty" Edwards

Joretta Rose "Jetty" Edwards

Jul 15, 2025

JORETTA ROSE "JETTY" EDWARDS, age 81, of Washington CH, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born on January 21, 1944 in Good Hope, Ohio to the late Walter W. and Doris A. (Straley) Custer. She was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School....

Betty Jane Whiteside-Wise

Betty Jane Whiteside-Wise

Jul 11, 2025

BETTY JANE WHITESIDE-WISE, age 79, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on May 22, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Rev. Harry Lester and Betty Louise (Moore) Archer. Betty obtained her GED. She cleaned houses for a living for thirty-plus...

Augustus Herman Rayburn, Sr.

Augustus Herman Rayburn, Sr.

Jul 5, 2025

AUGUSTUS HERMAN RAYBURN, SR., age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on October 16, 1941 in Champagne County, Ohio to the late Wilbur Herman and Olive Jean (Speakman) Rayburn. Herman was a skilled carpenter by trade, a farmer, and also did factory work for...

Clyde "Dale" Kelly

Clyde "Dale" Kelly

Jul 3, 2025

CLYDE "DALE" KELLY, age 53, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on February 18, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York.

Clyde was currently employed at TFO in Jeffersonville where he worked as a Forklift Operator. He enjoyed listening to music, playing card games, reading,...

Russell Keith "Russ" Lindsey

Russell Keith "Russ" Lindsey

Jun 30, 2025

RUSSELL KEITH "RUSS" LINDSEY, 64, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

He was born on September 24, 1960 in Fayette County to the late Charles C. and Glenna J. (Tener) Lindsey. He was a 1978 graduate of Washington High School. After high school, Russ attended...

David Alan Hayes

David Alan Hayes

Jun 29, 2025

DAVID ALAN HAYES, age 58, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born on September 12, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to Richard Franklin and Sharon Ann (Steel) Hayes. He was a 1984 graduate of Grove City High School. David worked at American Freight in building maintenance until his health...

Joyce R. "Joy" (Matson) Bennett

Joyce R. "Joy" (Matson) Bennett

Jun 28, 2025

JOYCE R. "JOY" (MATSON) BENNETT, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, while surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 7, 1939 in New Holland, Ohio to the late Hershel and Dorris (Willis) Matson.

She married Victor "Eddie" Bennett on July 27, 1957. They were married for...

James L. Benson, Sr.

James L. Benson, Sr.

Jun 27, 2025

JAMES L. BENSON, SR., age 81, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on July 4, 1943 in California. James enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals fan.

He was preceded in death by his...

Nancy Kay Giancola

Nancy Kay Giancola

Jun 27, 2025

NANCY KAY GIANCOLA, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 after a brief stay at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

She was born on October 26, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Albert and Alberta (Reeves) Schrump. Nancy was a homemaker and stay-at-home mother to her two children. She...

George Ervin Huffman

George Ervin Huffman

Jun 26, 2025

GEORGE ERVIN HUFFMAN, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025 after a brief stay at Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on July 31, 1932 in Fayette County to the late Floyd and Beryl (Parker) Huffman. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. George retired from...

Lilly Jean Marie Buss

Lilly Jean Marie Buss

Jun 26, 2025

LILLY JEAN MARIE BUSS, was stillborn on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:19 a.m. at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

She was born to her loving parents, Kevin John and Lydia Marie (Taylor) Buss.

Lilly was preceded in death by her aunts, Tirzah Taylor, and McKenzie Fleshman; and great-grandparents, Allan Buss, Charles Fleshman, Jean Taylor, and Louisa...

Marcus Dawayne Bentley

Marcus Dawayne Bentley

Jun 21, 2025

MARCUS DAWAYNE BENTLEY, age 17, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born on December 27, 2007, in London, he was the son of Michael Wayne Bentley and Misty D. Gilpen Rapp, who survive.

Eager to play football, Marcus was beginning his senior...

Lilliebelle Josephine (Leach) Cartwright

Lilliebelle Josephine (Leach) Cartwright

Jun 15, 2025

LILLIEBELLE JOSEPHINE (LEACH) CARTWRIGHT, age 96, of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, formerly of Clifton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Born in Fayette County on October 31, 1928 to the late Clifford and Mary (Hyer) Leach. She graduated from Bloomingburg High School in 1947. She met and married her beloved...

Sheryl K. Aldridge

Sheryl K. Aldridge

Jun 15, 2025

SHERYL K. ALDRIDGE, age 69, of Washington Court House, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Ohio State East in Columbus. Born on May 7, 1956, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ann Smith Woods. On May 8, 1991, she married her husband of thirty-four years, James C. Aldridge, who survives.

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James Robert "Jim" Griffin

James Robert "Jim" Griffin

Jun 14, 2025

JAMES ROBERT "JIM" GRIFFIN, age 66, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

He was born on April 28, 1959 at Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington CH. The beloved son of the late James and Allie (LeMasters) Griffin.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother,...

Wanda Lee Harlan

Wanda Lee Harlan

Jun 12, 2025

WANDA LEE HARLAN, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home.

She was born on January 7, 1939 in Fayette County to the late Ernest and Marie (Crago) Martindill. She was a 1957 graduate of Madison Mills High School. Wanda worked for WinCup, Inc. in Mount Sterling and retired...

Linda Jane Bonham

Linda Jane Bonham

Jun 9, 2025

LINDA JANE BONHAM, age 75, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on October 12, 1949 in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late Ray and Zona (Clevenger) Brill. Linda retired from Walmart where she had worked as a cashier and sales associate....

Joshua Glen Finch

Joshua Glen Finch

Jun 8, 2025

JOSHUA GLEN FINCH, age 34, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

He was born on February 20, 1991 in Franklin County to Roger Eugene Finch and Glenna Marie (Pittman) Stephenson. Joshua graduated from Miami Trace High School in 2009. He had worked as a sales...

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