Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

EDNA MAE SMITH, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

She was born on April 1, 1935, in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Ross and Sina (Spradlin) Winters. She was a 1953 graduate of Wayne-Simon Kenton High School in Leescreek, Ohio. She retired after twenty years...

Apr 5, 2025

TRACEY RENAE (CAST) TURNER, age 59, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born on November 11, 1965 in Xenia, Ohio to the late David M. and Sue C. (Reed) Cast. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Laurel Oaks Vocational School where she...

Mar 29, 2025

TAMMY SUE HARLAN, age 67, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Bonnie (Huff) Harlan; her longtime partner, Pam Yahn; and brother, Dennis Harlan.

Survivors include her siblings, Raymond Harlan, Jeff (Candi) Harlan, Chris (Tracey)...

Mar 28, 2025

RITA LOUISE HAWKINS, age 72, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Cedarvale Commons.

She was born on September 11, 1952 in Fayette County to the late Russell E., Sr. and Mary L. (Wilson) Hawkins. She was a 1970 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Rita was previously employed at Walmart and worked...

Mar 28, 2025

JONATHAN DAVID HEIDLER, age 78, of Washington CH, went Home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, while surrounded by his beloved family.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Elizabeth (Reed) Heidler, whom he married on September 27, 1985; his children, Jonathan (Shelly) Heidler, Diane (Corey) Greene,...

Mar 27, 2025

With an angel on each arm, Mary Lorane Boylan Davis, 95, of Washington Court House, passed away peacefully March 27, 2025, at Carriage Court Assisted Living.

Mary Lorane was born July 9, 1929, to William Alfred and Orvilla Maleta (Buddy) Kruse Boylan. She was the first of their 6 children which included Jack, Jeri, Michael, Lynne and...

Mar 26, 2025

The Reverend Doctor James H. Pollard passed away from this life on earth, and into eternal life, at the age of 81 years.  On March 16, 2025, James suffered a stroke and was hospitalized at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He passed away at the Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio on March 26, 2025.  He has had...

Mar 26, 2025

SHEREE WISEMAN, age 69, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Court House Manor.

She was born on November 14, 1955 in Michigan to the late Dewey and Vida (Ebright) Wiseman.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Jowanda Wiseman of Jeffersonville, Ohio; nephews, Jesse Wiseman, and Jerome Wiseman;...

Mar 25, 2025

JAMES RICHARD "JIM" CADWALLADER, age 87, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Court House Manor.

He was born on November 21, 1937 in Highland County to the late James Nelson and Blanche (Gall) Cadwallader. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and lived most of his life in the Hillsboro...

Mar 23, 2025

Phyllis Jean (Bayes) Craig, age 84, of Hillsboro, formerly of Washington C.H., passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born on March 11, 1941, in Floyd County, KY to the late John P. Bayes and Grace Bayes. She was the youngest of their seven daughters.

Phyllis attended...

Mar 23, 2025

DONALD FRANKLIN TERRY, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

He was born on January 23, 1935 in Raleigh County, West Virginia to the late Dewey and Thelma (Webb) Terry. He was a 1952 graduate of Trap Hill High School in West Virginia. Donald...

Mar 22, 2025

CONSTANCE ANNE "Connie" DEAN, age 73, of Sabina, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her home. Born in Franklin County on March 13, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Elizabeth L. Penwell Stage. On October 24, 1970, she married her husband Edward L. Dean, who survives.

Connie...

Mar 21, 2025

DONNA JEAN GREEN, age 77, of New Holland, passed away at 6:18 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Ohio Health Berger Hospital in Circleville. Born on December 31, 1947, in Blue Island, Illinois, she is the daughter of the late Donald C. and Genevieve A. Atkins. On April 16, 2008, she married Thurman A. Green, who survives....

Mar 19, 2025

Margaret "Margie" Raymond Stickel, age 71, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, from a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. She was born on September 29th, 1953, in Evanston, Illinois to her parents Spencer Raymond and Priscilla (Henry) Apfelbach, who survive.

Margie was a 1972 graduate of New Trier High School East and continued her...

Mar 18, 2025

ERNEST "ERNIE" F. STRAIT, also known as "Cookie", age 77, of Washington Court House, passed away from this life at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and entered his Heavenly Home in the arms of his Savior. Born on August 27, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ernest Clayton and Elizabeth Ellen Wamsley...

Mar 17, 2025

JO ANN (RHOADS) DAVIS, age 88, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at her home.

She was born on November 7, 1936 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Ora and Thelma (Cox) Rhoads. She was a graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this area. Jo Ann...

Mar 13, 2025

WINIFRED ROSE "WINNIE" GREGORY, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her daughter's home in Pataskala, Ohio.

She was born on July 10, 1934 in Washington CH to the late Leonard and Dorothy (Stewardson) Dellinger. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Winnie was a homemaker and was also...

Mar 11, 2025

EMIL LEE DODDROE, age 87, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Copper Knoll Health & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on October 10, 1937 in Madison County to the late Emil and Maxine (O'Brien) Doddroe. He was a graduate of Mount Sterling High School. Emil retired from Armco Steel where he had...

Mar 7, 2025

LESLIE (LES) H. MERRITT age 65, of Washington Court House, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday March 7, 2025, at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington C.H. He was born December 8, 1959, in Fayette County to the late Dale and Carolyn Anthony Merritt.

Les was a 1978 graduate of Washington Senior High...

Mar 5, 2025

GARY BROOKS BROWDER, age 81, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on March 19, 1943 in Fayette County to the late Willard Brooks and Alice Ferne (Davis) Browder. Gary was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. He proudly served his country...