Obituaries

Sep 4, 2024

MAHALA JUNE ERGLE, age 70, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on July 4, 1954 in Fayette County to the late Delano R. and Margaret J. (Johnson) Haines. She was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Mahala worked as a nursing...

Aug 30, 2024

JASON MATTHEW MEADOWS, age 51, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 shortly after his arrival to the Adena Fayette Medical Center Emergency Department. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on February 6, 1973 in Paramount, California to Jiles Marion and Teresa Marie (Hellard) Meadows. He made Washington CH his home...

Aug 29, 2024

RONNIE LEE JENKINS, age 76, of Bloomingburg, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 14, 1947 in Greenfield to the late Frank and Effie (Deaton) Jenkins. He attended Greenfield McClain School. Ronnie was a member of the American Legion Post 25 and WCH VFW. He...

Aug 27, 2024

DONALD THOMAS MAIDEN, age 61, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:43 a.m. in the Mercy Health- St. Rita's Medical Center E.D. He was born on February 28, 1962, Pittsburgh, PA to the late Henry Maiden, Jr. and Geraldine Lazenby Holland.

Donald was a graduate of Washington Senior High School and had worked...

Aug 26, 2024

ELMER DEAN SANDERSON, age 75, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, with his family by his side.

He was born on August 10, 1949 in Fayette County to the late Eldon Dewey and Agnes Isabelle (Ackley) Sanderson. Elmer proudly served his country in the United...

Aug 25, 2024

JACQUELINE MADELINE BROWN, age 64, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

She was born on May 9, 1960 in Illinois to the late Jack Harris and Roma (Diehl) Wollscheid. She was a 1979 graduate of Stebbins High School in Dayton, Ohio.

Jacqueline was...

Aug 21, 2024

MATTHEW DAVID URBAN, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully to his eternal home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

He was born on June 14, 1964 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Paul Thomas, Sr. and Flora Margaret (Boggs) Urban. Matthew was a faithful member at the Harvest Life Worship Center in Washington CH. He enjoyed...

Aug 17, 2024

Dr. Thomas Kent Beyl, age 74, of Washington CH, went to his eternal home on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

He was born on June 21, 1950 in Montgomery County to the late Thomas Henry and Doris Elizabeth (Weatherhead) Beyl. He was a 1968 graduate of Tipp City High School. After graduation, Tom attended the University of Cincinnati...

Aug 11, 2024

JOYCE L. DILLEY, age 83, of Washington Court House, passed away at 8:41 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Fayette County. She was born on December 10, 1940 in Fayette County and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Merritt Pendergraft. On April 21, 1960, she married Robert Dilley who preceded her in...

Aug 10, 2024

SHIRLEY JEAN RITTENHOUSE, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her home.

She was born on May 6, 1940 in Fayette County to the late Ralph L. and Martha B. (Davis) Strouse.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal services.

Arrangements have...

Aug 10, 2024

BUGS RAMSEY, age 73, of Washington Court House, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Adena Fayette Medical Center. His death was sudden and unexpected. He was born on October 19, 1950, in London, Ohio and was the son of the late Daniel Fred and Margaret Jean Lindsey Ramsey Wilson. On May 14, 1970, he married the former...

Aug 4, 2024

BETTY OLIVE SIMMONS, age 83, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton.

She was born on April 11, 1941 in Peebles, Ohio to the late Wilbur Edward and Ada Olive (Williams) Johnson.

Betty was a faithful and active member at Grace...

Aug 2, 2024

LEONARD "LEE" RUNYON, age 81, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Court House Manor.

He was born on October 28, 1942 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Robert and Nettie (Craft) Runyon. Lee worked on turbo engines in a factory for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States...

Jul 31, 2024

ELVIN EDWARD JUSTICE, age 72, of Washington Court House, passed away at 8:48 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, shortly after his arrival to the Adena Fayette Emergency Room. He was born on January 19, 1952 in Fayette County and was the son of the late Claude E. and Ruth E. Milstead Justice. On August 20, 1992, he married...

Jul 28, 2024

ROBERT ALLEN OROS, age 80, of Washington Court House, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 7, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Albert and Martha Stevenson Oros.

Robert enjoyed fishing, playing cards, horror movies, The Beatles and was an avid Star Trek fan. He could repair anything...

Jul 24, 2024

JEFFREY LAMONT JOHNSON, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Mount Carmel Grove City.

He was born on December 29, 1963 in Fayette County to Jesse Johnson, Jr. and Sophia Ann (Dixson) Johnson. He was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School and attended DeVry University. He is a 39 year...

Jul 23, 2024

HELEN MARIE TRAINER, age 80, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born on June 21, 1944 in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late Rece L. and Christine (Shahan) Williamson. She was a 1962 graduate of Jeffersonville High School. Helen retired from the Miami Trace School District in 2010 after...

Jul 22, 2024

DEANNA SUE EDWARDS, age 78, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Court House Manor with her family by her side. She was born on August 15, 1945 in Jamestown, New York to the late Frank and Susan (Cornish) Webster.

Deanna was a 1963 graduate of Panama Central School in New York State....

Jul 21, 2024

PATRICIA ANN WILKINS, age 65, of Washington Court House, passed away at 4:21 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home. Born on January 26, 1959, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Canova H. and Joann Colburn Wilson.

Patricia attended school in Fayette County. She was the Owner and Operator of Blazin'...

Jul 19, 2024

KENNETH M. YARGER, age 73, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home.

He was born on March 11, 1951 in Fayette County to the late Everett and Ethel (Wilson) Yarger. Kenneth worked as a truck driver for most of his life.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded...