Guy A. Thompson
May 8, 2026
GUY “NAN-OLA IKBICHI” THOMPSON, proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1950 in Paterson, New Jersey and grew up in Flint, Ypsilanti, and Fenton, Michigan, where he graduated high school in 1968. He moved to Ohio to attend Ohio University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science...
SuEllen Lowe
May 4, 2026
SUELLEN LOWE, age 78, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026 at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington CH.
She was born on March 12, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Gerald Franklin and Bertha Louise (Bruce) Crawford. She attended Washington High School and later obtained her GED from Clark State. SuEllen worked at Saint-Gobain Calmar, Inc.,...
Margaret Ann (Knisley) Elzey
May 2, 2026
MARGARET ANN (KNISLEY) ELZEY, age 84, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.
She was born on March 26, 1942 in South Solon, Ohio to the late William Ervin and Cena Olive (Younker) Knisley. Margaret was one of twelve children. She retired in 2002 after twenty-seven years of service from Fayette...
Gene A. Pfaff
May 1, 2026
GENE A. PFAFF, age 95, of Matthews, North Carolina, formerly of Washington CH, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born in Auglaize Township, Allen County, Ohio on September 20, 1930, and graduated from Urbana High School in 1948.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Dorothy Pfaff; his high...
Nancy Jane Uber
Apr 29, 2026
NANCY JANE UBER was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1934. She and her only brother Jim were reared by their loving parents, Paul and Mary Hoobler.
Nancy started her college education at Houghton College in upstate NY. She was a good athlete playing competitively in both basketball and field hockey. She then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh where...
Robert Dean Thompson
Apr 29, 2026
ROBERT DEAN THOMPSON, age 77, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his home.
He was born on June 11, 1948 in Fayette County and was the eleventh son of Floyd and Hester Thompson who laid the foundation for a lifetime of love, family, and service.
Robert married his beloved, Mary Ann (Hunt) Thompson on March 17, 1967....
Phillip "Jack" Wilson, Sr.
Apr 28, 2026
PHILLIP “JACK” WILSON, SR., age 77, born July 12, 1948, in Fayette County, Ohio, was the cherished son of Oscar Junior Wilson and Betty Jean Rogers. Jack’s early life in Ohio laid the foundation for a lifetime of love, family, and service.
Jack married the love of his life, Carole J. Smith, on October 10, 1969. Together, they built a home...
Charles Curnutte
Apr 28, 2026
CHARLES CURNUTTE, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Edgewood Manor of Greenfield.
He was born on June 29, 1939 in Clay, Ohio to the late Thomas and Louisa (Stone) Curnutte. Charles retired from Mac Tools in Washington CH. He was a faithful member of the Unity Fellowship Church. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, drawing,...
Shane Ann (Grove) Howard
Apr 28, 2026
SHANE ANN (GROVE) HOWARD, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 12, 1969, Shane was a woman known for her strength, caring heart, and unwavering love for those closest to her.
Shane had a strong work ethic and was a loyal, hardworking provider throughout her life. She found joy in the...
Paul Eugene Henderson
Apr 22, 2026
PAUL EUGENE HENDERSON, age 59, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Mount Carmel Grove City.
He was born on August 29, 1966 in Washington CH to Alfred Charles and Dorothy Lee (Moore) Henderson. He was a graduate of Washington High School. Paul worked as a highly skilled carpenter by trade. He enjoyed raising his German Shepards, cookouts,...
Mary Elizabeth Smedley
Apr 22, 2026
MARY ELIZABETH SMEDLEY, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2023 at Carriage Court of Washington CH.
She was born on February 10, 1944 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Ruth (Randolph) Blazer. She was a 1962 graduate of Chillicothe High School and a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University where she earned her...
Rory Lee Souther
Apr 22, 2026
RORY LEE SOUTHER, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 14, 1957, in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of William E., Jr. and Frances Souther. On November 7, 1986, he married the former Vera Schultz of Port...
Patrick Joseph Riley
Apr 21, 2026
PATRICK JOSEPH RILEY, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.
He was born on November 13, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph Franklin and Attie Ione (Kleisner) Riley. He graduated from East High School in Columbus in 1951. After high school, Patrick proudly served his...
Jackie Ronald "Jack" Anders
Apr 21, 2026
JACKIE RONALD “JACK” ANDERS, age 85, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at his home.
He was born on December 26, 1940 in Washington CH to the late Herbert and Ruth (Leasure) Anders. He was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He had worked...
Richard Eugene Kelley, Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
RICHARD EUGENE KELLEY, JR., age 79, of Washington CH passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at home following a brief illness with stage 4 lung cancer.
Rick was born on July 15, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Anna Colaw Kelley and Richard E. Kelley, Sr. He served in the US Navy from 1964 – 1968 in Aviation Ordinance, Attack Squadron...
Michael William Fenton
Apr 18, 2026
MICHAEL WILLIAM FENTON, age 70, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.
He was born on May 2, 1955 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Harold W. and Thelma A. (Rousch) Fenton. He was a graduate of Washington High School and attended Southern State Community College. Michael proudly served his...
Sharon Rosetta (Leeth) Maynard
Apr 15, 2026
SHARON ROSETTA (LEETH) MAYNARD, age 84, passed away on peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on November 22, 1941 in Washington CH to the late Larry J. and Laura L. (Wilson) Leeth.
In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Tom “Pat” Maynard, whom she married on...
Fred Oryln Shadley
Apr 14, 2026
FRED ORYLN SHADLEY, born April 21, 1943, age 82, passed away quietly and peacefully on April 14, 2026, just seven days shy of his 83rd birthday.
Fred was preceded in death by his loving wife, Julia Faye Whiteside Shadley, whom he married on February 9, 1973; his sons, Tex Lee Shadley and John Fred Shadley, his parents, Archie Franklyn Shadley and...
Barry Craig Jones
Apr 14, 2026
BARRY CRAIG JONES, age 57, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Court House Manor.
He was born on August 10, 1968 in Washington CH to David Eugene and Karen Marie (Shiltz) Jones. He attended Washington High School. Barry retired from Lowe’s Flatbed Distribution Center. He enjoyed fishing and listening to AC/DC.
Barry was preceded in death...
John Samuel Schreckengaust
Apr 13, 2026
JOHN SAMUEL SCHRECKENGAUST, age 71, of Piketon, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his home.
He was born on October 21, 1955 in Washington CH to the late Richard H. and Elva M. (Smith) Schreckengaust.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com
