Obituaries

May 4, 2024

GERALD LEE HURLES, age 77, of Washington Court House, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1946 in Fayette County to the late Nelson and June Marie Doan Hurles. On December 20, 1966 he married the former Anna Lee McConkey, who survives.

Gerald was a...

May 1, 2024

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...

Apr 30, 2024

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,...

Apr 25, 2024

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...

Apr 25, 2024

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...

Apr 23, 2024

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...

Apr 21, 2024

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...

Apr 20, 2024

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...

Apr 19, 2024

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...

Apr 18, 2024

GEORGE FUNARI, JR., age 75, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his home.

He was born on July 21, 1948 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late George, Sr. and Ida (Eresia) Funari. George was a 1967 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Levittown, Pennsylvania. After graduating, George proudly served...

Apr 17, 2024

PATRICIA ANN "PAT" WEST, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Court House Manor.

She was born on March 17, 1932 in Fayette County to the late William J. and Effie M. (Wilburn) Finley. Pat was a lifelong resident of Fayette County. Pat or Patty, as she was known, worked for...

Apr 17, 2024

ROBERT EUGENE SMITH, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Catherine's Manor or Washington CH.

He was born on December 1, 1931, in Madison County, Ohio to the late Roby and Bessie (Joseph) Smith. He was a 1949 graduate of Madison Mills High School. Robert retired from Columbia Gas of...

Apr 16, 2024

Carolyn Jean Michael Berry, age 87, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Washington Court House, OH July 8, 1936, to the late Robert and Marie Michael.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, loving husband Billy Irl Berry, son Stephen Mark Tolle, and sister Rene Taynor.

She...

Apr 15, 2024

DESTINEY DONETTE DANIELS, age 35, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on October 16, 1988 in Ross County to Jim H. Daniels and Crystal R. (Jones) Carmen. She attended  Adena High School. Destiney had worked at Take 5 Car Wash in Circleville. She enjoyed having...

Apr 13, 2024

MARTIN CURTIS SMITH, I, age 74, of Washington Court House, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Adena Fayette Medical Center. Born on November 12, 1949, in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Amos and Mildred Elliott Dawes.

Martin attended Miami Trace Schools, retired from the Yusa Corporation in Washington C.H. in 2015...

Apr 13, 2024

TAMMY SUE GILLETTE, age 57, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital-Columbus South.

She was born on June 13, 1966 in Highland County to Roger Dean Taylor and Connie Sue (Garrison) Freshour. She was a 1984 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Tammy was employed at New Sabina Industries until...

Apr 12, 2024

BILLY DEAN TERRY, SR., age 87, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home.

He was born on June 27, 1936 in Eccles, West Virginia to the late Dewey and Thelma (Webb) Terry. Billy owned and operated Bill Terry Masonry for most of his life and his handy work can be...

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. E. Myrtis (Bailey) Klugh, 97, of McKinney, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  Mrs. Klugh was born on May 1, 1926, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Joel C. Bailey and Anna Katherine (Blount) Bailey.

Mrs. Klugh grew up in Washington Court House, Ohio.  She graduated from Washington High School before attending two years at...

Apr 10, 2024

CAROLYN JOAN BROWN, age 77, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on September 21, 1946 in Pickaway County, Ohio to the late William H. and Hattie L. (Taylor) Shadley. Carolyn was a homemaker and stay-at-home Mom. She enjoyed being outside and spending time...

Apr 8, 2024

MELODY KAY REID, age 61, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on May 10, 1962 in Fayette County to the late Earnest and Bessie (Tunneyhill) Reid.

Survivors include her roommate and best friend, Rene D. Mossbarger and several other...