Obituaries

Mar 20, 2024

JACK PHILLIP BLAIR, SR., age 85, of Washington Court House, passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Adena Fayette. He was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on July 9, 1938, to the late Eskel and Kate Williams Blair. On August 12, 1959, he married the former Judith Ann Jones, who preceded him in death on...

Mar 19, 2024

WAYNE LEROY RAYBURN, age 83, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born on November 3, 1940, in Fayette County to the late H. Wayne and Anna (Kelley) Rayburn. He attended Good Hope High School. Wayne retired after twenty-five plus years as the service director...

Mar 17, 2024

JUDY LORIE ELZEY, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at St.Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on September 19, 1949 in Fayette County to the late Earl and Ruth (Carmen) Ross. She was a 1969 graduate of Miami Trace High School and later earned an Associate Degree in Early...

Mar 15, 2024

FRANCES MABEL "SUSIE" SEYFANG, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 at her son's home.

She was born on March 18, 1933 in Fayette County to the late James William and Mary Opal (Arnold) Baughn. She attended Washington High School. Susie worked as a highly-skilled seamstress for most of her life....

Mar 15, 2024

RICKY GENE BEEDY, age 66, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 after a brief stay at Mount Carmel Grove City.

He was born on October 21, 1957 in Fayette County to the late Isaac G. and Anna L. (Leach) Beedy. He was a 1976 graduate of Washington High School. Ricky worked at Mac...

Mar 12, 2024

JOANNA BOHRER, age 85, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Carriage Court of Washington CH.

She was born on October 14, 1938 in Fayette County to the late Eugene and Frances (Anders) Fitzpatric. She was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. After graduation, JoAnna started her career with the Ohio Department...

Mar 9, 2024

MARILYN JEAN KIMMET, age 93, of Washington Court House, passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, March 9, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on September 3, 1930 to the late Forrest and Ona Hummon Winkle. On August 29, 1951 she married Richard Paul Kimmet, who preceded her in death in 2008.

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Mar 6, 2024

MILDRED ANN MURPHY, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends while wintering in Florida. Mildred would have turned 99 this July. She was an amazing Mother, Grandmother and friend to many. She will forever be remembered for her great sense of humor and her love of books and dogs. She...

Mar 6, 2024

LINDA DIANE KNISLEY, age 69, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Signature HealthCARE of Fayette County.

She was born on June 18, 1954 in Highland County, Ohio to the late Robert Ora Johnson and Ernestine Wisecup. She was a graduate of Washington High School and attended Southern State Community College where she studied...

Mar 6, 2024

JOSEPHINE CAROL BRADEN, age 91, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on July 3, 1932 in Highland County to the late Arthur and Stella (Taylor) Current. She was a 1950 graduate of Good Hope High School. Josephine retired as an aide from...

Mar 2, 2024

EARL EDWARD "EDDIE" ORR, age 83, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Signature HealthCARE of Fayette County.

He was born on April 7, 1940 in Fayette County to the late Earl William and Lucille (Scott) Orr. He was a graduate of Washington High School. Eddie proudly served his country in the US...

Feb 26, 2024

RUTH ELLEN SELF, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Legacy Chillicothe. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on October 10, 1931 in Fayette County to the late Lafe and Martha (Cline) Lambert. She attended Jeffersonville High School. Ruth worked as a cook at the Terrace Lounge for...

Feb 23, 2024

PHILLIP ALAN CRAGO, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born on February 4, 1942 in Ross County, Ohio to the late Jesse Samuel and Margaret Jane (McCalla) Crago. He was a 1960 graduate of Jeffersonville High School. Phillip proudly served in the US Army during the...

Feb 20, 2024

ASHLEY MAY MCCONNAUGHEY, age 32, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on February 19, 1992 in Franklin County to Mark Anthony McConnaughey and Robin Ann (Munro). Ashley was a 2011 graduate of Washington High School. She loved singing country music and...

Feb 19, 2024

DANNY LEE WARD, age 72, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center Emergency Department. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on August 23, 1951 in Montgomery County to the late George Melvin and Mabel Marie (Johnson) Ward. He attended Washington High School. Danny had worked...

Feb 18, 2024

JOHN ANDREW LITTLE, Ph.D. "Brilliant mind, Kind spirit, Entrepreneur, Author, Bulldogger, Dad & Papa", of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Court House Manor.

Predeceased by his: Mother (Anna Horvath); Father (Frederick "Chic: Little); beloved wife (Frances Pandolfo Little); and ex-wife (Rita Guss Little).

Survived by: His bulldog Bozi RoDoten, Big...

Feb 18, 2024

RICKY DALE REISINGER, age 48, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on September 28, 1975 in Fayette County to the late Rodney Dean and Lucille Katherine (Rosenberger) Reisinger. He was a graduate of Adena High School in Frankfort, Ohio. Ricky had worked...

Feb 14, 2024

MILDRED J. RUTH, age 93, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She had been in failing health for the past five years and was a new resident of St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on May 5, 1930 in Fayette County to the...

Feb 13, 2024

MARY LOUISE STROUP, age 72, of Morrow, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

She was born on April 6, 1951 in Fayette County to Maurice Junior and Lottie Belle (Morris) Caldwell. She was a 1969 graduate of Madison South High School. Mary Lou owned...

Feb 13, 2024

DONALD RAY WILLIAMSON, age 87, of Washington Court House, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Adena Fayette. He was born on April 15, 1936, in Fayette County and was the son of the late Harry and Etta Williamson.

Donald retired from Schneider Transportation after more than twenty-eight years...