Obituaries

Feb 28, 2026

KATHY JO BOLTENHOUSE

~JOHNSON, HODGE~

Age 73, of Mount Sterling, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home.

She was born on June 1, 1952 in Lucasville, Ohio to the late Albert and Alice (Nease) Hodge. She was a graduate of Northwest High School in Scioto County.

She...

Feb 25, 2026

ROBERT PERRY KING, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

He was born on April 13, 1951 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Herbert and Hilda (Gray) King. Robert had worked at Thatcher's Plastic for many years and retired from WillowWood in...

Feb 16, 2026

LARRY CHARLES STROUP, age 81, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.

He was born on February 15, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles P. and Mary E. (Nevil) Stroup. He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Larry retired from truck driving. He enjoyed mowing his lawn,...

Feb 16, 2026

MICHAEL HOLT LARCH, age 67, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.

He was born on June 24, 1958 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Carrol Eugene Larch and Virgina Mae (Wires).

Michael dedicated twenty-five years of his life to Mid Atlantic, where he built a career...

Feb 13, 2026

ROBERT OWEN "BOB" CHRONISTER, age 87, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his home.

He was born on February 27, 1938 in Hagerstown, Maryland to the late Richard Dixon Chronister and Margaret Bessie (Royce) Tuttle. Bob proudly served his county in the United States Air Force. He worked as a repairman...

Feb 11, 2026

WAYNE EID, age 67, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on May 10, 1958 in Long Island, New York to the late Clinton Plume and Jean Prezbowski.

After graduation from high school, Wayne proudly served...

Feb 7, 2026

TAMMY LYNN DETTY, age 51, of Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on April 9, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio to James Wilson and Alice Mae (Wilson) Smith.

She attended Miami Trace High School. Tammy was a housewife and stay-at-home Mom. She enjoyed...

Feb 6, 2026

SYLBIA JEAN BUTCHER, age 85, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Court House Manor.

She was born on May 11, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Thelma Alice (Long) Robinett. Sylbia graduated from Washington High School and Springfield Community Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse...

Feb 4, 2026

ANNA MARIE "VICKIE" TACKETT, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on April 20, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Richard Bush and Pauline Stroup. She attended Madison Comprehensive High School in Mansfield, Ohio. Vickie was a housewife and stay-at-home mother....

Feb 2, 2026

RANDY RAY BOYER, age 63, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on September 8, 1962 in Washington CH to the late Gordon Willis and Judith Edna (Hafer) Boyer. Randy was a 1981 graduate of Miami Trace High School and attended Ohio University...

Jan 31, 2026

TIM RUSSELL BRITTON, age 67, of Washington CH, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his loving wife, Gloria, whom he married on February 11, 1989, by his side. Tim was born on March 4, 1958, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Earnest Eugene...

Jan 30, 2026

KENDRA SUE SPARKMAN, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home while surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on July 29, 1965 in Washington CH to the late Ron Dean and Thelma Juanita (Beedy) Clay. She was a 1983 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Kendra has...

Jan 29, 2026

CARROLL ROYCE "JIM" ROGERS, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on September 10, 1935 in Miami County, Ohio to the late Josiah Franklin and Goldie Irene (Wilcott) Rogers.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his loving...

Jan 28, 2026

OSCAR CAMPBELL PARKS, II, age 65, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

He was born on December 2, 1960 in Washington CH to Melvin Ernest and Anna Louise (Amspaugh) Parks. He was a 1980 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Oscar was a truck driver for most of his life and worked...

Jan 27, 2026

BRUCE WAYNE "BUB/BUBBA" REAM, age 79, of Washington CH, took his final drive on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bruce was born on January 25, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Paul and Irene (Mortensen) Ream. He attended Clark Junior High School until the family moved to Washington CH his freshman year. He graduated from Washington High School in...

Jan 26, 2026

Vicki Jane Newkirk, 73 of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away at her home on January 26, 2026, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.

Vicki was born on July 23, 1952, and was a resident of Washington Court House, graduating from Miami Trace High School in 1970. She retired from the State of Ohio Industrial Commission,...

Jan 23, 2026

DANIEL ARTHUR NESTICK, age 64, of Sabina, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on December 20, 1961 in Bay Village, Ohio located in Cuyahoga County to the late Frank Robert and Anna Marie (Lahl) Nestick.

After retirement, Daniel was able to...

Jan 18, 2026

CRYSTAL JOYE WILSON, age 88, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home while surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on May 10, 1937 in Madison County, Ohio to the late Gossard and Fern (Farmer) Stewart. She was a 1955 graduate of Madison Plains High School and a 1958 graduate...

Jan 14, 2026

TIMOTHY "TIMMY" UPTHEGROVE, age 66, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born on June 2, 1959 in Fayette County to the late Kenneth Eugene Upthegrove, Jr. and Virginia Lee (Wilson) Benson. He attended Washington High School. Timmy worked as a concrete finisher for most of his life....

Jan 13, 2026

CAROLYN ANN MERCER-BISHOP, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Franciscan Care Center in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born on August 4, 1940 in Greene County, Ohio.

Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Daniel P. Ford and Mary Alice (Harness) Ford, both of whom preceded her in death. She was...