Obituaries

Jul 31, 2022

ELIZABETH "JANE" SMITH, age 82, of Washington CH, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 31, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family at home.

She was born on August 27, 1939 in Fayette County to the late Sidney and Betty Jane (Bunch) Freshour. Jane was a loving and devoted wife...

Jul 29, 2022

NORMAN E. GREENO, a husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, family man, friend, skilled carpenter, maker of many things and loved by so many, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 83. Norman was born to parents Kenneth and Mabel (Marshal) Greeno on September 30, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 56...

Jul 28, 2022

M. "GENE" MALCOM, age 93, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home.

He was born on August 24, 1928 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Jess and Elma (Frost) Malcom. Gene spent most of his early years in the Hillsboro and Greenfield area. After his marriage to his beloved wife, Joan...

Jul 27, 2022

LORI WIGHTMAN, age 61, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on March 18, 1961 in Fayette County to the late John W. and Maxine (Allen) Wightman. She was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School. Lori got her first job at...

Jul 17, 2022

FORREST DALE BELL, age 83, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 11:29 p.m. at Court House Manor.

He was born on April 2, 1939 in Fayette County to the late Roy and Wanda (Graham) Bell. Dale had worked as a bartender, farmer, and was also a skilled mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, working...

Jul 16, 2022

MICHAEL HOWARD "MIKE" MALLOW, age 63, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:19 p.m. at his home while surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on November 17, 1958 in Franklin County to the late Charles Lewis and Marilyn Jean (Thompson) Mallow. He was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School....

Jul 16, 2022

VIRGINIA LEE YOHO, age 87, of Somerset, formerly of Washington CH, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 15, 1935 in Fayette County to the late Charles and Jeane (Cummings) Mann. She was a...

Jul 16, 2022

CAROL MARIE FORSYTHE, age 54, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 2:51 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

She was born on October 20, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James Kenneth and Anna Margaret (Bradford) Rose. She attended Washington High School and later obtained her GED. Carol had worked...

Jul 12, 2022

KEITH ALLAN SNYDER, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:35 a.m. at his home while surrounded by his family. He took his final breath listening to Amazing Grace.

He was born on January 3, 1940 in Flint, Michigan to the late Lewis J. and Edna M. (Johns) Snyder. Keith proudly...

Jul 8, 2022

AMELIA ROSE BURNS, age 89, of Jeffersonville, OH, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022, peacefully in her home. She was surrounded by her sisters and other loved ones.

Amelia was born in Jeffersonville Ohio on March 27, 1933, to the late Earl Pleasant and Maude (Lane) Burns. Amelia was affectionately known...

Jul 7, 2022

RONALD JAMES "RONNIE" VALENTINE, age 59, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center in Texas. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on July 15, 1962 in Fayette County to James "Jim" and Ruth "Joy" (Polk) Valentine. Ronnie attended Miami Trace...

Jul 6, 2022

PAMELA JO ALWOOD, age 65, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:13 p.m. at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on March 24, 1957 in Franklin County to the late Robert Louis and Norma Jean (Dillon) Puckett. She was a graduate of London High School. Pamela had...

Jul 6, 2022

MICHAEL ROSS ESTLE, age 59, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 8:59 a.m. at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH. He had experience serious health problems over the last six years.

He was born on June 9, 1963 in Fayette County to Clyde F. and Mary A. (Seymour) Estle. Michael attended Washington...

Jul 1, 2022

NICHOLAS ALLEN "NICK" COOK, age 33, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on June 12, 1989 in Crawford County, Ohio to Danny Allen and Cynthia Ann (Burkart) Cook. He was a 2008 graduate of Washington High School. Nick attended Hocking College...

Jun 27, 2022

MICHAEL LAWRENCE GARCIA, age 68, of Bloomingburg, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7:26 a.m. at Four Seasons of Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on February 7, 1954 in St. Clair County, Illinois to the late Michael Johnson and Shirley Mae (Middleton) Garcia. Michael obtained his GED and...

Jun 26, 2022

GEORGIA CAROLINE BOWERS, age 96, of Butler Township, formerly of Washington CH, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 9:42 p.m. at the Randall Residence of Tipp City.

She was born on September 4, 1925 in Mount Sterling, Ohio to George and Ada (Penn) Beedy. Georgia had worked as a cashier at...

Jun 26, 2022

MARLEN EUGENE HOWARD, age 70, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Mount Carmel Grove City.

He was born on July 31, 1951 in Franklin County to the late Paul and Audrey (Self) Howard. He was a graduate of Westfall High School. Marlen had been employed at Cortec in Washington CH for several...

Jun 25, 2022

RICHARD LEE "RICK" SCHRECKENGAUST, age70, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on October 17, 1951 in Fayette County to the late Richard and Elva (Smith) Schreckengaust. He was a 1970 graduate of Springfield North High School in Springfield,...

Jun 23, 2022

ALBERTA ELIZABETH (CROSSWHITE) STEWARD, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 23, 2022 at Court House Manor in the presence of her family.

She was born on November 4, 1931 in Fayette County to the late Herbert L. and Pauline L. (Stepter) Crosswhite. She was the second child out of seven.

Jun 19, 2022

JOHN ELSWORTH TAYLOR, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 4:43 a.m. at his home.

He was born on December 23, 1947 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Albert Marion and Pauline Virgina (Foulk) Taylor. He was a 1968 graduate of Miami Trace High School. John proudly served his country in...