Obituaries

Nov 14, 2021

JOHN M. SHILTZ, age 57, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 9:06 a.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on April 11, 1964 in Fayette County to Harold and Virgie (Davis) Shiltz. John worked as a small engine mechanic and was employed at...

Nov 13, 2021

NANCY ELIZABETH PITZER, age 80, of Washington CH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

She was born on March 19, 1941 in Circleville, Ohio to William Howard and Nellie Elizabeth (Arledge) Nessell. She was a 1959 graduate of Bloomingburg High School....

Nov 13, 2021

WANDA LOU HURLES, age 76, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 5:50 p.m. at Court House Manor where she had resided for the last four years.

She was born on February 4, 1945 in Pike County to Philip and Nora (Windsor) Grooms. She was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Wanda...

Nov 13, 2021

ROBERT TIMOTHY "TIM" GRANDLE, age 77, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11:45 a.m. at his home.

He was born on September 20, 1944 in Leesburg, Ohio to John and Margaret (Tidd) Grandle. Tim was a 1962 graduate of Fairfield Local High School. He proudly served his country in the US Navy....

Nov 11, 2021

EZEQUIEL "ZEIK" IRIZARRY LOPEZ, age 35, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born on November 30, 1986 in Puerto Rico to Luis Irizarry and Madeline (Lopez.)  Zeik has been employed at Keihin/Mahle Behr, Incorporated in Mt. Sterling for the last ten years. He was...

Nov 10, 2021

CHARLENE MARIE HODGE, age 58, of Bloomingburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1:22 p.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on May 10, 1963 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Richard Y. and Donna L. (Shultzaberger) Massropian-Summers. Charlene loved to travel, shop and...

Nov 7, 2021

TERRY JOE BLAIR, age 44, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 5:56 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on July 18, 1977 in Fayette County to Bert and Norma (Conger) Blair. Terry was a 1995 graduate of Greenfield McClain High...

Nov 7, 2021

GERTRUDE B. "TRUDY" PONDER, age 85, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AdventHealth Daytona Beach.

She was born on June 12, 1936 in Kentucky to Lonnie and Caldona (Lykens) Warrens. Trudy was a stay-at-home wife and mother of five children. She was a member at the Beachside...

Nov 1, 2021

EMMITT WAYNE MICK, age 83, of Washington CH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 3:04 a.m. at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on March 4, 1938 in Fayette County to Rodney Andrew and Flora Daisy (Everhart) Mick. Emmitt attended high school in Good Hope. He retired...

Oct 31, 2021

CHRISTINA C. "TINA" KINZER, age 67, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 after a short and unexpected battle with cancer. Tina was surrounded by her loving family as she passed peacefully into her new journey.

Tina was born on April 30, 1954 in Fayette County to Carroll and Ellen Chaffin. She was a member...

Oct 31, 2021

STEPHEN LEE "STEVE" SOHN, age 81, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born on September 18, 1940 in Rushville, Indiana to Frederick Alvan and Katheryn Lois (Applegate) Sohn.

Steve graduated from Elsinore Union High School in California and served in the US Navy. He went...

Oct 30, 2021

DANIEL LEE "DAN" RIGGS, age 69, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 12:21 a.m. His death was sudden and unexpected.

Dan was born on June 22, 1952 in Colliers, West Virginia to Hobart "Geral" and Laura Mae (Hiley) Riggs. He was a 1971 graduate of Brooke High School and a 1975 graduate...

Oct 29, 2021

ROBERT WILLIAM "BILL" DRESBAUGH, age 83, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 1:22 a.m. at the Dayton Hospice House.

Bill was born on April 1, 1938 in Fayette County to Clarence and Nellie (Gordon) Dresbaugh. Bill was a long-time faithful member at the South Side Church of Christ.

Survivors include...

Oct 27, 2021

JAMES S. THOMAS, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved bride of 60 years, Mary Lou (Koontz) Thomas; children, Pamela D. (Craig) Wilson and Bruce Thomas. Also surviving are his twin granddaughters, Megan (Zach) Hammond and their...

Oct 26, 2021

HERMAN LOVELL DAY, age 79, of Magnolia, Texas, entered into his eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He had been in failing health for the past four years.

Herman was born on June 1, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Marion Theodore "Ted" and Georgia P. (Knight) Day.

He married the one...

Oct 26, 2021

DALE A. HORNEY, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 3:24 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 19, 1936 in Washington CH to the late Wilbur and Katherine (Pierson) Horney.

Having completed his temporary journey here on earth; he has now been forever united with his...

Oct 24, 2021

LINDA E. CARSON, age 73 of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home while surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 24, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Charles "Paul" and Ruth (Spurlock) Huff.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of Westfall High School. After graduation she was...

Oct 24, 2021

PHYLLIS KAYE FREE, age 85, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 11:17 a.m. at Court House Manor.

She was born on January 2, 1936 in Highland County to Carl and Cornelia (Clark) Bradshaw. She lived thirty years in Columbus before relocating to Washington CH. Phyllis retired from The State of Ohio Department...

Oct 21, 2021

BILLY RAY "BILL" DUGAN, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:40 p.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

His earthly body was denied by the institution of higher learning at Wright State University but he was accepted to the throne of Heaven by the Blood of Jesus Christ!

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Oct 16, 2021

SAMANTHA MAY STEVENS, age 47, of Washington CH, passed away on October 16, 2021 at Adena Fayette Medical Center. She was born on August 17, 1974 to the late Neil and Rita (Mathews) Wolfe.

Samantha was a graduate of Washington Senior High School. She enjoyed doing  crafts and liked to color. Samantha had a great sense of...