Obituaries

Mar 8, 2022

WESLEY ROBERT "WES" LOYD, age 68, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on December 15, 1953 in Greene County, Ohio to Richard Earl, Sr. and Helen Louise (Strickle) Loyd. Wes was a 20 year employee at American Builders in Jamestown before...

Mar 8, 2022

JEWEL LYNN PENWELL, age 37, of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10:11 p.m. at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center. Her death was sudden an unexpected.

She was born on November 5, 1984 in Fayette County to Mark and Donette (Everhart) Edenfield. Jewel was last employed at Adient in Greenfield. She enjoyed playing games...

Mar 7, 2022

GLENN L. HAZELBAKER, age 75, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 5:42 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He had been in failing health for several months.

He was born on October 17, 1946 in Hamilton County, Ohio to Lloyd and Erma (Davis) Hazelbaker.

Glenn is preceded...

Mar 6, 2022

DEBORAH SUE "DEBBIE" BAUGHN, age 68, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2:14 a.m. at her son's home.

She was born on December 21, 1953 in Franklin County to Dwight Ellsworth and Pauline Rebecca (Riley) Foy. She was a 1972 graduate of Washington High School. Debbie graduated nursing school from Southern State...

Mar 6, 2022

CYNTHIA KAY PETITT, age 68, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 10:27 a.m. at Signature HealthCare of Fayette County while surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 5, 1953 in Fayette County to David Wayne and Margaret Katherine (Carle) Johnson. She was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School. Cynthia...

Mar 4, 2022

BRADLEY CHRISTOPHER "BRAD" SHIVELY, age 31, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on July 6, 1990 in Kenton County, Kentucky to David Lee and Connie Sue (Paulis) Shively. He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School and was currently a student at Capital...

Mar 3, 2022

PAUL "JERRY" E. PENWELL, age 84, of Sabina, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He will be missed by his loving wife, Dianna J. (Salyer) Penwell of 60 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Deidra and Matthew Barbian; grandchildren, Nathaniel Barbian and Elizabeth Barbian; and his beloved dog,...

Feb 26, 2022

TYLEIGH ELAINE RUEPPEL was born silent into this world on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 7:47 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Her little life spoke volumes.

Tyleigh is the daughter of Tyler Rueppel and Chelsea Washburn of Greenfield, Ohio.

Tyleigh is survived by her brother, Cassius Roosa. Also surviving...

Feb 25, 2022

DAVID FRANKLIN GREER, age 59, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1962, the son of George Lynn Greer and Frances "Sue" Wiseman Greer Frump.

David was preceded in death by his father, George Greer; step-father, Allen Frump; and nephew, Ross Greer.

Survivors include his wife,...

Feb 18, 2022

BARBARA K. JOSEPH, age 65, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on February 20, 1956 in Highland County, Ohio to Frank E. and Hilda H. (Perry) Myers. Barbara was a lifelong resident of the community. She had worked in housekeeping at...

Feb 17, 2022

VIRGINIA E. "JENNY" DEAKYNE, age 88, of Fort Pierce, Florida formerly of Washington CH, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Consulate Health Care of Vero Beach, Florida.

She was born on April 15, 1933 in Ross County, Ohio to James and Ada (Morris) Posey.

She attended Heritage Memorial Church in Washington CH...

Feb 14, 2022

VIRGINIA LEE "GINNY" DUNN, age 91, of Washington CH, passed away from this life on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 9:58 a.m. at Carriage Court of Washington CH.

She was born on November 16, 1930 in Westerville, Ohio to the late William R. and Bernice (Williamson) Crowe. Ginny was able to stay home and raise her daughter....

Feb 11, 2022

JAMES "OLLIE" TACKETT, age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 11:45 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on October 25, 1945 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Henry and Rushie (Caudill) Tackett. Ollie worked most of his life as a farmer. He enjoyed coon hunting and spending...

Feb 10, 2022

RONALD O. BROWN, JR., age 62, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home after battling cancer since 2020.

He was born on November 16, 1959 in Fayette County to the late Ronald O. and Rena K. (Beechler) Brown. He grew up in Bloomingburg but lived his adult life in Washington CH....

Feb 6, 2022

LUBERTA JANE WOLFE, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on October 9, 1935 in Fayette County to Ira Wayne and Opal Lavada (Johnson) Jinks. She was a graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of...

Feb 5, 2022

JOAN "JO" WILLIAMS, age 80, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 9:44 p.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

She was born on March 11, 1941 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Frank L. and Iva L. (Brown) Smith. Jo had worked as a nursing assistant most of her life. Her sister described her...

Feb 5, 2022

DENNIS ALLEN REED, age 81, of South Solon, formerly of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 4:02 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on February 5, 1941 in Franklin County to James and Flora (Henneke) Reed. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Dennis worked...

Feb 4, 2022

EDWARD RAY "EDDIE" BENNETT, age 70, of Bloomingburg, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 4:12 a.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on June 9, 1951 in Fayette County to Thurman Eugene and Reba (Mossbarger) Bennett. He was a 1969 graduate of Miami Trace High School....

Feb 3, 2022

PHYLLIS JEAN CONAWAY, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on April 10, 1947 in Circleville, Ohio to Harold P. and Mildred M. (Nungester) Conrad. She attended Greenfield McClain High School.

Phyllis retired from Showa Aluminum in Mount...

Feb 3, 2022

BOBBY J. GENTRY, age 72, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10:10 p.m. at Four Seasons of Washington where he had been a resident since October of 2021.

He was born on August 19, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to Thurman J. and Helen L. (Kelly) Gentry. Bobby had worked for the Fayette...