Obituaries

Apr 6, 2021

DAVID WAYNE SCHILLING, age 65, of Washington CH, formerly of Millersport, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at his home.

He was born on April 12, 1955 in Ross County to Preston Edward and Anna Isabella (Havens) Schilling. He was a graduate of Millersport High School. David proudly served his country in the...

Apr 5, 2021

JANICE ELANE "JAN" SNYDER, age 46, of Wilmington, formerly of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 3:00 a.m. at her home.

She was born on August 7, 1974 in Fayette County to Carl Alvin "Buddy" and Audrey Helen (Massie) Snyder. She was a 1993 graduate of Washington High School and later obtained a...

Apr 4, 2021

JEFFREY RAY MILLER, II, age 41, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 10:05 p.m. at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

He was born on October 1, 1979 in Fayette County to Jeffrey Ray and Joyce Ann (Murphy) Miller Gregory. Jeffrey was last employed at the 3C Cab Company in Washington CH. He...

Mar 31, 2021

JAMES JUNIOR PENDERGRAFT, age 88, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Fayette County Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 24, 1932 in Fayette County to Charles and Mildred (Merritt) Pendergraft. James proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. James had worked at Mid-Ohio...

Mar 30, 2021

FORREST W. "BILL" RAMSEY, age 71, of Columbus, formerly of London, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 4:37 a.m. at his home.

He was born on October 31, 1949 in Madison County to Fred and Margaret (Lindsay) Ramsey. He was a graduate of London High School. Bill proudly served his country in the US Army...

Mar 29, 2021

GAIL PRENTICE SMITH, age 95, of Washington CH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Court House Manor.

She was born on February 25, 1926 in Bloomingburg, Ohio to Chauncey and Cora (Maple) Reisinger. Gail had worked at the old Candy Factory and Bud Simpson 's...

Mar 27, 2021

BETTY ALICE ANTHONY, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 8:25 a.m. at her home.

She was born on May 27, 1938 in Fayette County to Roy Clifford and Ella Louise (Mustain) Underwood. She was a graduate of Washington High School. Betty had been employed at the former Terrace Lounge and...

Mar 23, 2021

CARL RAYMOND RILEY, age 61, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 1:44 a.m. at Fayette County Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 12, 1959 in Fayette County to Kenneth Dallas and Imogene Catherine (Flowers) Riley. He was a 1978 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Carl proudly served his county in...

Mar 21, 2021

JASPER WYATT ANTHONY SHAPLEY, was stillborn on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 9:59 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born to his loving mother, Brianna Ruth Shapley.

Jasper was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Jane Pfaff; great-aunt, Jean Brannon; and great-uncle, Tony Pfaff.

Survivors include his mother;...

Mar 19, 2021

DUSTIN RYAN RHOADS, age 34, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Dustin was born on January 23, 1987 to Cliff and Candie (Havens) Rhoads.

Dustin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bill Havens, paternal grandmother Shirley (Sharon) Rhoads, and his uncle Eddie Havens.

He is survived...

Mar 19, 2021

HEATHER RENEE MILLS GORDON, age 44, of Washington CH, passed away from this life on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11:38 a.m. at The Ohio State East Hospital.

She was born on June 19, 1976 in Fayette County to David "Joe" Mills, Sr. and Oma "Marie" (Ellars) Saxour. She was a 1994 graduate of Washington High School....

Mar 15, 2021

CAROL KAY COPELAND, age 80, of West Milton, formerly of Washington CH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 8:17 a.m. at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born on June 13, 1940 in Adams County, Ohio to Sterling Almond and Ruth Ann (Smith) McCoy. She graduated from...

Mar 12, 2021

ALMA K. MANN, age 94, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. at Four Seasons of Washington.

She was born on December 29, 1926 in Fayette County to Fred and Carrie (DeWeese) Thomas. She was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. Alma lived most of her life in the local...

Mar 10, 2021

JOWANDA PAULINE "POLLY" MILLER BRANDT ANGELETTI, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10:03 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

She was born on May 26, 1946 in Fayette County to Ernest and Betty (Spires) Miller. She was a 1963 graduate of Zelienople High School in Zelienople, Pennsylvania....

Mar 10, 2021

DONALD RICHARD "DON" SHEETS, age 53, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May 19, 1967 in Franklin County to Theodore Richard and Lou Ann (Duncan) Sheets. Don was a hard worker who loved his family. He enjoyed fishing, collecting antiques, and socializing with his family, friends,...

Mar 7, 2021

RONDA ELAINE NOBLE, age 60, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 9:14 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on February 7, 1961 in Lancaster, Ohio to Ronald Lee and Nancy Elaine (Baker) Farmer. She was a graduate of Washington High...

Mar 5, 2021

ALVY JAMES BROWN, age 73, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 2:18 p.m. at his home after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on December 12, 1947 in Fayette County to Vora Sr. and Dorothy (Miller) Brown. He was a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Alvy proudly...

Mar 3, 2021

DONALD E. "DON" ELLIOTT, age 92, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:55 p.m. at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe.

He was born on June 19, 1928 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Herbert and Inez (Rogers) Elliott. Don retired from Carroll Halliday Ford where he worked as a car salesman for thirty-plus years. He...

Mar 3, 2021

RAYMOND LEON "RAY" HECKERT, JR., age 64, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:28 a.m. at his home.

He was born on February 25, 1957 in Fayette County to Raymond Leon Sr. and Thelma Elizabeth (Lyons) Heckert Longberry. Ray lived a very full and happy life. He was involved in several groups...

Mar 3, 2021

JUDY BELLE CARTER, age 77, of Washington CH, completed her journey home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 4:21 a.m.

She was born on September 7, 1943 in Ross County to Clifford and Emily (Richards) Barnhart. She was a 1961 graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Judy worked in retail up until her retirement in October of...