Obituaries

Jul 22, 2025

HAZEL MARIE ROWLAND, age 82, of Washington Court House, passed away at 11:52 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Catherines Manor of Washington C.H. Born on May 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Freeman and Dorothy M. Gibson Harper.

During her lifetime Hazel had worked as a Nurse's Aide and at...

Jul 21, 2025

VERNON EARL HAWKINS, age 75, of Washington Court House, passed away at 12:36 p.m. on July 21, 2025, at his home. Born on October 17, 1949, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Albert and Martha Hawkins.

Vernon bravely served in The United States Army. After his return, he worked as an Over the...

Jul 19, 2025

LEDIABELLE (LEDIE) WOLF KLINE, age 98, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on Saturday morning, July 19, 2025 at the National Church Residences in Chillicothe.

Ledie was born on October 26, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Marie (Doherty) Wolf.

Recently a group of family members talked about what Ledie was like. She...

Jul 18, 2025

PATTY LOU RILEY, age 82, of Washington Court House, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at her home. Born on April 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Riley and Opal Shackelford.

Patty attended school at Miami Trace and had worked as a Nursing Assistant at Carlton Manor for many years. Patty was...

Jul 18, 2025

HELEN L. SPENCER, age 67, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on July 12, 1958 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Richard H. and Edna M. (Keaton) Stulley. She attended Waverly High School in Pike County. Helen worked for many years...

Jul 18, 2025

JANICE ARLENE REYNOLDS, age 86, of Jackson, Ohio, formerly of Washington Court House, OH, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and caregiver.

She was born on November 17, 1938, to Charles W. and Augusta Eubanks Hunley. She was a 1956 Jackson High School graduate. In 1958, she married James...

Jul 18, 2025

FRANCES ELIZABETH WADE, age 87, of Sabina, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. Born on March 10, 1938, in South Solon, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Temple Poplin. On March 7, 1958, she married Robert Lee Wade who preceded her in death on December 13, 2018.

Jul 16, 2025

CAROLEE D. HOWARD, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home.

She was born on February 10,1943 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Leon and Edith (Spears) Davis. She was a 1960 graduate of Greenville High School. Carolee had worked as a school secretary for the Greenville County...

Jul 15, 2025

JORETTA ROSE "JETTY" EDWARDS, age 81, of Washington CH, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born on January 21, 1944 in Good Hope, Ohio to the late Walter W. and Doris A. (Straley) Custer. She was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School....

Jul 11, 2025

BETTY JANE WHITESIDE-WISE, age 79, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born on May 22, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Rev. Harry Lester and Betty Louise (Moore) Archer. Betty obtained her GED. She cleaned houses for a living for thirty-plus...

Jul 5, 2025

AUGUSTUS HERMAN RAYBURN, SR., age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on October 16, 1941 in Champagne County, Ohio to the late Wilbur Herman and Olive Jean (Speakman) Rayburn. Herman was a skilled carpenter by trade, a farmer, and also did factory work for...

Jul 3, 2025

CLYDE "DALE" KELLY, age 53, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on February 18, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York.

Clyde was currently employed at TFO in Jeffersonville where he worked as a Forklift Operator. He enjoyed listening to music, playing card games, reading,...

Jun 30, 2025

RUSSELL KEITH "RUSS" LINDSEY, 64, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

He was born on September 24, 1960 in Fayette County to the late Charles C. and Glenna J. (Tener) Lindsey. He was a 1978 graduate of Washington High School. After high school, Russ attended...

Jun 29, 2025

DAVID ALAN HAYES, age 58, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born on September 12, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to Richard Franklin and Sharon Ann (Steel) Hayes. He was a 1984 graduate of Grove City High School. David worked at American Freight in building maintenance until his health...

Jun 28, 2025

JOYCE R. "JOY" (MATSON) BENNETT, age 86, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, while surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 7, 1939 in New Holland, Ohio to the late Hershel and Dorris (Willis) Matson.

She married Victor "Eddie" Bennett on July 27, 1957. They were married for...

Jun 27, 2025

JAMES L. BENSON, SR., age 81, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on July 4, 1943 in California. James enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals fan.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 27, 2025

NANCY KAY GIANCOLA, age 82, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 after a brief stay at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

She was born on October 26, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Albert and Alberta (Reeves) Schrump. Nancy was a homemaker and stay-at-home mother to her two children. She...

Jun 26, 2025

GEORGE ERVIN HUFFMAN, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025 after a brief stay at Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on July 31, 1932 in Fayette County to the late Floyd and Beryl (Parker) Huffman. He was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. George retired from...

Jun 26, 2025

LILLY JEAN MARIE BUSS, was stillborn on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:19 a.m. at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

She was born to her loving parents, Kevin John and Lydia Marie (Taylor) Buss.

Lilly was preceded in death by her aunts, Tirzah Taylor, and McKenzie Fleshman; and great-grandparents, Allan Buss, Charles Fleshman, Jean Taylor, and Louisa...

Jun 21, 2025

MARCUS DAWAYNE BENTLEY, age 17, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born on December 27, 2007, in London, he was the son of Michael Wayne Bentley and Misty D. Gilpen Rapp, who survive.

Eager to play football, Marcus was beginning his senior...