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Local obituaries for Washington CH, OH.
Ronald Dean "Ron" Clay
Sep 27, 2025
RONALD DEAN "RON" CLAY, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born on October 15, 1934, in Fayette County to the late Leonard and Mary (Mathews) Clay.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by the mother of...
Dr. James Lynville "Lyn" Jackson
Sep 24, 2025
DR. JAMES LYNVILLE "LYN" JACKSON, age 84, left the suffering of this present time and entered into enteral glory on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his home in Washington CH. Pastor Lyn founded Bible Baptist Temple in 1982 and continued as Pastor until he retired in 2020. He was loved and cherished by everyone who knew him both in...
Savannah Nicole Beatty
Sep 21, 2025
Our precious and beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, dog-mom and friend Savannah Nicole Beatty, age 24 soared to be with her creator Jesus Christ on September 21, 2025 at 8:27pm at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Savannah was surrounded by her loving family. Savannah's beauty radiated in showing kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, genuineness, and compassion towards others in times...
Tex Lee Shadley
Sep 20, 2025
TEX LEE SHADLEY, age 51, entered into his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center after a short battle with bile duct cancer.
He was born on April 20, 1974 in Washington CH to Fred and Julia (Whiteside) Shadley. He lived his whole life...
Elizabeth Ann Johnston
Sep 19, 2025
ELIZABETH ANN JOHNSTON, age 84, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected.
She was born on September 22, 1940 in Connecticut to the late James and Margaret (Bogle) Hill. She was a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut. Elizabeth retired from...
Violet Ella Adams
Sep 18, 2025
VIOLET ELLA ADAMS, age 93, of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Cedarvale Commons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born on March 6, 1932 in Washington CH to the late Lester Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Whaley) Shoemaker. Violet was a homemaker and stay-at-home Mom; she also cleaned houses for several years. She...
Joseph Lewis "Joe" Groves
Sep 18, 2025
JOSEPH LEWIS "JOE" GROVES, age 89, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.
He was born on June 2, 1936 in London, Ohio to the late Clifford and Inez (Huff) Groves. He attended Jeffersonville High School and took classes at Circleville Bible College. Joe had worked...
Alice Marie (Johnson) Greenlee
Sep 18, 2025
ALICE MARIE (JOHNSON) GREENLEE, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Cedarvale Commons Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.
She was born on July 27, 1942 in Fayette County to the late Sanford and Cora Marie (Penwell) Johnson. Alice retired from the Washington CH Municipal Court. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, bowling, reading, and spending time...
Jennifer Jean Jones
Sep 16, 2025
JENNIFER JEAN JONES, age 74, of Washington CH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Select Specialty Hospital Columbus South.
She was born on April 16, 1951 in Ross County, Ohio to the late William "Bill" and Sylvia "June" (Sprouse) Jones. She was a 1969 graduate of Miami Trace...
Carolyn Ann (Anthony) Merritt
Sep 13, 2025
CAROLYN ANN (ANTHONY) MERRITT, age 87, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was welcomed at the pearly white gates by several loved ones who had preceded her in death.
She was born on March 21, 1938 in Washington CH to the late Willis and...
Billie Marie (Conley) Shaw
Sep 12, 2025
BILLIE MARIE (CONLEY) SHAW, age 97, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025 at her home.
She was born on April 23, 1928 in Kentucky to the late Benjamin, Sr., and Amanda (Pendleton) Conley. She graduated from Monroe High School in Mount Sterling and later attended the White Cross School of Nursing. Billie...
Gary Allen Doles
Sep 9, 2025
GARY ALLEN DOLES, age 61, of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 after living a life filled with love, humor, and a deep love for God.
He was born on September 24, 1963 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Donald E. and Oleta A. (Maxwell) Doles. At an early age, Gary developed a love for being...
Bennie Charles Self, Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
BENNIE CHARLES SELF, JR., age 74, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his home while surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 3, 1951 in Tilden, Nebraska to the late Bennie Charles Self, Sr., and Joy (Cuffe) Self Elliott. He was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. Bennie retired...
Doris Jean Helsel
Sep 9, 2025
DORIS JEAN HELSEL, age 85, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Court House Manor Assisted Living.
She was born on April 22, 1940 in Peebles, Ohio to the late Virgil and Dentie (McCarty) Grooms. She was a 1958 graduate of Hillsboro High School and later attended Southern...
Phyllis Darlene Adams
Sep 7, 2025
PHYLLIS DARLENE ADAMS, age 65, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home while surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on October 16, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Helen (Bloomfield) Dawson. She attended Westfall High School until her tenth-grade year and was a 1977 graduate...
Donald Martin Wilson
Sep 5, 2025
DONALD MARTIN WILSON, age 93, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home.
He was born on June 23, 1932 in Brown County, Ohio to the late Martin and Marie (Tumbler) Wilson. He was a graduate of Aberdeen High School. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...
Leonard Ellsworth Sines
Sep 4, 2025
LEONARD ELLSWORTH SINES, age 82, of Chillicothe, formerly of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.
He was born on May 5, 1943 in Circleville to the late Grant and Christina (Sollars) Sines. He was a 1963 graduate of Jackson High School. Leonard proudly served his country...
Wanda L. "Bonnie" (Simmons) Freeman White
Sep 3, 2025
WANDA LAVAUN "BONNIE" (SIMMONS) FREEMAN WHITE, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.
She was born on September 13, 1934 in Jeffersonville, Ohio to the late Jayhue and Marie (Harris) Simmons. She was a 1952 graduate of Jeffersonville High School. Bonnie had worked at...
Wesley Jacob "Jake" Ruth
Aug 26, 2025
WESLEY JACOB "JAKE" RUTH, age 90, of Washington CH, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1934 in Washington CH. Jake married Carolyn Lou (Haggard) Ruth on March 26, 1983.
Jake was a dedicated and hard worker. He spent thirty years working at...
Shirley Ann Hays
Aug 19, 2025
SHIRLEY ANN HAYS, age 75, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her home.
She was born on March 10, 1950 in Fayette County to the late Harley and Rowena (Houser) Manns. She attended Miami Trace High School, Class of 1968. Shirley retired from New Sabina Industries in Sabina,...
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