Obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

SANDRA DIANNE “SANDY” WEHNER, age 78, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her home.

She was born on November 16, 1947 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Clarence Philip and Gertie Ellen (Jewell) Frye. She was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. Sandy retired after twenty years as a sales associate for Corning Revere...

Mar 26, 2026

KAREN A. MARTINDALE, age 47 years, 8 months, and 3 days, of Washington CH, lost her battle with liver disease and was received by the Lord on Thursday, March 26. 2026 while surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was finally at peace.

She was born on July 22, 1978 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Harold and Madelyn (Massie)...

Mar 25, 2026

CAROLYN SUE HOWARD, age 72, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

She was born on July 8, 1953 in West Virginia. Carolyn was a housewife and stay-at-home mother. She enjoyed cleaning her house, tending to her flowers, playing computer games, and she loved watching her...

Mar 25, 2026

RICHARD LEE ROBINSON, age 88, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

He was born on August 26, 1937 in Jeffersonville, Ohio to the late Walter Andrew and Clara Ruth (Conner) Robinson. Richard retired from the Colonial Stair Company after fifty-two years of service where he worked as the plant supervisor. He was...

Mar 23, 2026

JEFFREY MITCHELL KING, age 62, of Springdale, formerly of Jeffersonville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at West Chester Hospital in Cincinnati. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on August 2, 1963 in Xenia, Ohio to Joseph Mitchell and Judith Ann (Smith) King. He was a 1981 graduate of Miami Trace High School. After high school he...

Mar 22, 2026

JESSE LEE HALL, age 60, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Court House Manor.

He was born on November 16, 1965 in Fayette County to the late Ralph Eugene Hall and Nancy Ann (Baughn). He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Jesse drove a semi-truck for most of his life. He attended The House...

Mar 17, 2026

MARY JANE BOURNER ESSELBURNE, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Washington Court House, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nell Stedman Bourner and James Franklin Bourner of Bexley, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Peter Campbell Esselburne, whom she married on December 15,...

Mar 17, 2026

ROBERT LEE BAIN, SR., age 80, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Court House Manor, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 21, 1946 in Fayette County to the late Paul E. Bain, Sr., and Isabelle (Bunch) Bain.

Robert lived a life full of love,...

Mar 7, 2026

CHRISTINA LYNN (REED) HAYES, age 63, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born on January 21, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Marion and Margie Ann (Deck) Reed. After graduating from Westland High School in 1981, she served as a communications specialist with...

Mar 6, 2026

VIRGINIA F. "JENNY" FOUNTAIN, age 98, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on September 22, 1927 in Athens, Ohio to the late Guy L. and Thema L. "Lucille" (Carsey) Brooks. She was a graduate of Greenfield McClain High School. Jenny retired from...

Mar 5, 2026

BETTY JO POLLOCK, age 91, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Pickaway Manor Assisted Living in Circleville.

She was born on April 29, 1934 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Roby and Grace (Jones) Reed. She was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. Betty was a faithful member at the...

Mar 4, 2026

SUE ANN (MATSON) THOMAS, age 89, of Chillicothe, passed from her physical life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Grant Medical Center following a brief illness. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones.

Sue was born on May 24, 1936 in New Holland, Ohio, to the late Hershel and Doris (Willis) Matson.

She...

Mar 4, 2026

JOYCE CAROLE (JAMES) HOLLIS, age 84, of Washington CH, passed from her earthly home and into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She had been a resident of Court House Manor.

Joyce was born on March 23,1941 in Mantua, Ohio to the late Paul and Sylvia (Dillon) James. She spent most of her childhood...

Mar 2, 2026

JOYCE ANN CREAMER, age 78, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026 at The Madison Senior Living Community in London, Ohio.

She was born on March 31, 1947 in Troy, Ohio to the late Carl and Edna (O'Bryant) Eltzroth. She was a graduate of Xenia High School and the Bethesda Hospital School of...

Mar 2, 2026

RANDALL EUGENE "RANDY" HINKLEY, age 66, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 after a brief stay at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born on November 10, 1959 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Melvin "Pat" and Sylvia Jean (Fowler) Hinkley. Randy was a 1978 graduate of Miami Trace High...

Mar 2, 2026

TILLIE ROSEMARY CHAMBERLAIN, age 84, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

She was born on December 25, 1941 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Andrew B. and Mahala Margaret (Peters) Smith. She was a housewife and stay-at-home mother for most of her life. Tillie and her...

Feb 28, 2026

KATHY JO BOLTENHOUSE

~JOHNSON, HODGE~

Age 73, of Mount Sterling, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home.

She was born on June 1, 1952 in Lucasville, Ohio to the late Albert and Alice (Nease) Hodge. She was a graduate of Northwest High School in Scioto County.

She...

Feb 25, 2026

ROBERT PERRY KING, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Catherine's Manor of Washington CH.

He was born on April 13, 1951 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Herbert and Hilda (Gray) King. Robert had worked at Thatcher's Plastic for many years and retired from WillowWood in...

Feb 16, 2026

LARRY CHARLES STROUP, age 81, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.

He was born on February 15, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles P. and Mary E. (Nevil) Stroup. He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Larry retired from truck driving. He enjoyed mowing his lawn,...

Feb 16, 2026

MICHAEL HOLT LARCH, age 67, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.

He was born on June 24, 1958 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Carrol Eugene Larch and Virgina Mae (Wires).

Michael dedicated twenty-five years of his life to Mid Atlantic, where he built a career...