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Local obituaries for Washington CH, OH.

Ima Jean Hines

Ima Jean Hines

Oct 8, 2026

IMA JEAN HINES, born on July 29, 1938, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Court House Manor, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love that will continue through the generations she helped shape.

Ima Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Gomer Sparkman, and Luraine Reynolds; her stepfather, Roy Steele; loving husband...

Kurt Douglas Cokonougher

Kurt Douglas Cokonougher

Oct 7, 2026

KURT DOUGLAS COKONOUGHER, age 63, of Bloomingburg, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2027 at his home.

Kurt is survived by his wife of twenty years, Debbie Kaye (Haines) Cokonougher; his parents, Larry David and Roberta “Jo” (Rhoades) Cokonougher; stepsons, Jimmy (Jenni) Mercer, and Justin (Maria) Jones; grandchildren, Sutton, Jase, Lexi Mercer, and soon to make his arrival, Declan Jones;...

Tyler James Crum

Tyler James Crum

Oct 7, 2026

TYLER JAMES CRUM, age 28, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at The Vineyards at Concord in Frankfort, Ohio.

He was born on September 16, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles David Crum and Angela Dawn Groves. He was a 2017 graduate of Washington High School. Tyler had worked at Burger King in Washington CH and he loved working...

Ricki Lyn Martindale

Ricki Lyn Martindale

Oct 1, 2026

RICKI LYN MARTINDALE, age 73 of Washington CH, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:39 a.m. while surrounded by his wife of 55 years and loving family. He passed peacefully at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe after a short fight with infection following health issues in the recent year.

He was born January 12,...

Clayton Lowe

Clayton Lowe

Sep 30, 2026

CLAYTON LOWE, age 88, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at his home.

He was born on December 17, 1937 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late John and Leona (Caudill) Lowe. He proudly served in the Ohio National Guard. Clayton retired from the Fayette County Engineer’s Office after many years of service. He was a faithful member...

Clinton J. Gilmore

Clinton J. Gilmore

Sep 30, 2026

CLINTON J. GILMORE, age 94, of Washington CH, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Court House Manor.

He was born on August 28, 1932 in Washington CH to the late Clinton, Sr. and Helen (Crone) Gilmore. He was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. Clinton proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict....

Monika Anne (Hagley) Wolff

Monika Anne (Hagley) Wolff

Sep 29, 2026

MONIKA ANNE (HAGLEY) WOLFF, age 72, of Washington CH, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. 

Monika was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William (Bill) Wolff, her son, Travis Eggleston, and her parents, Robert and Martha (Hodgson) Hagley. 

Monika’s memory lives on through her surviving family including her...

Valerie Jo Emrich

Valerie Jo Emrich

Sep 29, 2026

VALERIE JO EMRICH, age 73, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Carriage Court of Washington CH.

She was born on November 11, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph Foster and Martha Christine (Vallery) Emrich. She was a 1971 graduate of Madison South High School. Valerie had worked as an accountant for most of...

Daniel Wayne Breakfield, Sr.

Daniel Wayne Breakfield, Sr.

Sep 25, 2026

DANIEL WAYNE BREAKFIELD, SR., age 71, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his home.

He was born on May 30, 1955 in Washington CH to the late Pearl and Barbara (Knedler) Breakfield. He was a 1973 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Daniel retired from PAS Technologies Incorporated in Hillsboro where he worked as a machinist....

Othie Lee "Joe" Knisley

Othie Lee "Joe" Knisley

Sep 25, 2026

OTHIE LEE “JOE” KNISLEY, age 83, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his home.

He was born on September 4, 1943 in Washington CH to the late Forest and Christina (McCarty) Knisley. He attended Bloomingburg High School. Joe retired from Mac Tools in Sabina after thirty-five years of service where he worked as a highly...

Brock Evan Free

Brock Evan Free

Sep 20, 2026

BROCK EVAN FREE, age 20, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a heartbreak that words can hardly begin to describe. In his short twenty years, Brock left an unforgettable mark on the hearts of so many people. He was deeply loved, and he will be deeply missed.

Brock was the beloved son of Bob and Karri Free; the little brother...

Ronald Gene Shadley

Ronald Gene Shadley

Sep 19, 2026

RONALD GENE SHADLEY, age 57, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on June 28, 1969 in Washington CH to Garnet Ann Shadley. He was a 1988 graduate of Washington High School. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was last employed at Ahresty...

James Earl Shoaf

James Earl Shoaf

Sep 17, 2026

JAMES EARL SHOAF, age 91, of Bloomingburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at his home.

He was born on June 18, 1935 in Delaware County, Ohio to the late George and Kittie (Griffith) Shoaf. He was a graduate of Willis High School in Delaware, Ohio and attended The Ohio State University. James proudly served his country in the...

Richard Eugene Thornton

Richard Eugene Thornton

Sep 14, 2026

RICHARD EUGENE THORNTON, age 84, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 at his home.

He was born on February 17, 1942 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Marshall and Irene (Wallace) Thornton. He was a 1961 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Richard retired from Smurfit Stone, now MEAD Containers. He was a faithful member of...

Kathryn Marie Haithcock

Kathryn Marie Haithcock

Sep 14, 2026

KATHRYN MARIE HAITHCOCK, age 65, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 at her home while surrounded by her beloved family. Though our hearts are heavy with her passing, we find comfort in knowing that she is now resting in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born on September 26, 1960...

Lawrence Paul "Larry" Fitch, Jr.

Lawrence Paul "Larry" Fitch, Jr.

Sep 12, 2026

LAWRENCE PAUL “LARRY” FITCH, JR., age 68, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

He was born April 22, 1958. He grew up in Florida, where he got his first taste of Christian education and ministry. He attended college in South Carolina where he met his wife, Elizabeth. Upon graduation, he started his teaching career. The Lord led him to Pennsylvania,...

Phyllis Lynn Mustain

Phyllis Lynn Mustain

Sep 9, 2026

PHYLLIS LYNN MUSTAIN, age 90, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.

She was born on May 17, 1936 in Fayette County to the late John H. and Ethel C. (Pratt) Chaney. She was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School. Phyllis worked as a pharmacy technician for many years at...

Gordon Neil Whitley

Gordon Neil Whitley

Sep 7, 2026

GORDON NEIL WHITLEY, age 94, of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on June 30, 1932 in Scioto County, Ohio to the late Gordon Clayton and Beulah Bernice (Wallace) Whitley. Gordon retired from Kmart in Hillsboro. He enjoyed reading, watching old westerns, and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition...

Franchen J. McArthur-Bobe

Franchen J. McArthur-Bobe

Sep 1, 2026

FRANCHEN J. MCARTHUR-BOBE, age 89, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Franchen was born on April 30, 1937, in Washington CH, Ohio. She graduated from Washington High School in 1955. Franchen was an Administrative Specialists for the FDA in Columbus, Ohio. She loved working as a pool instructor for the Arthritis Foundation in Washington CH. Her other...

Robin Lynn Fleak

Robin Lynn Fleak

Aug 31, 2026

ROBIN LYNN FLEAK, age 63, of Bloomingburg, went home to with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 14, 1962 in Washington CH to the late Norman Eugene and Aileen June (Stubbs) Wilson. She was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School. Robin obtained a bachelor’s degree...

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