All Obituaries

Bert E. Blair of Washington C.H. went to be with our Lord on November 21, 2020 at the age of 86. Bert was born on February 7, 1934 in Johnson County, KY to the late Eskel and Kate (Williams) Blair but had lived most of his life in Fayette County, Ohio. He worked several years driving bus for the Miami Trace School District before transitioning into Law enforcement. Bert worked as a police officer for the City of Washington C.H. from 1963 to 1974. He was a graduate of both the Cincinnati...

   William Douglas “Bill” Johnson passed away at his home on the morning of November 5, 2020 at the age of 81.    Bill was born on July 21, 1939 in Ross County to the late Douglas and Wonetta (Robinette) Johnson. He was a retired machine operator from Mac Tools but had worked as a meat cutter earlier in his life. Bill liked planting and gardening. He had a real knack for woodworking and used his skill to make wood crafts for many years. He was known for his...

PAUL L “LARRY” ROBINSON Paul “Larry” Robinson died at home on Friday, October 30, 2020.  He was born on 10/19/36 in Washington Court House, Ohio to William Kouns and Pauline Voss Robinson.  He was a 1954 graduate of Washington Senior High.  He went to barber school after his high school graduation and then worked for Lynch’s Barber Shop in Washington Court House. He then joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Hornet. Larry married Nancy Ann Hedges on 6/03/58 in...

William “Eric” Johns, 71, of Washington CH passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 18, 2020 with family at his side. Eric was born in Washington CH on April 30, 1949 to the late William and Gladys (Gray) Johns, and had lived all of his life in the area. After school, he served briefly in the US Air Force. Eric had worked locally at YUSA and Palm Harbor Homes. He was always up for a good day of fishing. He was also known to play his share of scratch-off lottery...

Dianne Jackson of Washington Court House gained her heavenly reward on October 7, 2020 at the age of 71. Dianne was born on December 7, 1948 in Washington CH to the late Joseph and Ruth (Smith) Gray. She was a graduate of the Washington Senior High School. Dianne retired following over 40 years of service with Calmar. She was a faithful member of the Burning Bush Community Church, where she taught Sunday School. Dianne was an excellent cook and baker, which were both highlighted during her...

Jane Cook Throckmorton, 91, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. Jane was born on December 11, 1928 in Bloomingburg, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Bryan Cook and Christina Alberta Vallery. She graduated from Bloomingburg High School with the class of 1946. She graduated from the Ohio State University, Columbus and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Home Economics. She also attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Jane married Carroll Sherman...

   Nancy Josphine “Nancy Jo” Esper, 86, of Washington C.H. entered the gates of Heaven on August 23, 2020.    Nancy Jo was born May 17, 1934 in Newark, Ohio to the late James and Hazel (Nutter) Snow. Following high school graduation, Nancy attended the Ohio State University Art College. In 1978 she moved to the area with her husband Tom and family after extensive military duty. Over the years she became active in many groups and organizations.   ...

Juanita Loukinas of Washington CH passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the age of 93. Juanita was born March 12, 1927 in Lothair, Kentucky to the late Charles and Grace (Turner) Yocum. She had lived locally for most of her life. She was a member of the State Route 38 Church of Christ. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband Hugh Loukinas and siblings, Johnita Hernzner and Charles Yocum. Survivors include  her children, Hugh and...

   Connie Jean McDaniel of Bloomingburg passed away August 20, 2020 at Mount Carmel Grove City at the age of 63, following a brief Illness.    Connie was born in Washington C.H. to the late Sam and Judy (Welch) Ward and had lived all of her life in the area. Connie was a graduate of Miami Trace High School, where she later worked as a bus driver and an office volunteer. Many may also recognize her face from Frisch’s where she had worked part time for several years....

  Mary Edna Cartwright gained her heavenly reward on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the age of 77. Mary was born August 21, 1942 in Staunton, Ohio to the late John and Florence (Shaffer) Vince. She was a 1960 graduate of Jeffersonville High School. She was a 40-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a longtime member of the South Side Church of Christ. First and foremost, Mary was a Devout Christian. Her Faith and family were her top priorities in life. She was a Loving Mother,...