All Obituaries

Linda Lou (Scaffide) Danko, 72, of Washington Court House died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, following a long battle with cancer. She was born June 14, 1950, in Newark, Ohio to the late Joseph and Eloise Phyllis (Sweeney) Scaffide. Linda was a fun-loving person who enjoyed living life by spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends. She loved attending outings of family and friends, listening to music and playing her solitaire games. She was preceded in...

David Charles Reid passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home in Bookwalter.  He was 87. David was born on November 1, 1934 in Fayette County to Howard “Bud” and Marie (Noble) Reid. He was a member of the Jeffersonville High School Class of 1952.  Following graduation, David served in the Army’s 22nd Field Artillery Battalion, 4th Armored Division.  While in Germany in the late 1950s, he crossed paths with Elvis Presley, who was stationed at the...

Ruth Megaile ‘Gail’ Conner, age 64, of Washington Court House gained her angel wings on September 11, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Gail was born January 5, 1958, in Franklin County to the late Charles and Joanne (Sheridan) Forsythe. She was a 1976 graduate of the Miami Trace High School. Gail was a longtime childcare provider and enjoyed helping nurture and guide the children she worked with by setting an excellent example of kindness and warmth. Gail is...

     Steven Alan Lyons, 42, of Jeffersonville passed away on the evening of August 28, 2022, shortly after arrival at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.      Steve was born in Washington Court House to Tom and Patricia (Lyons) Payne. He was a 1998 graduate of the Miami Trace High School. Steve was an avid fan of both the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. He had worked several years for FL Deskins at Deskins Concrete. He enjoyed his work and...

Steven Douglas Clay, 63, of Washington CH passed away peacefully at home following an extended illness. Steve was born February 8, 1959, in Washington CH. He was a 1977 graduate of the Miami Trace High School. Steve loved classic cars. He had rebuilt a few in his garage while enjoying some classic rock. He had owned a dirt track car and enjoyed weekends racing it at the 35 Raceway. He was an avid fan of both the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals. Steve had recently joined the...

Sharon Margerene Noble, 74, of Washington CH passed away on August 23, 2022, in Dayton Ohio following ongoing illness. Sharon was born in Middletown, Ohio but moved to Washington CH at an early age. She was raised by her parents Chester and Maxine (Liggett) Frazier. Sharon was a member of the Washington CH Elks Lodge 129. She had been active there over the years contributing to many functions and fund raisers when she was able. Sharon enjoyed taking motorcycle rides and was a member of the...

David Wayne Morris, age 62 of Washington Court House passed away at his home on August 11, 2022, with family at his side. David was born September 23, 1959, in Fayette County, Ohio to the late Donald and Patsy (Hunt) Morris. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He helped his children with their different 4-H groups and projects, including Dusty’s hog projects with the Blue Ribbon Champs and Tabitha’s horse projects with the Rough Riders and her Welch Corgi in the...

Frances Mae Clark entered her eternal home on August 7, 2022, at the age of 94. Frances was born January 3, 1928, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Otto Taylor and Sarah Faulkner. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Clark, Sr., a daughter, Barbara Jean Hubert, a grandson, Courtney Dominic Newland, a sister, Dorothy Turner, and a brother, James Faulkner. Surviving are her children, Betty L Newland, Cindy Evans, Raymond Clark, Jr., Lorrain Clark,...

Larry Hiatt Smith, 75, Passed away July 31, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Larry was born in Clarksville to the late Hubert Sr. and Helen (Ater) Smith. He lived most of his life in this area. Larry was a proud US Marine veteran. Following his service, he returned to the area where he ran a successful concessionaire business, operating booths and games for area fairs and festivals. Along with his parents, Larry was preceded in death by sisters, Doris...

Bennie Ray See, 82, of Washington CH passed away on July 11, 2022, at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. Ben was born May 8, 1940, in Boyd County, Kentucky to the late Shannon and LeeEtta (VanHorn) See. He was a proud US veteran serving stents in both the US Navy and the US Army. Ben had worked many years for the Texaco Company, delivering fuel. He was a member of many local organizations, including the American Legion Post 25, Masonic Lodge 117, The Washington Shrine Club, Elks Lodge 129,...