All Obituaries

Rick Armentrout, 61, of Washington Court House passed away at home on May 23, 2023. His death was sudden and unexpected. Rick was born February 18, 1962, to Robert and Carma (Gatton) Armentrout. Rick will be remembered as a dedicated and hard-working son, dad, and grandpa. Rick was an avid outdoorsman and an accomplished hunter of deer and small game. He spent as much time outside as possible, tinkering on whatever he could. Rick was preceded in death by his wife, Tina (Lute) Armentrout,...

Wanda Jane Merritt, 87 of Washington CH passed May 20, 2023, peacefully at her home. Jane was born June 28, 1935, to the late Joseph and Sarah (Clyburn) Washburn. Jane led a very active life. She was a graduate of Washington Senior High School. She was a cheerleader for 4 years. She was also the lead in many plays and musicals. While in school, she met her husband Norman Merritt, upon which they were married 69 years. During their marriage they were blessed with 4 daughters, Debbie Self,...

   Evelyn June Dawson, 84, of Washington Court House passed away May 11, 2023, at Court House Manor with her family at her side.     Evelyn was born June 6, 1938, in Ross County to the late Sherman and Chloe (Cochran) Althouse. Evelyn enjoyed cooking, wood crafting, bluegrass music, and was a huge Conway Twitty fan. She also Owned and operated Mike and Evelyn’s Dairy Bar in New Holland for about 10 years.      Along with her parents,...

     Lucille Wilson, was called home to be with her Lord, Savior and Master. She left on a train called Heaven Bound, she had her ticket in her hand.      She was born on June 13, 1932, in Washington Court House, Ohio. The daughter of Leroy and Daisy (Simmons) Wilson. She was a longtime member of the Second Baptist Church in Washington C. H. where she served as Trustee, Deaconess and Treasurer. Sister Wilson also was an active member of The...

Kenneth James Thompson, was born October 10, 1948 in Fayette County, Ohio, grew up on the Flakes Ford Road, made  a career in the Coast Guard, and died peacefully April 28, 2023 in the Chillicothe VA Hospice. Always known as “Kenny” to family and school friends, he was predeceased by parents Ralph Dale Thompson and Mary Evelyn Thompson, brother Zane Craig Thompson, and sons James and John.   He is survived by brothers Stephen (Paula), Jeffrey (Louann), and...

Charles Edgar “Chuck” Pate of Washington Court House passed away at his home on April 10, 2023, at the age of 40. Chuck will be remembered as a kind and caring soul. He loved bringing smiles to the faces of those he cared about. Chuck had also loved fishing and would go any chance he could. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Larry Pate. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Connie and Mark Spangler of Columbus; sister, Melony Kovach of South Salem: nephews,...

Godwin Tayese Apaliyah, 53, of Washington Courthouse, Ohio went to be with God on April 1st, 2023.  Godwin Apaliyah, the third of six children, was born on November 8, 1969, in Navrongo, Ghana to Abio Ayangbah and Aluiah Apolala.  He was a devout Catholic, father, and husband who loved his family very deeply and worked very hard to make them proud and secure. Godwin believed in the power of education and valued its transformative potential to improve lives. No wonder he sojourned...

Carol Lynn Souther, 59, of Washington Court House passed away March 18, 2023, at her home. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Carol was born February 27, 1964, in Butler County Ohio, to Harold and the late Mary (McIntosh) Brewer. She worked several years at Calmar. Surviving are her children, Christopher Lee Blackburn, Cassandra Soale, and Ryan Souther; grandchildren, Ethan Riddell and Caitlyn Blackburn; sisters, Shay (Herman) Doak, Karen (Rex) Carey, Kim Burney, Lori (Mike) Blackburn;...

Karen Christina Wysong, age 58, of Washington CH, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on May 15, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald L. Barker and Beverly (Dysert) Barker. Karen is survived by her loving husband, Wade Wysong, children, Jimmy (Crystal) Wysong, Chris (Melissa) Wysong, Jason Wysong, and Jennifer (Jeremy) Lindsey, and her eleven grandchildren. Also surviving are her...

Bradlee Maxwell, 87, of Washington Court House passed away on February 22, 2023, at the St Catherine’s Manor. Bradlee (Lee) was born December 27, 1935, in Winfield, TN to the late Lee Bannon and Ethel (Adkins) Chitwood. Along with her parents, Bradlee was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Maxwell, sisters, Alfreida Naranjo, Ionavee Kerber, and brother, Dwayne Chitwood. Surviving are her children, Donna Hill of Washington CH, Michael Hill of Roy, WA,...