All Obituaries

Randy Howard Gardner, 65, of Washington Court House passed away January 31, 2023, with his family at his side. Randy was born November 15, 1957, in Montgomery County, Ohio to Howard Jr. and Erma (Edwards) Gardner. He was a member of the Washington Senior High School class of 1976. Randy was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 423, VFW Post 3762, and the American Legion Post 25. Randy enjoyed watching sports, fishing, and hunting. Along with his parents, Randy is survived by his...

Kenneth Reed Spencer, 62, of Dayton passed away January 25, 2023, at the Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness. Kenneth was born May 13, 1960, in Dayton Ohio to the late Clarence and Thelma (Lee) Spencer, Sr. He worked most of his life in auto glass sales and repair and for a period had owned his own business in Hillsboro. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Spencer, Jr. and David Spencer. Survivors include his companion and the mother of his...

Charles Vincent Corbit of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Greenfield, passed away January 21, 2023, at the age of 48. Charlie was born January 22, 1974, in South Bend, Washington. He had attended McCain High School and Laurel Oaks Vocational School studying aircraft mechanics. He was a baptized and faithful Jehovah’s Witness. As a young man, Charlie served in the Ohio National Guard. Throughout his life he loved to travel and experience new places....

Edna Downs of Columbus, formerly of Washington Court House, passed away on January 1, 2023, at the Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 85. Edna was born March 7, 1937, in Fayette County to the late William and Thelma (Forsythe) Downs. She had worked many years as a data Entry Specialist. She was an avid reader and loved watching investigation and crime dramas. Edna was an excellent baker and was known for her delicious desserts. Edna was preceded in death by her...

William Anthony Seitz, 56, of New Holland passed away at his home on November 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born November 15, 1966, in Washington Court House, Ohio. He and his dad had operated a local contracting business and building grain bins for many years. Tony was a family man and loved any time he was able to spend with family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and moonshining. He also enjoyed finding time to work on and drive classic cars and showing his 1941...

Linda S. Erskine, 68, of Washington C.H., died early Saturday morning, Nov. 19, 2022, in her home. Born in Fayette County, she was the daughter of Thomas J. and Marjorie Scott Flynn. A 1973 graduate of Greenfield McClain High School, she was a member of St. Benignus Catholic Church in Greenfield. With her mother and sister, she opened the Fashion Vault, an upscale women’s fashion store in Greenfield. The three later founded Lisa’s New and Nearly New, a consignment clothing...

Della Mae (Kemp) Riley, 60, of Washington CH passed away on November 15, 2022, following a short stay in Clinton Memorial Hospital. Della was born October 13, 1962, in Washington Court House to the late James and Lillian (Gilpen) Kemp. She worked as a waitress until her health forced her to retire. She loved cleaning house and listening to country music. Della loved her family and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a great...

Beatrice Leona Stratton,  89, of Washington Court House gained her wings on November 8, 2022, with her daughters at her side. Beatrice was born November 10, 1932, in Pike County, Ohio to the late Vora Butler and Miriam Walls. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. She enjoyed attending school activities and sporting events that the grandchildren were involved in. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter David Stratton in 2011 and a special aunt,...

Janet Rae (Knisley) Downs, 75, Of Washington CH passed away on November 6, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe following a brief illness. Janet was born October 6, 1947, in Fayette Couty, Ohio to the late Donald and Inez (McDaniel) Knisley. She was a 1967 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Janet had operated a home cleaning business in the area cleaning private homes and businesses. The love she showed her family was endless. She loved spending time with them any...

John Adkins Jr., 77, of Washington Court House passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 5, 2022. John was born February 5, 1945, in Ross County, Ohio to the late John R. and Mallie (Keaton) Adkins. Following graduation, he entered the US Army, serving nearly eight years during the Vietnam War. John drove truck for many years locally with Tempo Trucking. He also worked nearly 10 years at Sea Ray in Florida building boats. More recently, John had worked assisting Jack Waddle on...