All Obituaries

Rita Faye Groves, 62, of Washington CH, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2022, at her home. Rita was born November 13, 1959 in Washington CH and had lived in this area all of her life. Rita was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Ann (Whaley) Groves, a daughter, Mandy Jo Shephard and a brother, Sammy R. Groves. Survivors include her son, Mark Groves (Rita Brumbaugh); father, Kenneth L. (Angela) Groves, Sr.; grandchildren, Bradley Camp Tori Moore, and Rebecca Mowen; siblings,...

Theodore Delwin Craig, 77, of Jeffersonville passed away on May 17, 2022, at the Hospice of Dayton following an extended illness. Ted was born May 7, 1945, in Fayette County to the late Richard and Frieda (Young) Craig. He was a member of the Miami Trace High School graduating class of 1963. Ted was a farmer who was engaged in the farming community all his life. He and Judy were members of the Pleasant View Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, the former Judy Long, whom he married on...

Darrel Dean Mickle of Washington CH passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on May 17, 2022. Darrel was born November 10, 1939, in Fayette County to the late Orville and Martha (Jinks) Mickle. He was a 1958 graduate of Bloomingburg High School. He served in the Ohio National Guard from 1957 to 1964. Darrel retired from Armco Steel with 42 years of service and had worked after as a maintenance person at Seton Senior Living for 16 years. He had also worked for many years...

Jodi Lynn Buck, 58, of Washington Court House, passed unexpectedly on May 14, 2022, just after arrival at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. Jodi was born October 15, 1963, in Milledgeville, Ohio to the late Ronald and Jacque (Stone) Buck. Along with her parents, Jodi is preceded in death by a brother, R. Byran Buck. Survivors include her life companion, Ron Ostwald, with whom she shared her life for over 20 years; daughter, Holly; grandchildren, Hailey, Henry, and Maisey; and her extended...

John Michael Cunningham, 66, of Washington Court House passed away on May 12, 2022 at the Ohio State Medical Center following an extended illness. John was born April 19, 1956, in Greenfield, Ohio to the late James and Mary Jane (Long) Cunningham. He was a graduate of Miami Trace. Following high school, John enlisted with the US Army. He was a long-time member of the Crossroads Christian Church. John is survived by his fiancée Stacey Spangler, his siblings, and his many friends,...

Roger Lee Cooper, 62 of Crossville, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus following a brief illness. Roger was born August 20, 1959, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Norman and Carolyn (Manns) Cooper. After high school, Roger began a 24-year career in the infantry of the United States Army. He retired from service with a rank of SFC in 2004. Following his military retirement, Roger worked for another 13 years in the...

Caren Kay Whaley, 74, of Washington C.H. passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Caren was born January 23, 1948, in Williamsport to the late Hubert and Helen (Ater) Smith. Caren worked for a short time waiting tables at the J&J restaurant before beginning her career as a nursing aid at the Quiet Acres Nursing Home. She was an animal lover and had fostered and adopted many stray kittens over the years. Caren enjoyed collecting dolls...

Kevin Ray Haithcock, Sr. ,40, of Greenfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his residence on April 23, 2022.Kevin Ray was born May 11, 1981, in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was a 2000 graduate of Hillsboro High School where he ran track and loved basketball. Following graduation, Kevin enlisted in the United States Army, where he served three years in the infantry division. He enjoyed rapping, listening to music, laughing, and spending time with his beloved family and friends. Kevin...

Mary Francis (Lightle) Howland, 83, of Washington Court House passed away April 18, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Mary was born November 9, 1938, in Washington CH to the late Isaac Sr. and Melvina (Wilson) Lightle. Mary was a retired LPN, a job which she truly loved. Mary always had fun traveling. She also enjoyed discussions and spirited debate about politics. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Donald Howland, a son, James A. Howland....

Rick M. McKinney, 57, of Washington CH passed away on April 13, 2022, at his home. Rick was born December 5, 1964, in Washington CH to the late Oscar and Mildred (McNeal) McKinney. He was a graduate of the Washington Senior High School. Following high school, Rick accomplished a lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic. Working on the ambulance was his passion and he enjoyed it every day. Rick like camping and being outdoors in general. He loved to cook and prepare creative meals that he and...