May 21, 2020

Colby Allen Taylor , age 54, of Washington CH passed away on May 21, 2020 just after arrival at the Fayette County Memorial Hospital.

Colby was born January 26, 1966 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Joseph and Sharen (Streitenberger) Taylor. He lived all of his life in Washington CH. After graduating from Miami Trace High School...

Apr 3, 2020

Linda Lou Barton , 79, of Washington CH passed away April 3, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Linda was born in Lees Creek, Ohio to the late Harrison West and Mary Ellen (Camp) Bernard. She had retired after many years of service for the State of Ohio Board of MRDD. She...

Mar 17, 2020

Lila Lee Oliver , 73, of Washington CH passed peacefully on March 17, 2020 at St. Catherine’s Manor following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born on October 1, 1946 in Vinton County to the late James and Margaret (Rehl) Shockley.

Lila is survived by her husband Billy Oliver, whom she married May...

Feb 27, 2020

Delbert William Knisley, Sr. , age 83, of Washington C.H. passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of February 27, 2020.

Delbert was born in Highland County to the late Donald and Inez (McDaniels) Knisley. He was a veteran of the US Army. Following his service, he worked at Mead Containers for over 30 years...

Feb 20, 2020

Deborah Noelene (Dalton) Stiffler , age 72, of Washington C.H. passed away on February 20, 2020 at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus.

Deborah was born June 1, 1947 in Bainbridge, Ohio. She completed her nursing degree 1992 and began practicing as a psychiatric nurse. She loved her family and enjoyed the time spent with them. She...

Feb 17, 2020

Harry Wendell Massie , 87 of Xenia passed away on the evening of February 17, 2020 in Beavercreek, Ohio.

Harry was born November 09, 1932 in New Holland, Ohio to the late James and Mildred (Oty) Massie. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War.

Along with his...

Feb 10, 2020

Tom Joseph Gauldin , 76 of Washington Court House, passed away on February 10, 2020 at home, in the arms of his loving wife.

Tom was born on September 22, 1943 at Ft Knox, Kentucky to Carl and Janice (Rike) Gauldin.   1966 was an epic year as he earned his Education degree from The Ohio State University...

Jan 18, 2020

Ronnie Dale "Smitty" Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 at his home.

Smitty was born on August 9, 1945 in Columbus , Ohio to the late Paul and Nell (Cox) Smith. He was a graduate of Washington Senior High School and had retired as a local telecommunications manager.

He is survived...

Jan 10, 2020

Owen Dale Lowe , 69, of Washington CH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2020.

Dale was born December 8, 1950 in Fayette County to the late Owen Van and Laura (Rayburn) Lowe. He lived all his life in this area. He was a member of the local Anglers Club and a former member of the...

Jan 5, 2020

Dennis D. Brown , 81, of Washington CH passed away on January 5, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare Facility. He had been in failing health for some time.

Dennis was born on November 20, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John J. and Elizabeth (Minch) Brown. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. After...

Dec 20, 2019

Garnet M. Greenlee , 77, of Good Hope passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019.

She was born on September 3, 1942 in Fayette County to the late Paul and Juanita (Bryant) Creed and had lived all of her life in the area. Garnet was an employee of Wayne Township for over 40 years. She could often...

Dec 6, 2019

James Alan Terry , 54, of Washington CH formerly of Michigan passed away at his home on December 6, 2019 following an extended illness.

James was born July 29, 1965 in Paw Paw, Michigan to the late Farrish and Diana (Krieger) Terry. He had recently relocated to Ohio with his family. He enjoyed fishing when he could...

Dec 6, 2019

 Ruby M. (Coy) Merriman , 59, of WCH passed away December 6, 2019 at her home with her loving family at her side. 

 Ruby was born January 24, 1960 to the late Robert and Fern (Ward) Coy. She attended Miami Trace Schools where she was later employed and retired from as a cook for the school district. Ruby was a kind,...

Nov 30, 2019

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...

Nov 30, 2019

Olen Rowe, 87, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his home where he was tenderly and professionally cared for by his daughters.

Olen was the oldest child of Otis and Esther Rowe, born on December 17, 1932 at the farm home of his grandparents in Taylor County, Iowa.  He attended a one-room grade school for nine years...

Nov 26, 2019

Warren Robert “Bob” Detweiler , 83, of Bloomingburg, formerly of Good Hope, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

Bob was born on October 1, 1936 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Warren C. “Bus” and Kathleen (Main) Detweiler. He was a proud veteran of the US army having served part of his...

Nov 13, 2019

Rusty Lee Bainter , 62, of Washington CH passed away on Monday, November 13, 2019 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati.

Rusty was born on February 16, 1957 in Washington CH to Willard and Carolyn (Grate) Bainter. His career in truck driving spanned over 40 years with Cottrill Trucking, R&L Carriers and Sewell Trucking. He was...

Oct 10, 2019

Howard D. “Jack” Russell , 87, of New Holland passed away on October 10, 2019 with his loving family at his bedside.

Jack was born on November 25, 1931 in Ross County Ohio to the late Floyd and Mable (Williams) Russell. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. After completing basic training in Hawaii and...

Oct 8, 2019

Pamela Jean (Garinger) Cook , 61, of Washington CH passed away October 8, 2019 at Mt. Carmel St. Anne’s Hospital following a brief illness.

Pam was born on November 26, 1957 in Washington CH to the late Frank Russell and Christine (Miller) Garinger. She was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Pam was a 22 year...

Sep 24, 2019

Ellen Joanne Thornhill , 81, formerly of Jeffersonville passed away on September 24, 2019 at the Greenfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a prolonged illness.

Ellen was born on November 9, 1937 in Sabina, Ohio to the late Albert and Hazel (Sheese) Coder. She retiree of Mac Tools.

Along with her parents, Ellen was preceded...