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Harold Blanton
Feb 15, 2019
Harold (Dick) Blanton , 82, of Five Points entered Heaven on January 15, 2019.
Harold was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Blanton, on April 8, 2018.
Harold is survived by his wife of 60 years, Cloetta (Bott)...
Belva Lou (Eccard) Morrison
Feb 12, 2019
Belva Lou Morrison, 84 of Washington CH, formerly of Ashville passed away on Tues. Feb. 12, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Belva Lou was born on Nov. 22, 1934 to the late Lewis G. and Medrith Waneta (Kern) Eccard in Pickaway County.
Belva Lou loved to get on her computer and send/receive emails, play...
George Roger Cox
Jan 24, 2019
Sgt. 1 st Class George Roger Cox , 82, of Washington CH passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 with family at his side following a brief illness.
He was born on July 12, 1936 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late George and Marjene (Morrison) Cox. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving his...
Nina Kathryn (Smith) Davis Rolfe
Jan 23, 2019
Nina Kathryn Smith Davis Rolfe , 99, of Washington CH passed away on January 23, 2019 in her home, following a brief illness.
She was born September 16, 1919 in Milledgeville, Ohio to the late Earl R and Margaret (Allen) Smith. She had attended school in Sabina and Bloomingburg before graduating from Washington High School in 1937....
James K Havens Sr.
Jan 21, 2019
James Kenneth Havens, Sr. , 77, of Washington CH passed away on January 21, 2019 with his family by his side.
Jim was born on August 12, 1941 in Pike County to the late Milton and Mary (Hayes) Havens but had lived most of his life in this area. Jim was a proud US Navy Veteran. HE...
Melanie Ann Pettiford
Jan 18, 2019
Melanie Ann Pettiford , 63, of Washington CH entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Melanie was born on August 9, 1955 in Washington CH to the late James Hargo and Mary (McClellan) Lamberson. She had lived in this area most of her life,...
Daryl E Hamby
Dec 16, 2018
Daryl E. Hamby Sr. , 99, of Washington CH passed away Sunday December 16, 2018.
Daryl was born on February 16, 1919, in Ross County. He was a proud veteran of the Ohio National Guard, where he retired as a Master Sergeant in 1979. Daryl worked for and retired from Armco Steel in 1981. He loved working...
Rebecca Jane Oliver
Dec 5, 2018
Rebecca Jane Oliver , 66, of Washington C.H. passed away on December 5, 2018. Her passing was sudden and unexpected.
Rebecca was born October 24, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dewey and Lucy (White) Hicks, but had lived in the local area for over 30 years. She had worked for some time as an attendant...
Judith Ann Detweiler
Nov 24, 2018
Judith Ann Detweiler , 76, of Bloomingburg, formerly of Good Hope, passed away at 3:57pm on Saturday, November 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She had bravely battled lung cancer for 4 years unwavering in her faith, strength and love for her family.
Judy was born on January 13, 1942 to the late Forrest and Edith...
Kenneth Robert Jones
Oct 27, 2018
Kenneth R. Jones , age 67, of Jeffersonville answered God’s call to enter the gates of Heaven on October 27, 2018 at his home.
Kenny was born on November 24, 1950 in South Solon, Ohio to Raymond Jones and Lula Belle Cottrill. He lived in this area all his life. Kenny worked as a factory worker locally...
Rhonda Gayle Overly
Oct 10, 2018
Rhonda Gayle Overly , age 63, of Washington CH passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 surrounded by her family.
Rhonda was born on July 12, 1955 in Boone County, KY to the late Rodney and Jewell Lea Reinhart. She was a 1973 graduate of Miami Trace High School. She had worked nearly...
Brent Lee Lawson Sr.
Sep 30, 2018
Brent Lee Lawson Sr. , 60, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio following a brief illness. He was born May 2, 1958 to the late Max Jay Sr. and Norma Jean (Cunningham) Lawson. He leaves behind his wife, Toby Lawson (Hart), son Brent (Bo) Lee Lawson Jr and grandsons Devaughn Brent...
John William Gilmore Jr.
Sep 26, 2018
John William Gilmore Jr., Age 84, of Washington CH passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Manor in Washington CH.
John was born on July 12, 1934 in Covington, Ohio to the late John and Velma (Clark) Gilmore. He was a graduate of Troy High School. In his younger years he was an avid hunter...
Pearl Wayne Mootispaw
Sep 15, 2018
Pearl Wayne Mootispaw , 70, of Washington CH entered through the gates of Heaven to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Mount Carmel Medical Center.
Pearl was born on July 20, 1948 in Ross County, Ohio to the late George and Lola (Mick) Mootispaw and had lived his whole life...
John Hibord Queen Iii
Sep 8, 2018
John Hibord “Blue” Queen III , 63, of Washington CH passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Mount Carmel Medical Center West.
John was born on September 27, 1954, in Greene County to the late John H. II and Christine (Johnson) Queen. He retired from the Miami Trace School District maintenance department. John was a member of...
Robert Lee Yarger
Sep 4, 2018
Robert Lee Yarger , 80, of Ocala Florida passed away, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 7:00am at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Robert was born December 18, 1937 in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late John & Thelma (Baughn) Yarger. He served 6 years in the Marine Corps, during which...
Michael Thomas Lemay
Sep 2, 2018
Michael Thomas Lemay, infant son of Kendra Depue and Gary Lemay entered the gates of Heaven on September 2, 2018 just after birth. Private services will take place at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Roberts Funeral Home.
Dale Leroy Funk
Aug 31, 2018
Dale Leroy Funk , 86, of New Holland, OH died Friday August 31, 2018 at 8:32 AM at his residence following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s.
Dale was born August 27, 1932 in New Holland, Ohio to Leroy and Helen Stonerock Funk. He was a 1951 graduate of New Holland High School and a lifelong resident of...
Brandon Lawrence William Spangler
Jul 26, 2018
Brandon Lawrence William Spangler , infant son of Brad and Ashley (Mahorney) Spangler, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Inale and Marvin McRobie and Lawrence Luman; and by great-great-grandparents, Russell and Phyllis Harter and William Mahorney Jr.
Along with his parents, he leaves...
William E. Bennett
Jul 24, 2018
William Eugene “Bill” Bennett , age 51, of Bloomingburg passed away on the morning of July 24, 2018 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
Bill was born in Washington CH on November 19, 1966 to William and Ruby Lemmings Bennett. He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. He had worked driving truck for Bennett Recycling...

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