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Robert William Graham
Jun 17, 2024
Robert “Bob” William Graham, 69, of Washington Court House passed away at his home on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Bob was born April 20, 1955, in Washington Court House to the late William and Jean (Reeves) Graham. He was a graduate of the Washington Senior High School. Bob was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed hiking and...
Richard "Dick" Fredrick Rutherford
Jun 14, 2024
Richard Fredrick “Dick” Rutherford, 91, of Washington Court House passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 14, 2024.
Dick Was born February 8, 1933, in Bridgeport, Ohio to the late William and Mildred (Steed) Rutherford. He retired from the Ohio State University maintenance department after 25 years. Following retirement, Dick started driving for the Manheim Auto...
Jackie Marie (Pendergraft) Bittle
Jun 10, 2024
Jackie Marie “Pendergraft” Bittle 67, passed away peacefully in Jamestown at 9:22am on Monday, June 10th surrounded by family. She was born November 22,1956 to the late Jessie Hargis of Texas.
Jackie loved the outside, treasured her family. Enjoyed camping and cookouts.
Jackie is proceeded in death by a daughter Destiny Dawn Lute, her mother...
John Henry Grooms
Jun 9, 2024
John Henry Grooms, 85, of Milledgeville passed away on June 9, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.
John was born December 19, 1938, in Washington Court House to the late Sampson and Mary (Huffman) Grooms. He was a graduate of Washington Senior High School. John had retired from Armco Steel after over 30 years...
Jesse Alan Mcfadden
May 30, 2024
Jesse Alan McFadden, 60, of New Holland passed away on the evening of May 30, 2024, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following a long a hard-fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Jesse was born September 9, 1963, in Washington Court House to the late Larry and Carolyn (O’Neal) McFadden. He was a member of the Miami...
Kobe Thomas Harris
May 27, 2024
Kobe Thomas Harris left us way to soon on May 27, 2024, shortly after arrival at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.
Kobe was born April 6, 2024, in Chillicothe, Ohio. His time with us was short, but the impact he made on those who loved him was immeasurable.
Kobe was preceded in death by great...
Myrtle Irene Funk
May 23, 2024
Myrtle Irene Funk, 88, of New Holland earned her heavenly reward on the morning of May 23, 2024, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.
Myrtle was born October 14, 1935, to the late Ralph and Wyomea (Southward) Parker. She had worked many years in food service. Myrtle was a devoted member of the New Holland Church of...
Roger Lewis Diffendal
May 22, 2024
Roger Lewis Diffendal, 78, of Washington CH passed peacefully May 22, 2024, at his home with family by his side.
Roger was born July 12, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio to the late John and Helen (Arnold) Diffendal. Roger was a 1965 graduate of Westfall High School, where he was involved in FFA. As a young man, he...
James Lee Prindle
May 13, 2024
James Lee Prindle, 89, of Bloomingburg, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Jim was born February 12, 1935, in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Claude and Geneva (Whiteside) Prindle. He worked for over 30 years driving a semi truck and received several safety awards for his perfect...
Gloria Edith Duncan
May 12, 2024
Gloria Edith Duncan, 93, of Washington Court House passed away May 12, 2024 peacefully at her home. A graveside service is planned for 2pm on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Highlawn cemetery with Pastor John Pfeifer officiating. Roberts funeral home is caring for the family.
Paula Francis (Mccarty) Merritt
Mar 1, 2024
Paula Francis Merrit, 74, of Washington Court House passed March 1, 2024, at her home.
Paula was born September 18, 1949, in Fayette County to the late Kirby and Mary (Jarrett) McCarty. She was a graduate of Piketon High School. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church. Paula was a Godly lady who enjoyed...
Donald Lee Massie, Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Donald Lee Massie-Jr, known to many as Don, passed away on February 26, 2024, in Bloomingburg, Ohio, at the age of 65. He was born on May 6, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a self-starter who found joy in running his own business.
Don was a fun-loving individual, a bit of a prankster, who cherished the...
Marjorie Ruth Bernita (Anderson) Kilbarger
Feb 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Marjorie Ruth Bernita Anderson Kilbarger’s peaceful passing at the age of 95 on February 21st, 2024 in Mount Sterling, Ohio. Marjorie was born on May 27, 1928 to Nellie C. Blazier Anderson and Robert W. Anderson.
Marjorie and her husband Roy were married on May 14,...
Brian Scott Robinson
Feb 18, 2024
Brian Scott Robinson, 61, of Bloomingburg passed away on February 18, 2024, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Brian was born August 4, 1962, at the Fayette Memorial Hospital to the late Paul Sr. and Alice (Scott) Robinson. He was a 1981 graduate of Miami Trace High School.
Brian spent most of his...
Lois Elaine Mcmanus
Feb 10, 2024
Lois Elaine (Burrows) McManus, 91, of Washington Court House passed away on February 10, 2024, at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
Lois was born March 31, 1932, in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Glenn and Edna (Glauch) Burrows. She had worked there for many years at the Munson Medical Center. Throughout her life Lois was...
Paul David Orihood
Feb 4, 2024
Paul David Orihood, 87, of Washington Court House passed away on February 4, 2024, at the Four Seasons of Washington.
David was born January 27, 1937, in Leesburg, Ohio to the late Paul and Marjorie (Taylor) Orihood. David was proud veteran of the US Army. He was a lab technician at Dupont in Circleville, where he retired...
Paul Edwin Simmons
Feb 2, 2024
Paul Edwin Simmons, 75, of Washington Court House passed at his home, unexpectedly on February 2, 2024.
Paul was born June 28, 1948, in Jeffersonville, Ohio to the late Jahue and Marie (Harris) Simmons. He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School. Paul was an industrial Welder by trade. He was a former member of the...
John Wesley Williams Iv
Jan 26, 2024
John Wesley Williams IV, 69, of Washington Court House, passed away January 26, 2024, at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville, Ohio, following a prolonged illness.
John was born April 7, 1954, in Washington Court House, to the late John Wesley III and Mildred Ann (Kinzer) Williams. Following school John enlisted in the United States Navy,...
Charles Edward Yates
Jan 21, 2024
Charles Edward Yates, 71, of Washington Court House passed January 22, 2024, shortly after arrival at the Adena Fayette Medical Center. He had been in failing health.
Charles was born September 25, 1952, in Fayette County to the late Charles and Myrtle Yates. He was a member of the Miami Trace High School graduating class of 1972....
Skarlett Marie Penrod
Jan 21, 2024
Skarlett Marie Penrod was welcomed to heaven on January 21, 2024, at only 4 months of age.
Skarlett was born September 20, 2023, to Ashley Teague and Kevin Penrod. She was a beautiful little girl who brought joy to all those around her. She was filled with unimaginable strength, and just the right amount of sass. Skarlett...

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