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Roger Lewis Diffendal

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jack L Thompson

Jack L Thompson

Jan 21, 2024

Jack Lowell Thompson, 91, of Washington Court House, Ohio, formerly of Dayton, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Court House Manor.

Jack was born June 22, 1932, in Fayette County, Ohio to the late Virgil and Cora Ann (Phillips) Thompson. He lived over 40 years in the Washington Court House area,...

Elwyn Taylor Poe

Elwyn Taylor Poe

Jan 20, 2024

Elwyn Taylor Poe, 81, passed away peacefully at Court House Manor on January 20, 2024, following a prolonged illness.

Elwyn was born October 16, 1942, in Freeport, IL to the late George and Esther (Green) Poe.  He was a graduate of Freeport High School. Elwyn turned his passion for wine into a career in wines sales and...

Maybelle Jones

Maybelle Jones

Jan 16, 2024

Maybelle Jones, age 94, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away on January 16, 2024, at Court House Manor. She was born on August 19, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Elsie (Beatty) Jones. She is preceded in death by her sister, Eva Louise (Jones) Slater, and survived by her twin sister, Clarabelle (Jones) Yelletts, and...

Carol Jean Strong

Carol Jean Strong

Jan 6, 2024

Carol Jean Strong, 66, of Washington Court House, formerly of Cleveland, passed away January 6, 2024, at her home.

Carol was born March 11, 1957, in Cleveland to the late Robert and Ruth (Majeski) Strong. Two things Carol loved in life were Disney and Pizza. She had the biggest heart and the warmest smile. Carol found great...

Norman Wayne Merritt

Norman Wayne Merritt

Jan 1, 2024

Norman Wayne Merritt, 91, of Washington Court House passed peacefully on January 1, 2024.  He was born July 8, 1932 to the late John and Ella (Downer) Merritt.  Norman was a very hard working farmer and led an active life.  He belonged to the Staunton United Methodist Church where he was a trustee.  He was also involved in many...

Teddy Vaughn Miller

Teddy Vaughn Miller

Jan 1, 2024

Teddy Vaughn Miller, 74, of New Holland, Ohio passed away January 1, 2024 at home.

Teddy was born in Waterloo, Ohio to the late Clinton and Ella Miller.  He attended Syms Valley High School.  Ted began working at a young age before beginning a 26 ½ year career at Mac Tools in Washington Court House.  Following the...

Danny Lee Roberts

Danny Lee Roberts

Dec 27, 2023

Danny Lee Roberts, 69, Of Washington Court House, Ohio passed peacefully on the evening of December 27, 2023 following ongoing illness.

Danny was born April 10, 1954 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to the late Ira and Leona (Hopkins) Roberts. Following work for many years on tobacco farms, he started a 27 year career with Wheeler Roofing. Danny enjoyed...

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