Obituaries

Johnathan Neville Clawson, 41, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Friday, November 17, 2023, at 3:15 a.m. at the Adena Fayette Medical Center where he had been a patient one day.

Johnathan was born November 21, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio to David Lyle and Penny Louise Neville Clawson.  He was a 2000 graduate of Washington Senior High School.  He lived most of his adult life in Columbus before returning to Washington court House in 2020.

He had formerly been a customer service representative for Spectrum.

Johnathan was preceded in death by a brother, Steven A. Clawson in 2017, and his father, Jerry E. Smith in 2022.

He is survived by three children, Logan, Leo and Levi Clawson; his mother, Penny Smith and a sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Victor Linsten of New Holland.

Cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or service.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Helga Elisabeth Kent, 87, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Friday, November 17, 2023, at 1:53 a.m. at her home.

Helga was born May 24, 1936, in Dessau, East Germany to Moritz and Elizabeth Jllge Hieronymus.  She moved to Washington Court House in 1972, from Kansas.

Before her retirement, she had been manager of the deli-bakery at the Washington Court House Kroger for 15 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Charles Kent on March 27, 2003.  She was also preceded by a son, Norbert Kent in 2018.

Helga is survived by a daughter, Donna Vicarel and her fiancée, Scott Ratliff, of Washington Court House; a son, Michael Kent of London, Ohio; four grandchildren, Kevin Kent, Mark Kent, Patrick (Taylin) Kent and Samantha Aames; a great granddaughter, Sophia Rivera; great great granddaughter, Tala Aames; special family friends, Erwin and Nelsie Rivera; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rainer Fuchs and Dieter Hieronymus, all of Dessau, Germany; a nephew, Ronald Fuchs and a niece, Nina Hieronymus.

To honor her wishes, cremation will take place.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Washington Cemetery, with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at WCH Grace Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Patsy Ann Bryant, 85, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, November 6, 2023, at 7:10 p.m. at her home.

Patsy was born September 26, 1938, in Fayette County, Ohio to Charles Luther and Northa Lois Fountain Cockerill. She was a 1956 graduate of Washington High School and was a life-long resident of this community.

She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles (Mac) Cockerill and Edwin Cockerill and a sister, Joy Gleadall.

She is survived by her husband, John A. Bryant whom she married August 11, 1957,  three children, John Michael “Mike” Bryant and his wife, Christy, of Washington Court House; Kimberly Wyatt and her husband, Rick, of Centerville, Ohio and Mark Bryant and his wife, Kimberly, of Washington Court House; ten grandchildren, Brittany Bryant, Brady (Sarah) Bryant, Heath (Abbie) Bryant, Bailee (Kendal) Coleman, Eryn (Marshall) Portwood, Kasey (Brad) Bamberger, Tanner (Trey) Uetrecht, Joshua (Morgan) Wyatt, Luke (Hannah) Wyatt and Gracie Wyatt; 11 great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Ann Cockerill,  Brant and Elaine Cockerill and a sister, Sandi Rockhold, all of Washington Court House and numerous nieces and nephews.

To honor her wishes, cremation was observed.

A celebration of life, “Open House,” will be held Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at the Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington Court House with food and drinks provided by Rachel’s Catering.

A memorial service will be held for the family on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with the Rev. Todd Wallace, pastor at the Sugar Grove United Methodism Church, officiating.  Friends of the family are welcome to attend.  Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, Inc., 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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Patrick Mitchell “Mitch” Vincent, 68, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 2:09 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus where he had been a patient since November 2.  His death was sudden and unexpected.

Mitch was born March 17, 1955, in Fayette County, Ohio to Loren Theodore (Ted) and Rena Joann Hursh Vincent.  He was a 1973 graduate of Miami Trace High School and lived most of his life in Fayette County.

He was a routeman and supervisor for Nichols Bakery from 1993, until his retirement in 2016.   He had also been a stocker at Kroger and had worked at LeElla Lanes.  He was a driver of Standardbred race horses.

Mitch served in the Ohio National Guard.  He liked fishing, camping and vacations to Tennessee.  His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he thoroughly enjoyed attending and watching them participate in all of their sporting activities.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Elaine White Vincent on January 26, 2016; his father on November 20, 2020, and a brother, Douglas Allen Vincent in 1963.

Mitch is survived by his wife, Terri Lee Howard Vincent whom he married July 17, 2019; six children, Michelle Tinsley of Roachdale, IN, Anita Cunningham of Carmi, IN, Paula Amnay of Washington Court House, Joshua Vincent and his wife, Amy, of Washington Court House, Heather Wofford and her husband, Jeremy, of Beavercreek and Heidi Stewart and her husband, Tim, of Washington Court House; 16 grandchildren; his mother; Rena Joann Vincent of Washington Court House; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Dave Hensgen of Leesburg, Pam and John Hardy of Washington Court House and Debbi and Jeff Justus of Circleville; longtime friends, R.G. Alkire of Jeffersonville and Toni Alkire of Westerville and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the New Holland Cemetery with Jon R. Creamer officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

There will be no calling hours.

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Charles D. (Chuck) Noble, 60, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 12:04 a.m. shortly after arrival at Adena Fayette Medical Center.  He had been in failing health, but his death was sudden and unexpected.

Chuck was born September 10, 1963, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Charles David and Marilyn Marie Monteith Noble. He was a graduate of Miami Trace High School and was a lifelong resident of New Holland and Washington Court House.

He had been a production supervisor at Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed in Washington Court House since 1988.

Chuck was a member of Fayette Aerie #423 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Washington Court House; liked working in his garage; enjoyed riding his Harley and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Chuck is survived by his wife, the former Stacey Deanne Williams whom he married July 17, 2004; two daughters, Paige Bush and her husband, Casey, of Kingston, Haley Williams of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, Garrett Jester, Wren Williams and Melanie Bush and Charlie Bush to be born in May;  two brothers, John Noble and Keith Noble and his wife, Roxane, all of Washington Court House; two sisters, Diane Noble of New Holland and Stacey Noble of Washington Court House and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

Cremation will follow the visitation.

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Marvin Eugene Stout, 81, of Circleville, Ohio died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 9:44 p.m. at his home.

Marvin was born August 11, 1942, in Circleville to Hulda Marie Shepherd and Marvin Eugene Stout.  Except for several years in Florida, he lived most of his life in the Circleville community.

Before his retirement he was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operating Engineers Local Union #18 in Columbus.

He was a member and elder of the Living by Faith Ministries in Circleville.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2256 in Circleville.

Marvin loved fishing, hunting, guns, knives, John Wayne movies, harvest time and eagles.

He was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Kasindra and Jimmy Monst; a grandson William Dennie Evans, III; a son-in-law, Stanley Reinhart; his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Frank Vandergriff; an infant brother, Michael Crago and a brother-in-law, Harry Riffle.

Marvin is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Ann Martin whom he married March 10, 1963; four children, Ketrina Reinhart of McConnelsville, OH; Kasandra Childers and her husband, Rick, of Orient, Marvin and Melanie Stout of Alberta, Alabama and William Stout and his wife, Kristy, of Chillicothe; 19 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Riffle of Tarlton and Anne McAllister-Smith and her husband, Victor, of Chillicothe and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Living by Faith Ministries, 8557 State Route 56, Circleville, Ohio with Pastor Scott McCormick officiating.  Burial, with complete military honors, will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Kingston.  Following the graveside service, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the church.

Friends may call at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Adena Hospice, 2077 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland.

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Florence Mae House, 88, of Washington Court House, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 1:35 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington Court House where she had been residing since 2014.

Florence was born August 22, 1935, in Ross County, Ohio to Homer Clyde and Bertha Alice Clark Parker.

She had been a hostess at the former Terrace Lounge Restaurant.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Harry, Frank and Dick Parker and four sisters, Margaret Staffan, Minnie Fitch, Elizabeth Ann Parker and Mary Puckett.

She is survived by three sons, Tim, Mike and Don Bryant; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a sister, Erma Heinz of Jamestown.

The funeral will be Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at WCH Grace Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

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Franklin Glenn Evans, 89, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Friday, October 27, 2023, at 5:30 a.m. at Signature HealthCARE of Fayette County where he had been residing since June 1, 2023.

Frank was born February 22,1934, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Herman and Jennie Scott Evans.  He lived most of his life in Columbus before moving to Washington Court House in 2002.

He was a commercial loan administrator at National City Bank in Columbus for 35 years before his retirement in 1997.

Frank served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.

On May 29, 1965, he married the former (Wanda) June Bailey.  She preceded him in death on June 6, 2007.  He was also preceded by a brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Ernestine Evans.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Jana Self and her husband, Larry, of Chillicothe.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Hightop Cemetery at Samantha in Highland County.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to a church or charity of the donor’s choice.

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William Dean Hill, 68, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:31 p.m. at his home.  He had been ill since last November.

Bill was born March 31, 1955, in Ashland, KY, to William Gaines and Mary Margaret Carley Hill.  He was a graduate of Teays Valley High School and lived many years in Ashville.  He moved to Washington Court House in 2022, after living in Lakeland, Florida since 2013.

He was a firefighter with the Columbus Fire Department for 25 years and then a driver for United Parcel Service for 13 years before his retirement in 2013.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill is survived by his wife, the former Rhonda Marie Harrison whom he married September 3, 1994; two sons; Doug Hill and Michael Hill and his wife, Laura, all of Westerville and eight grandchildren.

To honor his wishes, cremation will take place.

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Jean Moore Everhart Lewis, 98, of Washington Court House, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 12:13 p.m. at Court House Manor.

Jean was born May 29, 1925, in Fayette County, Ohio to Willard Robinson and Nellie Ethel Fisher Everhart.  She was a 1943 graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

She was secretary for the Superintendent of the Fayette County Board of Education for 25 years before her retirement in 1974.

Jean was a member of WCH Grace Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for over 40 years.  She had been a member, vice president and program chairman for the Cecilians Music Club; was a member of the Washington Court House Business and Profession Women’s Club for over fifty-years and was a life member and past board member of the Fayette County Historical Society.  She joined Royal Chapter #29 of the Order of the Eastern Star in 1946, and had served as all star points.

On December 23, 1973, she married Robert E. (Bob) Lewis.  He preceded her in death on March 8, 2000.  She was also preceded by two brothers, Ronald Everhart and Lamoine F. (Skeet) Everhart and three sisters, Vivian Blain, Ruth Boroff and Virginia Flint.

Jean is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Mary Lewis of Washington Court House; two granddaughters, Kristin (Eric) Moody of Charlottsville, VA and Betsy (Erica) Lewis of Portland, OR; three great grandchildren, Claire, Asa and Macy Moody and several nieces and nephews, including Debbie and Ben Roby, Diana Barchet, Louanne and Don Clawson and Suzanne and Bill Morris.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Cemetery in Fayette County with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at WCH Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to WCH Grace Methodist Church, 301 East Market Street, or Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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