Obituaries

Tonda K. Rogers, 58, of Bloomingburg, Ohio died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:53 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been admitted the previous day.

Tonda was born June 26, 1967, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Thomas Clay and Susan Stone Rogers.  She was a 1985 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

She was an avid Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia.  She also enjoyed collecting miniature shoes of all types and watching scary movies.

Tonda was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Phillip and Everett Arnett.

She is survived by her partner of 38 years, David E. Rutherford; two sons, David Charles Rutherford and Ian McDaniel Rutherford, all of Bloomingburg; a grandson, Maleik Harrison; a brother, Ricky Arnett of Savannah, GA; a sister-in-law, Nit Arnett of Washington Court House; several nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Friday, October 24, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House  Friday from 12 Noon until the time of the service.

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Gladys Leota Murphy, 83, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 9:42 a.m. at Carriage Court Assisted Living where she had been residing since April 7, 2024.

Gladys was born April 9, 1942, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Gilbert and Dorothy Bowermaster Webb.  Except for ten years in Brown County, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Washington Court House where she was a retired factory worker.

She was a life member of AmVets Post #3571 Auxiliary in Washington Court House and the Simon Kenton Post #2734 Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Maysville, KY.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Murphy, Jr. in 1990.  She was also preceded by the father of her children, Larry Hayner in 1970, and two brothers, Isaac Webb and Thomas Webb.

She is survived by three children, Cynthia Long and her husband, Ray, of Sardinia, Charles E. Hayner and his fiancée, Mandi Gray, of Washington Court House and Melinda Smith of Leesburg; four grandchildren and a great grandchild.

To honor her wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or funeral.

Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Sugar Creek Baptist Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Connie Sue Campbell, 70, of Washington Court House died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 2:35 p.m. at her home.

Connie was born November 10, 1954, in Marion, Ohio to George and Helen Hatfield Burke.  She was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

She was a claims and billing clerk and had formerly worked at Fayette County Memorial Hospital for nine years and Central Benefits in Westerville for nine years.  She retired in 2012, from Edgewood Manor in Greenfield at six years of service.

Connie was a member of the Gathering Place Church and the Fayette County Commission on Aging.  However, her special joy was being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Vic Burke.

Connie is survived by two children, Amanda Camp and her fiancée, Ed Weaver, and Jason O’Dierno and his wife, Amy, all of Washington Court House; four grandchildren, Kaitee (Adam), Kiersten (Kyle), Robert (Grace), and Victoria (Tim); eight great grandchildren, Colt Hartley, Kaiden Rummer, Crue, Evie, Rowdy, Izabella and Jaxson Ryan and Ozzy Durham; a sister-in-law, Judy Burke of Helena, GA and her former husband, Jim Bauman.

The funeral will be Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m.at the Gathering Place Church in Washington Court House with John Pfeifer, pastor at the church, officiating.  A graveside service will be held Thursday October 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blood Cancer United, P.O. Box 98011, Washington, D.C. 20093-8011 or online at bloodcancerunited.org.

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

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George Weston Shoemaker, 79, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 12 a.m. at Court House Manor where he had been a patient since Monday.

George was born October 9, 1946, in Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio to Herbert Eugene and Sanchen Cutter Shoemaker.  He was a 1964 graduate of Mansfield Malabar High School and received a bachelor’s degree in English education from The Ohio State University in 1964.  He later earned a master’s degree in English from The Ohio State University.

He was an English teacher at Washington Senior High School for 32 years before his retirement in 2002.  He also served as yearbook advisor for many years. and was named Teacher of the Year.

George was a master gardener and had served on the tree committee for the City of Washington Court House and was long-time pool manager for the Washington Park Association.  He was an avid bicyclist and for many years rode in the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure and later served as a volunteer with GOBA.  He had also served in the Ohio Air National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sanchen Croft.

George is survived by his wife, the former Carolyn Elaine Crotty whom he married June 29, 1968; two children, Julie Miller and her husband, Matthew, of Pittsburg, PA. and Jon Shoemaker and his wife, Katie, of Chicago; six grandchildren, Chloe, Sophie, Liv and Jill Miller and Noah and Leo Shoemaker; a sister, Bonnie Kaden and her husband, Hayden, of San Miguel Allende, Mexico and a brother-in-law, Cole Croft of Mt. Gilead, Ohio.

To honor his wishes, cremation will be observed

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington Court House, Ohio from 2-5 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or Tricounty Triangle Trail, PO Box 566, Frankfort, Ohio 45628.

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

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Jerry Dean Tuttle, 69, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 3:22 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where he had been admitted earlier in the day.

Jerry was born January 19, 1956, in Mount Sterling, KY to James and Alpha Harmon Tuttle.  He was a 1974 graduate of Miami Trace High School and lived most of his life in the community.

He was a material handler at Calmar in Washington Court House for 24 years before his retirement in 2000.  He owned and operated his own handyman business and also did maintenance work for Woda in Jamestown and the Holiday Inn Express in Washington Court House.  He currently was employed by the Perry Township trustees.

Jerry was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.  He enjoyed kayaking, hiking and rock collecting.  He loved animals, especially his dog, Buddy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, Jason Tuttle; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fay and Geneva Washburn and two brothers-in-law, Jimmie Washburn and Steve Lucas.

He is survived by his wife, the former Tonya Sue Washburn who he married June 22, 1987; three siblings, Bill Tuttle and his wife, Jill, of Washington Court House, Barbara Lucas of New Holland and Carol Tuttle of Washington Court House; nieces and nephews, Brian, Scott, Dawn, Justin, Jeremy, Beth and Brandi; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Larry Rowe of Washington Court House and his kayaking buddies, Darrell Upp and Terry Wilson.

To honor his wishes, cremation will be observed and there will be no visitation or service at this time.

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

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John Russell “Rusty” Landman, born September 3, 1963, in Fayette County, Ohio, was a vibrant soul whose infectious spirit and boundless love left an indelible mark on everyone he met.

The son of James “Jim” Landman and Linda (Morris) Stinson, both now passed, Rusty grew up in the close-knit community of New Holland, graduating from Miami Trace High School in 1981.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Rusty took his final ride to his heavenly home, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, hard work, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.

Rusty’s life was defined by his passion for his craft and his zest for living. As a skilled overhead fire sprinkler installer and proud member of Pipefitters Local UA #669, he led crews across the country, traveling far and wide. Through his journeys, Rusty discovered a universal truth: no matter where you go, people yearn for the same simple joys—to earn a living, care for their families, and live freely. His work was more than a job; it was a testament to his dedication and leadership.

A true free spirit, Rusty found pure joy in riding his Harley, the wind in his hair as he embraced the open road. He was a man of many talents—a gifted sketch artist whose drawings captured beauty, and a talented vocalist who lit up karaoke nights with his voice and infectious enthusiasm. Rusty’s love for the outdoors shone through in his gardening, while his passion for football and NASCAR brought excitement to his days. Above all, he cherished time spent with friends, his loyal dogs, and his large, loving family—his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins, all of whom he held close to his heart.

He leaves behind a family who will forever cherish his memory: his sister, Christina (Landman) Waugh and Tim of Ostrander, Ohio; brother, Tim Landman and Ess of Clarksburg, Ohio; sister, Lori (Landman) Rubel and Mike of Yorba Linda, California; brothers, Mark McFadden and Jackie of Covington and Dale McFadden of Washington Court House; aunts, Kaye (Landman) Blanton and Jim, and Judy (Morris) Zimmerman, both of Circleville; and his special lady love, Kelly Haynes of Washington Court House.

Rusty was recently preceded in death by his brother, Jesse McFadden of New Holland and is survived by his wife, Cheryl.

Rusty’s life will be honored with a graveside service for all family and friends at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at New Holland Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life at Smitty’s in New Holland, where stories of his laughter, love, and adventures will surely fill the air.

Rusty’s spirit will live on in every song sung, every ride taken, and every moment shared with those he loved so fiercely.

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

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Betty Lou Sicker, 94, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 2:22 p.m. at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus where she had been a patient since Wednesday.

Betty was born October 24, 1930, in Winchester, Virginia to Charles Emerick and Lumma Mae Racey Copenhaver.  She was a 1948 graduate of Coshocton High School and had formerly lived in Middleton, OH before moving to Washington Court House in 1973.

She had been a telephone operator in Coshocton.

Betty was a member of WCH Grace Methodist Church; Fayette County Commission on Aging; Emmaus Share Group; the Widow’s Group; Homemaker’s Club and was an avid bridge player.  She was a hairdresser at heart and enjoyed doing the hair of her granddaughters.

On May 10, 1952, she married Robert Louis Sicker, Sr.  He preceded her in death on December 28, 2009.  She was also preceded by three siblings and their spouses, Charles Copenhaver and his wife, Dorothy, Marguerite Hunter and her husband, Willis, and Donald Copenhaver and his wife, Liz, and a brother-in-law, John Stevning.

She is survived by two sons, Robert L. (Rob) Sicker, Jr. and his wife, Catherine, of Aurora, Ohio, Rickard Sicker and his wife, Tasia, of Dublin, Ohio; a daughter, Suzanne Heinz and her husband, John, of Washington Court House; grandchildren including Margo (Scott) Robinson, Rachel (Corey) Martin, Coury Sicker and Kelsey Sicker; several great grandchildren and a sister, Garnetta Stevning of Birmingham, AL.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at WCH Grace Methodist Church, 301 East Market Street, Washington Court House, Ohio.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Coshocton County Memory Gardens in Coshocton with the Rev. Matt Brookes, pastor at WCH Grace Methodist Church, officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to WCH Grace Methodist Church, 301 East Market Steet, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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

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J Howard Pinkerton, 78, of New Holland, Ohio died Friday, September 26, 2025, at 9:09 p.m. at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus where he had been a patient 27 days.

J was born September 30, 1946, in Deerfield Township in Ross County, Ohio to Howard and Mary Poole Pinkerton.  He was a 1964 graduate of Miami Trace High School and lived his early life in New Holland.  He had lived many years in Florida before returning to this community 15 years ago.

Before his retirement he was a barber.  He also worked in construction and painting.

He was preceded in death his parents and a sister, Jean Dyke.

J is survived by a daughter, Shay Pinkerton of Washington Court House; a grandson, Gage Pinkerton-Stuckey and five nieces and nephews, Mark (Kristin) Yarger, Wayne Yarger, Cheryl Thompson, Tracey Hudson and John Dyke.

Cremation was observed.

Two celebrations will take place.   The first will be for non-drinkers, at Shea’s house on Saturday, October 4 at 3 PM. The second will be at Smitty’s in New Holland on Friday, October 10, 2025.

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

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John “Buster” Langley, Jr., 88, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 8:50 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington Court House where he had been residing since February.

Buster was born May 17, 1937, in Pike County, Ohio to John Wesley and Charlene Elizabeth Eleanor Taylor Langley.  He was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School where he was a member of the FFA.

He was a general contractor and had been in charge of property maintenance for Airborne Express in Wilmington.  He also remodeled employee apartments for Sugar Creek Packing Company.

Buster was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan; enjoyed the music of Johnny Cash and looked forward each day to being with his buddies at Burger King.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ronnie, Donnie and William Langley; a sister, Fannie Langley and her husband, Richard Uszak and two sisters-in-law, Bill’s wife, Joyce Langley and Roy’s wife, Carol Langley.

Buster is survived by his wife, the former Beverly Ann Campbell whom he married May 24, 1959; two sons, Jody Langley and his wife, Melanie, of Washington Court House, John A. Langley and his partner, Christopher Lane Mayer, of Cincinnati; four grandchildren, August, Anthony, Anna and Isaiah Langley; three brothers, Roy Langley, Robert Langley and his wife, Carol, and Harry Langley and his wife, Dona, all of Washington Court House; a sister, Doris Rowland and her husband, Jim, of New Holland and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 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 Good Hope Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 208 North Fayette Street, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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Gregory Allen Huysman, 68, of Fayette County, Ohio died Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home.

Greg was born June 9, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Robert Harold and Maryann Theresa Youngpeter Huysman.  He was a graduate of Washington High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business from Ohio University.

He was a 17-year veteran of the United States Army.  He was formerly a shift manager at New Sabina Industries and had been a supervisor at Candelite in Leesburg and Kenworth in Chillicothe.

Greg was a member of St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church; the National Rifle Association and enjoyed trapshooting and fishing.    His hobby was rocketry and he was an avid model rocket builder.

He was preceded in death by his father in 2012, and his mother in 1990, and a brother, Jeffery Scott Huysman in 2023.

Greg is survived by two children, Adam Huysman and his wife, Nina, of Hillsboro, OH, Errin Fife and her husband, Kenneth, II, of Washington Court House; eight grandchildren, Logan, Bailey, Liam and Lincoln Rhoades, Reagan and Peyton Huysman, Tucker Tilley and Hunter, Huysman; three brothers, Dr. John (Sheryl) Huysman of Daytona Beach, FL; Gary (Maureen) Huysman of Charlottesville, VA and Andy Huysman of Washington Court House and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial mass will be celebrated Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10a.m. in the St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church by the Rev. Father Cyrus Haddad, pastor at the church.  Burial of the cremains will follow in the St. Colman Catholic Cemetery.

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

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