Obituaries

Leslie Diane Saxon, 60, of Sabina, OH, died Friday, July 24, 2026, at 3:47 a.m. at Cedarvale Commons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center where she had been residing since May.

Leslie was born August 12, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lester and Dorothy Jeffers.

She had formerly worked as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in local nursing homes.

Leslie enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Saxon on July 16, 2016; by a daughter, Tiffany; her parents and a sister.

Leslie is survived by three children, Dean Saxon of Wilmington, Darrel Saxon of Lima and Danielle Sirkin of Newark; three grandchildren, Emilee, Phoenix and Stacy Saxon; a brother, Deron Jeffers of Cincinnati and her canine companion, Sandy.

Cremation will be observed and no visitation or service is planned at this time.

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

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Darla Kay Gordon, 62, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 1:14 a.m. in her home care facility in Washington Court House.

Darla was born April 19, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas Lee and Nancy Lee Hall Smith.  She was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School in Columbus and attended Fort Hayes Career Center where she trained as a dental assistant.

She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1981, and faithfully held to that course until her death.  She was a loyal wife and great companion.  She loved live music, traveling and seeing sights of historical and cultural significance.  She always made sure that the important things were taken care of first.  She was very forgiving and did not have a bad word to say about anybody.  She faced her long-term illness with grace and unusual fortitude.  She had a quiet strength about her and she remained dignified throughout the whole ordeal.  She will be sorely missed.  She awaits the promised resurrection into a paradise earth where no one will say, “I am sick.”

Darla was preceded in death by her mother; grandparents, Edward and Helen Hall and William and Bonnie Smith; aunt, Debbie (Sue) Smith; uncle, Ernie Bowles; nephew, Steven Keeler; niece, Bailey Wagner; father-in-law, Charles Gordon; brother-in-law, George Stoltz and and a sister-in-law, Sandy Gordon.

She is survived by her husband, Mark A. Gordon whom she married May 14,1983; three children, Kyle Gordon and his wife, Allie, of Dayton, Trent Gordon and his wife, Heather, and their daughter, Dapnhe, of Chillicothe and Zach Gordon of Washington Court House; her father and stepmother, Thomas L. and Deborah Smith of Maysville, KY; siblings, Lisa Stoltz, Brenda (Dave) Smith, Teresa (Timothy) Holman, Tommie Smith and Cynthia Smith, all of Chillicothe; her mother-in-law, Francine Gordon of Washington Court House; a step–sister, Megan Adams; sisters-in-law, Vickie (Rick) Justice of Washington Court House and Christy Gordon of Columbus; brothers-in-law, Steve Keeler of Chillicothe, Chuck (Sandra) Gordon of Waterboro, SC, Mike Gordon of Washington Court House and Dean (Stephanie) Gordon of Bentonville, AR and several nieces and nephews.

A private burial will take place in Washington Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Washington Court House with Jeremy Newman officiating.

A celebration of life will follow the memorial service at The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington Court House, Ohio beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

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Douglas Eugene Maddux, 68, of Washington Court House, OH died Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home.

Doug was born September 25,1957, in Fayette County, Ohio to Donald Eugene and Patricia Lou Southworth Maddux.  He was a 1976 graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

He was formerly manager of the Washington Pool Association and recently had been a car detailer.

Doug was an avid sports enthusiast and was a fan of the Notre Dame Irish, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds.  He also enjoyed watching westerns, especially those with John Wayne.

On June 21, 2013, he married the former Connie Jean Pennington.  She preceded him in death on June 8, 2016.

Doug is survived by three children, Drew A. Maddux, Courtney Rummer and her husband, Jeremie, and Kyle J. Maddux, all of Washington Court House; a step-daughter, Jamie Jewell of Grove City; seven grandchildren, Frank, June, Lynnlee and Kylee Maddux, Jalen Johnson, McKenzie and Hallie Rummer; two step grandchildren, R.E. and Callan Jewell; a brother, Michael D. Maddux and his wife, Kristy of Charlotte, NC and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cremation will be observed.

Arrangements for a memorial service, followed by burial in Washington Cemetery, are being completed and will be announced by the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House when finalized.

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Tina Renee Moser, 46, of New Holland, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 2:27 p.m. at her home.  She had been in failing health.

Tina was born on October 14, 1979, in Summersville, WV to Roger Dale and Mary Catherine Morris Walton.  She was a 1998 graduate of Fairfield Union High School and moved to New Holland ten years ago from Columbus.

She previously was a billing specialist at Kiddie West Pediatric Center in Columbus before retiring on July 1, 2026, from The Ohio State University after five years of service.

Tina was a strong follower of Christ and a member of the New Holland Methodist Church.  She enjoyed boating, campfires, visiting the zoo and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Allen Moser whom she married July 1, 2000; two daughters, Emily Moser of Columbus and Kaley Moser of New Holland; her parents, Roger and Mary Walton of Bremen, OH; a brother, Joe Walton of Bremen; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donavin and Rachelle Moser of Haskins, OH; a brother-in-law, Ryan Moser and his wife Becky of Millbury, OH; two sisters-in-law, Liz Katt and her husband, Mike, of Findlay, Ohio and Jenny Krantz and her husband, Brian, of Perrysburg, OH and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Friday, July 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland with the Rev. Dorothy J. Countryman, pastor at the New Holland Methodist Church, officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 12 Noon until the time of the service.

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Joyce Ann Messer, 66, of New Holland, Ohio died Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:45 a.m. at her home.

Joyce was born on December 6, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to Frederick Lewis and Lillie Mae Redding Self. She was a 1978 graduate of Adena High School and lived most of her life in Ross County before moving to New Holland five years ago.

She was a nursing home cook and worked over 30 years at Walnut Manor in Clarksburg and the Vinyards at Concord in Frankfort before her retirement in 2024.

She was a collector of Coca-Cola paraphernalia and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

On April 15, 1995, she married Robert Lee Messer.  He preceded her in death on October 2, 2016.  She was also preceded by her parents and a sister, Marsha Clark.

She is survived by two sons, Richard Koon and his fiancée, Melissa White, and Matthew Koon, all of Chillicothe; her fiancé, Phil Riser; seven grandchildren, Kyson, Kaitee, Korby, Kaden, Kenleigh, Kodi and Kaycee Koon; a brother, Frederick L. Self, Jr. of Clarksburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rhonda and Ronald Gozy of Chillicothe and Louise and Doug Posey of Frankfort; a sister-in-law, Lois Cain and her husband, Mike, of Loudonville and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland with the Pastor Jason Rasor, minister at the New Destiny Church of Marysville, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Waterloo Cemetery in Pancoastburg, Ohio.

Friends may call at the funeral home in New Holland Tuesday, from 11a.m. until the time of the service.

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Esther Elinor (Rapp) Braun lived a wonderful life filled with blessing and peacefully passed away June 30, 2026, just shy of her 100^th birthday.

Born on August 9, 1926, she grew up in Bloomingburg, Ohio, the daughter of the late Omar and Rena (Siemon) Rapp.

Preceding her in death was her husband, James Henry Braun and her siblings, Wilbur Rapp, Marjorie Rapp Braun and Roger Rapp.

Survivors include her four sons, Gary, Wade (Cheryl), Karl (Peggy) and John Braun; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Esther and Jim met at their sibling’s Marjorie and Williams Braun’s wedding and married a year later in 1950.  Over their 61 years together, they raised four sons and ran the family farm in Good Hope.  They also enjoyed winters in Florida and traveling throughout America and parts of Europe.

Esther was a long-standing member of the Good Hope United Methodist Church where she found great comfort and companionship throughout her life.  She was a dedicated volunteer cooking many wonderful meals for the Good Hope Lions Club where Jim was a member for many years.  Esther gave of her time and talents to the Fayette County Board of Elections as an election day poll supervisor.  She was also a member of the local garden club where she enjoyed friendship and her love of flowers.

She will be remembered by her family for her warmth, kindness and generosity.  One particular memory shared by many was her tasty hickory nut cakes which were always requested and enjoyed at gatherings of family and friends.  Esther was loved and will be remembered fondly.

A private graveside service will be held in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

A celebration of life, which is open to the public, will be held Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.., on her 100th birthday, at the Good Hope Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Hope Methodist Church, c/o Jerry M. Wilson, 2016 Flakes Ford Road-SE, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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Kimberly L. Williams, 60, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, June 29, 2026, at 2:29 p.m. at The Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus where she had been a patient since June 21.

Kim was born October 11, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio to Kenneth and Katherine Huffman Robinson.  She lived her younger life in Columbus before moving to New Holland at the age of ten.  She was a 1984 graduate of Westfall High School and moved to Washington Court House in 1990.

She formerly was a secretary at HER Realtors in Circleville and later worked at Pettit’s Market in Bloomingburg.

She is survived by her husband, David Eugene Williams whom she married June 30, 1990; two children, Logan (Katie) Williams and Sara (Joey Greene) Williams; two grandchildren, Brady and Millie Mae Greene and a sister, Kellie Robinson of New Holland.

The funeral will be Friday, July 3, 2026, at 12 Noon at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating. Burial will follow in the Brown’s Chapel Cemetery near Clarksburg.

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

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Helen Leone Kruger Moore, 82, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:05 p.m. at Adena Fayette Medical Center where she had been a patient two days.

Helen was born on October 23, 1943, in Fayette County, Ohio to Harley Edward and Mabel Ellison Kruger.  She was a 1961 graduate of Jeffersonville High School, attended Southern State Community College and was a lifelong resident of Fayette County.

She was previously employed by The National Cash Register Company and Mac Tools before her retirement from Showa Aluminum Corporation in 2004.

Helen loved her family, traveling and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Thomas Moore whom she married on November 18, 1964, in Fayette County, Ohio.  They celebrated over 50 years of marriage before his death on March 23, 2015.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, John Thomas Moore on November 22, 2025; her wonderful parents; a sister, Barbara Jane Geesling on March 16, 2011; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David and Carolyn Moore, Robert (Bob) and Lenna Moore and Fred and Martha Ann Zindle; two nephews, Edward Roy Geesling and Steven Zindle and a niece, Carolyn Zindle.

Helen is survived by a brother-in-law, John “Joe” Geesling of Washington Court House; nieces and nephews, Sue and Bob Keat, Bob and Linda Zindle, Debbie Zindle-Santana and James Zindle as well as cousins; friends; special neighbors, Andy and Amber Reboulet and their family; her driver, Tim Henderson and her cat, Smokey.

The funeral will be Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.  Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 Noon until the time of the service.

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Maye Herron Lindsey, 75, of Washington Court House died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:47 p.m. shortly after arrival at Adena Fayette Medical Center.  She had been in failing health.

Maye was born on November 10, 1950, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to Hobert and Hester Lykins Howard.  She lived her early life in Waverly, Ohio then lived in Columbus before moving to Washington Court House where she was a graduate of Washington High School.

Before her retirement in 2012, she worked at Johnson Controls in Greenfield, Ohio.  She also had been a real estate agent.

Maye enjoyed flowers, plants, being outdoors, especially sitting on her porch talking to her neighbors.  She also collected spoons and mugs that her children and grandchildren would bring to her from trips.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and six sisters and three brothers.

Maye is survived by four children, Tamika (Mark) Mallow of Washington Court House, OH, Patrick Charles “Jason” (Brooke) Herron of Hilliard, OH, Ronnie (Nicole) Herron of Long Island, NY and Kellie Jo Herron of Washington Court House; eleven grandchildren, Katelin (Matt) Tremaine, Tayla (Angel Cano) Mallow, Alexus (Osey Hayes) Herron, Gerritt Mallow, Trevon Herron, Hayden Herron, Austin Herron, Caydence Herron, Kiya Hargo, Cooper Herron and Lauren Herron; a great grandson, Osey Hayes, Jr.; a sister, Rita Barlow and a brother, Junior Howard, both of Columbus, OH as well as several nieces, nephews and cousin.

To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place.

A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Robert Paul Simon, 92, of Washington Court House, Ohio died peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Court House Manor Nursing Home where he had been residing since December 2022.

Bob was born May 25, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert and Mary Lesinski Simon.

He worked in the bakery business his entire life, starting at Drake’s Bakery in Pittsburgh.  He later moved to Washington Court House to work at Pennington Bakery and retired from Kroger Bakery in Columbus in the late 1990’s

Bob was preceded in in death by his wife, the former Francoise (Fran) Palito, on June 26, 2016.

He is survived by two daughters, Kristine (David) Cartwright of Granville and Tricia Simon of Washington Court House; grandsons, Zachary and Alexander Cartwrtight of Granville, Ohio; a sister, Judi (Clem) Schneider of McMurray, PA and a brother, Jim (Wendy) Simon of California.

Following his wishes, cremation was observed and no services are planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice, 7575 Pargon Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459.

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

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