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August 16, 2023
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EDWARD EUGENE BONNER

Edward Eugene Bonner, 95, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 9:27 a.m. at Everheart Hospice Center in Greenville, Ohio.

Ed was born February 2, 1928, in Madison County, Ohio to Gus and Hazel Miller Bonner. He was a graduate of Jeffersonville High School and lived most of his life in Washington Court House.

Before his retirement in 1986, he was a 30-year employee of Armco Steel.

Ed was reared on a farm and loved the outdoors.  He was a lifelong gardener and an avid deer hunter but he especially enjoyed spending time with his friends at his camper in Highland County.

On February 3,1947, he married the former Janet Ruth Turner.  She preceded him in death on October 18, 2022.  He was also preceded by his parents and five siblings, Marvene Gueth, Barbara Rae and Herbert, John and Richard Bonner.

Ed is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Lawrence (Steve) Shaltry of Greenville, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law, Herbert and Luan Bonner of Canal Winchester; five grandchildren, Matthew (Amy) Shaltry, Benjamin Shaltry, Joshua Bonner, Ryan Bonner and Lara (Isaac) DeSanto and two great grandchildren, Christopher and Austin Shaltry.

The funeral will be Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds, minister at the Greenfield Church of Christ, officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

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

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August 13, 2023
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JEFFERY SCOTT HUYSMAN (Updated Arrangements)

Jeffery Scott Huysman, 60, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, at his home.  Although he had been in failing health, his death was sudden and unexpected.

Jeff was born April 9, 1963, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Robert Harold and Maryann Theresa Youngpeter Huysman.  He was a graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

He was a welder for Horton Emergency Vehicles in Grove City for 32 years.

Jeff was member of and instructor and educator of the American Welding Society.  He was also a member of  Fayette Aerie #423 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed fishing, antiquing, going to flea markets and amusement parks.

He was preceded in death by his father in 2012, and his mother in 1990.

Jeff is survived by four children, Kirova Bentley of Canton, NC, Shiann (Morgan Cutlip), Emily Huysman and Braydon Huysman, all of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, Kaiven, Avelynn and Ziaya Bentley; four brothers, Dr. John (Sheryl) Huysman of Daytona Beach, FL; Greg Huysman of Greenfield, 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 Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 10 a.m. at 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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August 9, 2023
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H. DAVID STUMP

 

H. David Stump, 80, of Sabina, Ohio died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 10:43 a.m. at the Autumn Years Nursing Center in Sabina while surrounded by his family.

David was born May 3, 1943, in Scioto County, Ohio to the late Dudley and Ivy Maude Kidder Stump.

He formerly was a plumber in the Sabina area for many years.

David was preceded in death by his wife, the former Nora Arlene Bradley on November 9, 2014, and a daughter, Rose Stump.

He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Laurens of Jamestown; a granddaughter, Amanda (Will) Saylor of Sabina and a great granddaughter, Ava Grace Saylor.

In keeping with David’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral.  Burial will be in the Azmaun Cemetery on Oppy Hill Road near Otway, Ohio.

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

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August 6, 2023
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PATRICIA MARIE BROWN

Patricia Marie Lee Brown, 90, of Sarasota, FL died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 3:50 p.m. at the Brookdale Palmer Ranch Skilled Nursing Facility in Sarasota, FL. where she had been residing since March.

Mrs. Brown was born August 31, 1932, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Otto and Marie Vance Lee.  She was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School.  She lived most of her life in Bellbrook, Ohio before moving to Colorado in 2014, then to Nashville in 2016.  She had been residing in Florida since March, 2023.

She had been a member of the Hope United Methodist Church in Bellbrook.

On November 24, 1951, she married David Lee Brown.  He preceded her in death on May 8, 2016.  She was also preceded by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Annabell and Earl Jones and Louise and William Cunningham.

She is survived by three children and their spouses, Roxanna and Steve Roda of Placida, FL, Timothy and Toni Brown of Nashville, TN and Kevin and Michaela Brown of Bay Village, Ohio; four grandchildren, Nathanel Brown and his wife, Delanie, Brycen Brown, Jacob Brown and Bridget Brown and two great granddaughters, Makenzie and Kennedy Brown.

The funeral will be Monday, August 14, 2023, at 11 a.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 Washington Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice,12034 North Access Road, Port Charlotte, FL  33981.

August 2, 2023
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PATRICIA LYN “PATTY” BILLS

Patricia Lyn (Patty) Bills, 46, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 4 p.m. at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus where she had been a patient the past week.  She had been ill since November.

Patty was born February 19, 1977, in London, Ohio to Joe and Joyce Evans Campbell.  She lived most of her life in Washington Court House.

She formerly was a bartender at Mugs & Jugs where she had arranged numerous biker poker runs.

Patty enjoyed beading and making jewelry.

She is survived by her husband, Shawn Nathan Bills whom she married May 18, 2011; five children, Harley (Brandon) Wallace, Destiny Thomas, Landen Coulter, Brooke (Cody) Pollard and Austin Thomas, all of Washington Court House; her mother, Joyce (Kevin Brewer) Baird of London, Ohio, her father, Joe Campbell of Bellefontaine, OH; four grandchildren, Aiden and Addison Wallace, Wylie Pollard and Liam Ellis; five siblings, Jennifer (Jeff) Burlingame of Springfield, OH, Alex (Sonjia) Baird of South Charleston, Eddie Baird and Jaime Campbell, both of London, OH and Crystal Campbell of Bellefountaine, OH and aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

The funeral will be Friday, August 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Paul Crichton, associate minister at Grace Community Church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Paint Township Cemetery in Madison County.

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

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July 24, 2023
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CHRYSTAL LIN SHADLEY

Chrystal Lin Shadley, 38, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Washington Court House.

Chrystal was born June 29, 1985, in London, Ohio to William Michael and Marlene Linda Puckett Shadley and lived most of her life in New Holland and Washington Court House.

She had been a server at Frisch’s Restaurant in Washington Court House.

Chrystal was preceded in death by a sister, Crickett M. Shadley and grandparents, Allie and Ray Puckett, William Glenn Shadley and Barbara Miller.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, are four children, Kendra D. Shadley and her soon-to-be husband, Cameron B. Wood; William L. Dillon, Jr., McKenzie M. Dillon and Khloie M. Shadley; a grandson, Raiden A. Wood; siblings, William M. Shadley, Jr. and Raymond G. Shadley and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cremation will be observed with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

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

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July 24, 2023
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NONA MAE SPEARS (Note Change of Funeral Location)

Nona Mae Spears, 91, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Mae was born September 21, 1931, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Ballard and Cora Adkins Justice. She lived most of her adult life in Washington Court House, where she was a respected employee of Calmar Corporation for 15+ years.

She was a former member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Waverly, Ohio and Hurricane Creek, Kentucky for many years.

Throughout Mae’s life she was known as a person of integrity, kindness, compassion and generosity. She lived life always looking to bless others and help those in need.

Mae was married to the love of her life, Cecil Spears on December 21, 1957. They were a devoted couple of 47 years until Cecil’s passing.

She was a loving and caring mother of three, grandmother of six and great grandmother of nine.

Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil on March 15, 2005; her brother, Joe Justice; a sister and brother in-law, Nola and Noah Adkins; a brother in-law, John Blevins; and a sister in-law, Hattie Justice.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Sandra and Tom Anderson of Galloway, Ohio; Steve and Susan Spears of Washington Court House; and Richard and Donna Spears of Marysville, Ohio; six grandchildren, Megan (Andrew) Acord, Alissa (Austin Brooks) Anderson, Ryan (Carrie) Spears, Tyler Spears, Taylor Spears and Tiffany (Zachary) George; nine great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters in-law, Bob and Carlene Justice and Howard and Norma Justice; two sisters, Jane Justice and Betty Blevins; all of Pikeville, Kentucky and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a visitation and service at the Gathering Place Church, 240 Courthouse Parkway, Washington Court House, Ohio on Monday, July 31, 2023. The visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. with the service beginning at 6 p.m.

There will be a private burial service at the Davidson Memorial Gardens in Allen, Kentucky at a future date.

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

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July 22, 2023
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GRACE McFADDEN

Grace Catherine Potts McFadden, 91, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.

She was born April 14, 1932, at Anna in Shelby County, Ohio to Ben Lincoln and Florence Katherine Gibbs Potts.

Before her retirement, she was a teacher at the Fayette Progressive School for 22 years.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Everett McFadden; sons, Robert E. McFadden, Jr.; Michael D. McFadden and David E. McFadden and two sisters, Dorothy Helman and her husband, Norris, and Nancy Watkins.

Grace is survived by two daughters, Anita McFadden and Mary Beth Slocum; three grandchildren, Matthew (Jessica) Fennig, Lindsey (Sam Holofchak) Slocum and John Michael Slocum; Don Smith, whom she claimed as her 4th son; four great grandchildren, Evan Fennig and Nicky, Gabe and James Holofchak and a brother-in-law, Emerson (Wanda) Watkins.

The funeral will be Monday, August 7, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Jim Blair officiating.  Burial will follow in the Cochran Cemetery in Fayette County.

Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffersonville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 71, Jeffersonville, Ohio 43128 or the Carnegie Public Library, 127 South North Street, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

Condolences may be sent to www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com.

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July 10, 2023
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MARY LOU BARRETT

Mary Lou Barrett, 85, of Xenia, Ohio died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 4:25 p.m. at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek where she had been a patient since July 3.

Mary Lou was born July 22, 1937, in Pickaway County, Ohio to Earl and Anna Elizabeth Rowland Sowers.  She was a graduate of Clarksburg High School.  She moved to Xenia 13 years ago from Florida.

She formerly was a seamstress for Krohler’s in Xenia.  She had also worked at Jack’s Harness in Washington Court House and retired as a dietician and phone operator from Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Mary Lou had attended the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Xenia.  She enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the casinos, working jigsaw puzzles, coloring and playing poker and other games with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Paul Barrett in 2002; a son-in-law, Richard Clark in 2015, and by ten siblings.

Mary Lou is survived by two daughters, Lori Clark of Sneads Ferry, NC and Wendy Gerhardt of Xenia; six grandchildren, Arin Elizabeth Gerhardt, Levi Sargent, Tiffany Hayes, Brittney Cummings, Jesse Clark and McKenzie Clark; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Laura Dumm of Circleville and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be observed Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland.

Cremation will follow the visitation.

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July 3, 2023
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DUANE EDWARD LITTERAL

Duane Edward Litteral, 56, of New Holland, Ohio, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at 12:50 a.m. at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton where he had been a patient since June 29.

Duane was born April 17, 1967, in Washington Court House, Ohio.  He lived in Clinton County until moving to Fayette County in 1972.  He was a 1985 graduate of Miami Trace High School and received an associate degree in civil engineering from Clark State Community College in Springfield, OH.

Until 2020, he had been safety director and property manager for Sugar Creek Packing Company for 32 years.

Duane was a member of Ducks Unlimited and attended Grace Community Church.  He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, golfing, and watching Jeopardy, but especially loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward George Litteral in 1988.

He is survived by his wife, the former Karin Elizabeth Klontz whom he married April 21, 2019.  He is also survived by his mom and dad, Kay and Larry Elliott of New Holland; his France mother, Isabelle Litteral; four children, Malcolm and Megan, Marissa and Ren, Allison and Alex and Gretchen and Russell; three grandchildren, Bohen, Hayes and Michaela; siblings, Jeffrey (Lisa) Litteral of Washington Court House, Brian (Cynthia) Elliott of Washington Court House, Brett (Sally) Elliott of Omaha, NE; JoEllen and Alex Offort of France, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and his loyal fur babies, Ike and Josie.

To honor his wishes, cremation will take place.

A celebration of life service will be held Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Community Church, 525 Glenn Avenue, Washington Court House, with the Rev. Becky Bernard officiating.  Burial of the cremains will follow in the Milledgeville-Plymouth Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4-7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or online at ohioshospice.org.

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

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