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Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Pence, 81, of New Holland, Ohio died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been a patient since September 17.

Liz was born June 1, 1943, in Fayette County, Ohio to Floyd Woodrow and Betty Mae Boyd Redding.  She lived most of her life in the New Holland community.

She formerly had worked at McKesson Corporation in Washington Court House and Willow Wood in Mount Sterling.

Liz enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On May 28, 1960, she married Robert Arthur Pence.  He preceded her in death on March 12, 2009.  She was also preceded by a son and daughter-in-law, Rocky and Leslie Pence and siblings, Alberta, Verner, Annabelle, William “Bill” and Floyd “Pete” Redding, Carolyn Pence and Lily Self.

She is survived by  daughter and son-in-law, Tirina and Larry Mollohan of Bloomingburg; three grandchildren, Dustin (Rachael) Pence of Circleville, April (Brian) Dollison of Chillicothe and Crystal (Mike) McClaskie of London; eight great grandchildren, Gabriel and Emily Decker, Morgan, Bailey and Cayden Pence, Alyssa and Connor Dollison and Nikki McClaskie; five siblings, Thelma Redding of Washington Court House, Clark (Susan) Redding of Atlanta, Sherman (Danna) Redding of New Holland, Lucretia (Clarence Lunsford) Bethel of Frankfort and Berniece (Larry) Perkins of Sedalia and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the New Holland Church of Christ in Christian Union with Crystal Spriggs, minister at the church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Waterloo Cemetery.

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

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

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Beverly Jo Carman Ingram, 90, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 4:20 a.m. at Court House Manor Nursing Home where she had been residing since May 26, 2023.

Beverly was born July 20, 1934, in Fayette County, Ohio to Joseph and Edna Mae Holahan Carman.  She was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

She had formerly been a cashier at Craig’ s Department Store.

She was a lifelong member of WCH Grace Methodist Church; was a charter member of the Fayette County Community Band and had been a member of the Washington C.H. Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution and Royal Chapter #29 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

On November 17, 1956, she married Herman Howard “Hoss” Ingram.  He preceded her in death on May 10, 2012.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Brenda Ingram of Washington Court House; a grandson, Dr. Samuel Ingram and his wife, Jennifer, of Alexandria, Virginia and two sisters-in-law, Ann Baird of Washington Court House and Ruby Shackelford and her husband, Ben, of Niceville, Florida.

The funeral will be Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 12 Noon at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with John Meriweather officiating..  Burial will follow in the Bush Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette Regional Humane Society, 4 Commercial Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 or an animal care facility of the donor’s choice.

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Ronnie Lee Nixon, 75, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, September 16, 2024, at 9:46 a.m. at his home.

Ronnie was born March 13, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio to Ronald Fern and Margaret Louise Strong Nixon.  He moved to Washington Court House in 2017, from Thornville, Ohio.

Before his retirement, was a factory worker.

He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Ronnie enjoyed boating and going to Buckeye Lake.

He is survived by five children, Marcia Nixon and Tammy Nixon, both of Columbus, Jessica Nixon and Ronda Nixon, both of Washington Court House and Ryan Nixon of Newark.  Also surviving are six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

To honor his wishes, following a private family visitation, cremation will take place.

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

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Doris Evelyn Russell, 95, of New Holland, Ohio died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3:20 a.m. at Court House Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient since August 6.

Doris was born May 13, 1929, in New Holland, Ohio to Leroy and Helen Stonerock Funk and was a lifelong resident of the New Holland community.

She attended the Good Hope United Methodist Church and the New Holland Methodist Church.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting and took great pride in teaching her great granddaughter, Chloe Russell, how to quilt.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Howard D. “Jack” Russell on October 10, 2019; by three brothers, Edmond, Gene and Dale Funk and two sisters, Janet Hooks and Helen Ingram.

Doris considered her greatest gift from God to be her children and devoted grandchildren, all of whom made them a family.

She is survived by three children, Tony Speakman and his wife, Sylvia, of Galveston, TX, Tim Williams and his wife, Renee, of St. Cloud, FL and Mark Russell and his wife, Teri, of Mount Sterling, KY; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several loving nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Friday, September 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland with the Rev. David Yinger, pastor at the Brown’s Chapel and Clarksburg United Methodist Churches, officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

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

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Joe R. Giebelhouse, 81, of Bloomingburg, Ohio died Friday, September 13, 2024, at 12:55 p.m. at the Mount Carmel Grove City Medical Center where he had been a patient since September 12 Joe was born May 15, 1943, in Washington Court House, Ohio to George Russell and Dorothy Evelyn Coe Giebelhouse.  He was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wilmington College in 1965 and was a lifelong resident of this community.

Joe was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed woodworking, antiques, trap shooting, traveling and photography.

Before his retirement, he was a computer systems analyst for the Defense Construction Supply Center in Columbus for 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hugh and Lydia LaFollette.

Joe is survived by his wife, the former Ruthann LaFollette whom he married July 20, 1974; a cousin, Sandra Lukens of Grove City and many dear friends.

A private service will be held at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with burial to follow in the Madison Mills Cemetery.

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JoAnn (Jodi) Kirkpatrick, 91, of New Holland, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 5:57 p.m. surrounded by her family.

Jodi was born August 12, 1933, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Mary Jo Bireley Cockerill and Marion Jacob Cockerill.  She was raised on a farm in Fayette County where she graduated from Washington High School in 1951, and then attended Wilmington College.

On June 6, 1954, she married the love of her life, Kenneth (Kenny) Kirkpatrick and moved to New Holland, Ohio.  They became actively involved within the harness racing industry where they not only raised and trained their own horses, but also raced them.  They were actively engaged in farming in New Holland, Ohio as well.  Jodi had worked at the Court House, as well as a legal secretary to Otis Core, a local attorney and enjoyed working as a Postmaster Relief at the New Holland Post Office for many years.  She was also a presiding judge for the election board in West Holland for more than 40 years.

Jodi enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether it was playing cards, going out to eat, shopping, watching the Buckeyes, or sitting at the table laughing about memories and fun times.  Jodi did not know a stranger and that is because she had a heart of gold, was kind, and saw the best in everyone.  She was a faithful member of New Holland United Methodist Church and had also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years.  She was an active longtime member of the Fayette County Garden Club and thoroughly enjoyed going to their meetings and events.

Jodi had two sons that she loved dearly, Kenneth McKinley (Kenny Mac) and Bradley Joe Kirkpatrick and raised her granddaughter that she adored, Kara (Kirkpatrick) Polichetti.  She was then blessed with a loving grandson-in-law, John Polichetti, as well as two great-grandchildren that she loved unconditionally, Johnny and Kinlee Polichetti.  She shared many memories with her family that she treasured and loved to share.  Her laugh was contagious, her love was palpable, and her disposition was desired.  She made an impact on so many lives and her legacy will live on.

She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Wendell (Kenny Kirk) Kirkpatrick on September 9, 2017.  She was also preceded by her parents and two brothers, Donald E. (Donnie) Cockerill in 2022 and Gary W. Cockerill in 2018.

She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth McKinley (Kenny Mac) Kirkpatrick of New Holland and Bradley Joe Kirkpatrick of Clarksburg; a granddaughter, Kara Kirkpatrick Polichetti and her husband John; two great grandchildren, Johnny and Kilee Polichetti, all of Grove City, two sisters, Marjorie Hudson and Shirley Cupp Johnson and sisters-in-laws, Myrna Cockerill and Marybelle Cockerill, all of Washington Court House, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.  These were all people she loved dearly.

The funeral will be Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland, Ohio with Rev. Linda Crew, pastor at the New Holland Methodist Church, officiating.  The burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held at the funeral home in New Holland, Ohio from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday September 11, 2024.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Holland Methodist Church in lieu of flowers, c/o Nikki Sheets, 154 East Front Street, New Holland, Ohio 43145.

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Alta Mae Osborn, 75, of New Holland, Ohio died Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11:25 a.m. at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus where she had been a patient two weeks.

Alta was born October 3, 1948, in Ranger, WV to Edgar and Nora Lee Walker Osborn.  She was a 1966 graduate of Southwestern High School in Gallia Co., Ohio moved to New Holland in 1966 from Rio Grande.

She was an aide at Orient State Institute for 12 years and had been a cosmetologist, tailor and seamstress.

On December 29, 1979, she married Edgar Eugene Nungester, Jr.  He preceded her in death on October 11, 2021.  She was also preceded by her parents and two brothers, Eldon Eugene and James Lee Osborn.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ty Edison and Anna Nungester and a grandson, Zachary Nungester, all of Westerville and a sister, Helena May of Johnstown.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will be observed and there will be no visitation or service.

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

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Nancy Mae Rolfe, 87, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 5:26 p.m. at the home of her daughter in Marysville.

Nancy was born January 19, 1937, in Marion, Ohio to William Ernest and Garnet Kearns Barnett.  She moved to Washington Court House in 2000, from Mount Sterling.

Before her retirement in 2000, she had worked for the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services for 25 years.

She was a member of Heritage Memorial Church of Christ in Christian Union.  She enjoyed attending the Friday night activities at the Rose Avenue Community Center; eating at the Willow restaurant and especially going to garage sales.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Rolfe on June 14, 2003; a daughter, Tammy Glispie on April 8, 2022; a grandson, Jerome Caldwell; a son-in-law, Daryle Nicholson; a brother, Ernest “Junior” Barnett and three sisters, Vonnie Shadley, Phyllis Phillips and Helen Davis.

She is survived by three children and their spouses, Terry and Charlie Staten of Columbus; Tracy Nicholson of Marysville and Eddie and Kris Conger of Orient, Ohio; a son-in-law, Tony Glispie of Washington Court House; nine grandchildren, Brandon (Briana) Nicholson, Brittany (Austin) Summers, Bryce Nicholson, Tyler (Lauren) Conger, Tonya (Paul) Annon, Melissa Bailey, Gladys Annie Bailey, Rhonda Bailey and Felicia Bailey; several great grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Barnett of Washington Court House; two sisters, Garnet Shadley and Bessie Posey; a brother-in-law, Joey Phillips, all of Washington Court House and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Monday, September 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with the Rev. Joe Duvall officiating.  Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.

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

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Franklin Woodrow (Frank) Grooms, Sr., 79, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro where he had been admitted earlier in the day.  His death was sudden and unexpected.

Frank was born May 29, 1945, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Sampson and Mary Huffman Grooms.  He lived most of his life in Washington Court House.

Before his retirement, he had worked at Cor-tec in Washington Court House.

On February 20, 1965, he married the former Barbara Jean Anthony.  She preceded him in death on January 17, 2020.  Frank was also preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Frank enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by two children, Melissa Ashbaugh and her husband, Brian, of Mowrystown and Franklin W. Grooms, II, and his girlfriend, Janet Sexton, of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, Spencer Grooms and Brandon Ashbaugh and his wife, Ashleigh, and Bradley Ashbaugh; two great grandchildren, Tegan Ashbaugh and Hannah Grooms; two sisters, Betty Jean Joseph and Patti Locey, both of Washington Court House; a sister-in-law, Barbara Grooms, of Milledgeville and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation took place.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, September 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Pamela Kay Pollard, 76, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 2:19 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been admitted the previous day.

Pam was born March 27, 1948, in Bloomingburg, Ohio to Harold Maywood and Bertha Winona Anderson McConnaughey.  She was a 1966 graduate of Miami Trace High School and later received a bachelor’s degree from Wilberforce University.  She lived most of her life in Bloomingburg, Washington Court House and Greenfield

Before her retirement, she was an administrative assistant at the Greenfield Area Medical Center for 25 years.

She was a member of the Greenfield bridge club, the “Bridgies” and several card clubs in Washington Court House.  She had formerly been a member of the Bloomingburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Bloomingburg United Methodist Church.  She currently was a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

On February 26, 1967, she married Jeffrey L. Pollard.  He preceded her in death on December 21, 2019.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hal and Gary McConnaughey.

She is survived by two children, Jeffrey T.D. Pollard of Columbus and Carrie Herdman and her husband, Scott, of Washington Court House and was “Mom” to 10 exchange students from around the world. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Bailey (Eneree Real) and Madison Herdman; a sister, Janet (Fred) Belles of Circleville; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and nieces, nephews and cousins.

To honor her wishes, cremation took place.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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