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DORIS EVELYN RUSSELL

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

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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JO ANN (JODI) KIRKPATRICK

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

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

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.

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 McCONNAUGHEY POLLARD

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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BETTY LOU BEATTY

Betty Lou Beatty, 97 of Columbus, Ohio died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 3:25 p.m. at Scioto Community in Columbus where she had been residing since 2020.

Betty was born January 8, 1927, in Springfield, Ohio to Dwight and Gertrude Mantz Wilcox.  She was a graduate of Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio and lived most of her life in Greenfield and Washington Court House before moving to the Columbus area.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had formerly worked for Dr. Doane in Greenfield and Dr. Young in Mount Sterling.

She enjoyed all aspects of the harness racing business and had been an owner of standardbred racehorses.  She was a member of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and the United States Trotting Association.  She had formerly attended the First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield.

On May 5, 1952, she married Hugh Edwin Beatty.  He preceded her in death on November 5, 1993.  She was also preceded by a brother, Dwight Wilcox.

Betty is survived by a son, Hugh J. “Sandy” Beatty and his wife, Sandra, of Orient, Ohio; two grandchildren, Adam C. Beatty and his wife, Courtney, and Rachel (Landon Hall) Beatty; a great granddaughter, Ava Marie Taylor Hall and a brother, Richard Wilcox of Rochester, NY.

The funeral will be Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 12 Noon. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating..  Burial will follow in the Greenfield Cemetery.

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

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CAROL M. (HOUSER) EVERHART

Carol Marie (Houser) Everhart, 88, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:38 p.m. at Court House Manor where she had been residing since 2019.

Carol was born June 6, 1936, at Frankfort in Ross County, Ohio to Percy Joseph and Ethel Marie Bethard Houser.  She attended Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

She was a clerk at K-Mart in Washington Court House for 16 years before her retirement in 1989.  She had also worked at Flowers by Marilee.

Carol attended the First Baptist Church and was a member and past president of the Sabina Senior Citizens.  She loved to read and work on crossword puzzles.

On July 9, 1952, she married Harold George Everhart.  He preceded her in death on June 21, 2003.  She was also preceded by her parents and an infant brother.

Carol is survived by three children, Harold G.  “Junior” Everhart of Washington Court House, Donald Joseph “Joe” Everhart and his wife, Rhonda, of Baltimore, Ohio and Pamela Oman and her husband, Steven, of St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren, Jeremy Oman, Tony Oman, Eva Oman, Christina Eggleton and her husband, Donald, and Kevin Everhart; five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

The funeral will be Friday, August 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.  Burial will follow in the Highlawn Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette Regional Humane Society, 4 Commercial Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 or the Sabina Senior Citizens, c/o Sabina Church of Christ, 115 West Washington Street, Sabina, Ohio 45169.

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SARA ELAINE ANSCHUTZ

Sara Elaine Anschutz, 77, of Washington Court House Ohio, passed into the universe on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 10:49 p.m. at her home, with Nelson and Corey by her side.

Elaine was born October 10, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late George James and Dorothy Lucille Glass Anschutz. As a young child, she spent most of her time with her grandparents, Walter and Mary Glass in Reesville, Ohio. When she was around four years old, her family moved to Somerset, Ohio where she was active in Girl Scouts (when cookies were fifty cents a box) and the Methodist Youth Fellowship. The family moved to Madison Mills when she began sixth grade. She was active in 4-H, Methodist Youth Fellowship and various school clubs. She moved to Columbus in 1966, and back to Madison Mills in the early 90’s to be with her mother.

After graduating from Miami Trace High School in 1964, she attended Ohio University and then transferred to Columbus Business University where she earned an associate degree in business management.

She worked as an insurance agent for 20 years earning both Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Certified Insurance Counselor designations. While working in the insurance field, she attended the Columbus School of Practical Nursing and earned her licensed practical nurse degree. She worked as a private duty and staff nurse in various facilities and as coordinator for continuing education workshops for residents and interns for the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine. While working there, she completed coursework for a psychiatric technician certificate and human resources recruitment. She then became an independent contractor providing all levels of consulting, training, recruitment and business services. She retired in 2008.

Elaine enjoyed travel and visited many states and European countries, with a particular fondness for Switzerland. For many years she enjoyed flea/farm markets and craft shows where she made many friends with people from all over the country and world. She learned about other cultures and enjoyed conservations sometimes with neither party understanding the other’s language, but with gestures, drawing and shaking of heads, they got through it. Her favorite customers were animal people and bikers. Elaine developed, produced and marketed a popular line of culinary mixes, which she wholesaled and retailed under the name Windflower Farm. She was also an active volunteer for many years with the Fayette County Dog Shelter, which she found to be the most gratifying, heartwarming, frustrating and heart-breaking times in her life.

She is survived by her brother, Dennis James Anschutz; dear friend Nelson Prater, and family. Her beloved cat yum-yum, as well as many cousins and a host of friends.

As she wished, there will be direct cremation with no visitation or service.

Any memorial remembrances may be in the form of a donation of time or money to the Fayette County Dog Shelter, 1550 Robinson Road, Washington Court House Ohio 43160.

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

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