Obituaries

Anita Louise Smith, 85, of Greenfield, Ohio, peacefully went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 28, 2023.

She was born December 15, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois to Russell Ward and Dimple Mae Crook Metzger.  She moved to Greenfield in 2021, from Grove City, Ohio.

Mrs. Smith loved spending time with her family and dogs, studying the Bible, gardening, taking long walks, and most importantly, sharing the Gospel of Jesus. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Grove City, Ohio.

She was a beloved receptionist at the Mount Carmel School of Nursing in Columbus for nearly 20 years when she retired in 2000.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents and was the last of six siblings.

She is survived by three children, Warren L. Smith and Clifford P. (Cliff) Smith of both Greenfield and Marilyn S. Williams and her husband, Rod, of Estes Park, Colorado; three grandchildren, Kenny (Sarah) Smith, Katie (Jon) Gilbert and Karyn (Kenny) Clayton; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In accordance to her wishes, cremation will take place.

A family gathering will be held at a later date.

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

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Robert Benjamin “Bob” Bennett, 88, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 1:45 p.m. at Four Seasons of Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation where he had been a patient since March 22.

Bob was born February 1, 1935, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Andrew and Helen May Snyder Bennett.  He was a graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

He had worked for the Ohio Water Service Company and then at the water treatment plant for the City of Washington Court House for a total of 47 years before his retirement in 2006.

Bob served as a Private First Class in the U. S. Marine Corps.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter and archer and enjoyed “junkin” for antiques at area flea markets.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edward and Raymond Bennett; and two sisters, Barbara Brakeall and Colleen “Bunny” Justice.

Bob is survived by his former wife and caregiver, Judith K. Patterson; a son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Keturah Bennett of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, Robert “Robbie”, Kamika “Kamie” and Korinthia “Korie” Bennett; sister-in-law, Joy Bennett; longtime special friend, Mark Underwood; his buddy, Stacey Sanchez; neighbor, Betty Lou and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service, with complete military honors, will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Washington Cemetery with the Rev. Tony Garren, pastor at the Fayette Bible Church, officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette Bible Church, 1315 Dayton Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

Kaleb Richard Kirkpatrick, 29, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 12:37 a.m. shortly after arrival at the Fayette Adena Medical Center.  His death was sudden and unexpected.

Kaleb was born August 18, 1993, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Kevin Richard and Michelle Renee Chrisman Kirkpatrick.  He was a 2012 graduate of Washington High School.

Kaleb was a plant operator at New Sabina Industries.

He was a member of the Gathering Place Church and enjoyed sports of all kinds.

Kaleb was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gary and Nancy Kirkpatrick and his maternal grandfather, Larry Arthur Chrisman.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Michelle and Tom Pfeifer of Washington Court House; his father and stepmother, Kevin and Denise Kirkpatrick of Columbus; a sister and brother-in-law, Kierstin and Derek Pfeifer of Washington Court House; a niece, Kallie Pfeifer and a nephew, Asher, to be born in July; his maternal grandmother, Sharon Chrisman of Washington Court House; aunts and uncles, Kelli and Scott McCoy of Leesburg,  Larry and Holly Chrisman and Charlie and Minda Chrisman, all of Washington Court House and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Gathering Place Church with John Pfeifer, minister at the church, officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Washington Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Patricia Jane (Pat) Ford, 75, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:28 a.m. at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus where she had been a patient the past week.

Pat was born December 4, 1947, in Newark, Ohio to Irvin Jefferson and Marie Kathryn Keller Patrick.  She was a 1965 graduate of Miami Trace High School.

Before her retirement, she was office manager at Willis Lumber Company for over 30 years.

Pat was a longtime member of St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church.

On February 6, 1970, she married P. Dale Ford.  He was preceded her in death on January 17, 2011.  She was also preceded by a sister, Carol A. Patrick on
September 1, 2014; a brother, Thomas D. Patrick on June 10, 2019 and a sister-in-law, Betty E. LeMaster.

Pat is survived by a daughter, Amanda D. Fabb and two grandchildren, Caden Christian Fabb and Alexia Faith Fabb, of Hilliard, Ohio; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leo Eugene and Edna Eileen (Mickey) Ford of Wilmington and several nieces and nephews.

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

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

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Barbara Ann Zoodsma, 87, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 2:44 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington Court House where she had been a patient since March 15.

Barbara was born May 25,1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Stella Lamper Feenstra.  She was a 1953 graduate of Union High School in Grand Rapids and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College.  She moved to Washington Court House in 1977, from Lawrence, MI.

She served as Fayette County Recorder for 13½ years and previous to that had worked at the Fayette County Law Library and for Hammond and Hammond Attorneys.

Barbara was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church where she had been an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women’s Circle.  She currently had been attending the State Route 38 Church of Christ.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society; the Fayette County Republican Club and had been a member of the Washington Court House Business and Professional Women’s Club.

On September 24, 1953, she married Lester Paul Zoodsma.  He preceded her in death on December 12, 1995.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Dale Zoodsma on September 12, 2017.

She is survived by three children, Paul Zoodsma and his wife, Dona, of Cookeville, TN; Carl Zoodsma and his wife, Connie, of Washington Court House and Ellen Zoodsma of Monroe, NC; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Phyllis Feenstra of Texas and two sisters, Ruth Bloom and her husband, Russell, of Florida and Mary Ellen VanSoestberg, of Texas.

The funeral will be Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House. A private burial will take place Friday, March 31, 2023, in the Cascade Township Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Friends may call at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 214 North Hinde Street or the State Route 38 Church of Christ, 1550 State Route 38-NE, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Janet Kay McNabb Workman, 64, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Thursday morning, March 23, 2023,  at her home.

Janet was born October 27, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio to Howard Junior and Irene Estelle Marguerite Bloomquist McNabb.  She was a 1977 graduate of Wayne High School in Huber Heights and had formerly lived in Fort Wayne, IN and Huber Heights, OH but spent most of her life in Fayette County.

She had served three years as executive secretary at the Ohio State House; worked ten years in customer service at Mac Tools, Inc.; served as head teller at U.S. Bank and was in sales at Heartstrings at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Fayette County.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church.  She had formerly sung with the Fayette County Choral Society; had been a member of the Washington Lioness Club; participated in The Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis.  She enjoyed music, computers, watching television and especially her dogs, Paxton and Milo.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Bill Hankins and brothers-in-law, Ronald L. Dowler, Michael B. Campbell, Marvin L. Heinberger and Bob Graska.

She is survived by her husband, Mark J. Workman whom she married December 6, 1980; a son, Lucas J. Workman and his fiancée, Natasha Nohle, of Wappingers Falls, NY; two sisters, Patricia Heinberger of Mansfield and Paula Campbell of Washington Court House; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Virgil and Vera Workman of Sabina; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diane and Tom Douglas of New Lebanon, OH and several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Monday, March 27, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Washington Court House with her nephew, Jeff Graska, associate worship pastor at The Father’s House Church in Canton, and Eddie Gault, minister at the First Baptist Church, officiating.

Cremation will follow the service and burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church Sunday from 3-6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 301 East East Street or Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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

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Calvin Leonard Bellar, 78, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 11:39 p.m. at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Calvin was born February 3, 1945, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Harry C. and Margaret Jane Conger Bellar.  He was a lifelong resident of this community where he was a retired laborer.

He faithfully attended the Grace United Methodist Church.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ralph Bellar and a sister, Anna Mae Litteral.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Dennis Canter of Mount Sterling, Ohio; two grandchildren, Lacey Duffy and Joshua Hudson; special friends and caregivers, John R. Meriweather and Dicka Nye and his other caring members of the Grace United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church.

Private burial of the cremains will be in the Washington Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Edna Elizabeth Ooten, 88, of New Holland, Ohio died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 10:32 p.m. shortly after arrival at the Adena Fayette Medical Center.  She had been in failing health.

Edna was born January 9, 1935, at Glouster in Athens County, Ohio to Glen and Edith Tippie McClelland.  She lived most of her life in Columbus before returning to Glouster.  She had lived in New Holland the past year.

She formerly was a mail clerk for direct mail companies and had also worked at the Glouster Post Office.

Edna was a member of the ladies auxiliary of Aerie #468 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Glouster

She attended the Glouster Church of Christ and enjoyed reading and keeping in contact with people by writing letters.

Edna was preceded in death by the father of her children, Richard E. Temple on June 7, 1993; two daughters, Diane and Linda and five siblings, Jack, Paul, Shirley, Glen and Ilean.

She is survived by her husband, Mark J. Ooten whom she married November 15, 1996; five children, Bill Martin of Columbus, Katherine Coleman and her husband, Rick, of Columbus,  Edie Parker and her husband, Jeff, of Delaware, Ohio, Rich Temple and his wife, Mindi, of Galloway and Theresa Moore and her husband, Jack, of Columbus; eight grandchildren, Billie Jo, Michael, Amanda, Shari, Ashley, Natalie, Joshua and Rileigh; several great grandchildren; six siblings, Cynthia, Charles, Bob, Fred, Denny and Toni; numerous nieces and nephews and her dear friend, Margaret “Sis” Castle.

The funeral will be Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.

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A memorial service for Betty Jean Montgomery, 95, of Washington Court House will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Judy Chapel in Washington Cemetery, with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial of the cremains will follow in Washington Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

Betty, widow of Joseph Benson (Ben) Montgomery, died, January 29, 2023, at Court House Manor Nursing Home.

Ethel Louise Jordan, 90, of London, Ohio, formerly of Washington Court House, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at 5:11 p.m. at The Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus where she had been a patient the past week.

Louise was born March 28, 1932, in Kingston, Ohio to Nolan D. and Ethel B. Findlay Bitzer.   She was a 1950 graduate of West High School in Columbus and a 1954 graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in home economics.

She formerly taught home economics at Utica High School and later did extensive substitute teaching at various area schools.  For many years she assisted her husband with his dental practice in Washington Court House.

Louise formerly attended South Side Church of Christ and was currently a member of the Greenfield Church of Christ.  She was also a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority; the Mother’s Circle and The Ohio State University Alumni Club.  She enjoyed baking, quilting and sewing but especially being with her family.

On June 9, 1956, she married John Thomas Franklin Jordan.  He preceded her in death on January 19, 2021.  She was also preceded by two sons-in-law, Michael Douds and Greg Davis; her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John G. and Pearl Welty Jordan; a sister and brother-in-law, Maryann and Richard Cassidy and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, LaVonne and Frank Creamer.

She is survived by four daughters, Linda Murden and her husband, Dr. Robert Murden, of Worthington, OH; Joan Jordan of Providence, RI; Jenny Hildebrand and her husband, Drew, and Julie Davis, all of London, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jonathan Douds, Alyson Douds, Adam Phillips, Dr. Eric Phillips and his wife, Dr. Samar Sheriff, Frank Hildebrand and Jordan Hildebrand; two great grandsons, Steven Miller and Noah Phillips; her cousin and best friend, Bruce Findlay and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18, 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 of the cremains will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield Church of Christ, 955 Jefferson Street, Greenfield, Ohio 45123.

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