Obituaries

Beverly Jean Qualls, 87, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 9:22 p.m. at her home following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born September 18, 1935, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Herbert L. and Pauline Stepter Crosswhite.  She was a graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in Washington Court House.

She was a retired STNA who took care of many people throughout her life.

Beverly was so proud of her ancestry.  She was a direct descendant, on the Crosswhite side, of Madison Hemmings, the son of Sally Hemmings and historically rumored Thomas Jefferson.  Recent DNA tests confirmed a match to the male line in the Jefferson family.  Her great great grandmother, Harriet Hemmings Butler, daughter of Madison Hemmings and granddaughter of Sally Hemmings, is buried in Bloomingburg Cemetery.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Michael T. Qualls, Steven Gregory Qualls and Robert Alan “Robbie” Qualls; brothers, Robert Crosswhite and his wife, Jeanette, Norman Crosswhite,  and Herbert D. “Herbie” Crosswhite; a sister, Alberta StewarD; aunts and uncles, Theresa Jones, Raleigh and Kate Stepter, nieces, Robbin Crosswhite, Lesley Stepter and Tina Cropsswhite and a nephew, Juan (Butchie) Steward.

She is survived by a daughter, Chiquita (Roger) Nash; a son, Anthony D’wayne Qualls; three grandchildren, Michael Nash, MicKenna Nash, and MiCayla (Quantez) Claybrooks; two great grandchildren, Memphis and Mykhal Claybrooks; two brothers, Earl (Toyia) Crosswhite and William (Rita) Crosswhite and special cousins, Paula Stepter, Fulton (Bertha) Terry, Delores Lindsey and Gail Wilkerson.

The funeral will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the First Church of God, 610 Harrison Street with Pastor Patrick Gamble, minister at the church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

The viewing will be held Friday, December 16, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 610 Harrison Street or the Second Chance Center of Hope, 420 West Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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Betty Jane Holland, 98, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Friday, December 9, 2022, at 6:07 a.m. at her home.

Betty was born March 25, 1924, in Washington Court, Ohio to Montford Edison and Louise Minshall Stewart.  She was a graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in Washington Court House.

She formerly was a longtime legal secretary at Kiger Law Office and had assisted in the Office of the Fayette County Prosecutor.  She had also worked at Parrett Insurance Agency.

Betty was a member of the Heritage Memorial Church of Christ in Christian Union.  She was an avid crocheter and enjoyed playing computer games.  She also loved her travels to Florida.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Herbert “Bert” Holland on March 18, 1988, and a son-in-law, Dennis Warner.

She is survived by four children, Alan “Chip” Holland and his wife, Claudia, of Topinabee, MI; Toni Kay Warner of Delaware, Ohio, Dianne “Dee Dee” Moulder and her husband, Darryl, of Canal Fulton, OH and Debbie Miller and her husband, Kevin, of Washington Court House; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and her beloved dog, Sweetie.

A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Washington Cemetery with her son-in-law, the Rev. Darryl Moulder, officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

There will be no calling hours.

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Nancy Lynn Cornell, 67, of Sabina, Ohio passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at 8:06 p.m. at her home following a year-long battle with cancer.

She was born September 18, 1955, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Gary Lee and Beulah Dean “Boots” Wilson Weeter.  She was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in Washington Court House and Sabina.

For the past ten years, Nancy had been the fiscal officer for the Village of Sabina.

She enjoyed shopping and her yearly trips to the beach.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father on July 26, 1995, and her mother on January 28, 2017.

She is survived by her companion of 23 years, Carl C. Mullen; a son, Gary Todd Cornell and his wife, Lissa, of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, K’Lynn, Hayden and Noah Cornell; three siblings, Peggy J. VanHorn and her husband, Timothy, of New Holland, Mitchell L. Weeter and his wife, Pam, of Lancaster and Nadara A. Price and her husband, Herb, of Bloomingburg; nephews, Brody Price, Jacob (Emily) Moore and Nick Miller and a great niece, Presley Moore.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 9, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Greg Fessler officiating.  Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Highlawn Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette  County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio  43160.

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Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” Pope Loudner, 77, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 12:50 a.m. at Court House Manor where she had been a patient the past month.

Jackie was born on February 17, 1945, in Good Hope, Ohio to Paul and Louise Duff Pope and was reared in the Good Hope community.  She was a 1963 graduate of Miami Trace High School.  From an early age, Jackie had a great love for education and children.  She earned a bachelor of science in education in 1967, from The Ohio State University. Shortly thereafter, she married the love of her life, Raymond J. Loudner, on June 29, 1968. She decided to further her education and earned a master’s degree from the University of Dayton in 1982.

Jackie began her career as a teacher in the Columbus Public Schools and then began teaching at Washington City Schools where she taught from 1968, until her retirement in 2001, as a reading specialist.

Jacqueline was a proud member of the Mother’s Circle organization, Grace United Methodist Church, and her beloved “Lunch Bunch”. The Lunch Bunch group met weekly for over 55 years and was compromised of friends who were like family: Marlene Rankin, Nancy Ratliff, Peggy Vrettos, Marilyn Dawson, Karen Bernard, Pat Gall, Karen Hoppes, Judy Clay, and Sandy Gruber. She loved to host luncheons, parties, and make everyone she knew feel welcomed and loved. Jacqueline was an avid Bridge and Euchre player and loved spending her time on Anna Maria Island, Florida. She treasured her black cat; Chappie, Diet Coke, travel, golf, monograms and doting on her grandchildren. She was always packed and ready for her next adventure. Her sweet smile and laugh filled every room she entered.

Jacqueline is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Ray; her two daughters, Erin Loudner Emerson (John) Phillips of Edgewood, KY and Regan Loudner of Columbus; her granddaughters: Quincy, Darby, and Lily Emerson; a brother, Ronald Pope; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Judy and Topper Black, and special nieces and nephews: April (David) McCarty, Chip (Allison) Black, Brent (Anna) Black and Tiffany (Ben) Adler.

Jacqueline valiantly fought against myelofibrosis for 22 years and did not allow her condition to get in the way of living a beautiful and joy-filled life full of love and adventure. She will forever be remembered as the most loving, strong, giving, and warmhearted mother, wife, and friend to all.

The funeral will be Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 3 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church, 301 East Market Street, Washington Court House, with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at the church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church from 2 p.m. Tuesday until time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160, are encouraged.

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

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Cody Lee Eubanks, 30, of Washington Court House, Ohio went home to his Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2:57 a.m. at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Cody was born December 12, 1991, at London in Madison County, Ohio to Hesper Lee Eubanks and lived in and around Washington Court House most of his life.
He had been a dedicated employee of Kroger in Washington Court House the past nine years.
Cody was an avid Reds, Buckeye and Eagles fan and loved fishing and playing video games.
On November 20, 2020, he married the love of his life, the former Chyla LeeAnn Jones. Along with his wife, he is survived by his mom and step-dad, Hesper and Ben Ziegler of Washington Court House; his siblings, Dustin Eubanks and Ostin Capehart of Washington Court House, Leigha Cassero of Cincinnati and Aubrey and Lilly Capehart, both of Washington Court House; nephews, Eli Eubanks and Wyatt Cassero; nieces, Kaylee, Kyndall, Konley and Kaylin Jones, all of New Holland; his father-in-law, David Jones of Washington Court House grandparents-in-law, Robert and Mary Jane Chrisman of New Holland; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cholby and Kari Jones of New Holland; his beloved dog, Cash, and a huge host of friends.

In keeping with his family’s wishes, cremation took place.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the New Holland Church of Christ, with Michael Hodge, pastor at the Walnut Hill Church of Christ in Christian Union, officiating.

Friends may call at the church, Saturday from 4-6 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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Shirley Jo Pyle Thompson Stackhouse, 89, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 6:45 p.m. at Court House Manor where she had been a patient since October 5.  She had been ill since August 4, 2022.

Shirley was born November 13, 1933, in a log cabin between two hills in Pike County, Ohio to Charles Clayton and Constance Gayle Keller Pyle.  She went to school in Beaver, Ohio until 1941, then moved to Washington Court House when she entered the third grade at Central Elementary.  She was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School where she was in the “Best Band in the Land” for four years as a snare drummer.  She was elected Homecoming Queen for the 1950-1951 school year.

Following graduation, she went to work at the Wright-Paterson Air Force Base where she met her first husband, Harold Myers Thompson.  Following the birth of two sons and her divorce, she returned to Washington Court House to work at National Cash Register.  She later worked part time at the Fayette County Treasurer’s office for ten years, before becoming a full-time mom.  Shirley then became involved with the Fayette County Special Olympics with her special needs son, Chuck.

Shirley was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and loved to plant flowers and tomatoes.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold M. Thompson.  On November 20, 1959, she married John Irvin “Jack” Stackhouse.  He preceded her in death on January 28, 2006.  She was also preceded by her parents; a brother, Jack E. Pyle; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy D. “Dottie” and John Ervin and Constance M. “Connie” and Robert “Bud” Meriweather and a nephew, Dan Douglas Ervin and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived by four sons, David M. Thompson and his wife, Lisa, of Webster, NY, Brent A. Thompson of Cincinnati, Mark D. Stackhouse and his wife, Susan, and Charles E. (Chuck) Stackhouse, all of Washington Court House; four grandchildren, David M. Thompson, Jr., Kristina (Scott) Graham, Jennifer (Joel) Pomeroy and Jessica (Justin) Collier; eight great grandchildren; 13 nieces and nephews; two aunts, Joan Eisenaugle and Tootie Keller, both of Jackson; a cousin, Retired Admiral Stanley R. Arthur of Florida and many friends from the Class of 1951 and the Special Olympics.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place.

Arrangements for a graveside service, to be held in the Washington Cemetery with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating, will be announced by the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to contribute to the Fayette County Special Olympics, 1330 Robinson Road-SE, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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Rachel Susan “Susie” Noble, 80, of New Holland, Ohio died Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 3:30 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been a patient since November 16.

Susie was born March 5, 1942, in Circleville, Ohio to John and Mary Stevenson Duvall. She was a 1960 graduate of Circleville High School and lived most of her life in Williamsport and New Holland.

Before her retirement, she was activities director at the Chillicothe Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Susie was a member of the New Holland Church of Christ in Christian Union; the New Holland Lions Club; the Red Hat Society and Fayette County Commission on Aging.  She enjoyed line dancing, flowers and gardening.  She loved taking care of people, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On September 14, 1962, she married Martin Daniel “Marty” Noble.  He preceded her in death on June 3, 2006.  She was also preceded by four brothers, John, Bill, Tom and Don Duvall.

Susie is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Melinda Noble of Greenfield, Jeff and Michelle Noble of Washington Court House and Chris and Michelle Noble of New Holland; eight grandchildren, Miranda (Ronald) Morris, Ashely Noble, Matthew Noble, Meloney George, Becka Baxla, Garritt George, Jessa Baxla and Keara Baxla; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Brenda Duvall of Tyler Texas; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Duvall of Grove City and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland with the Rev. Larry Doss, minister at New Holland Church of Christ in Christian Union, officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home in New Holland Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.

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Wesley Cox, 86, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 3:22 a.m. at Court House Manor Assisted Living where he had been residing since February.

Wesley was born August 21, 1936, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Myrtle and John Wesley McDaniel.  Following the death of Wesley’s mother during childbirth, he was adopted as a newborn by Jasper William and Sarah Elizabeth Hamman Cox.  He was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of his life in this community.

During high school he began working at Wades Shoes.  He managed the store for many years until its closing in 1982.  He then opened his own shoe store inside Uhlman’s Department Store.  After a few years, Uhlman’s purchased his store and he became the manager at Uhlman’s.  He finished his career with Stage Department Stores, who bought out Uhlman’s, and continued to manage the store until his retirement in 2001.

Wes was a 43-year member of New Holland Lodge F. & A. M. where he served as lodge secretary for seven years.  He was a member and past president of the Washington Lions Club and always enjoyed participating in the Lions Club Variety Shows.  His favorite part was playing Charlie Chaplin, which he performed more than once, and he also performed several singing parts in the shows. He served 32 years as a member of the Fayette County Charitable Association and was a lifetime member of the Angler’s Club where he enjoyed fishing and just relaxing and reading at the pond.  Wes was a sports fan who enjoyed football, baseball, college basketball and F1 racing.  He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan from the time he was a kid listening to games on the radio.  He very much enjoyed cooking, his dogs, the local Farmer’s Market, his Courtview Coffee Club, listening to music and his family. Vacationing in the Outer Banks every year was something he always looked forward to and enjoyed very much.

He is survived by his wife, the former V. Ann Dews; four children, Joseph Alan Cox and his wife, Janice, of Alpharetta, GA; Jennifer Ann Heiny and her husband, Mark, of Washington Court House, Jonathan Dews Cox and his wife, Cindy, of Jeffersonville and Jason Daniel Cox and his wife, Jennifer, of Mason, OH; eight grandchildren, Morgan Cox, Mallory (Ethan) Cunningham, Molly (Terry) Gruber, Jake Pollock, Alicia (Nathan) Dill, Logan, Nathan and Katie Cox; six great grandchildren, Macy, Megan, Paislee, Roman, Macklin, Jovie and a great great granddaughter, Daisy.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation will be observed.

A memorial service, followed by burial in Washington Cemetery, 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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Joyce Elaine Conrad, 79, of New Holland, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:50 p.m. after a two-week hospitalization.

Joyce was born December 31, 1942, in Frankfort, Ohio to Carl Franklin and Ruth Butler Kruger.  She was a 1960 graduate of Frankfort High School and lived her entire life in Ross and Pickaway Counties.

She had formerly worked at the Citizen’s Bank in Chillicothe and later assisted with 3 Moms Catering, but her life’s work was caring for her family and assisting with the family dairy farm.

Joyce was a faithful member of the Atlanta United Methodist Church and was active with the United Methodist Women.  She was also a member of the National Farmers Organization and was a longtime poll worker.

Joyce loved to cook and bake for her family and others, but her ultimate joy was her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Taylor Elaine Baesman and a brother, Edwin Kruger.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Donald L. Conrad, whom she married March 21, 1964, three children, Karen Baesman and her husband, Rod, of Powell, Ohio; Greg Conrad and his wife, Judy, of New Holland and Becky Conrad Davenport and her husband, Monte, of Athens, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Kelsey (Aaron) Crookes, Jack (Alejandra) Baesman, Nick Baesman, Mikayla (Cameron) Gibbs, Macy (Kent) Maki, Macrae Conrad, Maylon Conrad, Luke Davenport and Shelby Davenport; a great grandson, Emmett Gibbs; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Rosemary Kruger of Bellbrook, Ohio; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kate Kruger of Frankfort, Ohio, Carole Siegrist and her husband, Dr. Carl Siegrist, of Cincinnati; Edward  Conrad of Houston, Texas and Linda Scott and her husband, Thomas, of Beaver Falls, PA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Atlanta United Methodist Church with the Rev. Serena Wolfe, pastor at the church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland Friday from 2-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Atlanta United Methodist Church, c/o Jaime Heath, 24960 Moler Road, Williamsport, Ohio 43164.

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Charles Allen Pendergraft, 56, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home.

Chuck was born January 25, 1966, in Ironton, Ohio to Charles Henry and Elizabeth “Libby” Allen Pendergraft.  He was a 1984 graduate of Miami Trace High School and life most of his life in this community.

He was a 19-year employee of American Showa in Blanchester where he worked in facilities maintenance.

Chuck was preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandparents, Betty and Ted Wilburn; paternal grandparents, Charles and Malinda Pendergraft and a stepson, Jason Howland.

He is survived by his wife, the former Kimberlyn Jo Howland; a son, Nathan Pendergraft and his friend, Stephanie Goodrich, of Greenfield; two grandchildren, Austyn and Nolan Pendergraft; a stepson, Donald Howland of Washington Court House; his father, Charles H. Pendergraft of Middletown; a brother, Glenn Pendergraft of Washington Court House; a half-sister, Charlas Abamson of Middletown and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and a private family memorial service 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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