Obituaries

William L. Yeoman, 79, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:51 a.m. at the Kettering Medical Center.

Bill was born July 21, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to Maryon L. and Geraldine Huntington Yeoman. He was a 1964 graduate of Miami Trace High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

He was a retired farmer and had also worked at Airborne Express in Wilmington.  He was currently employed by Spectrum Analytic in Washington Court House.

Bill attended the Grace Community Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diane and John McFadden and a brother-in-law, Ronnie Dowler.

Bill is survived by his wife, the former Jenny L. Dowler whom he married August 6, 1977; two sons, William Todd Yeoman and Stephen C. Yeoman and his wife, Catherine, and two grandsons, Bryson and Jackson Yeoman, all of Washington Court House; a sister-in-law, Pat Dowler Heinberger; a nephew, David (Lisa) Dowler; a great niece, Lily Dowler all of Mansfield and his fur babies, Mayzie, Maggie and Mollie.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.  Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Baptist Cemetery.

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

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Violet Virginia Fair Ferguson, 90, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:38 a.m. at her home.

Violet was born February 6, 1935, Nolan, WV to Jim and Virgil “Virgie” Elkins Fitch. She moved to Washington Court House in 2020, from Lexington, SC.

She had formerly worked as a housekeeper at the hospital in Troy, Ohio.

Violet enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Homer E. Fair and Bernie “Boat” Ferguson; two children, Deborah Ann Fair and Steven Allen Fair; five brothers and two sisters.

Violet is survived by a daughter, Kay E. Fair of St. John, Florida, several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a sister, Sylvia Miller of Kentucky.

In accordance with her wishes, her body will be cremated.  There will be no visitation or service.  Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the cemetery in Troy, Ohio.

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

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Joanna Marie “Sally” Jones, 81, of New Holland, Ohio died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 8 p.m. at her home.

Sally was born June 22, 1944, in Washington, D.C. to John Carson and Dolly Marie Newberry Mullins.  She was a long-time resident of Clintwood, VA and had moved to New Holland ten years ago.

She enjoyed arts and crafts, painting and sewing but her biggest joy was taking care of her family.  She had a spirited personality and was the orneriest and crabbiest, but most loving person, anyone has ever met.

Sally was preceded by her husband, Johnny Jones in 1980; by a daughter Arllinda Dunn in 2023; a sister, Judy and the father of her children, Lesley Dunn in 2005.

She is survived by three children, Johnny (Jenny) Dunn of Obetz, Ohio, Rick (Melissa Rubin) Dunn of Mount Sterling and Monty (Vanessa Buckner) Dunn of New Holland; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Mullins of Indiana; three sisters, Bonnie of Florida, Yvonne of Michigan and Marlene of Sunbury, Ohio and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

To honor her wishes, cremation will be observed and her cremains will be returned to her beloved Clintwood, Virginia.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Sally’s home in New Holland.

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

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Gregory Scott Denton, 75, of Dayton, Ohio died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 10:34 p.m. at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

Greg was born March 30, 1950, in Wilmington, Ohio to Robert Todd and Ethel Joyce Crumly Denton.  He was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School; received a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in business administration from National University.

Before his retirement, he was an aeronautical engineer and had worked for Pratt & Whitney, General Dynamics, General Atomics, Solar Turbines, General Electric and Boeing Aerospace.

He was extremely interested in space travel and built a full-size replica of a space capsule which was displayed at the Fayette County Fair.  He was an avid Ohio State University football fan and enjoyed sports cars, playing bridge and volleyball.

He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Sanda Krone and his step-father, Willis F. Coffman.

Greg is survived by his mother, Joyce Coffman; a brother, Douglas Denton and his wife, Jackie, all of Grove City and three nieces and a nephew.

A private graveside service will be held in the Washington Cemetery with Eddie Gault, associate pastor at the First Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Randy Lee Zink, 67, of Newport, Ohio in Madison County, died Monday, October 27, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. at his residence.  He had been in failing health.

Randy was born April 27, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio to Herbert Carl and Betty Jean Argabright Zink.  He was a 1977 graduate of Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus and lived most of his life in Columbus before moving to Newport.

He was a 31-year employee of United Parcel Service before his retirement in 2008.

Randy enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Zink.

Randy is survived by his wife, the former Marilyn D. Dill whom he married February 9, 1996; three children, Lindsey Lyon and her husband, Dakota, of Washington Court House, Ryan Kimbler and his wife, Chantana, of London and Matthew Kimbler and his wife, Allison, of Hamstead, NC; seven grandchildren, Cash and Ripp Lyon, Keira, Kali, Madison, Harrison and Carson Kimbler and baby girl Lyon to be born in November; a sister, Cindy Fox and her husband, Doug, of Lancaster, Ohio and a sister-in-law, Pam Zink of Columbus.

To honor his wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no service.

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

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Cindy Jane Gilpen, 67, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11:18 a.m. at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus where she had been a patient since Monday.

Cindy, the daughter of Sarah Louise Gilpen, was born January 2, 1958, in Fayette County, Ohio.  She was a 1976 graduate of Miami Trace High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

She had formerly worked at Arby’s, Taco Bell and McDonalds

Cindy was a member of the Wesleyan Holiness Church in Washington Court House and enjoyed crocheting and crafting.

She was preceded in death by her mother on November 7, 2024, and two great grandchildren, Athena and Christina Schick.

Cindy is survived by a daughter, Crystal R. (Cliff Sweet) Schick of Washington Court House and three grandchildren, Jared (Heather Smith) Schick, Christopher (Emily Jacobs) Schick and Sarah Schick.

A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial to follow in New Holland Cemetery.

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

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Tonda K. Rogers, 58, of Bloomingburg, Ohio died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:53 a.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been admitted the previous day.

Tonda was born June 26, 1967, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Thomas Clay and Susan Stone Rogers.  She was a 1985 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

She was an avid Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia.  She also enjoyed collecting miniature shoes of all types and watching scary movies.

Tonda was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Phillip and Everett Arnett.

She is survived by her partner of 38 years, David E. Rutherford; two sons, David Charles Rutherford and Ian McDaniel Rutherford, all of Bloomingburg; a grandson, Maleik Harrison; a brother, Ricky Arnett of Savannah, GA; a sister-in-law, Nit Arnett of Washington Court House; several nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Friday, October 24, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.  Burial will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

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

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Gladys Leota Murphy, 83, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 9:42 a.m. at Carriage Court Assisted Living where she had been residing since April 7, 2024.

Gladys was born April 9, 1942, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Gilbert and Dorothy Bowermaster Webb.  Except for ten years in Brown County, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Washington Court House where she was a retired factory worker.

She was a life member of AmVets Post #3571 Auxiliary in Washington Court House and the Simon Kenton Post #2734 Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Maysville, KY.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Murphy, Jr. in 1990.  She was also preceded by the father of her children, Larry Hayner in 1970, and two brothers, Isaac Webb and Thomas Webb.

She is survived by three children, Cynthia Long and her husband, Ray, of Sardinia, Charles E. Hayner and his fiancée, Mandi Gray, of Washington Court House and Melinda Smith of Leesburg; four grandchildren and a great grandchild.

To honor her wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or funeral.

Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Sugar Creek Baptist Cemetery under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

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Connie Sue Campbell, 70, of Washington Court House died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 2:35 p.m. at her home.

Connie was born November 10, 1954, in Marion, Ohio to George and Helen Hatfield Burke.  She was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

She was a claims and billing clerk and had formerly worked at Fayette County Memorial Hospital for nine years and Central Benefits in Westerville for nine years.  She retired in 2012, from Edgewood Manor in Greenfield at six years of service.

Connie was a member of the Gathering Place Church and the Fayette County Commission on Aging.  However, her special joy was being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Vic Burke.

Connie is survived by two children, Amanda Camp and her fiancée, Ed Weaver, and Jason O’Dierno and his wife, Amy, all of Washington Court House; four grandchildren, Kaitee (Adam), Kiersten (Kyle), Robert (Grace), and Victoria (Tim); eight great grandchildren, Colt Hartley, Kaiden Rummer, Crue, Evie, Rowdy, Izabella and Jaxson Ryan and Ozzy Durham; a sister-in-law, Judy Burke of Helena, GA and her former husband, Jim Bauman.

The funeral will be Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m.at the Gathering Place Church in Washington Court House with John Pfeifer, pastor at the church, officiating.  A graveside service will be held Thursday October 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blood Cancer United, P.O. Box 98011, Washington, D.C. 20093-8011 or online at bloodcancerunited.org.

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

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George Weston Shoemaker, 79, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 12 a.m. at Court House Manor where he had been a patient since Monday.

George was born October 9, 1946, in Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio to Herbert Eugene and Sanchen Cutter Shoemaker.  He was a 1964 graduate of Mansfield Malabar High School and received a bachelor’s degree in English education from The Ohio State University in 1964.  He later earned a master’s degree in English from The Ohio State University.

He was an English teacher at Washington Senior High School for 32 years before his retirement in 2002.  He also served as yearbook advisor for many years. and was named Teacher of the Year.

George was a master gardener and had served on the tree committee for the City of Washington Court House and was long-time pool manager for the Washington Park Association.  He was an avid bicyclist and for many years rode in the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure and later served as a volunteer with GOBA.  He had also served in the Ohio Air National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sanchen Croft.

George is survived by his wife, the former Carolyn Elaine Crotty whom he married June 29, 1968; two children, Julie Miller and her husband, Matthew, of Pittsburg, PA. and Jon Shoemaker and his wife, Katie, of Chicago; six grandchildren, Chloe, Sophie, Liv and Jill Miller and Noah and Leo Shoemaker; a sister, Bonnie Kaden and her husband, Hayden, of San Miguel Allende, Mexico and a brother-in-law, Cole Croft of Mt. Gilead, Ohio.

To honor his wishes, cremation will be observed

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington Court House, Ohio from 2-5 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or Tricounty Triangle Trail, PO Box 566, Frankfort, Ohio 45628.

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

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