Obituaries

Jerry Lee Stewart, 79, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 3:44 p.m. at his home.

Jerry was born May 3, 1945, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Kenneth Wesley and Gladys Myrtle Holley Stewart.  He was a lifelong resident of this community.

Before his retirement, he was an industrial cleaner for Sunshine Laundry for over 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James E. Stewart and Kenneth W. Stewart, Jr. and a sister, Shirley Runyon.

Jerry, who was never married, is survived by two brothers, Donald Stewart and his wife, Maxine, of Florida and Robert Stewart of Texas; two sisters Linda Merritt who travels the country and Barbara Sue and Jerry Brandel of TN and several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Cremation will be observed.  Burial of the cremains 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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Gary Wayne Pate, 68, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday August 14, 2024, at 11:58 a.m. at the Crestwood Ridge Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hillsboro where he had been residing since June 5, 2024.

Gary was born November 12, 1955, in Kanawha County, WV, the son of Charles and Virginia Lovejoy Pate.  He lived most of his life in Florida.  He moved to Washington Court House two years ago from North Dakota.

Before his retirement, he was a detailer at a car dealership in Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and twelve siblings.

He is survived by his children, Wayne Woodruff of Texas and Melinda Hill of Arkansas; several grandchildren, including Michael King of Washington Court House. He is also survived by two brothers, Jerry Harrison of Washington Court House and Kenny Harrison and his wife, Esther, of St. Albans, WV: his significant other, Connie Arledge of Washington Court House; his former wife, Jessie King of Jacksonville, FL and numerous nieces and nephews, including Daniel Withrow, Jerry Harrison, II, Brandon Scott Harrison, Shannon Jordan and Melaine Kovac..

In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and there will be visitation or service.

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

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Richard Sherrill Waters, Jr., of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 11:09 a.m. at his residence after losing a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born October 19, 1935, in Fayette County, Ohio to Richard Sherrill and Marjorie Marie Minshall Waters. He was a graduate of Washington Senior High School and a member of the storied 1952 Undefeated Blue Lion football team. He was a lifelong resident of this community and was the owner and operator of Tower Mobile Home Park.

Richard attended The Gathering Place Church.

On May 5, 1956, he married the former Toni Marie Weatherly. Toni preceded him in death on March 31, 2024. He was also preceded by a son, Richard Sherrill Waters, III on July 23, 1963; by a sister, Rebecca Beam and her husband, Malcolm; a brother-in-law, Rodney Acton and a sister-in-law, Mila Schlichter.

He is survived by three children, Stephen Waters and his wife, Catherine, of Washington Court House, Tina Harris and her husband, Matt, of Sarasota, Fl and Jason Waters and his wife, Mandy, of Washington Court House; five grandchildren, Nathan (Dalanee) Waters, Krista Aills Whitt, Jacob (Mersades) Waters, Josh Waters and Jonah Waters; five great grandchildren, Maycee and Josiah Whitt, Lindsy (Lyle) Sweeney, Riley and Addie Waters; two great great grandchildren, Nora and Sloan Sweeney; two sisters, Ann Wead of Louisville, Ky and Mary Acton of Washington Court House.

A special thank you goes out to Adena Hospice (Jamie) and caregiver Margo (Mango) from Richard’s family.

A private graveside service will be held for the family, at a date to be determined, in the Washington Cemetery with Pastor John Pfeifer, officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Gathering Place Church, 240 Court House Parkway, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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Nancy Beth Cox, 81, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 4:54 a.m. at the Laurels of West Columbus where she had been residing the past 11 months.

Nancy was born February 27, 1943, in Highland County, Ohio to Glenn and Esther Mae Smalley Roberts.  She was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School and then the Nationwide Beauty Academy in Columbus.  Except for several years in Columbus, she lived most of her life in this community.

She was a clerk in the Franklin County Auditor’s Office for 25 years before her retirement on October 31, 2014.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lewis Cox on May 14, 2002; a son, Kevin Carl McCoy on September 26, 1995; the father of her children, Ronald L. McCoy on January 24, 2017, and a sister-in-law, Nancy Roberts on March 21, 2022.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa L. and Steve Bailey and Gina and Trent Shaw, all of Washington Court House; six grandchildren, Christopher James (C.J.) McCoy and his wife, Lacy, Carlee McCoy, Kelly Kohli and her husband, Jed, Brad Shaw and his wife, Carrie, Casey Shaw and his wife, Loren, and Derek Shaw and his wife, Cori; nine great grandchildren, Gunner, Harrison and Nash Kohli, Bryar, Hudson, Gavin, Greyson and Parker Shaw and Luke Packard; a brother, Martin Roberts and a niece, Amanda Deem, both of Columbus.

The funeral will be Monday, August 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with the Rev. Michael Hodge, pastor at the Walnut Hill Church of Christ in Christian Union, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

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

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Patty Ann Boldman, 88, of Springfield, Ohio, died Friday, August 2, 2024, at a retirement community in Columbus where she had been staying for the past two months.

Patty was born July 14, 1936, in Bloomingburg, Ohio to Charles Steven “Jim” and Ruth Armelda Sexten Noble. She was a graduate of Bloomingburg High School. On September 27, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Ted D. G. Boldman. They moved from Washington Court House to Springfield, Ohio, in 1965.

She was formerly a banker with Huntington National Bank, and a proud wife and mother of two daughters, who took joy in maintaining a loving home for her family.

Patty was a member of the Bloomingburg United Methodist Church and enjoyed decorating, floral design, reading cookbooks, and spending time with friends and family. Those who provided care for her remembered her fondly for her kindness, warmth, and playful nature that she kept. She was known to express her gratitude and appreciation for those who surrounded her.

She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away on February 26, 2016.  She was also preceded by her parents; a brother, Bud Sexten and two sisters, Janet Nadine Emrick and Norma Jean Dennis. She is also preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Lucille Allison and Violet Rosalie Boldman, and five brothers-in-law, Gerald Ellis Boldman, Johnny Boldman, Ora J. Boldman, Robert Boldman, and William Boldman.

Patty is survived by two loving daughters, Robin Boldman Trevas and her husband, Dan, and Lori Boldman, all of Columbus; a sister-in-law, Pauline “Polly” Stevens of Indiana and a brother-in-law, Thomas Boldman of Springfield, and nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.  Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 Noon Thursday, August, 8, 2024, until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, 3776 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio.

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Ruth Ann Duncan, age 76, of Cedarville, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Miami Valley Medical Center in Dayton.

She was born July 31, 1947, in Fayette County, Ohio to Boyd and Helen (Alltop) Kearns.

Ruth Ann had been a hairdresser for many years, most recently with Take 2 Hair Studio in Washington Court House where she had worked until retiring.

She had served as secretary for the ladies auxiliary at the Washington Court House Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #423.  Ruth Ann enjoyed playing cards, and loved spending time with her family.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Duncan; mother, Helen Alltop; step-father Boyd Kearns and a brother Danny Kearns.

She is survived by six children, Twila Powell of Florida, Gene (Lisa) Duncan of Washington Court House, Millie (Randy) Bock of Washington Court House, Tony (Melissa) Duncan of Washington Court House, Nicole Duncan of Wahington Court House, and Jamie (Brenda) Duncan of Circleville; 11 grandchildren, Ty Bock, Trey Bock, Adam (April) Havens, Amanda Havens, Courtney Havens, Bethany Havens, Hunter Smith, Jessica (Rene) Canales, Kayla Duncan, Ryan Duncan, and Megan (Hadin) Coy; 16 great grandchildren, Garrett, Andrew, Aubree, Kyler, Greyson, Bryleigh, Brayden, Elleanna, Elijah, Jaron, Zaiden, Emmalee, Mallory, Leeah, Anthony, and Brandon; siblings, Sonny (Tina) Kearns of Florida, Becky (Chuck) Holloway of Washington Court House, and Sheila Simpson of West Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and many great friends including Randy Perry and Sharon Anthony.

A service by the Eagles Lodge Ladies Auxiliary  will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House .  The funeral will immediately follow with Joy Stanforth, associate pastor at Heritage Memorial Church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Range Township Cemetery, Midway, Ohio.

Visitation will be held Friday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

There will be a gathering for family and friends in the back room of the Washington Court House Eagles, 320 Sycamore Street Washington Court House.

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Charles Richard Shipley, age 54, of Washington C.H., died Monday, July 22, 2024, in the emergency room at Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington C. H. He was born November 20, 1969, in Washington C.H. the son of Grover R. and Virginia M. (Benedum) Shipley, Jr. Charles was employed with D.H.L. for more than 33 years, he had worked his way up to become Operations Supervisor. In his free time, Charles enjoyed gardening, grocery shopping, cooking, biking, fishing, hunting, and loved the great outdoors. He cherished his quiet time with his wife Cheri, and spending time with his father metal detecting. Charles was a wonderful husband, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheri L. (Knisley) Shipley, to whom he married October 30, 1999 in Washington C.H.; father Grover R. “Dick” Shipley, Jr. of New Holland; two sisters, Vicki and her husband David Climer, and Kimberly and her husband Dennis Bick all of Washington C.H.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gregory and Amy Knisley; mother-in-law Barbara Knisley of Washington C.H.; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Taylor, Samantha (Greg) Barbour, Nicholas Dresch, Trey Climer, Tori (Chris) Wehner, Ginna Climer, Makenna Knisley, and Addison Knisley; great nieces and nephews, Ian Taylor, Lexi Scott, Lane Scott, Leo Dresch, Aubreyann Taylor, Evelyn Dresch, Gwendolyn Wehner, and Haley Barbour; and many friends. Charles is preceded in death by his mother Virginia M. “Ginger” Shipley on May 20, 2024; and father-in-law Gary Knisley on August 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, at Kirkpatrick Funeral Home, Washington C.H. Kristi Lynch Ott will officiate. Calling hours will be held Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a gathering immediately following the funeral service. The gathering will be held at the First Baptist Church of Washington C.H., 301 E. East Street, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160, where a meal will be provided by the New Holland United Methodist Church. All are invited and encouraged to attend for food and fellowship, and to share storied about Charles. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family.

Coy Lee McKinley, II, of Columbus, Ohio died Friday, July 12, 2024, at 1:52 p.m. at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus where he had been a patient since June 15.

Coy was born July 16, 1972, in Haltom City, Texas to Coy Lee and Violet Faye (Vickie) Dickenson McKinley.   He graduated from high school in North Richland Hills, Texas and moved to Columbus in 2012, from Texas.

He formerly was an installer and repairer of home and business security systems.

Coy enjoyed playing pool.

He was preceded in death by his father on March 16, 2012.

Coy is survived by his mother, Violet (Vickie) Wedlake of Atlanta, Ohio; siblings, Kimberly (Kenneth) Hunt of New Holland, David (Corey) Rasberry of Plain City, Ohio Kay-Dee (Shane Keys) Wedlake of Grove City, Patti Swadley of Columbus and Kellie Wedlake of Atlanta, Ohio.  Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in New Holland on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 4-6 p.m.  Cremation will follow the visitation.

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Linda Kay Laymon Hynes, 83, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 5:20 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been a patient since Saturday.

Linda was born October 20, 1940, in Washington Court House to Harold R. and Ruth Elizabeth McGuire Laymon.  She was a graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

On January 10, 1962, she married Loren Drexel Hynes, Jr.  He preceded her in death on July 24, 2007.

Linda is survived by two sons, LD Hynes and his wife, Tammy Mayer Hynes, and Garth Hynes, all of Washington Court House; four grandchildren, Kristin (Kevin) Knisley, Jake Hynes, Taylor (Dalton) Dean and Katherine Hynes; a step grandson, Camron (Jennifer) Lindsey of North Carolina; five great grandchildren, Sarah, Conner, Zayne, Rylee and Jackson and a brother and sister-in-law, Harold D. (Sonny) and Jo Laymon of Washington Court House.

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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David Lee Laytart, Sr., 68, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:40 a.m. at his home.  He had been in failing health since October, 2023.

David was born June 16, 1956, in Washington Court House to Lang and Vivian Livingood Laytart.  He was a 1974 graduate of Washington High School and a lifelong resident of this community.

Before his retirement, he was a printer for Rotary Stock Forms in Greenfield and later Hillsboro.  He had also worked at Home Depot.  Following his retirement, he was a security guard at the Carnegie Public Library in Washington Court House.

He was a proud volunteer firefighter for the City of Washington Court House for 32 years.  David was an avid bicyclist and he also sold and repaired bicycles.  He formerly had been a foster parent.

David was a member and former deacon at the South Side Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death his father; mother and stepfather, Vivian and Bob Kibler; a sister, Nancy Howland; a son-in-law, Sean Groves; a brother-in-law, Ron Gravett and his best friend, Rollo Marchant.

David is survived by his wife, the former Vicki Ann Hayner whom he married February 16, 1975; four children, David (Lisa Sweeney) Laytart, Jr., Tammy Groves, Nate (Hanna Smith) Laytart, all of Washington Court House and Katrina (Jay Harper) Bowman of Logan, Ohio; two grandchildren, Allison (Cody) Ferrell and Bryson (Sasha) Laytart; a great granddaughter, Winnie, to be born in September, a brother and sister-in-law,  Benny and Shirley Laytart, of Washington Court House; a sister, Dr. Linda Gravett of Cincinnati and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral, followed by the firefighter’s last call and bell ceremony, will be Friday, July 5, 2024. at 1 p.m. at the South Side Church of Christ with Todd Maurer, involvement minister at the church, officiating.  Cremation will follow the services.

Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations for final expenses may be made to the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home, 554 Washington Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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

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