Obituaries

Jane De Chantell Bentley died peacefully at home on August 18th in Pleasantville, New Jersey at the age of 73.

Jane was born in Detroit, Michigan to Mary Ellen (nee Wood) and William Siegle Bentley. She graduated from Madonna University with a degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse for Henry Ford Hospital as well as teaching childbirth classes, and later on cared for patients as a home care nurse.

Her children remember her as a loving mother who encouraged their education. She enjoyed crocheting and reading and was a devoted pet owner throughout her life. She was a lifelong Catholic. After retiring and moving to New Jersey, she enjoyed sharing her love of makeup with her granddaughter.

Jane is survived by son Kris (and Houston) Konkel of Garden City, Michigan; son Alex (and Leona) Konkel, and granddaughter Amelia (8) of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; brother, Bob Bentley (and Dianne Pickering) of The Villages, Florida; and former husband Roger Konkel of Garden City, Michigan.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Colman of Cloyne in Washington Court House, Ohio at 9:30 AM on September 22, 2023, followed by a luncheon. The burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Ohio.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jane’s life. Flowers may be coordinated with Kirkpatrick Funeral Home or, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society of Atlantic County at https://humanesocietyac.org/donate/.

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

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

Tamitha Kay “Tami” Peters, 55, of Washington Court House died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 9 p.m. at her home.

Tami was born April 6, 1968, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Lawrence Ernest “Butch” and Sharon Kay Lewis Peters.  She was a 1986 graduate of Miami Trace High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

She formerly worked in the cash cave at the Washington Court House K-Mart store. She had been secretary in the office at Greenfield McClain Middle School and a cashier at Family Dollar in Greenfield, but her main job was that of a homemaker.

Tami was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence “Butch” Peters; her mother, Sharon Kay Douglas and ex-husband, Larry Carman, Sr.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Joseph Peed, Jr., whom she married October 21, 2005.  She is also survived by a daughter, Jessica (Nicole) Peters; grandson, Jaxon Peters; siblings, Deborah Taylor; Amy (George Shelpman) Mason and Jeff Douglas; bonus daughter, Savannah (Nathaniel) Turner and several nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral will be Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Thomas J. Peed, Sr. officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.

Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to the service on Thursday.

Nancy Fay Landis, 68, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Friday, September 1, 2023, at 4 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington Court House where she had been residing since February.

Nancy was born September 3, 1954, in Jamestown, Ohio to Riggs and Maltie Jackson Powers.  She was a graduate of Madison Plains High School and moved to Washington Court House in 1987, from London.

She formerly was a cashier and supervisor at K-Mart and Walmart.

Nancy was a member of the South Side Church of Christ; was a volunteer at My Sister’s House and was a faithful Friday night attendee at the Rose Avenue Dream Center.  She was an avid collector of angels and roosters.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Zac Wallace on February 27,2023; three brothers, Edmond, Chester and Riggs Powers and a sister, Cora Powers.

She is survived by her husband,  Terry Landis; two daughters, Tina Garinger and her fiancée, Thomas Bush, of London, OH and B.J. Wallace and her husband, Gregory, of Circleville; three grandchildren, Amber (Austin) Pollock, Travis Garinger and Nevaeh Garinger; a step-grandson, G. W. (Stephanni) Wallace; three great grandchildren, Chad Pollock, Dexlee Pollock and Parker Wallace and his mother, Kirsten Jones; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Cathy Powers of Chillicothe and Bob and Sandy Powers of London; two sisters, Rose Beers of Jackson, OH and Martha Grubb and her husband, Bobby, of Washington Court House and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with the Rev. Joy Stanforth, associate minister at Heritage Memorial Church of Christ in Christian Union, officiating.  Cremation will follow the service and burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Ohio.

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

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

Gary Lee Knisley, 75, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 10:05 a.m. at Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where he had been a patient three days.  He had been ill since August 14.

Gary was born April 18, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio to Karl and Helen Bryan Knisley.  He was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

Before his retirement, he was a fuel truck driver for Landmark and CountryMark.  Following his retirement, he drove trucks for Bumpus Trucking.

Gary was an avid golfer.  He enjoyed spending time with his granddogs, Lilly and Nora.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gary is survived by his wife, the former Barbara E. Williams whom he married November 12, 1965; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheri Lynn and Charles Shipley of Bloomingburg and Greg and Amy Knisley of Washington Court House; two grandchildren, Makenna and Addison Knisley and two brothers, Larry Knisley of Columbus and Kenny Knisley of Washington Court House

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation at WCH Grace Methodist Church, officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5-7 p.m.

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

The family of William Burwell “Bill” Creager, 81, of Washington Court House, Ohio is deeply saddened by his death on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his residence.

He was born March 18, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio to William Burwell and Jean Cross Creager.

Bill, known as Will-I-Am, Dad, Pawp and Paw Paw was in the grocery business for many years.

He loved traveling, reading, golfing, The Ohio State University Buckeyes and singing in the Unified Men’s Choir, but he mostly enjoyed going to events in which his grandchildren were participating.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Charles Thomas Creager; a sister, Janice Harper and a son-in-law, Justin Sparks.

Bill is survived by his wife, the former Shirley J. Weemhoff whom he married March 25, 1988; their children, Kevin (Leanna) Creager of Cincinnati, Todd (Beth) Herman of Dublin, OH and Tami Sparks of Wilmington, OH; four grandchildren, Zane Stevens and his fiancée, Nikki Aiken, Regan Sparks, Amber (Tom) Goecke and Kellie (Mark) Duff; five great grandchildren; a sister, Jean (Mike) Coffey; sisters-in-law, Sandra Darfus, Kathy (Ron) Reiber; brothers-in-law, Richard (Aimee) Weemhoff and Russell Harper; several nieces and nephews and many friends he considered family.

The funeral will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Crossroads Christian Church in Washington Court House where he was a member.  His longtime friend, Danny Dodds and church pastor Adam Lynch, will preside at the service.  A private burial will be held Monday in the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church Saturday from 12 Noon 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.

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

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

Timathia Rae (Timi) Creamer Callender, 75, of Wilmington, Ohio died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 10:25 p.m. at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton where she had been a patient since August 18.

Timi was born May 31, 1948, in Milledgeville, Ohio to Gerald and Bette Ellen Taylor Creamer.  She was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community before moving to Wilmington in 1987.

She had formerly been a clerk in the bookstore at Southern State Community College and later retired from the Student One Stop at Wilmington College.

Timi had formerly been a volunteer and member of the board of directors of the Clinton County Homeless Shelter.

She was preceded in death by a son, Chad Kirk Callender on June 25, 2019; by her parents and two brothers, Jonathan Wayne Creamer and Rory Richard Creamer.

Timi is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ellyn and Tracy Justice of Wilmington; two grandchildren, Taylor (Brandy) Callender of Xenia and Haylee Justice and her fiancé, Luke Smith, of Wilmington; two great grandchildren, Gabby and Lucas Callender; a sister, Jeanna Brown of Galloway; her fiancé, Jim Mann of Xenia; special friends, Judi Creeger and Jeanne Smith of Wilmington and her dog, Pete.

To honor her wishes, cremation will take place.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 15, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House   Burial of the cremains will be in the Milledgeville-Plymouth Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 Noon Friday, September 15, 2023, until time of the service.

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

Kevin Scott Eggleton, 50, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.  His death was sudden and unexpected.

Kevin was born December 19, 1972, in Fayette County, Ohio to Larry E. and Cynthia Kay (Cindy) Fries Eggleton.  He was a 1991 graduate of Miami Trace High School and lived most of his life in the New Holland community.

He was a self-employed drywall finisher.

Kevin loved the family farm, the outdoors, animals and rock and country music.  He was an avid Browns and Buckeye fan.  He will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Ruth Eggleton and Bob and Ruth Fries, and a cousin, Lori Pettit.

Kevin is survived by a son, Austin (Katey) Eggleton of Covington, KY; a granddaughter, Leighton Eggleton; his father, Larry (Susan) Eggleton of New Holland; his mother, Cindy Eggleton of Washington Court House; a brother, Bruce Eggleton and his fiancé, Amy, of Washington Court House; two sisters, April Eggleton of New Holland and Amber (Bryan) Floyd of Sabina; a stepbrother, Adam N. Lightle of Washington Court House; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Isaiah, and best friends, Jeff Reed and his son, Wyatt.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at the Gathering Place Church, 240 Court House Parkway, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

Richard Irwin Teeters, 87, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 7:45 p.m. at his home.

Richard was born April 18, 1936, in Wilmington, Ohio to Clyde and Hazel Jones Teeters.  He was a 1954 graduate of Leesburg High School.

Before his retirement, he had been owner/operator of Teeter’s Home Improvement for 40 years.  He had also been a longtime farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gene Teeters.

Richard is survived by his wife, the former Judith Ann (Judy) Young whom he married November 8, 1985; seven children, Richard Teeters, Jr. and his wife, Ruth, of Leesburg, Joseph Teeters and his wife, Debbie, of Washington Court House, David Teeters of Washington Court House, Connie Lister of Leesburg, Tony Wells and his wife, Dana, of Lewis Center, Julie Carmean of Cadillac MI and Jay Wells and his wife, Christine, of Zolfo Springs, FL; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and two sisters, Phyllis Page and her husband, Ron, of Greenfield and Carolyn Sayers of Pataskala.

Friends may pay their respects at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 12 Noon until 1 p.m. at which time a short service will begin at 1 p.m.  Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

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

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

Edward Eugene Bonner, 95, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 9:27 a.m. at Everheart Hospice Center in Greenville, Ohio.

Ed was born February 2, 1928, in Madison County, Ohio to Gus and Hazel Miller Bonner. He was a graduate of Jeffersonville High School and lived most of his life in Washington Court House.

Before his retirement in 1986, he was a 30-year employee of Armco Steel.

Ed was reared on a farm and loved the outdoors.  He was a lifelong gardener and an avid deer hunter but he especially enjoyed spending time with his friends at his camper in Highland County.

On February 3,1947, he married the former Janet Ruth Turner.  She preceded him in death on October 18, 2022.  He was also preceded by his parents and five siblings, Marvene Gueth, Barbara Rae and Herbert, John and Richard Bonner.

Ed is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Lawrence (Steve) Shaltry of Greenville, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law, Herbert and Luan Bonner of Canal Winchester; five grandchildren, Matthew (Amy) Shaltry, Benjamin Shaltry, Joshua Bonner, Ryan Bonner and Lara (Isaac) DeSanto and two great grandchildren, Christopher and Austin Shaltry.

The funeral will be Wednesday, August 23, 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 will follow in the New Holland Cemetery.

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

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com

Jeffery Scott Huysman, 60, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, at his home.  Although he had been in failing health, his death was sudden and unexpected.

Jeff was born April 9, 1963, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Robert Harold and Maryann Theresa Youngpeter Huysman.  He was a graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

He was a welder for Horton Emergency Vehicles in Grove City for 32 years.

Jeff was member of and instructor and educator of the American Welding Society.  He was also a member of  Fayette Aerie #423 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed fishing, antiquing, going to flea markets and amusement parks.

He was preceded in death by his father in 2012, and his mother in 1990.

Jeff is survived by four children, Kirova Bentley of Canton, NC, Shiann (Morgan Cutlip), Emily Huysman and Braydon Huysman, all of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, Kaiven, Avelynn and Ziaya Bentley; four brothers, Dr. John (Sheryl) Huysman of Daytona Beach, FL; Greg Huysman of Greenfield, Gary (Maureen) Huysman of Charlottesville, VA and Andy Huysman of Washington Court House and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church by the Rev. Father Cyrus Haddad, pastor at the church.  Burial of the cremains will follow in the St. Colman Catholic Cemetery.

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

www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com