Obituaries

Nancy Mae Rolfe, 87, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 5:26 p.m. at the home of her daughter in Marysville.

Nancy was born January 19, 1937, in Marion, Ohio to William Ernest and Garnet Kearns Barnett.  She moved to Washington Court House in 2000, from Mount Sterling.

Before her retirement in 2000, she had worked for the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services for 25 years.

She was a member of Heritage Memorial Church of Christ in Christian Union.  She enjoyed attending the Friday night activities at the Rose Avenue Community Center; eating at the Willow restaurant and especially going to garage sales.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Rolfe on June 14, 2003; a daughter, Tammy Glispie on April 8, 2022; a grandson, Jerome Caldwell; a son-in-law, Daryle Nicholson; a brother, Ernest “Junior” Barnett and three sisters, Vonnie Shadley, Phyllis Phillips and Helen Davis.

She is survived by three children and their spouses, Terry and Charlie Staten of Columbus; Tracy Nicholson of Marysville and Eddie and Kris Conger of Orient, Ohio; a son-in-law, Tony Glispie of Washington Court House; nine grandchildren, Brandon (Briana) Nicholson, Brittany (Austin) Summers, Bryce Nicholson, Tyler (Lauren) Conger, Tonya (Paul) Annon, Melissa Bailey, Gladys Annie Bailey, Rhonda Bailey and Felicia Bailey; several great grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Barnett of Washington Court House; two sisters, Garnet Shadley and Bessie Posey; a brother-in-law, Joey Phillips, all of Washington Court House and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Monday, September 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with the Rev. Joe Duvall officiating.  Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.

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

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Franklin Woodrow (Frank) Grooms, Sr., 79, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro where he had been admitted earlier in the day.  His death was sudden and unexpected.

Frank was born May 29, 1945, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Sampson and Mary Huffman Grooms.  He lived most of his life in Washington Court House.

Before his retirement, he had worked at Cor-tec in Washington Court House.

On February 20, 1965, he married the former Barbara Jean Anthony.  She preceded him in death on January 17, 2020.  Frank was also preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Frank enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by two children, Melissa Ashbaugh and her husband, Brian, of Mowrystown and Franklin W. Grooms, II, and his girlfriend, Janet Sexton, of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, Spencer Grooms and Brandon Ashbaugh and his wife, Ashleigh, and Bradley Ashbaugh; two great grandchildren, Tegan Ashbaugh and Hannah Grooms; two sisters, Betty Jean Joseph and Patti Locey, both of Washington Court House; a sister-in-law, Barbara Grooms, of Milledgeville and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation took place.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, September 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Pamela Kay Pollard, 76, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 2:19 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe where she had been admitted the previous day.

Pam was born March 27, 1948, in Bloomingburg, Ohio to Harold Maywood and Bertha Winona Anderson McConnaughey.  She was a 1966 graduate of Miami Trace High School and later received a bachelor’s degree from Wilberforce University.  She lived most of her life in Bloomingburg, Washington Court House and Greenfield

Before her retirement, she was an administrative assistant at the Greenfield Area Medical Center for 25 years.

She was a member of the Greenfield bridge club, the “Bridgies” and several card clubs in Washington Court House.  She had formerly been a member of the Bloomingburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Bloomingburg United Methodist Church.  She currently was a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

On February 26, 1967, she married Jeffrey L. Pollard.  He preceded her in death on December 21, 2019.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hal and Gary McConnaughey.

She is survived by two children, Jeffrey T.D. Pollard of Columbus and Carrie Herdman and her husband, Scott, of Washington Court House and was “Mom” to 10 exchange students from around the world. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Bailey (Eneree Real) and Madison Herdman; a sister, Janet (Fred) Belles of Circleville; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and nieces, nephews and cousins.

To honor her wishes, cremation took place.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Betty Lou Beatty, 97 of Columbus, Ohio died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 3:25 p.m. at Scioto Community in Columbus where she had been residing since 2020.

Betty was born January 8, 1927, in Springfield, Ohio to Dwight and Gertrude Mantz Wilcox.  She was a graduate of Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio and lived most of her life in Greenfield and Washington Court House before moving to the Columbus area.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had formerly worked for Dr. Doane in Greenfield and Dr. Young in Mount Sterling.

She enjoyed all aspects of the harness racing business and had been an owner of standardbred racehorses.  She was a member of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and the United States Trotting Association.  She had formerly attended the First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield.

On May 5, 1952, she married Hugh Edwin Beatty.  He preceded her in death on November 5, 1993.  She was also preceded by a brother, Dwight Wilcox.

Betty is survived by a son, Hugh J. “Sandy” Beatty and his wife, Sandra, of Orient, Ohio; two grandchildren, Adam C. Beatty and his wife, Courtney, and Rachel (Landon Hall) Beatty; a great granddaughter, Ava Marie Taylor Hall and a brother, Richard Wilcox of Rochester, NY.

The funeral will be Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 12 Noon. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating..  Burial will follow in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

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Carol Marie (Houser) Everhart, 88, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:38 p.m. at Court House Manor where she had been residing since 2019.

Carol was born June 6, 1936, at Frankfort in Ross County, Ohio to Percy Joseph and Ethel Marie Bethard Houser.  She attended Washington High School and lived most of her life in this community.

She was a clerk at K-Mart in Washington Court House for 16 years before her retirement in 1989.  She had also worked at Flowers by Marilee.

Carol attended the First Baptist Church and was a member and past president of the Sabina Senior Citizens.  She loved to read and work on crossword puzzles.

On July 9, 1952, she married Harold George Everhart.  He preceded her in death on June 21, 2003.  She was also preceded by her parents and an infant brother.

Carol is survived by three children, Harold G.  “Junior” Everhart of Washington Court House, Donald Joseph “Joe” Everhart and his wife, Rhonda, of Baltimore, Ohio and Pamela Oman and her husband, Steven, of St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren, Jeremy Oman, Tony Oman, Eva Oman, Christina Eggleton and her husband, Donald, and Kevin Everhart; five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

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

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette Regional Humane Society, 4 Commercial Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 or the Sabina Senior Citizens, c/o Sabina Church of Christ, 115 West Washington Street, Sabina, Ohio 45169.

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Sara Elaine Anschutz, 77, of Washington Court House Ohio, passed into the universe on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 10:49 p.m. at her home, with Nelson and Corey by her side.

Elaine was born October 10, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late George James and Dorothy Lucille Glass Anschutz. As a young child, she spent most of her time with her grandparents, Walter and Mary Glass in Reesville, Ohio. When she was around four years old, her family moved to Somerset, Ohio where she was active in Girl Scouts (when cookies were fifty cents a box) and the Methodist Youth Fellowship. The family moved to Madison Mills when she began sixth grade. She was active in 4-H, Methodist Youth Fellowship and various school clubs. She moved to Columbus in 1966, and back to Madison Mills in the early 90’s to be with her mother.

After graduating from Miami Trace High School in 1964, she attended Ohio University and then transferred to Columbus Business University where she earned an associate degree in business management.

She worked as an insurance agent for 20 years earning both Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Certified Insurance Counselor designations. While working in the insurance field, she attended the Columbus School of Practical Nursing and earned her licensed practical nurse degree. She worked as a private duty and staff nurse in various facilities and as coordinator for continuing education workshops for residents and interns for the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine. While working there, she completed coursework for a psychiatric technician certificate and human resources recruitment. She then became an independent contractor providing all levels of consulting, training, recruitment and business services. She retired in 2008.

Elaine enjoyed travel and visited many states and European countries, with a particular fondness for Switzerland. For many years she enjoyed flea/farm markets and craft shows where she made many friends with people from all over the country and world. She learned about other cultures and enjoyed conservations sometimes with neither party understanding the other’s language, but with gestures, drawing and shaking of heads, they got through it. Her favorite customers were animal people and bikers. Elaine developed, produced and marketed a popular line of culinary mixes, which she wholesaled and retailed under the name Windflower Farm. She was also an active volunteer for many years with the Fayette County Dog Shelter, which she found to be the most gratifying, heartwarming, frustrating and heart-breaking times in her life.

She is survived by her brother, Dennis James Anschutz; dear friend Nelson Prater, and family. Her beloved cat yum-yum, as well as many cousins and a host of friends.

As she wished, there will be direct cremation with no visitation or service.

Any memorial remembrances may be in the form of a donation of time or money to the Fayette County Dog Shelter, 1550 Robinson Road, Washington Court House Ohio 43160.

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

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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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