Marilee Grace Peterson, 85, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at 12:49 p.m. at Carriage Court Assisted Living in Washington Court House.

Marilee was born May 6, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio to Leroy Jacob and Mary Melissa Rownd Greshel.  She was a 1957 graduate of North High School in Columbus and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University in 1961.  She moved to Fayette County in 1960, from Columbus.

She was a registered nurse in the obstetrics department at Fayette County Memorial Hospital for many years before her retirement in 2000.  Following her retirement, she assisted with the Help Me Grow program.

Marilee was a member of WCH Grace Methodist Church and the women’s circle at the church.  She was also a member of the American Association of University Women, Mother’s Circle, the Fayette County Professional Nurses Association, Fayette County Farm Bureau, was past state president of the Soil and Water Conservation District Auxiliary and had been a volunteer with the Fayette County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.  She enjoyed reading and traveling but especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother and his wife, James T. and Lois Greshel; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hughina and Gordon Knowlton, Ahmad Tahir and David Lingo.

Marilee is survived by her husband, John Albert Peterson whom she married September 11, 1960; four children and their spouses, Bob and Lisa Peterson of Washington Court House, Margaret and Doug Haddix of Powell, Ohio, John H. and Julie Peterson of Washington Court House and Janet   and Robert Terrell of Lebanon, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Sarah (John) Bolte, Hannah (Cole) Zavar, Todd Peterson, Meredith (Alex Wood) Haddix, Connor Haddix, Tori Peterson, Andrew Peterson, Will (Kayleigh) Terrell, Jenna Terrell and Meg Terrell; three great granddaughters, Maria, Rosie and Cecilia Bolte and sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Ron Kile, Elizabeth Tahir and Eleanor Lingo.

The funeral will be Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. at WCH Grace Methodist Church with the Rev. Matt Brookes, pastor at the church officiating.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the New Burlington Cemetery in Clinton County.

Friends may call at the WCH Grace Methodist Church Friday, February 14, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to WCH Grace Methodist Church, 301 East Market Street, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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Sharon Kay Peters Heath, 75, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at her residence.

Sharon was born May 3, 1949, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Junior Calvin and Dena Ursula Olaker Peters.  She was a 1967 graduate of Miami Trace High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

She had been manager at Summit Station apartments for 13 years before her retirement in 2012.

Sharon was a member of Crossroads Christian Church.  She enjoyed home decorating and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Linda Howard; two brothers-in-law, Robert and Stephen Heath and a sister-in-law, Melanie Ashton.

Sharon is survived by her husband, James A. Heath whom she married June 12, 1981; two sons, Jay Haines of Portsmouth, Ohio and Jason Haines of Washington Court House; a stepson, Lance Heath and his wife, Jaime, of Williamsport; six grandchildren Nivea (Craig) Motil, Calvin, Elliott, Ava and Ellie Heath, Logan Gooldin; two great grandchildren, Marin and Piper Motil, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John Howard of Sabina, Pam Heath of Washington Court House, Edward and Cheryl Heath of Knoxvile, TN and John Ashton of Chillicothe.

The funeral will be Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Todd Maurer, involvement minister at the Southside Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 208 North Fayette Street, or Harvest Life Assembly of God, 1003 North North Street, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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Polly Ann Bennett, 92, a former longtime resident of Bloomingburg, Ohio died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 9:38 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Manor Washington Court House where she had been residing since January 21, 2021.

Polly was born August 21, 1932, in Bloomingburg, OH to Glenn (Whiz) and Josephine Adelene Wrobbel Bennett.  She was a 1951 graduate of Bloomingburg High School and lived most of her life in Fayette Co.

Before her retirement, she was a waitress at Garner’s Truck Stop.

She attended the Bloomingburg United Methodist Church and was an avid Miami Trace Panthers fan.

She was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Robert Tennenbaum in 1995; her mother in 1990; her father in 1974, and a twin sister, Joanne Bennett in 1933.

She is survived by several cousins, including Cora Yoder of London, Emmett and Marsha Sylvester of Illinois, Mary and Tony Allen of Hilliard, Debbie and Jim Mattox of Columbus and Donna and Steve Hunt of Dublin.

The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Catherine’s Manor for the loving care they provided to Polly.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation took place.  Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Bloomingburg Cemetery.

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

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Dean Lamar Cory, 92, of Washington Court House, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:58 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Manor of Washington Court House where he had been admitted the previous day.

Dean was born July 5, 1932, in Jackson, Ohio to Ray Lamar and Alice Burgess Scott Cory.  He moved to Fayette County in 1936, from Jackson and was a 1950 graduate of Bloomingburg High School.

He was a retired farmer.

Dean was a member of the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church.  He was a faithful blood donor; enjoyed his feeder cattle, gardening and feeding the birds.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerold Cory.

Dean is survived by his wife, the former Phyllis Jean Simerl whom he married October 11, 1953; four children, Sharryn Webb and her husband, Graham, III, of Grove City, OH; Kevin Cory, Jill Cory and Julie Greenslade and her husband, Mark, all of Washington Court House; three grandsons, Geoff Cory and his wife, Tara, Tyler Cory and his wife, Michelle, and A.J. Greenslade; eight great grandchildren, Wyatt, Meghan, MacKenzie, Miranda, Madison, Colton, Tobin and Trenton Cory and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Cory of Radnor, Ohio.

The funeral will be Monday, February 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tom Knauff, pastor at the church, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Bloomingburg Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 157, Bloomingburg, Ohio 43106.

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

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Robert Joshua (Rob) Gordon, 51, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus where he had been a patient one day.

Rob was born September 23, 1973, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Robert Paul and Roni Kay Roberds Gordon.  He was a 1994 graduate of Washington High School and was a lifelong resident of this community.

He was a concrete finisher.

Ron was an avid NASCAR fan and loved his dog, Sadie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert P. Gordon; his stepfather, Bill Terry and his grandfather, James Roberds.

Rob is survived by his wife, the former Joanna Lynn Welsh whom he married November 11, 1995; four children, Zachary (Macey) Gordon of Fort Campbell, KY, Alexander (Gabrielle) Gordon of Washington Court House, Sydney (Chris) Cole of Canal Winchester and Ethan Gordon of Washington Court House; two grandchildren, Violet and Asher Gordon; his mother Roni Terry of Washington Court House, two brothers, Adam Buck of Oak Harbor and Dustin (Christina) Gordon of Washington  Court House; a sister, Risa (Chris) Price of New Vienna and his grandmother, Betty (Dean) Hawk, of Sabina.

A visitation will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.  Cremation will follow the visitation.  There will be no service.

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Christopher Willis Cartwright, 51, of Washington Court House, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:53 p.m. at the Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation Center where he had been residing since March 13, 2024.

Chris was born April 12, 1973, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Willis E. and Lucy Ann Downs Cartwright, Jr.  He was a 1991 graduate of Miami Trace High School and received a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Capital University in 1995.  He studied organizational management for one year at Wilberforce University and received a degree in theology in 2005, from the Landmark Baptist Bible College in Milford, Ohio.

He was a missionary pastor at Missionary Ambassador Ministries.  He also was a receptionist at the Holiday Inn Express in Washington Court House before becoming an assistant in the activities department at Four Seasons of Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Chris was a member of the Bible Baptist Temple and attended Fayette Bible Church.  He was the author of several books and traveled extensively to many countries.  He enjoyed computer work, particularly his missionary podcasts.

He was preceded in death by his father on February 22, 1990.

Chris is survived by his mother, Lucy A. Cartwright of Washington Court House; two aunts, Nancy Ritter of Circleville and Elsie Shope of Washington Court House; several cousins and his many church and missionary friends.

The funeral will be held Monday, January 27, 2025, at 12 Noon. at the Fayette Bible Church with Pastor Tony Garren officiating.  Burial will follow in the Highlawn Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette Bible Church, 1315 Dayton Avenue-NW, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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

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Nancy Jane Scott, 82, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Monday, January 20, 2025, at 3:46 p.m. at the Cedarvale Commons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Washington Court House where she had been residing since July 3, 2024.

Nancy was born March 22, 1942, in Washington Court House, Ohio to William Thomas and Celestia Cleora Speakman Scott.  She was a lifelong resident of this community.

She was a member of the South Side Church of Christ and had been a volunteer at Court House Manor.

Nancy was preceded in death by six brothers, Ronald, Carl, Thomas, Raymond, Glenn and Mark Scott.

She is survived by two sisters, Betty Shears and Janice Scott, both of Washington Court House and several nieces and nephews including her special caregiver and niece, Celestia Sykes.

A visitation will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 2-3 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.  There will be no service.

Following cremation, private burial of the cremains will take place in the Washington Cemetery.

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Rebecca Jean (Becky) Lankford, 57, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Friday, January 10, 2025, at 5:35 a.m. at her home.

Becky was born June 17, 1967, in Wilmington, Ohio to Robert “Bob” and Ruthann Mercer Lankford and lived most of her life in this community.

She formerly had worked over 20 years at Thompson’s Depot in Washington Court House.

Becky attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She enjoyed crocheting, especially blankets.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cassie Marie Joseph, her father, Robert Lankford and a sister, Rachelle Holden.

She is survived by her three children, Daniel (Amanda) Carter of Greenfield, Amanda (Regis) Sanders of Sabina, Tesla (Brad Boggs) Brown of Chillicothe; ten grandchildren; her mother and step-father, Ruthann and Mike Thompson of Washington Court House; siblings, Mike (Julie) Carter of Washington Court House, Bobbie and Ernie Lankford of Louisiana; Regina (Fred Williams) Lankford, of Washington Court House, Natosha Curnutte of Groveport; step-brothers,  Jim Thompson of Mount Vernon, OH and Jon Thompson of Washington Court House; a step-sister, Rebecca Palmer; a favorite uncle, Stanley Mercer; best friend, Jessica Nixon and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Steven L. Brooks, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presiding.  Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery.

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

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Susan Diane Kelley, 82, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 1:35 p.m. at Cedarvale Commons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, formerly Signature HealthCare of Washington Court House.

Susan was born March 16, 1942, at Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio to Howard Harve and Blanche Irene Bell Thompson.  She was a graduate of Washington High School and had lived most of her life in Columbus before returning to Washington Court House following her retirement.

Before her retirement, she was a librarian for The Columbus Dispatch.  Following her retirement, she worked in the children’s department at the Carnegie Public Library in Washington Court House.

She was a member of the All Saints Church in Washington Court House; was a volunteer with Heartland Hospice and loved animals.

Susan, who was an only child, was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Kelley, and her a

She is survived by several cousins and numerous local friends.

To honor her wishes, cremation took place and there will be no visitation or service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette Regional Humane Society, 4 Commercial Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

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

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Jamie Jason Duncan, age 52, of Circleville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 12:14 p.m. at his home.

Jamie was born January 9, 1972, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Donald Eugene and Ruth Ann Pence Duncan.    He was a 1990 graduate of Washington High School and a Gulf War veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1990-1994.

He was an HVAC service technician for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #189 in Columbus.

Jamie enjoyed traveling and completing home projects but especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jamie is survived by his wife, the former Brenda G. Brown whom he married October 5, 2013; two children, Ryan Duncan of New Holland and Megan Coy and her husband, Haydin, of Cedarville; two step children, Nicholas Greiner of Laurelville and Kyle Greiner and his wife, Paige, of Mount Sterling; two grandchildren, Elijah and Ellie Coy, a step grandchild, Teagan Greiner; four siblings, Gene (Lisa) Duncan, Millie (Randy) Bock, Tony (Melissa) Duncan, and Nicole Duncan, all of Washington Court House and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be held Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Joy Stanforth, associate pastor at Heritage Memorial Church, officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.

Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4-6 p.m.

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