Washington High School Washington Alumni Obituaries

Thomas "Tom" Robert Dowil of Villa Ridge was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 21, 1948, to George Dowil and Gertrude Dowil (nee' Manhart). He passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Villa Ridge, Missouri at the age of 77.Tom grew up primarily in Washington, Missouri. He graduated from Washi...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Louise Barbara Knoernschild of Augusta Missouri on Thursday January 8 2026. She attended Holy Redeemer grade school in Webster Groves Missouri. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in Kirkwood Missouri in 1959 and received a Bachelor of A...

Ashok Kumar 65 of Saint Louis Missouri passed away peacefully at home on January 15 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Ashok was born in Bela Pakistan in 1961 to Nirmala Jethani and the late Dalut Ram. He was the eldest in his family with four siblings Lala Prem Hari and Gaytri. From a young age he help...

Chester Chet Walter Bergalowski Jr. age 81 of Pensacola FL passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10 2026 surrounded by his family. Chet was born on September 2 1944 in Laurel MS to Chester W. Bergalowski Sr. and Dollye Bergalowski. He graduated from George S. Gardiner High School now Laurel Hig...

Sheila Carraway Bashara 90 of Destin FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on December 12 2025. Sheila was born on August 31 1935 in Washington North Carolina to Frank and Jamie Carraway. She has a younger sister Janet. She graduated from Washington High School in 1953 and be...

was born on the morning of Saturday July 17 1937 to John Sumner Barge Sr. and Willie Evelyn Langley Barge. She was raised in Norfolk Virginia by her loving parents alongside her seven siblings. After an extended illness Mrs. Phillips entered her heavenly reward just before dusk on Friday afternoon J...

Linda Przybysz PawelskiBragg 71 years old peacefully passed away on Tuesday January 6 2026 at the Brickyard Fountainview Nursing Home in Mishawaka. Linda was born on March 12 1954 in South Bend to the late Alex and Dolores Nowicki Przybysz. On December 8 1973 Linda married the love of her life Harry...

"For a day in thy courtsisbetter than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." As always stated Im still on the waiting list in the comfort of her home Mother Alta Mae Weldon Townsend peacefully found rest just beyond the river Januar...

REIDSVILLE NC Ms. Gaydrenell Palmer age 74 passed away Thursday January 8 2026 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 14 2026 from the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 206 Holderby Street Reidsville NC. Visitation and viewing with the family will begin at 1130 a...

REIDSVILLE NC Mrs. Barbara Jean Bradley Chestnut age 82 passed away Sunday December 21 2025 upon arrival to Annie Penn Hospital. Public viewing will begin on Sunday December 28 2025 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurinHarris Memorial Chapel 721 East Morehead Street Reidsville NC. The family will be pre...

Sylvia A. Noland was born to the parentage of George E. Bowers and Magaline B. Peterson on July 3 1964. She received her public education in the Washington County School System. She worked at HCA Hospital for 16 years. She loved to be with her family and loved to go out and shop. On Tuesday November...

Cardell Bell Booty as he was affectionately called was born to the parentage of Eaf Melvin Bell Sr. and Mamie Oliver Bell on December 9 1945 in Millers Ferry Florida. On Sunday November 16 2025 at Chipola Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marianna FL Booty answered the call from his heavenly fath...

Brother Paul Lewis Neely was born April 12 1945 to the late Rufus and Lizzie Mae Long Neely in Atlanta Georgia. He was the youngest of three children. His sister Ruth and brother Charles preceded him in death. Paul passed away on Thursday January 9 from a heart attack after an extended illness. Brot...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Lockhart 70 of Auburn Maine. Husband of Lisa Agurkis Lockhartwhom he married on a beautiful day in China Maine on June 4th 2004. Peter was a courageous man with many health conditions until his passing on September 16 2024. His love for L...

Janet P. Barnard 95 died peacefully Wednesday January 8 at the Maine Medical Center. She was comforted there by her daughter Susan and family and in conversation with her other three children and was lucid forwardthinking and loving until her last breath. graduated a National Honor Society member fr...

Larry D. Haynes 64 of Lewiston passed away at the Hospice House Auburn Maine on Monday December 7. He was born in Machias Maine on July 1 1951 the son of Pauline HoytGriffin and Harry L. Haynes. Stepparent Carl Seeds. Larry grew up in Machias and attended Washington Academy High School. In 1969 he e...

The Reverend Charles F. Blalock Sr. 94 departed this life onSeptember 6 2025 at Emory Palliative Care Center Atlanta Georgia.He was born on March 3 1931 to the late William Eldridge Blalock Sr.and Mattie B. Wilder in Raleigh North Carolina. Chuck "B" as he was well known was educated in the public s...

Deacon Lindsey Wilson Jr. was born October 22 1934 to Lindsey Wilson Sr. and Mamie Rolle Wilson. He attended D.A. Dorsey High School and Booker T. Washington High School in Miami FL. He graduated from Washington High School in Cairo GA. Deacon Lindsey was drafted into the U.S. Army. He graduated fr...

Mr. William Mickens was born in Miami Florida on January 13 1942 to his beloved parents the late William Mickens and Aline White Mickens. He was the oldest of five. children born to this union. William attended MiamiDade County Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Miami in ...

Isaiah 4031 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not faint. Elsie "Lil Lee" Parker was born on February 22 1928 in Rocky Mount North Carolina to the late Frank Parker Sr. and the l...

Joseph L. Peterson Jr. was born to the late Joseph and Eddie Belle Demps Peterson on August 23 1938 in Quitman Georgia. He received his early education in the public schools of Brooks County and graduated from Washington High School in the Class of 1957. Furthering his education Joseph attended Alba...

Mr. Ralph “Warren” McCleaf, 94, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Saturday morning, January 17, 2026, at Quincy Village.Born January 27, 1931, in Waynesboro, PA; son of the late Charles L. and Grace (Warren) McCleaf.He grew up in Fairfield and Greenstone, PA. He was a resident of Blue Ridge Summit from...

Mary Ella McKinney 61 of Washington died Saturday August 2nd 2025 in The Grove. She was born August 23rd 1963 in Hundred WV daughter of the late Ross Kimmey and Laura Mae McKinney Gorby. Mary attended Washington School District and worked at ARC. In her free time she enjoyed music especially Glenn F...

Carol Ruth Hummell Balaz 74 passed away on Tuesday January 21 2025 in her home in Washington PA. She was born on June 12 1950 in Washington PA the daughter of the late Robert E. Hummell Sr. and Mary Roberta Bertie Cobern Hummell. An avid leaner and lifelong advocate of education Carol was a 1968 hig...

Ann Johnston 86 of Washington died peacefully at home on Saturday February 8 2025 while in the care of her daughters and Amedysis Hospice. She was born March 19 1938 in Indiana PA a daughter of the late Thomas and Mae Brillhart Ward. Ann was a graduate of Indiana High School and received a degree in...

Susan Elizabeth Meyer Chappo 75 of Washington died Thursday October 30 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 31 1950 in Washington the daughter of the late Henry Meyer and Pauline Cross Meyer. Susan graduated from Washington High School and went on to run a daycare out of her...

Shirley Marlene Wilson Johnston passed away peacefully on October 23 2025 surrounded by her loving family following a long and courageous fight against complications from cancer. Born on September 21 1946 to Ivan Howard and Jean Aubrey Wilson Shirley grew up with strong roots in faith family and com...

A memorial service for Neil C. Stewart will be held on Friday November 21 2025 at 1030 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege Nebraska with Pastor Bryan Catherman and Pastor Murray Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege. Neil Christopher Stewar...

age 72 on December 5 2025 in Camden NJ. Devoted wife to James Jim Patrick McGehrin of Glassboro NJ. Loving mother of Kevin J. McGehrin and his partner Briana Lahm of Merchantville NJ and Scott O. McGehrin and his wife Stephanie of Deptford NJ. Caring sister of Linda Ramsey of Staunton VA. Donna is s...

Thomas A. Joswick 92 formerly of Lower Burrell Charleroi and Washington passed away peacefully Wednesday Dec. 2 2020 in the personal care facility at Concordia Haven Cabot. Tom is remembered for being named Charlerois "Outstanding Citizen" in 1970 by American Legion Post 22. He was born Sept. 5 1928...