Washington High School Washington Alumni Obituaries

"I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day Leonard Daniel Johnson Sr. a devoted husband father grandfather greatgrandfather and a faithful servant...

A veteran he served in the U.S. Army 19521954 in Korea. Rudy was a lifelong skier and a founding member of the National Ski Patrols certification program. Rudy studied culinary arts at the University of Colorado and the University of New Hampshire. He then turned to forestry and operated his own tim...

For I am now Im ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith On Tuesday January 13 2026 our beloved Loretta Tinsley 76 of E. Church St. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She...

On Friday December 5 2025 Veola Hairston Dones 83 of John Spencer Rd. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She was born in Filbert WVA on May 8 1942 to the late Joe Henry Hairston Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Hairston. In addition to her parents Veola was preceded in deat...

Out of the silence there tenderly falls the sound of Gods voice He lovingly calls this is my will come home weary one a trusting voice answers Lord thy will be done. On Monday November 3 2025 this Godfearing man was called home. He passed peacefully and quietly in his home 2914 Chatham Rd. Martinsvi...

George Dennis Hairston 72 of Aaron Street Martinsville VA departed from this life on Friday January 2 2026 at his residence. He was born in Martinsville VA on February 23 1953 to the late George R. Hairston and Mildred Watkins Hairston Staples. George was a graduate of George Washington Carver High ...

On Wednesday December 17 2025 John B. Oliver 85 of John Baker Rd. Fieldale VA peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. He was born in Henry County VA on May 13 1940 to the late Jessie Mack Oliver and Betty Hairston Oliver. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife Aman...

Terry Lee Tope age 75 of Springfield KY passed away Saturday January 3 2026 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Terry was a member of the Temple Baptist Church a retired bus mechanic for the Washington County School System and a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam war....

Sherri Ellen Phillips Edelen age 57 of Louisville KY formerly of Springfield passed away at 700 p.m. Tuesday December 30 2025 at her home. She was born in Lebanon KY on September 18 1968 to the late Donald William and Florene Coulter Phillips. She was a member of the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church ...

Imogene Louise Raley, 87 of Mt. Washington, Ky. Passed away on Monday, November 3rd at her home. She was a member of Calvary Hill Separate Baptist Church.Jean worked in the Mt. Washington Middle School Cafeteria for approximately 15 years. She sewed, knitted, crocheted and quilted many different thi...

  Mary Jane Vincent , 83, of Mt. Washington passed away December 22, 2025. She was a native of Bardstown, KY. , a member of the Mt. Washington United Methodist Church, a retired preschool assistant at the Mt. Washington Elementary School. Jane was a former co-owner of Bob Vincent and Sons Wreck...

We celebrate the life of Helen Joyce Smith York also known as Joy with deep love and joyful memories. Joyce was the third of seven children born on September 9 1937 to the parentage of John Frank Smith and Carrie Dortch Smith of Rocky Mount North Carolina. She passed away peacefully at home surround...

Sarah Elizabeth Liz King Atkinson age 98 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 11 2026. Born June 6 1927 in King William VA Liz lived a long and fulfilling life marked by love faith service and deep devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Michael Leon Stahl 67 of Washington passed away on December 15 2025. Michael son of the late Theodore Stahl and Marva Jean nee Baker was born on January 29 1958 in Aurora Colorado. He received his education from Washington High School East Central College Radio Broadcasting School and the University...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Rosalie Nieder Voss 99 of Washington announces her passing on January 15 2026 at Aspen Valley Senior Care. Rosalie was born in Concord Hill MO to FrancesMebruer and Joseph Nieder. Rosalie grew up on the family farm which instilled an unequaled sense of work...

Thomas C. Grzeskowiak 86 of South Bend Indiana passed away at 1218 p.m. Thursday January 15 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on March 11 1939 in South Bend to Clement and Josephine Marocha Grzeskowiak and was a lifelong resident. He retired in 2005 from the Bendix Corporati...

John Paul VanMele 83 of Granger Indiana passed away on Friday January 9 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 19 1942 in South Bend Indiana to the late Joseph and Kathleen Pinter VanMele. On January 18 1964 he married Janice Kathleen Cooper in St. Patricks Catholic Church. John is su...

Nelda J. Barnes age 85 of Lawrence passed away on Sunday January 11 2026. She was born on October 17 1940 in Pinnacle AR a daughter of the late Jefferson Dudley Barnes and Irene Watson Barnes. Nelda graduated Valedictorian of her class at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville WV and then attended...

age 89 passed away on Tuesday December 30 2025. He was born on October 11 1936 in Edgecombe County NC to the late Sylvester Wiggins and Viola Nettles Wiggins. Willie was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School a member of the American Legion and a Retired Navy Veteran. He leaves to cheris...

John C. McCoy Sr. was born February 3 1939 in Blakely Georgia to the late Needa and Willie Joel McCoy. He graduated from Washington High School and was a star basketball player. After high school he continued his education and received a certificate in Brick Masonry. He worked many years in the stee...

Jane Winona Sheller Teagarden 82 of Finleyville PA formerly of Claysville PA passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle of Pancreatic Cancer and Alzheimers Disease on November 24 2025. Born on June 6 1943 in Washington PA she is daughter of the late Gaylord and Mae Sheller. Loving Mama to Melissa...

Esther Priscilla Bowersox Aguilar 85 of Hammond Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. Esther was born November 28 1940 to Ray and Petra Aguilar in East Chicago Indiana. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She began driving for Tradewinds Rehabilitation Center...

Allen Vaughn was born August 10 1943 in Karnack Texas Hewas born to the late Cleve Vaughn Sr. and Armelia Williams Allen was a hard working man and cared dearly for hisfamily. He loved traveling playing dominoes and hanging out inhis backyard having a good time barbecuing. Allen graduated from Georg...

It is with saddened and aching hearts that we announce the passing of Raul M. Garcia age 42 of Slag Valleyon December 9 2025.Beloved son of Ruben and Bonny Barbara Garcia. Proud father of Raulie and grandfather ofAngel 1 year old. Faithful and loving brother to the late David Garcia Rich Virg Garcia...

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...

Shirley Ann Herbin Miller was born on August 24th 1947 in Reidsville N.C to the late Maurice Moore and the late Carrie Herbin. The lord called her home on July 28th2022. She was married to the late David Miller. Being a devoted wife she traveled wherever he was stationed during his time in the army....

Geraldine K. Phillips was born June 9 1976 to James Mitchell and Linda Phillips in Chicago Illinois. Geri grew up in Altgeld Gardens Community and attended George Washington Carver Elementary School. As a member of the Altgeld Gardens All Stars Drum Corp. She marched as a Flag Girl for several years...

Phyllis Undine Harrison Cordon 97 of Glenn Dale Maryland and formerly of Plymouth NC. died peacefully November 9 2025 at Doctors Community Hospital Lanham Maryland. Mrs. Cordon was a beloved elementary school teacher with Washington County Public School System and was honored as "Teacher of the Year...

Elvira Latta Charles passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City Utah surrounded by family and love. Born on November 16 1926 in Havana Cuba she was the cherished daughter of Dwight Millard Latta and Elvira Rosita Escoda y Gil de Latta and the beloved older sister of Diana Latta Baude. Elvira spent her...

Lorraine Marie Brown age 57 was born on September 28 1968 in New Orleans LA departed this earthly home on Wednesday December 24 2025. She attended Booker T. Washington High School. Lorraine was the beloved daughter of Marion Brown. Loving mother of Darcell Brown Veralynn Brown Antonio Brown and Quin...