 All Washington County offices will be closed at noon on Wednesday. In memory of former Sheriff Pat Ballard, Ballard passed away on July 10th. He served as sheriff from 1994 to 2008. Ballard's memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bartlesville Community Center. Washington County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Bouvier allowed the closure of the county offices so that the county employees can attend the service.