OBITUARIES

Feb 6, 2026

Rosalind Jane Shelley, age 100, of Dover, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Born in El Dorado, Kansas, on March 2, 1925, Rosalind was a daughter of the late Victor E. and Mildred M. Mitchell Smith.

After graduating from Kosciusko, High School...

Feb 6, 2026

Edward Dean Wiget, known to many as Ed, Eddie, and Eddie Dean, passed away at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 6, 2026, at 10:41 p.m. after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 56 years old. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, laughter, music, stubbornness, love, determination, and remarkable intelligence.

Born on October 12, 1969, Eddie...

Jan 26, 2026

Esther Weaver, age 70, of Leesburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home January 26, 2026. At 1:10pm, Esther finally won her fight against cancer by passing from this life into the healing arms of her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Middlefield, Ohio to David and Elizabeth Troyer.

Esther loved to reminisce about her growing up years...

Jan 25, 2026

William H. Waddell, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at a local hospital in El Paso, Texas after a long illness. Bill was born in Sabina, Ohio on October 18, 1936, the son of the late Everett C. Waddell and Juanita A. Waddell.

Bill began his lifelong banking career in 1958 at Huntington National Bank in Columbus, Ohio,...

Jan 25, 2026

Paul E Hottinger, age 80, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties surrounded by family. Paul’s heart never fully healed after the loss of his beloved wife, Patty on October 30, 2023. It is profoundly fitting that he was called home on what would have been their...

Jan 19, 2026

Karla Jo Chaney, age 62, of Sabina, passed peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Born in Wilmington on August 2, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Mabel Jean ‘Grove’ (Jack) Rittenhouse and Dorsey (Jean) Wilson.

Karla is survived by her husband, Daniel Chaney. The two were united in marriage on July 20, 2019.

After graduating from East Clinton High...

Jan 15, 2026

Sandra J. Luttrell, age 80, of Sabina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Born on February 17, 1945, she was the daughter of Bernard Lewis and Imogene Ruth (Olaker) Vineyard.

Sandy is survived by her devoted husband, Paul R. Luttrell. The two wed on February 9, 1964, and spent nearly 62 wonderful years together.

Sandy was a 1962 Simon Kenton High...

Jan 12, 2026

John Timothy Custis, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 12, 2026.

Born on June 18, 1952, to Carl Jr. and Martha Custis in Wilmington, Ohio, Tim graduated from East Clinton High School in 1970 before going on to study at the Ohio State University, graduating in 1975 from the School of Pharmacy. In his last year at OSU...

Jan 11, 2026

Connie J. Sweet, age 79, of Blanchester, passed at home, surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was finally reunited, in Heaven, with the love of her life, Ronnie Sweet.

Born in Dayton on November 12, 1946, she was the daughter of Paul and Margaret (Zink) Elliott.

Connie, affectionally known as Nanny, worked for many years at AirBorn....

Jan 9, 2026

Jan 4, 2026

Cathy M. Clark, age 78, of Jamestown, passed peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital on January 4, 2026.

Born in Lucasville, Ohio on January 4, 1948, she was the daughter of John and Ida Faye Elliott.

Cathy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard B. Clark.

Following High School graduation, Cathy worked at Pennsylvania Shoe Factory, as a waitress, and babysat children....

Jan 3, 2026

On January 3, 2026, Norman Woodgeard, Sr. of Bainbridge, Ohio unexpectedly passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Over the course of his 69 years, he had many great qualities often embodying kindness, humor, and a good nature but it is also true that he was a complicated man who struggled to overcome personal demons. A major passion...

Jan 3, 2026

Stephen A. Warehime, age 78, of Reynoldsburg, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Born in Sabina on May 18, 1947, he was the son of George Leonard and Ramona Opal Flint Warehime.

Steve is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bonnie Wilson Warehime.

A 1965 Sabina High School graduate, Steve was a member of the National Guard. He...

Dec 29, 2025

Michelle Creed Aisner, age 66, passed away at her home in Mesa, Arizona on December 29, 2025.

Born on July 21, 1959, she was the daughter of James Junior Creed and Judy Watts Creed.  

Michelle graduated from Miami Trace High School in 1977.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Texas Tech in 1994. 

She is survived by her...

Dec 28, 2025

Ann Van Pelt, born Harriet Van Pelt, née Haines, lived quietly, deliberately, and very much on her own terms. Born at home on June 28, 1930, on South Howard Street in Sabina, Ohio, Ann passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 95.

Frank Sinatra was her favorite artist, and “My Way” was her favorite song. This felt especially...

Dec 24, 2025

Charles Alan Johnson, age 62, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Jean Johnson and Robert Johnson, and his siblings, Gloria Bender, Robert “Bobby” Johnson, and Debrah “Debbie” Wolfe. Charles was a simple man with a big heart. He was a devoted father and grandfather whose greatest joy came...

Dec 24, 2025

Shirley R. Ward, 77of Reesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 24, 2025, with her daughters by her side.

Born February 4, 1948, in Wilmington, the daughter of Everett Wayne and Violet Ann Williams Brewer.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Brandy (Roger) McCord of Sabina and Misty Ferguson of Wilmington and their father, Karl Ward, also several grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Dec 23, 2025

Doris M. Florea, age 95, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Ohio Living Quaker Heights in Waynesville.

Born in Peebles on February 25, 1930, she was the daughter of John Chester and Goldie (Stultz) Storer.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harvey Florea.  The two wed on June 4, 1950.  

Doris was a...

Dec 20, 2025

Erma Jean Sholler Bernard, age 94, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, at Wesley Glen Retirement Community.

 Born in Wilmington, Ohio on January 17, 1931, to Herbert and Ellen Mae Sholler, Erma was raised with two brothers, Herbert Jr and Harold.

 Erma was a senior at Wilmington High when Glenn Bernard drove his motorcycle by the Dairy Queen...

Dec 16, 2025

Rosalie Guerra, 82, of Sabina, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2025 at Miami Valley South Hospital.

Born February 21, 1943 in Sabina, the daughter of Theodore and Nellie Miley Hoover.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Israel Guerra Jr.

She was a 1961 graduate of Sabina High School, a member of St. Columbkille, enjoyed riding motorcycles and had retired from...