Robert L. Surface, age 90, of Wilmington, passed on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Four Seasons in Washington Court House.  Born in Dayton on October 9, 1927, he was the only child of the late Stanley and Edna Banta Surface.  Bob attended Center Church.  An Army Veteran, he served as a tank commander for the 3rd Armored Division.  Bob was a retired farmer, a former Wilson Township Trustee, and also retired, doing medical delivery, from Prestige.  He is preceded in...

Robert T. Hilderbrant, 82, of Wilmington, passed on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  Born in Xenia on February 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ida ‘Bowermaster’ Hilderbrant.  Bob is preceded in death by his wife of over 56 years, Doris ‘Rinehart’ Hilderbrant, who passed on June 4, 2013.  The two were married on February 23, 1957.  A plumber for almost 50 years, Bob was the owner and operator of Hilderbrant Plumbing in...

Hazel M. McClain, age 72, of Sabina, passed away on Saturday September 8, 2018, at her son and daughter in-law’s home, near Sabina. Hazel was born on September 18, 1945, in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Ben and Pauline Chandler Hoover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee McClain, on April 10, 2006. They were married on August 29, 1962. Hazel was a graduate of Greeneview High School and beautician school. She was a member of Sabina Church of...

Barbara A. Coe Sanderson, 84, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, September 02, 2018 at the Wilmington Nursing and Rehab. She was born on January 24, 1934 in Dayton, the daughter of William “Bill” and Geneva McClure Coe. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Roger Sanderson on March 9, 2013, they were married in 1953. She had retired from First National Bank in Wilmington and Ohio Gas in Jamestown. A 1952 graduate of Kingman High School, a member of the Bowersville...

Eugene Paul Williams, born November 6, 1925 in St. Mary, Ohio to Ervin Paul Williams and Lulu Annette Sullivan Williams, died on August 31, 2018 in Wilmington, Ohio. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Blaine Williams, and by his wife of 59 years, Hilda Irene McNinch Williams. He is survived by four children, Donna J. Myers (the late Robert Myers) of Springfield, Ohio, Dr. Michael E. Williams (Rebecca Custis Williams) of Charlottesville, Virginia, Barry L. Williams (Dr. Isabel Almase)...

Rosalie ‘Mitchell’ Berner, 87, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  Born in Hillsboro on September 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Homer E. and Elsie M. Mitchell.  Rosalie is preceded in death by her loving husband, of 68 years, Willis ‘Bud’ Berner, who passed April 21, 2017.  A 1948 graduate of Sabina High School, Rosalie was a member of the Sabina Church of Christ and the...

Kathryn Mae Lansing Mustard, age 88, formerly of Waverly, passed on Sunday evening, August 26, 2018.  The daughter of the late Ollie and Myrtle Mary Lansing, Kathryn was born in Pike County on May 7, 1930.  She was a member of Grassy Fork Community Church.  Kathryn worked at Mac Tool and Allied Technology, and later, retired from Kurz Kash.  She is survived by children: Ronald (Darlene) Finley, Tammy (James) Alexander, Pammy (Ray) Shupert and Jeff Robinson.  Also...

Mark A. McGraw, age 56, of Sabina, passed in the morning on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Born in Portsmouth on March 8, 1962, the son of the late Franklin D. McGraw and Sharon K. Carroll Garrett. A graduate of East Clinton, Mark served in the United States Army for ten years. After, he worked independently in maintenance. Mark is survived by his daughters Jamie Wilson, of New Vienna and Makayla McGraw, of Wilmington. Also left to cherish his memory is a grandson, Troy, along with siblings:...

Wayne Steven Michael, 58 of Sabina, died at Miami Valley Hospital on Friday evening, August 24, 2018. Wayne is the son of Marilyn and Joseph Plato of Sabina and James R. Michael (preceded). Wayne lived and worked in the Sabina area for most of his life. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Arthur) Pauley and grandchildren Lileigh and Otto. Also surviving are siblings, Gary, Janelle Mullins and Scott (Nicholas) Michael. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Pam; and...

Virginia Kay Haines, 72, of Sabina, went to be with her loved ones at 1:40am on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, with her family by her side. Born in Wilmington on December 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Walsh James and Wendell E. Bradley, Sr. Kay was a Clinton Massie graduate and worked for International Paper, and later, Airborne.  She enjoyed playing slots and BINGO and was an avid Bluegrass Festival enthusiast.  Kay’s family was very important to her; she...