Delbert Junior Drake, age 78, of Wilmington and formerly Washington Court House, passed at home, surrounded by his family and loved ones on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born in Sabina on September 11, 1940, he was the first child and only son of the late Floyd Drake and Dorothy Morris Drake Reed. Delbert is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sarah Gilliland Drake.  The two were united in marriage on March 12, 1961. Delbert attended Jeffersonville High School, Class of 1959.  He...

Marillyn Hinman, 87, died Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 2019, at Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville.  Her family was at her side.  Marillyn was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 8, 1931, the daughter of Warren and Helen (Burnside) Siegel.  She married her high school sweetheart, Dale Hinman, on April 7, 1951.  Dale and Marillyn moved to Wilmington in 1972.  Marillyn worked for many years as the Secretary to the President of Wilmington College and later...

Essie M. Little, age 89, of New Vienna, passed at Autumn Years Nursing Center on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Born in Rardon on October 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma Riley.  Essie was a devoted homemaker.  She is survived by her only son, Rick Little, of New Vienna.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Little.  Also preceding Essie in death were her siblings: six sisters and three brothers.  Friends may call at...

Phillip R. Bowling, age 41, of Sabina, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  He was born on February 25, 1978, the son of Debbie Bowling of Martinsville, OH and Felix (Tina) Bowling of Martinsville, IN.  Phillip was a graduate of East Clinton High School, where he played basketball and football.  Following graduation, Phillip worked at a brick layer.  He enjoyed hunting arrowheads and doing anything and everything outdoors.  Phillip also enjoyed gambling and slot...

F. Wayne West, 85, of Blanchester, died peacefully at his home on May 19, 2019, with family members by his side. He was born December 8, 1933, in Blanchester, the son of the late Frank W. and Martha West. Wayne was a 1951 graduate of Sabina High School, where he participated in basketball and softball. He was first team, all district, and honorable mention all-state basketball. The Sabina softball team was county champs 4 years in a row. He was a 1956 graduate of Bowling Green State...

Brenda S. Conger, age 66, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.  Born on September 15, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Zelma Tucker Conger.  Brenda leaves behind her sisters: Annetta “Anita” Walker and Nellie (Tom) Coleman, of Wilmington; brother, David (Penny) Thompson of Clarksville; sisters in-law: Betty Conger and Cindy Conger; along with a host of nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Robert “Bob” Morgan, 77, of Sabina, Ohio passed away on May 10, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital after a battle with many recent illnesses. Bob was born on March 12, 1942 in Fayette County, Ohio. He was a 1961 graduate of Sabina High School. Bob leaves his wife of 55 years, Deloris (Roberts) Morgan; his children Kathy (Ron) Woodrow of Washington Court House, Kim (Brad) Barber of Louisville, Kentucky, Brenda (Larry) Woods of Sabina and Clayton (Holly) Morgan of Wilmington....

Rose Mary Yarger, age 77, of Sabina, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019.  She was born in Washington Court House on July 29, 1941, the daughter of John Thomas and Catherine Lucille Gilmore. Rose Mary was a member of the Sabina Church of Christ.  She formerly worked at Mac Tool-Crysteco, and, in Wilmington, at Frisch’s and Lowes.  She enjoyed gardening and karaoke.   Rose Mary  is survived by her children: Rosalie(Dennis) Lindsey, John (Jackie) Conley,...

Henry ‘Hank’ E. Sanderson, age 96, of Washington Court House, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019.  Born in Ross County on December 9, 1922, he was the son of Henry E. and Jessie Rittenhouse Sanderson.  Hank is survived by his wife, Arlene Savin Sanderson.  The two were united in marriage on September 15, 1983.  Hank served in the Army during World War II.  He was a paratrooper and a medic, having received a Purple Heart for his heroic...

James 'Coon' F. Conley, age 64, of Port William, passed on May 5, 2019. Born in Washington Court House on May 10, 1954, he was the son of the late James 'Pete', Jr. and Viola Graham Conley. After serving in the United States Army during Vietnam, Jim worked as a machinist and truck driver.  He could often be found tinkering around in his buildings and fixing just about anything. Jim leaves behind his wife, Betty Hawkins Conley.  Also left to cherish his memory are...