Melva L. Slone, age 85, of Sabina, passed peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2019.  Born in Washington Court House on July 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Dessie Ater Fowers.  Melva was raised by her step-parents, the late Harley and Florence Goings.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Slone, in 2000.  Melva was a 1952 Sabina High School graduate.  She worked at and retired from MAC Tool, as a Tool Crib Operator .  Melva...

Gladys Marie Fisher, age 99, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  Born on March 10, 1920, in Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Desta Halliday Anderson.  Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold E. Fisher, in 2003.  Gladys received her Bachelors Degree from Ohio University and immediately started her career as a teacher, only taking a brief break to raise her family.  She worked in Washington Court House,...

Charles Edward Routzahn, age 78, of Lynchburg passed peacefully on November 5, 2019, after a lengthy illness.  Born on September 12, 1941, he was the oldest son of the late Keifer E. and Lena Marie Creager Routzahn.  Charlie is survived by his wife of 32 years, Peggy Spence Routzahn.  The two were married April 3, 1987.  A Simon Kenton graduate, Charlie was an Air Force Veteran.  He worked as an electrician at Kettering Electric, ABX, and, for nearly 30 years, he...

Bobby C. Bashore, age 88, of the New Antioch community, passed on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  Born on July 30, 1931, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Robert and Virginia Cartwright Bashore.  Bobby was a graduate of Wilmington High School.  He was on to serve in the United States Marine Corps, and later, worked at as a carpenter.  Bobby was a horse enthusiast and enjoyed playing cards at the American Legion.  Bobby is survived by his children: Conya (Steve...

Steve D. Olds, age 62, of Sabina, passed at The Christ Hospital on Monday, November 4, 2019. Born in Barberton, Ohio, on May 2, 1957, he was the son of the late Robert F. ‘Pete’ and Lucy M. Cappelli Olds, Sr.  Steve is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy Pummell Olds.  The two were united in marriage on June 1, 1983.  Steve was a graduate of East Clinton High School.  He retired, after 30 years, from the state of Ohio, as a Health and Safety...

Vernon L. Farquer, age 79, of New Vienna, passed on Saturday, November 02, 2019. Born on Mach 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Jack and Mary Kaufman Farquer, Sr. He leaves behind his wife, Pamela Sturgeon Farquer.  The two were united in marriage on November 28, 1980.  Vern was a 1958 graduate of Martinsville School.  He retired from the Air Force and Civil Service, after 29 years.  Following retirement, Vern worked for 12 years at Bob and Carls.  A member of...

Charles R. ‘Dick’ Swearingen, age 76, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019.  Born in Wilmington on March 4, 1943, he was the oldest child of Paul and Doris Barnes Swearingen.  He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Joann Flor Swearingen.  The two were married in February of 1971.  Dick was a 1961 graduate of Wilmington High School.  He retired from Addison McKee Tool as a machinist.  An avid NASCAR fan, Dick could often be...

Joy Irene Stewart, age 91, of Sabina, passed away on October 23, 2019, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Clinton County, on April 19, 1928,  she was the daughter of the late Luther and Anna Boyer Goodson.  Joy was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Thomas J. Stewart, in 2007.  The two were married on August 16, 1946.  Joy was a 1946 graduate of Reesville High School, where she was a cheerleader.  A member...

Sally A. Murphy Nunn, age 75, of West Chester, passed peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2019. Born in Rochester, NY on May 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Ruth H. Murphy. Sally grew up in the small town of Fairport, NY. She attended State University of New York at Potsdam and earned a Masters Degree in math at University of Oregon. Sally started her teaching career in East Rochester, NY. She then held a job with the DOD dependent schools teaching math to...

Gary Sharp, age 70, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Lees Creek, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  Born in Columbus on December 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary Emma (Suzie) Tuttle Sharp.  Gary is survived by his wife, Marsha Henderson Sharp.  The two were married on May 6, 1972.  A graduate of Wilmington College, Gary spent 6 years in the US Air Force Reserve.  He was currently employed by Fifth Third Bank, working as a...