Evalyn V. Puckett, 98, of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Friday, November 16, 2018. Born November 12, 1920 in Melvin, the daughter of Albert and Jessie Huffman Howard. She was preceded by her husband, Willard Puckett in 1965. She had worked at Pogue’s Dept. Store and had retired from Mercy Hospital, in Hamilton, after 18 years. Evalyn is survived by her daughter: Jane Evans of Hamilton and grandchildren: Angela Davidson and Eric and Ryan Puckett. Also left to...

Richard Lee Coates, age 72, of Washington Court House, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Fayette County Memorial Hospital.  Richard was born on October 15, 1946, in Jamestown, to Ralph William Coates and Sylvia Pauline Dawson.  He retired from Sugar Creek Packing Company have 45 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and watching the Chicago Bears and Ohio State football.  He also loved old westerns.  Richard loved and was very proud of his...

Suzanne S. Lundy, 91, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday evening, November 12, 2018 at Cape May. She was born December 5, 1926 in Wilmington, the daughter of Thomas C. and Opal Martin South. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer on January 26, 2015. They were married on February 14, 1946. Suzanne was a graduate of Wilmington High School and attended Miami University. She was a retired teacher and, first and foremost, a mother and homemaker to her six children. Many remember her...

Bobby L. Fittro, 82, of Delaware, and formerly of Sabina, passed away on Saturday evening, November 10, 2018, at Riverside Hospital. Born November 12, 1935, in Sabina, the son of Jesse and Ora Villars Fittro. Bob is survived by his wife Charlene Corder Bernard Fittro. They were married may 21, 1984. He was a graduate of Sabina High School and attended Wilmington College. After serving in the Army during Vietnam, Bob was with Sabina Post Office for 36 years, and then worked at the Sabina...

Steve A. Brown, age 61, of Sabina, passed at home on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Born in Xenia October 3, 1957, he was the son of James and Shirley Pitzer Brown,  of Jamestown.   Steve is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet ‘JB’ Cramer Brown.  The two were married on September 17, 1978.  Steve was a graduate of Greeneview High School.  He was self-employed in the construction business for more than 30 years.  A Jefferson Township Trustee,...

Brian J. Morgan, 38, of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday evening, November 8, 2018, as a result of a single car accident. Born August 21, 1980, the son of the late Dennis Morgan and Kathy and Brady Stevens of Sabina. Brian was a graduate of East Clinton High School and was employed with Great Midwest Tube of Sharonville. He loved working out at Cross Fit in Hillsboro, kayaking and farming. In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his grandparents: Dorothy and Joe Morgan of...

Chad Lewis Hastings, age 43, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  Born in Chillicothe on August 1, 1975, he was the son of the late Clarence Lewis and Shirley Mae (Mohler) Hastings.  Chad was a devoted family man.  He was always doing things with his family’s happiness in mind.  He was unselfish, kind and caring; a good father who spoiled his wife.  Chad was very creative, had a wonderful sense of humor and would do anything for...

Alice Jo Wilt, 86, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Autumn Years.  Born in Ross County on August 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Penwell and Elsie Lucille Grogg.  Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Orlyn L. Wilt, who passed on November 11, 1998.  The two were married on July 22, 1950.  Alice was a member of the Sabina Church of Christ.  She worked at Ferno Washington for more than twenty years.  Alice was...

Annabel Cline, 85, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday morning, November 3, 2018 at Cape May. She was born in Clinton County on September 23, 1933, the daughter of Gurney and Anna J. Rolston Adams. Annabel was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Allied Technology. She is survived by her sister Betty Stewart of Wilmington, Richard Cline of Sabina and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Andy on November 30, 1963, sisters Ruby Brooks and Pauline Terrell. Also...