Bernard ‘Bo’ J. Dean, age 85, of New Vienna, passed at home on Friday, July 19, 2019. Born in Highland County on April 8, 1934, he was the son of Pearl (Leeds) and Robert J. Dean, Sr.  Bo is survived by his wife, Margaret Rachford Dean.  The two were united in marriage on January 29, 1955.  A 1952 graduate of Martinsville High School, Bo was a lifelong farmer.  He retired from Highland County Union Township, after 20 years of service, as a Trustee.  Bo...

Clara ‘Porky’ Mae Sears, age 64, of New Vienna, passed on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, surrounded by her beloved family.  Born on July 12, 1955, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Donna Mahanes Sears.  Porky was a 1974 graduate of East Clinton.  She was a member of the New Vienna United Methodist Church, the UMC Women’s Group, and participated in the Emmaus Walk in 1993.  Porky was also a member of the New Vienna Senior Citizens.  She is...

Thomas Garrett Lynch, Jr., age 68, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed at the Martinsburg VA Hospital on Saturday, July 13, 2019, surrounded by his family.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Joyce L. (Weissenburg) and Thomas G. Lynch, Sr.   Thomas graduated from Brecksville High School (’68) and, later, received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Ohio Northern University.  He was a Veteran of...

Steven Craig Watkins Jr., 37 of Monroe, NC, passed away on July 10, 2019.  He was born on March 1, 1982, the son of Steve and Kay VanPelt Watkins, of Indian Trial, NC.  An Air Force Veteran, Craig always loved to go fishing at Alum Creek, OH, Wolfe River and Livingston/Rickman, TN. He was an excellent son who took care of his kids, his own or otherwise. Craig accepted Christ as a young boy, he was baptized later and recommitted his life to Jesus Christ. He was a...

Frieda Ellis Noble, age 93, of Washington C.H., passed away on Monday morning, July 8, 2019 at Carriage Court. Born June 14, 1926 in Bookwalter, she was the daughter of Leslie and Olive Coil Leeth. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Ellis in 1988, and Meade Noble in 2012. A graduate of Midway High School, Frieda was always active in farming, serving as a 4-H leader and was a member of the former White Oak Grove Church. Frieda is survived by her daughters: Loretta (Bill)...

Frank R. Liming, age 64, of Xenia, passed away on July 7, 2019, at the Dayton V.A. Hospice. Born October 14, 1954, in Washington Court House, was the son of the late Frank (deceased) and Donna Gilmore Liming of Xenia. Frank was a graduate of Xenia High School then joined the Marines. He was a Vietnam veteran. He married Teresa Lynn Harshbarger of Xenia. They had two sons, Joshua and James. He was preceded in death by his Father Frank; his two brothers: Martin and Matthew; his son Joshua;...

David L. Payne Sr. age 55, of Lynchburg passed away at his home, Thursday morning, July 4, 2019. He was born July 15, 1963 in Wilmington, the son of of the late Charles “Jim” and Mary Flint Payne. He attended Sabina and Blanchester High Schools and was in the maintenance department for Wal-Mart for several years. Dave is survived by his daughter, Samantha Snyder, and daughter in-law, Amanda Payne; sister, Sandra J (Tommy) Sardinas, and former wife and good...

    Dale A. Spurlock, age 67, of New Vienna, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019.  He was born in Sabina, on February 27, 1952, the son of the late Howard “Happy” and Alice Scowden Spurlock.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Linda Rice Spurlock. Dale worked in construction and retired from Modern Sales. He is survived by two sons, Travis and Shannon, along with his grandchildren: Haven, Tyler, Peyton and Taylyn.  Also left to cherish...

Marcella L. Miller, age 97, of Dayton, OH, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Born in Sabina, OH, on September 5, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Bock Wilson. Upon her mother’s death, she was raised by Blanche and Elijah Morris from the age of 3. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harold E. Miller, who passed on August 20, 1994. She was a member of and faithfully attended the Greenmont Oak Park  Community Church...

Robert Dale Johnson Jr. 72, of Sabina, passed away on June 21, 2019. Robert was born on September 20, 1946 in Cincinnati, the son of Betty Lee and Robert Johnson Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, whom he married August 10, 1968. He is a 1964 graduate of Sabina High School and served honorably for 30 years with the Air Force Reserves. He also worked for Air Force Civil Service and Airborne Express. He enjoyed building models and trains, wood working and spending time with...