OBITUARIES

May 26, 2023

Joyce Day, age 82, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday May 26, 2023, at Clinton Memorial Emergency Room.

Born October 5, 1940, the daughter of Estel and Imogene (Huffman) Shoemaker.

She is preceded by her husband, James Day in 2018.

Born and raised in Sabina, she graduated Sabina High School in 1958 and...

May 20, 2023

Timothy Kent Van Pelt, age 69, of Washington Court House, made his entrance into Heaven at 6:47am on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Born in Washington Court House on March 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert Van Pelt and Harriet Ann Haines Van Pelt, who survives in Wilmington.

Tim leaves behind his...

May 16, 2023

Will ‘Roger’ O’Dell, age 85, longtime resident of Leesburg, went to be with the Lord May 16, 2023, at Adena Greenfield Hospital with his family at his side.

Roger was born September 15, 1937, in Richmondale, to the late Donald and Dorothy (Murch) O’Dell.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jacklyn Hurst. ...

May 16, 2023

Marilyn K. Lewis, age 80, of Greenfield, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Born on October 8, 1942, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Marvin E. and Helen Kearns Johnson.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, David Lewis, in 2005.

A devoted homemaker, Marilyn stayed at...

May 12, 2023

On the12th day of May of 2023, Karen Kay Kingery Hall, 'Peachie', devoted wife, mother, Mamaw, sister and friend passed away after battling Parkinson’s Disease since 1997. She was 70 years young, born February 5, 1953, to Roy and Lucy Miller Kingery in Jasper Township, where she spent most of her life. Karen worked as a waitress, restaurant manager,...

May 1, 2023

Patti P. Botts, age 93, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday morning, May 1, 2023, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Morrow.

Born June 8, 1927, in Liberty Township, she was the daughter of Lee and Jessie Belvin Powers Wolary.

A graduate of Port William High School, Patti was a lifelong, devoted homemaker.  Patti always...

Apr 29, 2023

Samuel B. Wilson Jr., age 88, of Sabina, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Born in Wilmington on September 14, 1934, he was the son of Samuel B. Sr. and Goldie Marie ‘Smith’ Wilson.

Sam is survived by his wife, Barbara ‘Pauley’ Wilson. The two were united...

Apr 22, 2023

John Nicholas Hammond, known lovingly by his friends and family as "Nick," took his last earthly journey as he departed to be with the Lord on the evening of April 22, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1983, to John and Linda (Perry) Hammond and, from the moment of his birth, was a source of joy to all...

Apr 18, 2023

Jerry Dean Thomas, age 71, of Hillsboro, passed on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Born in Washington Court House on May 31, 1951, he was the son of the late Leroy and Betty Bernard Thomas.

Jerry worked in manufacturing and, later, drove a semi-truck.  He enjoyed yard sales, visiting the casino, sprint car races, and riding...

Mar 31, 2023

Fred L. Funk, age 67, of Cincinnati, passed in the early morning of March 31, 2023.

Born on July 19, 1955, in Wilmington, Fred was the son of the late Charles and Freda Bowermaster Funk.

Fred was a retired truck driver.  He enjoyed collecting model cars.

He is survived by his sister, Pansy...

Mar 17, 2023

Joyce E. Smith, 84 of Sabina, passed away on Friday March 17, 2023 in Springfield. Born May 16, 1938 in Cattlesburg, KY the daughter of Jean and Dee Everman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald V. Smith on June 29, 2018. Joyce had retired as the Head Librarian of the Sabina Public Library after 25 years....

Mar 15, 2023

Robert W. Pauley, age 72, of Sabina, passed away at home after a valiant fight with ALS, on Wednesday evening, March 15, 2023.

Born in Sabina on February 2, 1951, Bob was the son of the late Arthur and Mildred (Swartz) Pauley.

Bob is survived by his wife, Wilma (Hopson) Pauley.  The two were united...

Mar 13, 2023

Sallyann Achor, age 86, of Martinsville, passed at the Laurels of Milford on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Born on August 4, 1936, she was the daughter of Ralph and Marie Rittenhouse Smith.

Sallyann was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Achor.

She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and investigating her...

Mar 10, 2023

Anna Lee (Mercer) Lehman, 74, of Sabina, passed away on March 10, 2023, under the care of Bridge Hospice in Findlay, Ohio after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on April 28, 1948, to the late Thomas “Tom” and Edith (Haines) Mercer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers - William “Bill”...

Mar 6, 2023

Patricia A. Crone, 74 of Sabina, passed away on Monday March 6, 2023, in Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Patty was born August 24, 1948, in Sabina, the daughter of Benjamin and Betty Hodge Crone Pauley.

A high school graduate, Patty received her degree at Cincinnati Bible College. She was a member of the Sabina Church of...

Mar 5, 2023

Gerry Raike, 95, of Sabina passed away on Sunday morning March 5, 2023 at the Continental Manor where she had been a patient for a month. Born in Flat Rock Michigan, May 7, 1927, the daughter of Oscar and Ethel Webb Badgley. She was preceded by her husband, Charles Raike in 2014. A graduate of McClain High School she had...

Mar 3, 2023

James A. “Jimmy Jack” Wood, 67 of Washington C.H. passed away on Friday morning March 3, 2023 at his home. Born January 13, 1956 the son of Oliver Cline Wood and Olive Faye Patton Wood Dewey and also the late Burl Dewey. Jimmy Jack is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dolores Wood. A 1974 East Clinton High...

Mar 2, 2023

Floyd Samuel Lansing Sr., 86 of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1936, near the town of Idaho in Pike County, the son of Ollie and Myrtle (Mustard) Lansing. He was preceded in death by his wife Orpha Lou (Thomas) Lansing, March 28, 2013. He spent much of his life...

Feb 26, 2023

Therese A. “Terry” Stroop, 66 of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 26, 2023, at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Born April 19, 1956 in Norwood, the daughter of the late William and Mary Rosalie Runnebaum Henges. She is survived by her husband David Stroop and children; Jedidiah “Jay” (Leah) Balon and Elijah “Blu” (Jessica) Balon all of New Vienna, ...

Feb 22, 2023

Paul Dean “Oakie” Waddell, 93, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 30, 1929 in New Vienna the son of Paul and Elizabeth Bean Waddell. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth VanPelt Waddell who he married December 15, 1951. He is also survived by...