OBITUARIES

Aug 9, 2023

Anthony “Tony” O’Dell, age 66, of Sabina, passed away under hospice care at the Laurels of Blanchester on Wednesday evening, August 9, 2023.

Born July 17, 1957, in Washington Court House, he was the son of Harry A. and Delores Flora O’Dell.

Tony was preceded by his wife, Lori Thomas O’Dell in 2020.

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Aug 7, 2023

Linda S. Hawkins, age 67, of Sabina, passed away on Monday morning, August 7. 2023 at the home of her daughter, Donna Hawkins.

She was born in Columbus on May 3, 1956.

Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Hawkins.

A graduate of London High School, she retired from Kroger...

Aug 1, 2023

Alisha Kaye Briggs, age 36, of Wilmington, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Born on March 9, 1987, she was the daughter of Jona Branham Briggs and the late Ronald Dale Briggs.

Alisha attended East Clinton High School and Southern State Community College.  She worked various jobs but found a true passion in waitressing.  ...

Jul 29, 2023

Susanne Peelle Kenney, age 91, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Born in Xenia on January 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Winifred Holmes Peelle.

Susanne was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Marvin D. Kenney, on August 5, 2001.  The two were united...

Jul 23, 2023

James E. Thompson, age 82, of Leesburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Born in Fayette County on September 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Floyd R. and Hester Mae Harris Thompson.

Jim is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Patty Frye Thompson.

He worked as a...

Jul 20, 2023

Elinor Anne Johnson, 87 of Washington Court House, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Four Seasons Nursing Center.

Born April 14, 1936, in Melvin, she was the daughter of Arthur “Junk” and Ivy Pearl Abbott Howard.

Anne is preceded by her husbands, Vernon Forest Roach and Darrell B. Johnson.

She had...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles W. ‘Chuck’ Thompson, age 66, of Peebles, passed away on Sunday July 16, 2023 at Hospice of Hope.

Born January 14, 1957, he was the son of Walter and Sally Bredwell Thompson.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Stauss Thompson.

Chuck enjoyed trucking and farm work, mostly operating tractors.

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Jul 6, 2023

Mary Ellen Irvin, 82, of Leesburg, passed away on July 6, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Eugene Irvin on January 14, 2004. She was a graduate of Clarksburg High School and had previously worked at J.C. Murphy and Seaway. Mary Ellen had also cleaned houses for many years. She is survived by...

Jul 2, 2023

Maxine Fenner, age 96, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Born on January 31, 1927, she was the daughter of Henry Everett and Martha Magnolia ‘Marshall’ Brown.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Fenner, in 2018.  The two were united in marriage on July 28,...

Jun 26, 2023

Michael L, Lewis, age 68, of Clarksville, passed away on Monday, June 26, 202,3 at the home of his daughter in Milford.

Born September 11, 1954, the son of Buster and Polly Muncy Lewis.

Michael was a graduate of Clinton Massie High School.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his father, and he loved...

Jun 26, 2023

Mary Stoltzfus, age 91, of Leesburg, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26, 2023, at her home.

She was born May 17, 1932, to the late John and Sarah King.

Mary was a member of the Faith and Light Mennonite Church in Leesburg.

She was united in holy...

Jun 17, 2023

John V. Hart, age 91, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2023.

Born August 8, 1931, in Highland County, he was the son of Joel and Minta Storer Hart.

John is survived by his wife, Thelma Hoffer Hart, of 71 years.

After graduation from high school, John joined the Army...

Jun 16, 2023

Barry R. Aills, age 74, of Blanchester, passed away on Friday afternoon at home, June 16, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky, on December 16, 1948.

Barry is survived by his wife Connie Steward Aills.

He was a retired truck driver.  Barry was a member of the Blanchester...

Jun 14, 2023

Judy L. Buczkowski, age 83, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at Autumn Years Nursing and Rehabilitation. Early morning on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the first rays of sunshine called Judy home to be with her beloved husband Jack.

Judy was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 16, 1939, she was the daughter of William and Irene ‘Norvel’...

Jun 10, 2023

Beulah F. Woodgeard, age 81, of LaFollette, Tennessee, and formerly of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 14, 1942, in LaFollette, she was the daughter of Larnce and Betty Patrick Shoupes.

Beulah was a member of the Wilmington Church of God. She...

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,...