OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 19, 2023

June P. Allen 90, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday morning February 19, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Springfield January 28, 1933 the daughter of Harold and Ruth Kirkpatrick Page. She is survived by her husband Arthur of almost 70 years. June was a graduate of Northwestern High School and...

Feb 14, 2023

Loretta “Peachie” A. Stuckey, 90, passed away on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at Fayette Memorial Hospital. Born October 27, 1932 in Highland County the daughter of Mora and Eloise Curry Coss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Stuckey in 1997. A graduate of Leesburg High School, she was the manager of the Court View Restaurant for...

Feb 8, 2023

Marlin “Toby” Eavers, 84 of Sabina, passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. Born in Jamestown on May 1, 1938 the son of Otho and Herma Kiser Eavers. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Grooms Eavers. An Army veteran, serving from 1957 until 1960, he had retired as a semi and dump truck driver....

Feb 6, 2023

Sue C. Long, 76 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectantly on Monday morning, February 6, 2023 at the Wilmington Rehab and Nursing. Born September 16, 1946 in Portland OR the daughter of Robert and Mary Sturdivan Hillerby. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Long who passed in 2012. The former activity director with Autumn Years and Wilmington...

Feb 2, 2023

Cinnamon Al-rimawi  age 45 of Springfield Ohio, formerly from Washington Court House Ohio, where she was born and raised. Where she met Donald Reedy, giving birth to four children. Jorden A1 Reedy (Jessica Reedy) Jerika Shellie Reedy, Jeresa Hunnies Knisley (Emma Knisley) Jastein Best friend Reedy (Neva Reedy). Moving their family to Springfield Ohio along with grandchildren, Virgil, Pazlie,...

Feb 1, 2023

Danny L. Hines, 68 of Washington C.H. passed away on February 1, 2023 at Soin Hospital. Born January 10, 1955 in Washington C.H. the son of Imajean Sparkman Hines of Washington C.H. and the late Charles Hines. Danny’s wife Nancy Prater Hines passed away on January 3, 2023. He retired from Mac Tools after 38 years and went on...