OBITUARIES

Feb 10, 2024

Sandra L. Arnold, age 84, formerly of Sabina, passed peacefully in Lebanon on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Born on July 13, 1939, in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Grace Heath Aldridge.

Sandy was a Springfield South graduate.  She was the first female letter carrier for the Sabina Post Office and...

Feb 9, 2024

Deannie Ison, age 62, of Milledgeville, passed away on Friday evening, February 9, 2024, at his home.

Born in Fayette County, April 9, 1961, he was the son of Ellis and Della Pennington Ison.

He is survived by his wife, Tonda Evans Ison, whom he married April 10, 1979.

After school he had...

Feb 8, 2024

JoAnn Rose Conard Patterson, age 90, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Cape May on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Gassaway, West Virginia on July 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Edgar Camden and Mary Myrtle ‘Brady’ Rose.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James H. Patterson, in 2019....

Feb 2, 2024

Jodie V. Jones, age 58, of London, passed peacefully at Arbors West on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Born in Wilmington on February 13, 1965, he was the son of the late Leslie and Mabel Pierrard Jones.

Jodie attended Wilmington schools and worked construction.  He loved working on cars, attending car shows, building things, spending time...

Jan 30, 2024

Howard F. Gates, age 81, a lifelong resident of Sabina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Bethesda North Hospital.

Howard’s lasting legacy leaves behind his beloved wife of more than six decades, Judy (Reiley) Gates.  They were joined in matrimony on September 26, 1963, and their devotion to each other was unwavering.

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Jan 28, 2024

Lanasue Carey, age 76, of New Vienna, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, January 28, 2024, at The Ohio State University Medical Center.

Born October 15, 1947, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Raymond and Betty J. Conklin Bloom.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Carey, whom she married August 23, 1969....

Jan 26, 2024

Betty M. Laycock, age 99, of Sabina, passed away on Friday evening, January 26, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born July 9, 1924, in Dayton, she was the daughter of Harry and Elva Eckhart Hilt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Laycock in 2000.

Betty was a 1942 graduate...

Jan 26, 2024

Maurice E. Adams Sr., age 82, of Leesburg, passed away at his home on Friday morning, January 26, 2024.

Born on March 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Ray Charles and Lillie Mae Adams.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lee Hamilton Adams, on June 8, 2018.

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Jan 24, 2024

William A. Hale, age 96, of Sabina, passed at home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Born on April 30, 1927, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Homer and Josephine Smith Hale.

After serving in the United States Marines, Bill worked for Hosler Construction as a skilled cabinate maker and then worked and  retired...

Jan 21, 2024

Nancy Johnsey, age 97, of Sabina, passed at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

She was born in Texas on October 20, 1926.  Nancy graduated from high school and went on to attend college.  She worked at Sunco Pharmacy and, after it was purchased by Kroger, she stayed on until retirement.

Nancy enjoyed collecting roosters...

Jan 20, 2024

Norma C. Gray, 67 of Sabina, passed away on Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at Jamestown Place. Born February 11. 1956 in Washington C.H., the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Hart Igo. She is survived by her husband, Rollo Gray. A 1976 graduate of Miami Trace, she had worked at several places but mostly enjoyed helping her...

Jan 15, 2024

Ramona Ann Fox, age 86, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on February 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Lee Mize and Martha Austin Rae.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Raymond L. Fox, in...

Jan 9, 2024

Thelma L. “Snookie” Funk, 68 of Bowersville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Born in Ironton, May 7, 1955, she was the daughter of Lindsey Wilson and Eva Henderson Arehart.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Funk in 2006.

Recently retired from Greenview Schools after...

Jan 8, 2024

Gale E. Holmes, age 82, of Wilmington, passed at Cape May, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease, on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born in Harveysburg on July 27, 1941, he was the son of Raymond W. and Donnabelle Anders Holmes Damron. Gale is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Connie Humphrey Holmes. Gale was a...

Jan 8, 2024

Justin Sizemore, age 31, of Sabina, passed peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Born in Cincinnati on September 3, 1992, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Seitz and Shannon Sizemore, who survives in Greenfield.

After graduating from High School, Justin had always wanted to be a farmer.  He enjoyed gaming but...

Jan 6, 2024

Donald Wayne Stryker, age 79, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord at 2:32 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024.  He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.  Don was born in Jamestown, Ohio, on February 25, 1944, son of the late Paul E. and Vera L. (Landen) Stryker.

Jan 3, 2024

Rebecca Sue Quinnette, age 76, of New Vienna, passed on January 3, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Greencastle, Indiana, on December 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary L. Albright.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael Quinnette.  The two were united in marriage on...

Dec 28, 2023

Mauna Lee Davis, age 89, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Born in Milledgeville, on November 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen 'Hidy' Huff.

Mauna was preceded in death by her husband, Ola E. Davis.

She had worked for Master Electric, KFC, and TrueNorth.  Mauna attended...

Dec 26, 2023

James Judson Graves, age 58, of Frankfort, passed after a lengthy illness on December 26, 2023, at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Born on October 6, 1965, in Washington Court House, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Norma Phyllis ‘Smith’ Graves, Sr.

Jimmy worked construction, thoroughly enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and...

Dec 25, 2023

Joann ’Jody’ F. Gray, age 95, of Wilmington, passed peacefully the morning of December 25, 2023.

Born in Sabina on December 6, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Gavin and Elizabeth Myler Foster.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gray, in 2010.

Jody was a 1946 Sabina High...