OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2023

Maynard E. Harris, age 74, of Sabina, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Born December 15, 1948, he was the son of the late Maynard R. and Estelle Mullins Harris.

Maynard is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Connie Pratt Harris. The two were united in marriage on...

Nov 2, 2023

Dennis Lowe Younker, a resident of Washington Court House, peacefully passed away at his home on November 2, 2023. He was born in Bainbridge, Ohio, on August 26, 1960, to the late Enze O. Younker and Thelma (Price) Younker.

Dennis was a loving companion, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend who would bring joy to the occasions....

Oct 30, 2023

Patricia Ann Hottinger (Brewer), a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home near Wilmington, OH, on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the age of 79.  Patty was born March 8, 1944, to Calvin and Ruby Brewer of Sabina, Ohio.  She was a Sabina High graduate of the class of 1962 and...

Oct 29, 2023

Sharon Ann Davis, age 80, of Sabina, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home.

Born April 8, 1943, Sabina, the daughter of Howard and Lois Ardell Kibbey Hartley.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard Davis, who passed on May 22, 2022.

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Oct 28, 2023

Bruce A. Gottschalk, age 55, of Sabina, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born May 13, 1968, he was the son of the late Norman and Patricia Weitz Brewer.

He is survived by his wife, Tamara ‘Tammy’ Dean Gottschalk.

Bruce had been a truck driver for 38 years...

Oct 23, 2023

Estel ‘Ace’ Spurlock, age 87, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Born in Sabina on January 23, 1936, he was the oldest of the thirteen children of Howard ‘Happy’ and Alice Scowden Spurlock.

He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife, Patricia Roberds Spurlock.  The...

Oct 21, 2023

Jenny L. Brooks, 81, formerly of Wilmington, departed this life for her eternal home on October 21, 2023.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Born in Wilmington on November 22, 1941, Jenny was the daughter of the late Howard and Lulah Chesnut.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brooks.

Oct 21, 2023

James Leroy Smith, age 87, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Born in Fayette County on October 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Otties and Anna Spurgeon Smith.

Leroy is survived by his dedicated wife of 69 years, Dorothy Ryan Smith. The two were united in marriage on January...

Oct 16, 2023

James Richard Gilpen, Sr., age 43, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Born on July 16, 1980, in Fayette County, he was the son of Barbara (Albert Knox) Gilpen.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Penny Morris Gilpen.  The two were united in marriage on June 21, 2002.

Oct 11, 2023

Charles E. Kuhn, age 43, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Born on April 10, 1980, in Springfield, he was the son of Robert Kuhn and Joan Creamean Kuhn, all of Sabina.

Charles attended East Clinton Schools and worked as a dishwasher and cook at Denny’s in Jeffersonville.  He had previously worked...

Oct 9, 2023

Edith A. Perry, age 76, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on October 9, 2023.

Born in Schwalbach, Germany, on June 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Fritz and Elle Speiss.

In 1966, with two little girls, Edith immigrated to the United States from Germany.  Knowing no English, she taught herself the language by...

Oct 8, 2023

Della F. Pence, age 97, of Sabina, passed away at Autum Years Nursing Center on Sunday evening, October 8, 2023.

Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, on June 28, 1926, she was the daughter of Jim and Sudie Fooks Funk.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L "Pete" Pence in 2006.

Della...

Oct 8, 2023

Karen Jane Long Belcher, age 79, of Morrow, and formerly of Sabina, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Bethesda North Hospital.

Born on February 5, 1944, in Clarksville, she was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Illene Brown Long.

Karen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years,...

Oct 7, 2023

Kenneth D. Ewing age 78, longtime Sabina resident, passed away at his home on October 7, 2023.

He was born on March 11, 1945, in Clinton County to the late Leona Mae Lee Ewing.

Kenny retired from Lazarus and Airborne and worked at Uhl’s IGA and was a member of the Rodgers Chapel AME Church...

Sep 28, 2023

Bill Lee Moore, age 65, of Washington Court House, passed away on September 28, 2023, at Fayette Memorial.

Born March 17, 1958, in Washington Court House, the son of Leroy Moore and Thelma Pendergraft Gookenbarger.

He was a general foreman with Nelson Tree Services for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with...

Sep 28, 2023

April Lynne Laufer Foster, age 63, of Lynchburg passed away on September 28, 2023, at the Miami Valley Hospital.

Born October 4, 1959, in Jamestown the daughter of the late Charles and Betty Sanderson Laufer.

April is survived by her husband Eric, whom she married December 31, 1994.

She was a professional painter,...

Sep 22, 2023

Mary Lou Haines, age 96, of Sabina, passed away at her daughter’s home in Greenfield on Friday, September 22, 2023.

She was born June 30, 1927, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Pelkey Morris.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Haines in 1994.

A member of the Catholic church in...

Sep 21, 2023

Keith Sandells, age 64, of Wilmington, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Crystal Blackburn Sandells whom he married December 17, 1977.

Born December 10, 1958, in Coventry, England, the son of the late Harold and Margaret Giles Sandells.

Keith had worked at Airborne...

Sep 16, 2023

Nathan T. ‘Ted’ Wright, age 75, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Born on September 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Delbert and Gladys Carpenter Wright.

Ted is survived by his devoted wife, Carrie Wright.

Ted loved the Lord, Jesus Christ and loved to teach and preach...

Sep 12, 2023

James R. Spurlock, age 78, of Leesburg, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Born on May 5, 1945, in Sabina, he was the son of the late Howard ‘Happy; and Alice Scowden Spurlock.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan R. Briggs, in 2014.

Jim worked at Pennington...