OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Littleton Funeral Home


Homer J. Swisshelm

Homer J. Swisshelm

Jun 23, 2022

Homer J. Swisshelm, age 90, of Xenia, passed away on Thursday June 23, 2022, at his home.

Born March 21, 1932, in Clinton County, he was the son of Homer E. and Jessie Darbyshire Swisshelm.

Homer is survived by his wife, Lois Ann Hagley Swisshelm.

A graduate of Sabina High School, Homer retired...

David J. Denney

David J. Denney

Jun 19, 2022

David J. Denney, age 31, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly at Clinton Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on August 30, 1990, he was the son of Darrell Denney of Springfield and Pamela McDowell of Sabina.

David was a press operator at Pennant Molding.  He enjoyed anything outdoors – from fishing and...

Robert E. Baker

Robert E. Baker

Jun 13, 2022

Robert E. Baker, age 91, of Sabina, passed at home peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Born at home in Sabina on May 15, 1931, he was the son of Elbert L. and Mary Jane (Sanderson) Baker.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor J. Webb Baker.  The two were united in marriage...

Dennis A. Carlson

Dennis A. Carlson

Jun 12, 2022

Dennis A. Carlson, age 76, of Sabina, passed Sunday evening, June 12, 2022, at Dayton VA Hospice.

Born October 7, 1945 in St. Charles, Illinois, he was the son of Alvar B. and Ada (Stoddard) Carlson.

In 1963, he graduated from St. Charles High School.  Denny was most proud of being a Marine Corp Veteran...

Ruth E. (Starbuck)  Stuckey

Ruth E. (Starbuck) Stuckey

Jun 11, 2022

Ruth E. Starbuck Stuckey, age 95, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Cape May.

Born March 2, 1927, in Salem, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jesse R. and Clara Bedell Starbuck.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Roy Joe Stuckey, in 2014.

A graduate of...

George Francis Parks

George Francis Parks

Jun 1, 2022

Francis lived a life full of service for over 91 years. He was born October 2, 1930, and went to be with His Lord June 1, 2022.  He is survived by his helpmate, Geraldine Faye Rooper, who he married July 5, 1952.  Francis was serving as pastor of Johnson Chapel located at Teays, West Virginia when he met and...

Connie S. (Haines)  Mccarren

Connie S. (Haines) Mccarren

May 29, 2022

Connie S. McCarren, age 72, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on January 18, 1950, she was the daughter of Thad C. and Mary Emma (Young) Haines.

Connie was a Clinton Massie High School graduate. She had worked at GTE for 15 years and went on to work for...

Larry R. Baker

Larry R. Baker

May 27, 2022

Larry R. Baker, age 69, of Martinsville, passed peacefully at home on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Born in Xenia on February 28, 1953, Larry was one of the thirteen children of Edward Harvey and Ardella Marie (Green) Baker.

Larry was preceded in death by his partner of over 20 years, Elizabeth Seitz.

In...

Betty M. (Grooms)  Ailshire

Betty M. (Grooms) Ailshire

May 25, 2022

Betty M. Ailshire, age 86, of Sabina, passed peacefully at St. Catherines on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Born in West Union on September 2, 1935, she was the daughter of Chester J. and Mabel Irene ‘McKenzie’ Grooms.

Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Russell Ailshire.

For 13...

Randy Kingery

Randy Kingery

May 23, 2022

Randy Kingery, age 51, of Octa, passed away on Monday May 23, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Born March 19, 1971, in Washington Court House, he was the son of the late Carolyn “Jeannie” Dennis Kingery and George Kingery, who survives in Octa.

A 1989 graduate of Miami Trace High School, Randy worked as a ...

Richard E. Davis

Richard E. Davis

May 22, 2022

Richard E. Davis, age 83, of Sabina, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022.

Born April 27, 1939, in Wilmington, the son of Virgil E. and Doris Earley Davis.

He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Sharon Hartley Davis.  The two were united in marriage...

Max E. Allen

Max E. Allen

May 18, 2022

Max E. Allen, age 86, of Sabina, passed away at his home on Wednesday May 18, 2022.

Born in Greene County on May 29, 1935, he was the son of Arthur and Clarice Burton Allen.

Max is survived by his wife of 67 years, Kay Talbott Allen.  The two were united in marriage on February...

Douglas H. Cooper

Douglas H. Cooper

May 18, 2022

Douglas H. Cooper, age 60, of Washington Court House, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Born in Jamestown on April 22, 1962, he was the son of the late James O. and Maxine (Rhinehart) Cooper.

Doug retired as a foreman for Nelson Tree Service.  He loved to fish and spend time outdoors.

...

Irene (Pounds)  Rainsberger

Irene (Pounds) Rainsberger

May 9, 2022

Irene Rainsberger, age 99, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Clinton Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Born in Ostrander, Ohio on December 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Jesse 'Russell' Pounds.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Rev. Lynn C. Rainsberger.  She was also...

Brenda C. (Johnson)  Rice

Brenda C. (Johnson) Rice

May 8, 2022

Brenda Carol Rice, age 72, of Sabina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022, in hospice care at The Grand of Dublin.

Born in Columbus on February 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Carmen (Rockhold) Johnson.

Brenda worked as a nursing assistant at Mount Carmel Hospital for many ...

Betty L. (Pinkerton)  Burke

Betty L. (Pinkerton) Burke

May 7, 2022

Betty L. Burke, age 75, of New Vienna, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Born in Lynchburg on August 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie Bond Pinkerton, Sr.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Robert F. Burke, in 2010.

A Simon...

Jeremy M. Beedy

Jeremy M. Beedy

May 5, 2022

Jeremy Matthew Beedy, age 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 05, 2022, at Doctor's West Hospital.

Jeremy was born on September 14, 1976, in Washington Court House, and lived there for several years during his youth before moving away. He attended Washington City Schools.

Jeremy had a great passion for sports, specifically the...

Sandra Kay (Rogers)  Trenary

Sandra Kay (Rogers) Trenary

May 2, 2022

Sandra Kay Trenary, age 73, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at Autumn Years in Sabina on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Born April 6, 1949, in Washington Court House, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Louise Watson Rogers.

Sandy was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Gary P. Trenary, in...

Thomas G. Foster, Jr.

Thomas G. Foster, Jr.

May 1, 2022

Thomas G. Foster, Jr., age 87, of Sabina, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Born in Sabina on April 5, 1935, the son of the late Thomas G. and Elizabeth Myler Foster.

Tom graduated from Sabina High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Miami University, where he was a member...

Phyllis L. (Smith)  Hobbs

Phyllis L. (Smith) Hobbs

Apr 17, 2022

Phyllis L. Hobbs, age 79, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Born in Sandgap, Kentucky on September 6, 1942, she was the daughter of   Floyd and Gertrude Purkey Smith.

Phyllis was a graduate of Waynesville High School.  She was a member of the Wilmington Church of God and she was...

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