OBITUARIES

Dec 15, 2022

Loren W. “Poncho” Wise, age 80, of Jamestown, passed away on Thursday morning, December 15, 2022.

Born January 14, 1942 in Bowersville, the son of Gerald and Ruth Forta Wise.

He is survived by his wife Barbara West Wise.

A graduate of Jeffersonville High School and post-graduation law enforcement schooling, he had retired...

Dec 13, 2022

Connie L. Wilson, 68 of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday December 13. 2022 in Loveland. Born September 13, 1954 in Clinton County, the daughter of Faye Brooks Flynn of Maineville and the late Russell Eltzroth. A 1972 Clinton Massie graduate working as a draftsman for Clinco Surveyors of Wilmington and then for 35 years was at Mac D’s Pub...

Dec 12, 2022

Rosemary L. Harris, age 72, of Xenia, Ohio, passed very peacefully into the presence of her Savior on Monday morning, December 12, 2022.  She was in the ICU unit at the Kettering Hospital at the time of her passing.

Rosemary was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ann Harris of Sabina and was also preceded in...

Dec 11, 2022

Rose M. Adams, age 75, of South Lebanon, passed Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Bethesda North Hospital.

She was born February 26, 1947, to the late Floyd and Retha Roosa Hester.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Raven Adams, on March 12, 1995.

She worked for the Randall Company in assembly...

Dec 10, 2022

Danny B. Hall, age 70, of Martinsville, passed on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Born on December 6, 1952, in Lackey, KY, the son of the late Clarence Daniel (Dorothy) Hall and Gracine Turner (Harry G.) Ertel, who survive in Martinsville.

Danny spent seven years in the United States Army and served in Vietnam.  He formerly...

Dec 3, 2022

James L. Ryan, age 84, of Leesburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at home, where he was devotedly cared for by his true love, wife and partner of 50 years, Patty Walker Ryan.

He is the beloved father of Brenda Ryan Poczatek, Kris Ryan, Shannon Ryan (Roscoe) Hampton, Shellie Ryan (Todd) Cunningham, and Patrick...

Dec 2, 2022

Sandra Sue Dun, age 81, formerly of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at her home in Monroe.

Born in New Vienna on April 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Richard Dale and Mary Laymon McDonald.

Sue was a 1959 Jeffersonville High School graduate.  She went on to receive a...

Nov 26, 2022

Debra Denise "Debby" Taylor, age 60, of Norwood, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on April 16, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Donald G. ‘Bo’ Taylor and Dorothy Kendall Taylor, who survives in Wilmington.

In addition to her mother, Debby is survived by her husband, Richard...

Nov 24, 2022

Kelly Joe (Willoughby) Groves, age 48, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022, surrounded by family & friends at Clinton Memorial Hospital in hospice care.

She was born on June 9, 1974, in London, Ohio to the late James Willoughby & Teresa (Willoughby) Dearth.

Kelly attended Madison Plains High School....

Nov 19, 2022

Thomas Edward “Ed” Farley, 88 of Sabina, passed away on Saturday November 19, 2022 in Sabina. Born November 16, 1934 in Pipestem, WV the son of Hubert H. and Azal Hurst Farley. Ed is survived by his wife, Norma Mitchell Farley whom he married April 21, 1956. After High School Ed served in the Air Force and retired after 20...

Nov 14, 2022

Rodney W. Davis, age 48, of Sabina, passed away on Monday afternoon November 14, 2022, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born November 9, 1974, in Wilmington, the son of Anna Lee Wagner Davis of Pennsylvania and the late Ronald W. Davis.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Christina Collins Davis.

He was an active...

Nov 13, 2022

Brian Trout, age 55, of the Wilmington area, went to worship his Lord Jesus Christ for eternity on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was the constant love and support of his wife, Jody, and dedicated and loving father to Garrett "Jake" Trout of whom Brian was exceptionally proud of for obtaining a degree and pursuing his career.

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Nov 12, 2022

Shirley A. Noes, age 86, of Bloomington, left this earth for her heavenly home on November 12, 2022.

Born near Reesville on March 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Ruby Sellman Storer.

Shirley was a lifelong resident of the Sabina area.  She graduated from Sabina High School, class of 1954....

Nov 10, 2022

Barbara D. Hall, age 69, of Sabina, passed on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on November 21, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Pence and Doris Hamilton Pence.  Barbara was raised in Sabina by Gerald and Mary Matthews.

A 1970 East Clinton graduate, Barbara worked for Bundy Tubing in Sabina...

Nov 9, 2022

Debra Nicole Olwin, age 43, of Columbus, passed unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on April 28, 1979, she was the daughter of the late Loftie Hensley and Marcia (Brian) McPherson, of Sabina.

An East Clinton graduate, Debbie overcame a lot of personal struggles in her life and battled multiple...

Nov 8, 2022

Martha Helen Lewis, age 81, of Bloomingburg, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, early Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Born in Elliott, Kentucky on March 22, 1941, she was the daughter of Ellis and Suzie Ison.  After the death of her mother, Martha was raised by her father and step-mother, Della.

For many years,...

Nov 4, 2022

Erma L. Hines, age 97, of Jamestown, passed peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Born in Clark County on June 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Inez ‘Ison’ Dailey.

Erma was a devoted homemaker and later, worked in customer service.

She is survived by her daughter and son...

Nov 2, 2022

Eric James Ford, age 32, of Wilmington, lost his life on November 2, 2022, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Born on November 18, 1989, he was the son of Chip Ford, of Sabina and Tracy (Dave Bennett) Ross Ford, of Hillsboro.

Eric attended East Clinton Schools and was self-employed.  He loved hunting...

Oct 27, 2022

Christopher Jasper Smith son of Matthew and Amber Schaeffer Smith of Clarksville, passed from this life on October 27, 2022. He is survived by his grandparents; LaVonne and Steven Schaeffer also Becky and Jerry Smith. Great grandparents; William Scheibe and Grace Sininger. Siblings; Charlotte, Catherine and Clarissa. Visitation will be at the Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina on Friday, November...

Oct 25, 2022

Shirley J. Smith, age 85, of Washington Court House, formerly of Sabina, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Born in Pike County on April 28, 1937, she was the daughter of Ernest A. and Bertha Cook Cassidy.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 64 years, William ‘Bill’ Smith.  The two were united in...