OBITUARIES

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...

Oct 24, 2022

Miriam Gail Livingston, age 76, of Sabina, passed peacefully at Autumn Years on October 24, 2022.

Born in Bloomington on November 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Lowell and Grace Smith Alexander.  Gail was also raised by her special uncle, Delbert ‘Doc’ Alexander.

Gail was a Greenview High School graduate.  She worked...

Oct 22, 2022

Warren Samuel Moore, age 84, of Leesburg, passed peacefully on October 22, 2022.

Born June 6, 1938, in Xenia, he was the second born to the late Warren Moore and Dona Clement Moore.

Sam is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann McFadden Moore.

A Simon Kenton High School graduate, Sam...

Oct 22, 2022

Shirley R. Tagg, age 87, of Sabina, passed peacefully at Autumn Years on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Born on June 9, 1935, in Sabina, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth Lancen Stewart.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Tagg, on January 26, 1990.  The two were united...

Oct 21, 2022

Charles W. Hendricks, age 92, of Milledgeville, passed at home on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Born in Octa on May 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Virgil and Bertha E. Hyer Hendricks.

Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Kelly Hendricks, who passed on August 13, 2020.  At the...

Oct 21, 2022

Patricia ‘Pat’ L. Curtis, age 88, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Promedica in Beavercreek. Born September 21, 1934, in Alpena, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lucille Goulet McDonnell. Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Robert ‘Bob’ Curtis, who passed in September of 2011. After high school,...

Oct 21, 2022

Connie S. Watson, age 79, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Born in Clinton County on July 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Martha (Armstrong) Flint.

Connie worked for 38 years at Coopers Drive-In/ Jo-Jo’s as a restaurant manager.  She loved...

Oct 20, 2022

Deborah Sue Vest, age 73, of New Vienna, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Born on May 15, 1949, in Pancoastburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell Penn and Peggy (Williams) and David Matthews, who survive in New Holland.

Debbie is also survived by her husband, Jack Vest.  The two...

Oct 17, 2022

Mary J. Shoemaker, age 63 of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday afternoon, October 17, 2022, at Bethesda North Hospital.

Born October 7, 1959, in Washington Court House, she was the daughter of Lester and Shirley Williamson Shoemaker.

Mary had retired, after many years, from helping families care for their loved ones in their homes. She...

Oct 15, 2022

James E. Mitchell, age 83, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday afternoon October 15, 2022, at the home of his son, Michael in Chillicothe.

Born October 8, 1939, in Sabina, he was the son of Lester B. and Mary Creditt Mitchell.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. McCoy Mitchell, whom passed...

Oct 10, 2022

Kenneth Joy, age 63, of New Vienna passed away at his home on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Ken was born October 5, 1959, to John P. and Marthajane Joy, who preceded him in death.  Ken was a graduate of East Clinton High School and after graduation he joined the New Vienna Life Squad and was employed at...

Sep 28, 2022

Joyce Arrasmith, age 73, of Sabina passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Joy was born on September 11, 1949, to the late Roy & Doris Jean (Vineyard) Arrasmith of Sabina.

Joy was a graduate of East Clinton High School and went on to start her teaching degree at Cincinnati Bible College and finished at Wilmington...

Sep 25, 2022

Vivian L. Probasco, age 95, of Wilmington, passed Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Cape May.

Her husband, Carl L. Probasco, preceded her in death on July 8, 2017.

She was born October 18, 1926, near Sabina, the daughter of Sampson and Esta Polk both of whom are deceased.

She was a 1944 graduate...

Sep 24, 2022

Alma Goodman, 69 of New Vienna, passed away at her home on Saturday September 24, 2022. She was born in Wilmington on July 21, 1953 and was raised by her grandma, Alma Stubbs. She is survived by her husband Darrell and children; Alma Graham and Rick (Liberty) Goodman and a former son in law, Derrick Graham. Six grandchildren and...

Sep 24, 2022

Gordon L. Deck, 79, of Wilmington, retired MSGT 160th ARG Ohio, passed away on Saturday September 24, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family in the same farmhouse where he was born, December 2, 1942. The youngest son of the late Oscar and Mildred Curtis Deck.

Gordon is survived by his wife of more than 60...

Sep 15, 2022

Sami S. Morris, beloved daughter of Amber and Scott Morris of Bloomingburg, was born into Heaven on Thursday evening, September 15, 2022 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents: Tracey Cast, Ralph Miller, and Tamela and Wayne Morris; big brothers; Trevor Miller and Matthew Morris.

Littleton Funeral...

Sep 8, 2022

Leroy Shaffer, age 74, of Sabina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Wood Glen Veteran's Facility in Dayton.

Born in Leesburg on March 5, 1948, he was the son of Clarence and Betty J. Knisley Shaffer.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Arlene Routzahn Shaffer.  The two were united in marriage in...