OBITUARIES

Aug 11, 2022

Roger Bigelow, age 86, of Sabina, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his children, on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

Born November 5, 1935, in Canton, the son of Harry and Thelma Voltzer Bigelow.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Bush Bigelow.

He attended Barber School after High School...

Aug 1, 2022

We celebrate the life of our dear mother, Jane Elizabeth Linton (nee Compton), who passed away peacefully at the age of 98, on Monday, August 1, 2022, in London, Ohio.

Jane was born to Glenn and Edith Compton in Dayton, Ohio on February 25, 1924. She grew up in Dayton and graduated from Fairview High School.  She...

Aug 1, 2022

Earl (Will) Leon Stryker, born May 3, 1937, in Jamestown, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2022, after a courageous, five-month battle with lymphoma.  Earl was the son of the late Paul and Vera (Landon) Stryker.

He was preceded in death by his bride of 54 years, Janice...

Jul 29, 2022

Robert Lee Rhoads, 71, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

Robert was born May 30, 1951, to Herschel Ray and Margaret Ada Rhoads of Martinsville, who preceded him in death.  He was a member of the Faith Family Church.

Robert was a strong...

Jul 23, 2022

Larry Joseph “LJ” Mossbarger, age 44, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born January 14, 1978, he was the son of JoAnn Fife Mossbarger, who survives in Wilmington, and the late Larry Dean Mosbarger.

He enjoyed his Nightmare Before Christmas Collection of memorabilia.

In addition to...

Jul 22, 2022

Pastor Elizabeth June Looney, 88, left this earth for her heavenly home on July 22, 2022, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on April 14, 1934, near Hazard, Kentucky, to Hobert and Agnes (Campbell) Hoskins.  She was one of thirteen children that her parents raised to adulthood. Their upbringing was rich in faith and her grandparents and parents...

Jul 13, 2022

Beulah F. Curnutte, 79 of Washington C.H. passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2022 at Court House Manor. Born in Greene County the daughter of Joseph and Fay Adkins Jarrell. A member of Heritage Church, she loved spending time with her family and playing bingo. She is survived by her daughters; Janet (Tony Richards) Curnutte and Lori (Brian) Curnutte-Johnson....

Jul 9, 2022

Clarence L. Groves, age 90, of Flagler Beach, FL passed peacefully at home on Sunday evening July 9, 2022. Born November 7, 1931, in Cynthiana, KY, he was the son of Clarence A. and O. Frances (Bryant) Groves. His mother died when he was two and the family struggled to get by as tenant farmers through the Great Depression....

Jul 2, 2022

Stephanie Kay Ottesen passed away unexpectedly July 2, 2022, following a recent recurrence of MRSA, a battle she had been fighting for seven years.

She is survived by her fiancé Brandan Burkhart, Aunt Di (Diana Miller) who mothered Stephanie since her own mother passed away when she was 14-months old, her older sister Charlotte Ottesen-Price (Afton), little...

Jun 30, 2022

Robert 'Doug' D. Elliott, age 52, of Sabina, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Born in Fremont, Ohio, on June 25, 1970, he was the son of Richard and Cathy Elliott Clark of Jamestown.

Doug is survived by his children, Chelsey (Donald) Hayden of Sabina and Robert (Heather Yarnell) Elliott of Clyde. Also left...

Jun 30, 2022

Floyd ‘Boonie’ Newman, age 52, of Hillsboro passed away at Christ Hospial on Thursday morning, June 30, 2022.

Born in Dearborn, Michigan, on December 18, 1969, he was the son Beverly Ross Sheeley of New Vienna and the late Floyd ‘Flick’ W. Newman.

Boonie was a 1989 East Clinton High School Graduate.  He retired from...

Jun 29, 2022

Jodi Nadine Tompkins, age 28, of Sabina, passed away after a brief hospital stay on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on September 8, 1993, she was the daughter of the late Jay Dane Tompkins and Jacqueline Hayslip Furguson of Sabina.

Jodi attended East Clinton and ECOT Schools.  She was happiest spending time with...

Jun 28, 2022

Geri Barnett, age 71, of West Union, and formerly of Sabina, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

She was born April 7, 1951, in Mariemont, Ohio, the daughter of Edgar Thomas and Alice Cornwell Walker.

Geri is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dale, whom she married February 17, 1969....

Jun 26, 2022

Jason J. Borton passed away from natural causes early Sunday morning June 26,2022.  Born in Washington Court House on February 1, 1972, he was 50 years old.

Jason loved life and loved cooking for others. He always joked how he was the 'Master Chef' and was always having his family and friends try his creations. His favorite...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...