OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...