OBITUARIES

Jan 26, 2022

Nelson Edward Gates, age 82, of Owosso, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Nelson was born December 3, 1939, in Wilmington, Ohio, the son of Edward and Helen (Browning) Gates.

He graduated from Simon Kenton High School in Ohio, and he proudly served his country in...

Jan 26, 2022

Sue Gool, age 75, of Sabina, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 26, 2022, at Signature Healthcare in Washington Court House.

Born July 1, 1946, in Dayton, she was the daughter of the late JL and Gertrude Pelfrey Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick, on December 14, 2013.

Sue...

Jan 24, 2022

Rodney A. Evans, age 54, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Born in Washington Court House on January 18, 1968, he was the son of the late John L. and Judy Frost Evans.

Rodney was a 1986 East Clinton High School graduate.  During his high school years, Rodney played football. ...

Jan 23, 2022

Richard Timerding, Sr., age 71, of New Vienna, passed away at Highland District Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Born on March 25, 1950, the son of the late Ralph Timerding and Lee Rodgers Timerding Witt.

Rick is survived by his wife, Sandy L. Ashpaugh Timerding.

He was a Norwood graduate and retired...

Jan 18, 2022

Maxine Haines, age 79, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Cape May on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Born in Piqua, Ohio, on September 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Frankie C. and Alice Augusta (Murray) Ebberts.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Haines, on November 15, 2012.

She...

Jan 17, 2022

Connie M. Beverly Little, age 73, of Sabina, passed away on Monday January 17, 2022, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Washington Court House, on February 13, 1948, the daughter of the late Ernest and Elva Beverly.

Connie worked at St. Catherine’s as a caregiver and retired from Brown County Senior Citizens. She loved being...

Jan 16, 2022

James D. Walker, age 67, of Sabina, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Born in Wilmington on November 4, 1954, he was the son of the late James H. and Virginia Maxine (Cade) Walker.

He is survived by his wife Vicky (Brannon) Walker.

Jim was a Wilmington High...

Jan 15, 2022

Daniel Osborne, age 88, of Sabina, passed away on Saturday January 15, 2022, at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born December 11, 1933, in Hillsboro, the son of George and Nellie Lewis Osborne.

He was preceded by his, wife Martha Marshall Osborne, on February 14, 2014.  The two were united in marriage on November 13, 1954.

Jan 14, 2022

Khalil Glass, infant son of Shayna Wheeler and DeAndre Glass, of Sabina, was born sleeping on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

In addition to his parents, Khalil is survived by siblings: Hayslee, Alayna, Dixie and XayVion; maternal grandparents, Jeff (Catina Wical) Wheeler, and Dawn (Steve) Jackson; paternal grandparents, David...

Jan 14, 2022

Roger L. Fowler, age 74, of Jamestown, passed at home on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Born in Greene County on February 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Delbert and Mary Johnson Fowler.

He is survived by his wife, of 40 years, Susan LeMasters Fowler.

A 1965 Greenview High School graduate,...

Jan 14, 2022

Gary R. Young, age 73, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on August 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Helen Johnson Young and James Wilford.

Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. ‘Mickey’ Young, on August 10, 2020.  The two were united in...

Jan 12, 2022

Pamela B. Thoms, age 65, of Sabina, passed away at Hospice of Butler and Warren County on Wednesday afternoon, January 12, 2022.

She was born January 18, 1956, in Middletown, the daughter of the late Donald Campbell and Sara Batts Campbell, who survives, of Xenia.

After high school Pam graduated from nursing school and was...

Jan 10, 2022

Raymond D. Buzzard, age 71, of Washington Court House, passed away at Adena Fayette Medical Center, on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Born in Washington, DC, on October 14, 1950, he was the tenth child of the late Robert, Sr. and Ruth (Creamer) Buzzard.

Raymond is survived by his partner of over 40 years, Linda Jarrell....

Jan 7, 2022

David Todd Kelso, age 47, of Johnstown, passed unexpectedly on January 7, 2022.

Born in Wilmington on June 13, 1974, he was the son of Megan Gunkel, of Lancaster, and Richard and Lorie Kelso of Wilmington.

Dave worked in the piercing and body modification industry for over 25 years.  He was passionate about hygienic practices...

Jan 5, 2022

Helen J. Roberts Meredith, age 69, of West Union, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Adams County Regional Medical Center.

Born in Leesburg on December 23, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Edith (Cheek) Roberts.

Helen was a devoted homemaker.  She enjoyed reading her Bible, playing games and talking...

Jan 4, 2022

Robert C. Burris, age 64, of Sabin,a passed away on January 4, 2022, after arriving at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born July 23, 1957, in Wilmington, the son of Gloria Ruth Morrow Burris of Sabina and the late Jack Burris.

After high school Rob joined the Navy and had retired as a machinist after many years...

Dec 31, 2021

Larry D. Adams, age 82, of Sabina, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, shortly after being admitted to Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born July 11, 1939, in Adams County, the son of Roy and Genevieve McComas Adams.

Larry was preceded by his wife, Jayne Ann Gordon Adams, in May 22, 2020.

He retired...

Dec 31, 2021

James “Louie” Anders Sr. age 85, of Sabina, passed away at his home on Friday morning, December 31, 2021.

He was born June 23, 1936, in Reesville, the son of Lee and Madolin Williamson Anders.

Louie was preceded by his wife, Mildred McDonald Anders.

Retired from Melvin Stone, after 46 years, he enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2021

Anna Mae Schramm Wical, age 95, passed peacefully on December 27, 2021.

Born on December 12, 1926, she was the only daughter of the late Alfred H. and Almeda E. Allen Schramm.

Her only living relatives are her son, Alfred Matthew Fife of Wilmington, and her cousin, John Allen, of Xenia.

Private burial...

Dec 26, 2021

Bonnie E. Milstead, age 90, of Jeffersonville, passed peacefully at home, in the presence of her family, on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Born in Fayette County on November 5, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ervin G. and Dorothy Miller Bowen.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years,...