OBITUARIES

Dec 25, 2020

Shirley J. Evans, age 90, passed peacefully on December 25, 2020, at the Inn at Summit Trail, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl William 'Bill' Evans in 2007.  They were married December 5, 1951.

Shirley was born on September 5, 1930, in Clinton County, to the late John and...

Dec 22, 2020

Carolyn Rose “Rosie” Whittington, 72, of Sabina, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born in Brookville, Ohio, on September 7, 1948, the daughter of the late Harold E. and Flora M. Erbaugh. Known for her smile, Carolyn could light up a room and brighten anyone’s day.  The nickname Rosie was given to...

Dec 19, 2020

Marilyn J. Douglas, age 84, of Sabina, passed Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.

Born on April 28, 1936, in Bowersville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Zora M. 'Lucas' Hall.

Marilyn was a graduate of Jefferson High School.  She retired from the Randall Company in Wilmington and...

Dec 15, 2020

Richard D. Anders, age 86, of Milledgeville, passed peacefully in Sabina on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Born on September 26, 1934, in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Wilbur, Sr. and Helen Williamson Anders.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Hiser Anders.

For 50 years, Richard has been...

Dec 12, 2020

Lora Combs, age 95, of Cincinnati, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Born in Kentucky on May 4, 1925, Lora was the daughter of the late James and Laurie ‘Sizemore’ Marshall.

Ms. Lori liked to read her Bible every day.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking lots...

Dec 10, 2020

Donald E. Snider, age 65, of Clarksville, passed away peacefully, at his home, on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Born on December 13, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Martha Bray and Norman Snider.

Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Bogan Snider, who passed on January 10,...

Dec 9, 2020

Harold E. Mathews, age 96, of Washington Court House, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Born on February 26, 1924 in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Ray and Addie Betten Mathews.

Harold was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He served during World War II and was...

Dec 8, 2020

Robert Mark Morton, age 69, passed peacefully at Autumn Years in Sabina on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Born in Clinton County on December 19, 1950, he was the son of the late John Jacob and Mary Elizabeth Watson Morton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie, Frank and Billy.

Dec 7, 2020

Linda Williams, age 46, of Sabina, passed on Monday, December 7, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Washington Court House on April 10, 1974, she was the daughter of the late Charles Jones and Bonnie Atkins Williams Harter.  Linda was also preceded in death by her step-father, Tom Williams and her sister Christal Dawn...

Dec 7, 2020

Roberto “Dino” Santiago, age 62, of New Vienna, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Soin Medical Center.  He was born on January 11, 1958 in Manhattan, New York. After Graduating High School in 1976, Dino enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in July of the same year and began a family soon after. Over the course...

Dec 7, 2020

Ruth Anna Camp, age 86, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Monday morning, December 7, 2020, at Autumn Years.

Born in Wilmington on December 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Keiger Fields.

Ruth Anna worked in housekeeping at Wilmington Health Care.  She was a member of the VFW in Wilmington...

Dec 6, 2020

Barbara Ann Morris, age 72, of Leesburg, passed on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Bethesda North Hospital.

Born in Mesa, AZ, on May 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Alice Burger Benton and John Scott.

Barbara received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and, later, worked in the medical office...

Dec 3, 2020

Mathew G. Haines, age 59, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Autumn Years Nursing Center in Sabina.

Born January 8, 1961, in Wilmington, he was the son of Ruby Jenkins Weller of Xenia and the late Gene Haines.

After high school, Mathew joined the Army and had always been a Harley...

Nov 29, 2020

David A. Hixson, age 64, of Hillsboro, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Born in Wilmington on October 4, 1956, he was the son of the late Charles E. Hixson and Deloris J. Stewart Briggs.

A Veteran of the United States Marines Crop, Dave was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking.  In...

Nov 28, 2020

Richard H. Jones, Sr., of Gainesville, Florida, passed away November 28, 2020.

He was a proud United States Navy Veteran, having served during WWII, and was an avid golfer.

Richard was born in Dumont, New Jersey, to Fred Jones and Lillian Hess.

He is survived by his sons, Richard Jones, Jr. (Tara) and...

Nov 28, 2020

Danny Jesse Vance, age 55, of Sabina, passed peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 25, 1965, he was the son of the late Daryl Vance and Jean Sprinkle (David) McConaughey, who survive in Wilmington.

Danny is survived by his wife of 33...

Nov 26, 2020

Russell E Jordan, 41 of Blanchester, passed away Thursday November 26, 2020 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Wilmington, July 23, 1979, he was the son of Karen Drake (Stanley) Minzler and Ronald Jordan.

Russell was a graduate of Clinton Massie High School and had been employed at Blanchester Kroger and was also an expert...

Nov 24, 2020

Dora L. Behymer, age 92, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Autumn Years Nursing and Rehab in Sabina.

Born on February 26, 1928, in Greene County, Ohio, she was the last remaining child of Howard Fudge and Julia Ann Knedler Jenkins.

Dora was a devoted homemaker.  She was...

Nov 24, 2020

Robert Dale Cockrell, age 57, of Sabina, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020, at Miami Valley Medical Center.

Born January 9, 1963, in Seminole FL, he was the son of the late Kenneth J. and Gail Kathleen Taylor Cockrell.

An independent owner and operator of his own truck, Robert had served in the...

Nov 18, 2020

Rev. Roy L. Pence, Jr., age 88, of Sabina, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Born in Reesville on May 10, 1932, he was the son of the late Roy L. Pence, Sr. and Virginia Louise Geiger.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Hilderbrant Pence.

Roy...