OBITUARIES

Dec 11, 2019

James W. ‘Jim’ Durbin, age 53, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 11, 2019.

Born in Kettering on May 1, 1966, he was the son of the late Arthur ‘Bill’ Durbin and Nancy Miller Durbin of New Vienna.

Jim is survived by his wife, Carol Jansen Durbin.  The two were married in October...

Dec 6, 2019

Devin Thomas Gragg, age 23, of Wilmington, went Home on Friday, December 6, 2019.

Born in Wilmington on April 14, 1996, he was the son of Joshua and Christina Haggerty Gragg.

Devin was a 2014 Clinton Massie graduate.  He formerly worked at Ahresty in Wilmington.  A nature enthusiast, Devin loved art and music and enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2019

Neal A. Conaway, age 78, of Hillsboro, passed Friday, December 06, 2019, at Highland District Hospital.

He was born August 19, 1941, in Chillicothe, the son of William and Dorothy Hertenstein Conaway.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean McDaniel Conaway in 2001.

Neal was associated with the Mead Paper...

Dec 6, 2019

Patrick E. Neanover, age 78, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Friday morning, December 6, 2019.

Born on March 17, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Ann Norton Neanover.

Pat is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Diana Rollins Neanover.  The two were united in marriage on May 31,...

Nov 21, 2019

Brenda P. Miley, age 70, passed Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. Born on April 22, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Charlotte Neal Pitts. Brenda is survived by her husband , Everett Miley. The two were married in 2006. She worked as a claims analyst, for 15 years, at Bealieu...

Nov 11, 2019

Betty I. Newman, age 86, of Sabina, passed at home on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Born in Fayette County on December 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Bessie "Louise" Koons Dawson.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Herman ‘Doc’ Newman on January 29, 2012.

Betty was...

Nov 7, 2019

Melva L. Slone, age 85, of Sabina, passed peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2019.

Born in Washington Court House on July 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Dessie Ater Fowers.  Melva was raised by her step-parents, the late Harley and Florence Goings.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph...

Nov 6, 2019

Gladys Marie Fisher, age 99, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Born on March 10, 1920, in Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Desta Halliday Anderson.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold E. Fisher, in 2003.

Gladys received her Bachelors Degree from...

Nov 5, 2019

Bobby C. Bashore, age 88, of the New Antioch community, passed on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Born on July 30, 1931, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Robert and Virginia Cartwright Bashore.

Bobby was a graduate of Wilmington High School.  He was on to serve in the United States Marine Corps, and...

Nov 5, 2019

Charles Edward Routzahn, age 78, of Lynchburg passed peacefully on November 5, 2019, after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 12, 1941, he was the oldest son of the late Keifer E. and Lena Marie Creager Routzahn.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 32 years, Peggy Spence Routzahn.  The two were married April 3,...

Nov 4, 2019

Steve D. Olds, age 62, of Sabina, passed at The Christ Hospital on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Born in Barberton, Ohio, on May 2, 1957, he was the son of the late Robert F. ‘Pete’ and Lucy M. Cappelli Olds, Sr.

Steve is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy Pummell Olds.  The two...

Nov 2, 2019

Vernon L. Farquer, age 79, of New Vienna, passed on Saturday, November 02, 2019.

Born on Mach 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Jack and Mary Kaufman Farquer, Sr.

He leaves behind his wife, Pamela Sturgeon Farquer.  The two were united in marriage on November 28, 1980.

Vern was a...

Oct 27, 2019

Charles R. ‘Dick’ Swearingen, age 76, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Born in Wilmington on March 4, 1943, he was the oldest child of Paul and Doris Barnes Swearingen.

He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Joann Flor Swearingen.  The two were married in February of 1971.

Dick...

Oct 23, 2019

Joy Irene Stewart, age 91, of Sabina, passed away on October 23, 2019, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Clinton County, on April 19, 1928,  she was the daughter of the late Luther and Anna Boyer Goodson.

Joy was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years,...

Oct 17, 2019

Ronald A. (Ronnie) Beedy, age 63, of Frankfort, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on October 17, 2019.

Born August 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Kermit and Betty "Pauley" Beedy. Ron was followed in death by one sister, Bunia "Susie" Beedy-Crocetta in March of this year.

Ron is survived...

Oct 14, 2019

Sally A. Murphy Nunn, age 75, of West Chester, passed peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2019.

Born in Rochester, NY on May 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Ruth H. Murphy.

Sally grew up in the small town of Fairport, NY. She attended State University of New...

Oct 12, 2019

Gary Sharp, age 70, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Lees Creek, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Born in Columbus on December 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary Emma (Suzie) Tuttle Sharp.

Gary is survived by his wife, Marsha Henderson Sharp.  The two were married on May...

Oct 7, 2019

Valerie Kalynn Gragg passed away peacefully, in her sleep, at her Wilmington home on Monday, October 7, 2019.  She was 60 years old.

Born in Wilmington on May 17, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Burden and Carrie Lieurance, who survives in Sabina.

In addition to her father, Valerie was preceded in...

Sep 30, 2019

Maxie L. Brandenstein, age 91, of Sabina, passed peacefully at home on Monday, September 30, 2019.

Born in Elliottville, KY on April 25, 1928, she was the daughter of Martin and Cora Kegley DeHart.

Maxie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Brandenstein, who passed in 1996.

Maxie worked for The Randall...

Sep 28, 2019

Robert F. McKee, age 88, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Born in Clinton County on June 25, 1931, he was the son of the late William Robert and Thelma Baber McKee. Robert, widely known as "Bob or Bobby", was an antique collector who loved to show his latest investment. He enjoyed hunting...