OBITUARIES

May 19, 2019

Essie M. Little, age 89, of New Vienna, passed at Autumn Years Nursing Center on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Born in Rardon on October 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma Riley.

Essie was a devoted homemaker.  She is survived by her only son, Rick Little, of New Vienna.

May 19, 2019

F. Wayne West, 85, of Blanchester, died peacefully at his home on May 19, 2019, with family members by his side.

He was born December 8, 1933, in Blanchester, the son of the late Frank W. and Martha West.

Wayne was a 1951 graduate of Sabina High School, where he participated in basketball and softball....

May 10, 2019

Robert “Bob” Morgan, 77, of Sabina, Ohio passed away on May 10, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital after a battle with many recent illnesses. Bob was born on March 12, 1942 in Fayette County, Ohio. He was a 1961 graduate of Sabina High School. Bob leaves his wife of 55 years, Deloris (Roberts) Morgan; his children Kathy (Ron)...

May 10, 2019

Brenda S. Conger, age 66, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Born on September 15, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Zelma Tucker Conger.

Brenda leaves behind her sisters: Annetta “Anita” Walker and Nellie (Tom) Coleman, of Wilmington; brother, David (Penny) Thompson of Clarksville; sisters in-law: Betty Conger...

May 9, 2019

Henry ‘Hank’ E. Sanderson, age 96, of Washington Court House, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Born in Ross County on December 9, 1922, he was the son of Henry E. and Jessie Rittenhouse Sanderson.

Hank is survived by his wife, Arlene Savin Sanderson.  The two were united in marriage on September 15, 1983....

May 5, 2019

James 'Coon' F. Conley, age 64, of Port William, passed on May 5, 2019.

Born in Washington Court House on May 10, 1954, he was the son of the late James 'Pete', Jr. and Viola Graham Conley.

After serving in the United States Army during Vietnam, Jim worked as a machinist and truck driver.  He...

Apr 30, 2019

Joe B. Fife, age 90, of New Antioch, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Born in New Antioch on April 4, 1929, he was the son of Marion and Blanche Summers Fife.

Joe is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Anna Lee Davis Fife.  The two were united in marriage...

Apr 28, 2019

Dianna Lynn Briggs, age 70, of Sabina, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born in Fayette County on May 9, 1948, the daughter of the late Lester and Mary Whaley Shoemaker. Dianna was a graduate of Wilmington High School.  She was a devoted wife and homemaker.  She enjoyed playing Tetris, working crossword puzzles and watching the Yankees play...

Apr 23, 2019

Richard 'Dick' P. Dawson, age 76, of Sabina, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Born on February 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Ralph and Louise Koons Dawson.

Dick is survived by his wife Vicki Bickley Dawson.  The two were united in marriage on May 3, 1996.

Apr 22, 2019

Herbert L. Wical, Sr., age 86, of Sabina, passed peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Born in Greene County on July 26, 1932, he was the son of Wilbur Andrew and Clara Mae Curtis Wical.

Herbert was preceded in death by his wife, Anna L. Bradley Wical. She passed March...

Apr 20, 2019

Charlene Kessler, age 81, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Autumn Years Nursing Center.

Born in Adams County on December 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby Hoop Arey.

Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Kessler.  The two were married on December 24,...

Apr 18, 2019

George Thomas Anders, age 91, passed peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Born in Fayette County on September 13, 1927, he was the son of the late Stace and Clarice Beverly Anders.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Stackhouse Anders, who passed in 2004.  The two were married on November 28, 1949.

Apr 18, 2019

Doris P. Wood, age 76, of Wilmington, passed on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Born to the late Charles and Glessie Thornburg in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on February 3, 1943, she was one of twelve children

Doris is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Bill E. Wood.  The two were united in marriage on...

Apr 18, 2019

Leroy Fooce, Sr., age 79, of Washington Court House, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Born in Vinton County, Ohio on August 6, 1939, he was the son of the late Arnold and Flora Hazel Baker Fooce.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Beverly Carver Fooce.  The two...

Apr 13, 2019

Nancy Ellen Woodruff, 78, of Appling, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Woodruff, May 10, 1995. Also grandchildren, James Andrew Zimmerman and Robert Edward Zimmerman and a brother, Robert Gilbert.

Born January 2, 1941, Nancy was the daughter of Robert and Nina Marie...

Apr 11, 2019

Willa Dean Gill, age 84, of Bowersville, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Born in Biskit, Kentucky, on October 6, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Liza Jane Newsom Ray.

Willa was a member of the Bowersville Church of Christ.  She was a restaurant owner for many years, a cashier at Jordans...

Apr 10, 2019

Robert A. Lemings, age 69, of Sabina, passed at Clinton Memorial on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

Born in Dayton on March 16, 1950, Bob was the son of the late Ernest and Jessie Penwell Lemings.

He spent over 30 years living in Naples, Florida, where he worked as an automotive painter and did body work. ...

Apr 9, 2019

Dale C. Hiles, age 95, of Sabina, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Born in Fayette County on March 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Albert and Chloe Inlow Hiles.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 47 years, Kermith T. Barnes Hiles.  The two were...

Apr 5, 2019

Paul Spurlock, age 75, of New Vienna, passed away on Friday afternoon, April 5, 2019, at Heartland of Hillsboro.

He was born December 19, 1943, the son of the late Howard “Happy” and Alice Scowden Spurlock.

His wife Carolyn (Frump) Spurlock and an infant daughter, Paula Spurlock; sister, Janet Smith, and three brothers: Guy, John...

Apr 4, 2019

Robert "Wayne" Hiser, age 63, of Milledgeville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Wayne was born in Milledgeville to the late Ora Pearl Grooms and Vora Jerry Hiser.

He was employed by John R. Jurgensen Company for 20 years before he retired.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in...