OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2020

Vernon Gill, age 84, of Bowersville, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born in Scioto County on July 9, 1935, the son of the late Raymond Lester and Augusta Perry Gill,   Vernon grew up in Rarden. He was preceded in death by his wife, 63 years, Willa Dean (Ray) Gill, who passed on April 11, 2019.  The two...

Feb 15, 2020

Robert F. ‘Robbi’ Hartley, IV, age 25, of Sylva, NC, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Born on August 11, 1994, in Xenia, he was the son of Erin L. Spencer and Robert F. (Lisa) Hartley, III.

During his high school years, Robbi was in 4-H, FFA, and wrestled.  He joined the US Army...

Feb 14, 2020

Amanda M. “Mandy” Stroop, age 42, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.

She was born on July 27, 1977, in Highland County, the daughter of the late Susan Williamson-Wheeler.

Mandy attended Greenfield City Schools and received her LPN Certificate from Southern State in 2005, with top honors of her class. She was...

Feb 10, 2020

Joan Davis, age 83, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Born in Jamestown on November 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Cora ‘Stapleton’ Berner.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Davis.

Joan was a devoted homemaker.  She was a member of the...

Feb 10, 2020

Howard F. Jenkins, Jr., age 83, of Wilmington, passed peacefully the afternoon of Monday, February 10, 2020.

Born in Clinton County on September 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Howard F., Sr. and Julia Ann ‘Knedler’ Jenkins.

He is survived by his loving wife, of almost 62 years, Freda Jenkins.  The two...

Feb 10, 2020

Donna Joyce (Black) Nolley, age 71, of Sabina went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Born on April 4, 1948, she was the daughter of Robert and Peggy Black.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Gary, Pat and and Rhonda.

Donna...

Feb 9, 2020

Kenneth L. Damron, age 71, Wilmington, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Born in Beaver Pond, Adams County, Ohio, on November 17, 1948, Ken was raised by his aunt and uncle, Emma and Howard Wilt, alongside his cousins, Denny, Randy, Carl, Gail and Jonda Wilt. Ken is survived by his adoring wife, Connie ‘Bledsoe’ Damron.  The...

Feb 9, 2020

Patricia (Pat) A. Easter age 75, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at The Laurels of Huber Heights, after a long illness.

Born on April 2, 1944, in Hillsboro, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Norma Easter Norman and was raised by her beloved grandparents; Hamer and Margaret Easter.

Pat...

Feb 8, 2020

John K. “Jack” Maher, 85, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday February 8, 2020 at the Quaker Heights Nursing Center, Waynesville.

Born June 18, 1934, in Martinsville, the son of Robert and Lena Babb Maher.

He is survived by his wife Gwen Young Maher whom he married July 21, 1960.

A 1952 graduate...

Feb 2, 2020

Roger A. Everhart, age 85, of Highland, passed peacefully at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Born in Careytown on September 4, 1934, he was the only son of the late Harry J. and Bessie M. Edwards Everhart.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Grace...

Feb 1, 2020

Barbara 'Bobbe' Cox Powers, age 83, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Four Seasons on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Born on December 7, 1936, in Richland Township, she was the daughter of the late Wayne F. and Kathryn Virginia Drake Cox.

Bobbe was a Wilmington High School graduate, and went on to attend Ohio University.  She...

Jan 28, 2020

Tracy Jo Meares, age 53, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Born in Washington Court House on October 18, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Janet Mitchell Dearth.

A 1985 East Clinton graduate, Tracy received her Associates Degree from Southern State in Business and Real Estate.  She was...

Jan 26, 2020

Kenneth A. Roberts, 84 of Sabina, passed away on Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.

Born March 31, 1935 in Waynesville, he was  the son of Walter Arthur and Jessie Eizodor Lewis Roberts.

He is survived by his wife Nora Paris Roberts whom he married May 19, 1959.

Jan 24, 2020

William D. 'Bill' Carter, 72 of Greenfield, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 24, 2020 at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center.

Born February 20, 1947 in Columbus, he was the son of Beryl “Buck” and Rosemary Becker Carter.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley Carter.

Bill was a 1965...

Jan 23, 2020

Raelena Mae Shumaker, 77, of Muncie, IN, entered the gates of Heaven Thursday, January 23, 2020, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

She was born on February 21, 1942, in Cincinnati, a daughter of Raymond and Dora Plummer, step-daughter of Fay Woodruff.

She was part of the David Adair furniture family for 30 years. ...

Jan 18, 2020

Linda J. Cox, age 70, of Washington Court House, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Born in Florence, KY, on March 8, 1949, the daughter of the late Paul and Lucille Scherder Haskell.

Linda attended Notre Dame Academy High School.  She worked in Human Resources at ADP in Cincinnati, and for 10...

Jan 8, 2020

DeAnn M. Armstrong, age 48, of Mason, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Born in Wilmington on May 28, 1971, she was the daughter of Donald and Connie Armstrong.

DeAnn was a 1989 graduate of East Clinton High School.  She was an Environmental Specialist and successful entrepreneur.

Jan 6, 2020

Hubert Ross, age 83, of South Salem, passed peacefully, at home, on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Born in Waynesville on October 3, 1936, he was the son of the late John Henry and Blanche Younker Ross.

Hubert is survived by his wife, Peggy Secrest Ross.  The two were united in marriage on September 1, 1956....

Jan 3, 2020

Mary “Eileen” (Marsh) Ostermeier, 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, graced the loving arms of Christ on Friday evening, January 3, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Sabina, OH on March 28, 1932, the daughter of William M. and Lola Iva McKinney Marsh.

She was married to David L. Ostermeier on January 28, 1951.

2020

Jeffrey L. Prater, age 62, of Jeffersonville, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Born in Washington Court House on February 18, 1958, he was the son of the late Lucine and Elsie Williams Prater.

A 1976 graduate of Miami Trace, Jeff retired, after almost 30 years, from the Village of Jeffersonville.  He loved bowling,...