OBITUARIES

2020

Randy E. Sears, age 69, of Washington Court House, passed unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Born in Roswell, NM, on November 27, 1950, the son of the late Dorothy Huffman Sears and Earl (Mary) Sears, who survives in Minnesota. Randy was a 1969 Miami Trace graduate.  He served in the Air National Guard and worked as...

2020

Judy G. Cox, age 71, of Jamestown, passed peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

Born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on July 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Lester Simpson and Eva Henderson Arehart.

Judy was a devoted homemaker.  She loved attending church and taking care of her family,...

Dec 31, 2019

Patty J. Osborne, 69, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 2019, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born December 16, 1950, in Bowersville, the daughter of the late Donald J. Sr. and Icie Robbins Stoops.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Osborne Sr. The two were married October 17, 1970.

Patty...

Dec 30, 2019

Donna Lee Liming, age 86, of Xenia, went home to be with the Lord,  the morning of Monday, December 30, 2019.

Born on February 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lote and Hazel M. Parkison Gilmore.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Liming.  The two were married in 1954....

Dec 29, 2019

Lisa Marie Grooms, age 34, of New Vienna, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Born in Xenia on March 17, 1985, she was the daughter of the late John Grooms and Peggy Shoemaker Grooms, who survives in Sabina.

Lisa attended Xenia Schools.  She enjoyed watching movies, reading, and spending time with her two girls....

Dec 27, 2019

David L. Frye, 63, of Harveysburg, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at home.

Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on May 25, 1956, he was the son of the late Robert Frye and Mary Yarger Frye Lovejoy, of Fairborn. He is also survived by his stepmother: Glema Frye.

David is survived by his wife, Cindy...

Dec 26, 2019

Donald E. Saville, age 86, of Greenfield, IN, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Born in Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio, on November 22, 1933, Don was the son of the late Emmett L. and Lorena Adams Saville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hartley Saville.

Don was a...

Dec 13, 2019

Lucius Sampson Dominic McClure, 10 week-old son of Heather Dawn Mae Dabe and Jessie Lee McClure, passed on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Lucius was born in Wilmington on October 3, 2019.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters: Emma, Ezra, and Lucille.  Also left to cherish his...

Dec 12, 2019

Samuel Mark Wilson, infant son of Katie Sanderson and Kyle Wilson, was born into Heaven on December 12, 2019. Heaven gained an angel that will be forever loved and missed.

In addition to his parents, Samuel is survived by his brother, Carter Wilson; maternal grandparents: Teresa and Jeff McMahon and Samuel ("Bill") and Susan Sanderson; paternal grandparents:...

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...