OBITUARIES

Jan 3, 2018

Connie J. McKenzie, 65, of Sabina, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 3, 2018 in Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born June 2, 1952 in Wilmington, the daughter of Herb and Jean Rolfe McKenzie of Sabina.

Connie was a 1970 graduate of East Clinton High School and had retired from Wal-Mart after 29 years. She was an...

Jan 2, 2018

Cynthia A. Hawkins, 65, of Sabina, passed peacefully, at home, on January 2, 2018.

Born in Springfield on August 2, 1952, Cindy was the daughter of late John "Jack" Spencer and Betty Sparrow Spencer Taylor, of Springfield.

Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Michael B. Hawkins.  The two wed in Springfield...

Dec 31, 2017

Graysen David Smith, infant son of Alyssa and Shawn Smith, passed on December 31, 2017, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  He was born prematurely on December 25, 2017, and lived just shy of one week.

In addition to his parents, Graysen is survived by a brother, Bentlee Smith and grandparents: Frances Smith of Bloomingburg, Catina (Jeremy) Wical Ferguson...

Dec 27, 2017

Jonathan W. Morris, age 76, of Leesburg, passed peacefully on December 27, 2017.

Born in Sabina on August 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Don V. and Mary Elizabeth Staubus Morris.

Jonathan was a graduate of Fairfield High School in Leesburg.  He was a farmer and worked as a self-employed contractor.  He ...

Dec 26, 2017

Connie Harvey Page, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2017, at the University of Cincinnati Health West Chester Hospital.

She was born October 19, 1950, in Wilmington to Herbert and Reba Harvey.

An alumnus of Wilmington High School, she graduated after three years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from The Ohio...

Dec 22, 2017

Constance “Connie” Moore Thomas passed away at 10:30pm on Friday, December 22, 2017, in Dayton.

She was born on December 26, 1945, in Clinton County, near Highland.  Connie was the daughter of Harold V. Moore and the late Barbara Peterson Moore.

She is survived by her father, her two sisters, Jeanne Anne Moore and Ellen...

Dec 19, 2017

Tammy Kay Sweet, age 53, of Sabina, Ohio, passed away in Wilmington, on December 19, 2017, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 30, 1964, in Wilmington, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Shoemaker.

Allen Sweet, her husband whom she missed terribly, preceded her in 2011. ...

Dec 14, 2017

Catherine Earley, age 74, of Sabina, passed peacefully Thursday evening, December 14, 2017.

Born in Clinton County on December 27, 1942, Cathy was the daughter of the late Roy A. (Ruth Anna Gaskins) Watson and Thelma Bentley Watson.

Cathy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gary Earley.  The two were married on June...

Dec 13, 2017

Karen Sue Clay Riddle, 74, of Sabina, passed peacefully, in her sleep, on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.  She had been struggling with numerous health issues for three years.

Karen was born on October 23, 1943, to the late Coema Brewer Leaverton and David L. Haines.

She was preceded in death by her husband of forty...

Dec 13, 2017

Marilyn S. Toler, 63, of New Vienna, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at the home of her daughter in Wilmington.

Born in Dayton on March 5, 1954, she was the daughter of Robert William and Shirley A. Aufderheide Ruxer.

Her husband, Jim Toler, preceded her in 2012.

Marilyn was a graduate...

Nov 27, 2017

Janive Slone, 68 of Sabina, passed away on Monday afternoon, November 27, 2017 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born October 11, 1949 in Kentucky, the daughter of Herman and Audrey Mae Slone. She was a retired care giver and home maker. She was preceded by her husband, Weldon Hannah. She is survived by children, Lonnie, Darrell, and...

Nov 27, 2017

Patty L. Chaffin, age 67, of Washington Court House, passed away, at home, on Monday afternoon, November 27, 2017.

Born May 2, 1950 in Washington Court House, she was the daughter of Glen and Mabel Cash Gilmore.

Patty was a graduate of East Clinton High School and received her degree in accounting after retiring from...

Nov 27, 2017

Ruth Anna Leslie, age 92, of Bowersville, passed peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2017, at St. Catherine’s in Washington Court House.

Born in Jamestown on October 10, 1925, she was the daughter of Raymond and Bessie ‘Devoe’ Earley.

Ruth Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Leslie.

A Jefferson High School...

Nov 21, 2017

Marvin D. Davis, age 75, of Sabina passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017 at Miami Valley Medical Center.

He was born December 14, 1941 in Hillsboro, the son of Lewis and Thelma King Davis.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Gibson Davis, two daughters, Jacqueline Davis and Angela Davis Mussetter; siblings,...

Nov 17, 2017

Shannon G. Pauley, age 41, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Born October 25, 1976 in Washington Court House, he was the son of David and Brenda Pauley and Janice Mick.

Shannon is survived by his soul mate, Tonya Wade and children, Bryahna Satterfield, Dakota Brown,...

Nov 15, 2017

Everett ‘Gene’ Teeters, 70, of Leesburg, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, surrounded by family.

Born in Highland County on September 25, 1947, he was the son of Clyde and Hazel 'Jones' Teeters.

Gene was a 1966 graduate of Fairfield Local High School and was in the Air Force Reserves.  He was...

Nov 14, 2017

Raymond Junior Holmes, age 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Highland District Hospital.

He was born on December 31, 1935 in Luttrell, Ohio, the son of Raymond Waldo Holmes and Donnabelle Anders Holmes Damron.

His wife, Betty Lou Fawcett Holmes, preceded him in death in 2009.

Raymond was...

Nov 5, 2017

Richard “Dick” A. Thomas, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017, in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on December 12, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Bert E. and Ardathe Liebig Thomas.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Moore; two children, Jay Thomas and Joyce Thomas; and five grandchildren.

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Nov 4, 2017

Howard Boggs Sr. 81 of Sabina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 4th surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Fayette County Ohio to Sam and Dora Boggs.

A 1953 graduate of Washington High School, Howard enjoyed playing baseball in his younger days. On October 23, 1955, he married his sweetheart Mary...

Oct 26, 2017

Marty Anders, 57, of Greenfield, passed October 26, 2017.

Born in Fayette County on August 23, 1960, he was the son of Richard and Evelyn ‘Hiser’ Anders, of Washington Court House.

Marty is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Keel, who passed in 2012.

Marty worked construction, as a site manager, for...