OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2017

Charles Thomas Dawson (Charlie), 85, of Hillsboro, OH passed away at Highland District Hospital Sunday, March 5, 2017.

He was born in Clinton County, OH to Alva and Grace (McClanahan) Dawson on January 29, 1932.

He grew up in Clinton County, where he became an avid horseman as a young boy. His love of horses...

Mar 2, 2017

Gary Jordan Brooks, age 73, of Sabina, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Gary was born June 11, 1943, the son of Raymond and Audrey Jordan Brooks.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Karen Watson Brooks, on November 10, 2013.

After graduating high school, he...

Mar 2, 2017

Jannean Thoroman Thompson, age 66, of Washington Court House, passed unexpectedly at Kettering Memorial Medical Center on March 2, 2017.

Jan was born on July 19, 1950, in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Frank W. Thoroman and Mildred Herren Thoroman, of Sabina.

She graduated from East Clinton in 1968, from Wilmington College with a...

Mar 1, 2017

On March 1, 2017, Ronald R. Kell was ushered away with love and laughter to be with our Lord and Savior, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He is survived by his high school sweetheart and homecoming date wife Barbara J Kell (Zurface) of 44 years, his children Angela and John Dailey, Josh and Amanda Kell, Billy...

Feb 27, 2017

James “Jim” R. Goodbar, age 84, passed on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Jamestown.

Born on November 27, 1932, Jim was the son of late Cecil and Cleo Tidd Goodbar.

He was a 1950 graduate of Jefferson High School in Bowersville.  Jim worked for ODOT in various capacities and retired after 30 years. He was...

Feb 27, 2017

Dorothy J. “Jackie” McMillan, age 91, of Wilmington and formerly of Lebanon, passed peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Born in Dallas, TX, on August 27, 1925, she was the daughter of Leonard E. and Martha J. Sparks Allen.

Jackie retired from working as a legal secretary.  She was an accomplished writer with a blog...

Feb 26, 2017

Doris A. Swisshelm passed peacefully to God, on February 26, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on May 2, 1941, in Clinton County, to Earl and Mary Anna Swisshelm, who preceded her in death.

Doris graduated from Simon Kenton High School and The Jewish Hospital School of Nursing.  She relocated to...

Feb 22, 2017

Anna Aleen Tyo, age 96, of Wilmington, passed on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

Born in Leesburg on February 26, 1920, she was the daughter of Floyd and Geraldine ‘Blazer’ Smith.

Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Edsel G. Tyo, who passed May 8, 2009.  The two were married on July 12, 1943.

Feb 21, 2017

Robert “Rob” Hoffer, age 52, of Sabina passed away February 21, 2017 at Clinton Memorial  hospital.

Born January 12, 1965 he was the son of David and Beverly Hoffer.   He is survived by siblings Tomi (John) Webb of Sabina, Jenny (Herman) Moore of Greenfield, Jamie Hoffer of Sabina,Cindy (Martin) Abling,  Ron Hoffer, Jerry Hoffer,  and Charlie Hoffer...

Feb 20, 2017

Mary Lou Larick, age 92, passed peacefully on February 20, 2017, in Washington Court House. Born in New Vienna on October 23, 1924, she was the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Browder) Maloney. Mary Lou attended New Vienna High School and was a life-long Clinton County resident.  She was a devoted home maker and managed Liz Bets Boutique for...

Feb 18, 2017

Jeff McKenzie, age 60, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Saturday morning, February 18, 2017.

Born in Cherry Fork on January 19, 1957, he was the son of the late Darrell D. McKenzie and Shirley L. Whaley McKenzie of Lynchburg.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Connie Damron McKenzie.

He was ...

Feb 17, 2017

Joann Sparks was born on July 2, 1927 and raised in Sabina, Ohio. She was a long-time resident of Columbus, Ohio until 2007 when she moved to State College, Pennsylvania. She passed peacefully on February 17, 2017. She is survived by her brothers, Donald (Margaret) Sparks and Dwight Sparks; five nieces, Gail (Michel) Laurent, Diane Sparks, Janet (Oliver) Read,...

Feb 13, 2017

Walter ‘Bud’ Clifton, age 81, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017. Born in Sabina on October 18, 1935, Bud was the son of Blaine and Imogene ‘Storer’ Clifton. Bud was a Martinsville High School graduate and worked for AVI Vending as a branch manager. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth ‘Cox’ Clifton.  ...

Feb 10, 2017

Billie L. Shoemaker, age 78, passed on Friday, February  10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Peebles on August 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Chester E. and Bertha Marie ‘Barnes’ Shoemaker. Billie was a graduate of Peebles High School and a Veteran of the United States Army.  He worked at Mac Tool and...

Feb 9, 2017

Betty (Bernard) Ardwin, 90, of Sabina, passed away February 9, 2017, at home, after a long illness.

She was born near Lees Creek, Ohio on October 25, 1926.  Her parents were Dr. Paul and Martha Bernard.

Betty was a graduate of Sabina High School and studied Art at Wilmington College with Harry Halle.

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Feb 8, 2017

Mark A. Groves, age 39, passed peacefully at Kobacker House, in Columbus, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, after an eight month battle with cancer.

Born in Washington Court House, Mark was the son of the late Donna Groves Welvin, who preceded him in death in 2008.

Mark was a 1996 graduate of Washington High School;...

Feb 8, 2017

Evelyn B. Reser, age 94, passed on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

Born in Ross County on July 31, 1922, she was the daughter of Elmer W. and Florence ‘Ackley’ Brown.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Forrest E. “Pete” Reser, in 2008.

She was a 1939 graduate of South Eastern High...

Feb 2, 2017

Laura Virginia Slagle, age 91, went peacefully to her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, February 2, 2017.

Born on June 1, 1925, in Clinton County, she was the daughter of Clarence “Rufus” and Edith Marie ‘Hart’ Thompson.

Laura was a devoted homemaker.  She loved to spend time camping at Cave Lake.

Laura is...

Feb 1, 2017

Geraldine ‘Jerry’ Mitchell, age 84, of Sabina, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Born in Fayette County on December 2, 1932, she was the daughter of William C. and Clara Belle ‘Bolden’ Bennington.

Jerry is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert B. Mitchell.  The two were married on...

Jan 29, 2017

Joseph Wilson Saville, 91 of Sabina passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 25, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Emmett Saville and Lorena (Adams) Saville.

He is survived by his wife Virginia Ruth (Van Pelt) Saville. In addition to his wife, Joe is...