OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2016

Charles E. Gragg, 60, of Sabina, passed away on Monday afternoon, July 25, 2016, at his home.

Born July 2, 1956 in Washington C.H.  he is the son of Charles C. and Ellen Woods Gragg.

Charles was an owner operator long distance truck driver for many years.

His wife, Debra Lynn “Debbie” Gragg,...

Jul 22, 2016

John D. Fraley, 68, of Sabina, passed at home on Friday, July 22, 2016.

Born October 21, 1947, he was the son of Andy and Mozelle Pennington Fraley, Sr.

John attended East Clinton High School and was a member of Trinity Church.  He also belonged to the Sabina Moose and the Eagles in Washington Court...

Jul 19, 2016

Jayme Lyn Curtis Miranda, age 25, passed on July 19, 2016 at Clinton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born on December 31, 1990, she was the daughter of Peggy Curtis Miranda, of Wilmington, and Kevin Miranda, of Vandalia.

Jayme was a 2010 graduate of Clinton Massie High School.  She attended the Orion Center for many...

Jul 18, 2016

Constance Marie Fields, age 34, passed peacefully after a lengthy illness, on July 18, 2016.  She was at Heartland in Columbus, OH.

Born on March 10, 1982 in Wilmington, she was the daughter of Michelle (Jose Vicente) Fields and the late James Williams Fields, Sr.

Constance is survived by her mother; sons, Donovan Julian and...

Jul 17, 2016

Tina (Martin) Dean, 59, of Sabina, passed from her earthly home, to be reunited with those she loved, on July 17, 2016.

She was born August 31, 1956, in Circleville, to Earl and Adelaide (Cupp) Martin.  Tina attended Circleville High School, class of 1975.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jul 17, 2016

Betty Eileen Curtis, 82, died Sunday, July 17, 2016, surrounded by her daughters at the Kobacker Hospice Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born December 15, 1933, to Roy and Mildred Priest King.

Betty was a lifetime member of the New Vienna Church of Christ and also attended Wilmington Church of Christ.

She...

Jul 14, 2016

Peggy Blanche Shepherd Lydick Byrd, 82, of Vero Beach, went to the Lord on July 14, 2016 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH.

She was born April 26, 1934 in Clarksville, OH, to James Howard ‘Bud’ and Hazel Pearl Tolle Shepherd.

Peggy is survived by three children: Richard (Mary) Lydick of Marietta, GA, Robyn (Dave)...

Jul 12, 2016

Bess McCann Stamm, 89, passed at sunset on July 12, 2016 peacefully at home with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Norman B. Stamm, youngest daughter Jane (Stamm) Cluley, sisters Mary (Holly) Hollister, Jean (David) Quam, a brother Willard (Bill) (Annie) McCann, and a niece...

Jul 12, 2016

Thelma Margaret (Cook) Sparks was born on January 12, 1932 and raised in Washington, D.C. She was a long time resident of Upper Arlington, Ohio. She passed peacefully on July 12, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Dwight; daughters: Gail (Michel) Laurent; Diane Sparks; Brenda (David) Scholl; and Susan (David) Beyerle; grandchildren: Renee (Josh)...

Jul 8, 2016

Elma "Jeannie" Baise, age 54, of Sabina, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 8, 2016.

Born in Cuba on January 31, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Elmer R. and Glenna E. Carter Stout.

Jeannie was a Team Lead at New Sabina Industries, where she worked...

Jul 8, 2016

Louise Cramer Kendall, 85, of Sabina, passed away on Friday evening, July 8, 2016, at Autumn Years Nursing Center. Born November 1, 1930 near Bloomington, in Wilson Township, she was the daughter of Lester C. and Murl Clevenger Cramer. Louise is survived by her husband, Alfred Kendall, whom she married August 29, 1949. A 1948 graduate of Reesville High...

Jul 7, 2016

Ralph L. Wilson, 103, of Sabina, passed away on Thursday, July 7, in the evening, at Autumn Years.

Born on December 22, 1913 in Fayette County, he was the son of Ernest and Bertha Fenner Wilson.

Ralph is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Smith Wilson, who passed in 2001.

He was...

Jul 7, 2016

Marvin W. Waddle, 90, of Washington C.H., passed Thursday, July 7.

Born in Concord Township, Fayette County, on August 22, 1925, he was the son of William and Mary Morris Waddle.

Marvin graduated from Sabina High School.  He was the past president of the Fayette County Pork Producers Association, past president of the Miami Trace...

Jul 6, 2016

Louise E. Moore, 82, of Washington Court House, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

Born on January 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Della Knisley.

Louise is survived by her daughter, Diana (Bob) Sloan of Washington Court House.; sisters, Pauline Beekman and Wanda Potts, and a brother, Arnet Knisley....

Jul 4, 2016

Maynard E. 'Terry' Moore, of Sabina, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016.

Born on November 28, 1927 to the late Raymond E. and Verda Douglas Moore, Terry spent the largest part of his life in Sabina, the town that he loved.

He was a graduate of Sabina High School, served in the Armed Forces,...

Jul 3, 2016

Richard E. Beach, age 83, of Sabina, passed on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Born on February 20, 1933 in Meigs County, he was the son of Harry R. ad Lidia Smith Beach.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Knapp Beach, in 2006.

Richard retired from Bob and Carl's and was...

Jun 25, 2016

Margaret Jean Patterson “Pat” Dailey, of Wilmington, passed on Saturday, June 25, at Hospice of Dayton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Dailey, who died on April 3, 1996.  They were married 49 years.

Pat was born September 12, 1926 in Highland county, the daughter of Robert and Norma Forte Patterson. ...

Jun 23, 2016

James L. Roberds, age 86, of Washington Court House, passed away early Thursday morning, June 23, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, whom he married July 6, 1948.

A graduate of Sabina High School, he served in the Air Force during WW II, where he also...

Jun 18, 2016

Thelma Weiss, 94, passed away on Saturday, June 18, at Autumn Years in Sabina.

Born on August 1, 1921, in Xenia, she was the daughter of Thurman and Anna Dillard Hodson.

Thelma was a graduate of Xenia Central High School and later graduated, as a Registered Nurse, from Springfield City Hospital.  She was a devoted...

Jun 16, 2016

Loretta F. ‘Wilson’ Long, age 83, of Sabina, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2016.

Born on September 10, 1932 in Bookwalter, OH, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Glenna Whitridge Wilson.

Loretta was a prolific quilter, having completed over 300 quilts, enjoyed arrowhead hunting, fishing and working puzzles.  She was a...