OBITUARIES

Jul 9, 2024

Mark S. Garen, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024, at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati.

Born January 22, 1953, in Wilmington, the son of the late Leroy Garen and Florence Purcell (Donald) Pummill.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cindy Garen.

A graduate of White Oak...

Jul 8, 2024

Israel Guerra Jr., age 86, of Sabina, passed away on July 8, 2024, at the Miami Valley Medical Center.

Born July 1, 1938, in Rio Grande City, Texas, he was the son of Israel Sr and Lilly Rodrigues Guerra.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Hoover Guerra.

After high school he attended...

Jul 6, 2024

Donald L. “Jay” Conley Jr., age 60, of New Antioch, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2024.

Born August 9, 1963, in Washington Court House, he was the son of Donald L. Conley and RoseMary Thomas Yarger.

Jay is survived by his children: Cory (Jessica) Conley of Oregonia, Roni (Cameron) Williams of...

Jul 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I bid farewell to my loving father Leroy Snyder of Jamestown, Ohio.  He left us on July 4, 2024, at the age of 84.  He spent his final moments with his loving partner of 31 years Kathy Burr and family.  His strong stature, sense of humor and love of life will be greatly...

Jul 3, 2024

Douglas Floyd Hawkins, age 73, of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday July 3, 2024, at the Adena Medical Center.

He was born August 30, 1950, to the late Francis Hawkins and Betty Hook Hawkins McDonough.

A graduate of Waynesville High School, he was an over the road truck driver for many years and most recently drove...

Jun 28, 2024

Betty M. Hawkins McDonough, 91 of Peebles and formerly of Clinton County, passed away on June 28, 2024.

Born in Clinton County November 28, 1932, she was the daughter of Floyd and Gladys Hook and Nellie Vandervort Hook.

She is survived by her husband Tom McDonough.

Betty was a Clinton Massie graduate and...

Jun 22, 2024

Ronald R. Leach, age 71, of Liberty, South Carolina, passed at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC, on June 22, 2024, after a valiant 4-week fight.

Born are May 25, 1953, in Washington Court House, he was the son of the late Clifford and Barbara Leach.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 25 years,...

Jun 22, 2024

Dorothy H. Weidinger, age 100, passed peacefully at Cape May in Wilmington on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Born on January 2, 1924, in Pickaway County, she was the daughter of George F. and Jennie Marie Metzger Weidinger.

Dorothy was a 1941 graduate of Deerfield Township High School in Clarksburg, and graduated from Wilmington College in...

Jun 15, 2024

On June 15, 2024, Paul William Gehringer, age 82, left this earthly life to walk with his Lord and Savior. Paul passed away after an intense return of cancer.  His wife Charity and his two children were by his side.

He was the son of the late Harold and Helen Black Gehringer.

Paul leaves a...

Jun 9, 2024

Alice L. Wical, age 65, of Sabina, passed peacefully at Wilmington Rehab and Nursing on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Born in Berea, KY on September 22, 1958, she was the daughter of Hettie Louella Dyer Northern, who passed shortly after her birth, and was raised by her father and step-mother, Leonard and Geneva Northern.

Alice...

Jun 8, 2024

Roger A. Mason, age 84, of Wilmington, and formerly of Cincinnati, passed away Saturday morning, June 8, 2024, at Cape May.

Born August 13, 1939, in Springfield, the son of Vernon and Imogene Ward Mason.

Roger had graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and retired from General Electric. He enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2024

Anthony Mark Gulley, age 63, of Sabina, passed away at his home on Friday morning, June 7, 2024.

Born in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Roy and Mary Loving Gulley.

A 1978 graduate of East Clinton-Laurel Oaks, Mark studied masonry and carpentry. He had driven for R & L for several...

Jun 6, 2024

Mike Mason, age 81, of Liberty Township, passed away on June 6, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born August 17, 1942, in Xenia, he was the son of Eugene and Betty Mae Spear Mason (John) Hook.

Mike is survived by his wife Catherine Jean, whom he married June 10, 1962.

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May 28, 2024

Father Paul C. Theophilus reposed peacefully in the eternal embrace of the arms of our God of Love on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home in Oak Ridge, NJ. He was surrounded by his wife, the kindest neighbors and friends and the most merciful priest, Fr. John Theodosion.

He was born in Columbus, OH, on April...

May 28, 2024

Virginia R. Nelson, age 87, of Sabina, passed peacefully at Clinton Memorial on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Born on March 15, 1937, in West Union, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Alta Grooms Blanton.

Virginia was a devoted homemaker.  She was a former member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union...

May 26, 2024

Darrell A. Slone, age 55, of Milledgeville passed away at his home on Sunday May 26, 2024.

Born August 20, 1968, in Washington Court House, he was the son of the late Janive Slone and Weldon Hannah.

He attended Laurel Oaks and became an excellent auto body mechanic.

Darrell is survived by his...

May 26, 2024

Richard E. “Tweety” Ford, age 71, of Sabina, passed away on Sunday evening, May 26, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born December 26, 1952, he was the son of the late Nona Brown Ford and Donald “Rip” Ford.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ford.

Tweety was a graduate of East Clinton...

May 25, 2024

Gloria Ruth Burris, age 93 of Sabina, passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024, at Wilmington Rehab and Nursing.

Born in Sabina on April 30, 1931, she was the daughter of Cleo McKinney Morrow Rambo and Delbert Morrow.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Burris; children: Vanessa, Mark and Robert; along with...

May 21, 2024

Amanda Anders Hughes, age 51, of Milledgeville, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Born in Washington Court House on January 13, 1973, Mandy was the daughter of the late Rita Conley Anders and Wilbur Anders, Jr., who survives.

Mandy was an avid gardener and loved tending to her...

May 14, 2024

Crystal Violet Dawson, 93, of Sabina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Court House Manor in Washington Court House, Ohio.

She was born on January 14,1931, to Wilbe G., Sr. and Minnie Taylor Tagg in Pricetown, Ohio.

She married the late Marvin L. Dawson on October 2, 1949.

Violet was...