OBITUARIES

May 24, 2025

Dan Boisel, 73 of New Holland, passed away on Saturday May 24, 2025 at his home.

Born in Washington C.H. on March 7, 1952.

He was preceded by his parents, Shirley and Fred Gaylord and Robert Boisel.

Dan is survived by his wife, Betty Smith Boisel whom he married in 1971.

He had just retired last week from Ag-Pro after 18 years and had...

May 21, 2025

Robert B. Mitchell, age 93, of Sabina, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Born in Sabina on November 7, 1931, he was the son of the late Lester B. and Mary Rebecca Creditt Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Bennington Mitchell, on February 1, 2017.

Robert was a 1950 Sabina High School graduate. He went on...

May 20, 2025

Dorothy R. Jordan, age 88, of Wilmington, passed away on May 20, 2025, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fredericktown, Ohio on July 25, 1936, she was the daughter of Dana Heckert and Dorothy Stevens Browne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jordan.

Dorothy worked as a switchboard operator for GTE, in accounting at Fisher Lumber, and at Walmart. She...

May 14, 2025

Dorothy A. Taylor, age 88, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at The Christ Hospital on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Born May 1, 1937, the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Swisshelm) Kendall.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. ‘Bo’ Taylor.

Dorothy was an accountant and worked as an auditor of payroll for National Bank and Trust. She enjoyed reading,...

May 12, 2025

Anna L. Huffman, age 91, of Sabina, passed peacefully at Copper Knoll on May 12, 2025.

Born on March 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Lucy Bowling Spradlin.

Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Huffman.

After graduating from Sabina High School, Anna went on to work as the office manager for Dr. Faehnle. She also...

May 12, 2025

Franklin Jones, age 83, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Clinton Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Born in Hillsboro on February 25, 1942, he was the son of George Washington and Margaret Marie Morris Jones.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Barbara Rothwell Jones. The two were united in marriage on November 26, 1966.

Frank worked for General...

May 9, 2025

James W. Cox, age 68, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Continental Manor in Blanchester.

Born on October 28, 1956, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Bernard and Kathryn Hanger Cox.

James was an East Clinton/Laurel Oaks graduate. He went on to work as a mechanic and was self-employed.

He is survived by his children: Joshua (Katie)...

May 8, 2025

Gary Ralph Straight, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Morgantown, WV on July 10, 1940, to Chester and Marguerite Straight, Gary was a man of great faith and devotion to God. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of...

May 4, 2025

Charles W. Scalf, age 66, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Born on December 15, 1958, in Cincinnati, he was the son of the late Richard and Roberta ‘Conn’ Johnson.

Chuck grew up in Cincinnati and was a UPS driver for 30 years, before his retirement.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Tracy Walls Scalf.

Also left...

Apr 24, 2025

Shannon Spurlock, born on August 24, 1972, in Washington Court House, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Sabina. A graduate of East Clinton High School, Shannon was known for his dedication and hard work, having spent several years employed at D & E Equipment.

Throughout his life, Shannon nurtured strong bonds with his family. He is survived by his beloved...

Apr 24, 2025

Matthew Lynn Stoll was born on March 08, 1980, in Stark County, Ohio to Ervin and Amanda (Yoder) Stoll. He passed away on April 24, 2025, while working at his lifetime dream of farming. Death was caused by electrocution when he stepped from the tractor after the sprayer boom made contact with a power line. He must not have seen...

Apr 23, 2025

Carolyn Marie Thomas, age 102, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at Jamestown Health and Rehab after a lengthy battle with dementia. 

She was born on June 15, 1922, in Oxford, Ohio to Rose and Samuel Soltysik. Carolyn was the youngest of six children. She was preceded by death by her parents; her five siblings: Sophie LePere, Helen Lloyd, Jenny...

Apr 12, 2025

Thomas Clayton Terrell, age 73, of New Vienna, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025, at Clinton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born March 4, 1952, in Wilmington.  He was the son of the late Robert C. and Margaret Hinshaw Terrell.

Tom was a lifetime farmer which brought him great pride and joy....

Apr 2, 2025

Alan E. Harperee, age 69, passed peacefully at his Sabina home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Born on July 31, 1955, he was the son of the late Orlyn E. Harperee and Geraldine Flax Harperee Shadley.

Alan is survived by his wife of nearly 26 years, Dolores ‘Dori’ Furguson Harperee.  The two were united in...

Mar 31, 2025

Barbara Jo (Gehringer) Urton, age 76, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Born in Wilmington on July 7, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Helen Elizabeth Black Gehringer.

A 1966 Wilmington High School graduate, Barb went on to work as a beautician in several Wilmington shops and was a shop...

Mar 29, 2025

Diana Sue Neanover, age 80, of Sabina, passed peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, March 29, 2025.

Born on October 27, 1944, she was the daughter of Martha Mae Cartwright and Russell Woolums.

Diana was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Patrick E. Neanover, on December 6, 2019.

A 1963 Simon...

Mar 23, 2025

Patricia A. "Patty" Selig, 86, of Washington Court House, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born on January 25, 1939, in Clinton County, she was the daughter of Grover and Helen Dyson Watson.  Patty attended Washington Court House schools and found joy in creating a loving home, nurturing her family, and tending to her...

Mar 23, 2025

Nichols ‘Nick’ Estell, age 85, passed peacefully at his Sabina home on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Born on September 26, 1939, in Hamilton County, the son of the late John William and Ruth Nichols Estell.

Nick is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Rita Georges Estell.  The two were united in marriage on...

Mar 18, 2025

David Alan Uhl, age 61, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Sabina, passed away March 18, 2025.

Born July 3, 1963, the son of the late Alfred “Bub” and Joellen Hall Uhl.

Alan graduated from East Clinton High School in 1981, where he was a member and participant of the football team and track and...

Mar 17, 2025

James Bradford ‘Brad’ Henthorn, age 65, of New Vienna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Highland District Hospital.

Born on May 7, 1959, he was the son of the late Henry D. and Betty L. Minzler Henthorn.

Brad spent his life working as a mechanic.   He loved cars – movies with cars,...