Obituaries

Jul 8, 2022

George M. Strong, Age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly early Friday morning,  July 8, 2022 at home. He was born October 26, 1934 in Greenville, KY, son of the late George W & Mable Clara (Jenkins) Strong.  On December 31, 1955, he married Juanita Langdon Strong, who passed on January 6, 2018.  They were married...

Jun 30, 2022

Kathy A. Marsh, age 69, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening June 30, 2022 at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She was born January 26, 1953 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Paul Revere Malone  and Elizabeth McIntyre Malone. Kathy had 22 years of service at Airborne Express and was a hard worker all...

Jun 27, 2022

David Arthur Neal, age 62, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born December 31, 1959, to the late Raymond and Edna (May) Neal. David was a 1978 graduate of Eastern High School, where he excelled in basketball and track, as Division IV Southern Ohio player of the...

Jun 22, 2022

Frances R. Stanfield, (Fran) Age 83, of Wilmington, Ohio, went home to rest with her Savior on Wednesday afternoon, June 22, 2022. This beloved daughter, mother, aunt, friend, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed peacefully into his hands at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash. Fran was born July 4, 1938 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late William Francis &...

Jun 19, 2022

Esther L. Beucler, of the Mowrystown Community, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 with her son Keith by her side at age 94.

She was born on November 24, 1927 in Otway, Ohio, daughter to the late Arthur Brown and Mary Faul Brown. She spent her early childhood in New Boston, and then the family moved...

Jun 19, 2022

Joyce Patricia Sholler, Age 81, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, June 19, 2022 at the Hillspring Nursing Center in Springboro, Ohio. She was born May 8, 1941 in Waynesville, OH, daughter of the late Bruce & Harriet Pauline (Trivett) Blackburn. She was a member of Fellowship of Praise Church, and had been a Home Health Aide for...

Jun 16, 2022

Pauline G. Roe, age 72, of New Vienna, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her home. She was born December 19, 1949 in Manchester, KY, daughter of the late Robert Griffin  and Marie Jones Griffin. Pauline was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be sadly missed. Surviving is her husband, Michael...

Jun 13, 2022

Barbara L. Wilkin, age 87, of Hillsboro, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord late Monday night, June 13, 2022 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash. She was born September 6, 1934 in Danville, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Walker) Reed. Barbara was a secretary for Hillsboro City Schools for 46 years and helped...

Jun 13, 2022

Verna Jean Perry, age 90, of Bainbridge, Ohio, passed away, early Monday morning,  June 13, 2022 at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, Ohio. She was born July 30, 1931 in Bainbridge,  daughter of the late Richard Westley & Ola Mabel (Mustard) Lansing.  She married Vernon G. Perry, who passed on May 2, 2016. Surviving are her children-  Anna ...

Jun 12, 2022

Velma  Flint, age 91, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away June 12, 2022 at Harmony Nursing Home in Xenia, OH. She was born May 17, 1931 in Clinton County, OH, daughter of the late Arthur Nelson Gibson Sr. and Goldie Marie Smith Gibson. Velma was fortunate to be able to raise three generations of Flint and Gibson families. She enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2022

On Thursday June 9, 2022 Joy Elaine Hall, after 85 years full of life, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her husband and children. Joy was born on April 27, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Herbert and Georgia (Walsh) Conover.  She spent most of her life in Ohio and in recent years spent her winters in Florida where she...

Jun 8, 2022

Delma R. Shumaker, age 52, of Wilmington, Ohio, died June 8, 2022 at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Morrow. She was born June 20, 1969 daughter of Echo Green and the late Hank Green. Surviving is her husband, James G. Shumaker Jr.  mother, Echo Green, son, Brandon Marksberry, daughter, Margaret Shumaker, sister, Corbette Green, several nieces & nephews. According...

Jun 4, 2022

Mary E. Schoch, age 82, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, June 4, 2022 At Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio. She was born July 14, 1939 in Kentucky daughter of the late Alonzo and Mandy (Bledsoe) Roark. Mary loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, embroidering, and listening to the radio. Surviving...

Jun 1, 2022

Charlotte Evelyn "Evie" Ferguson, age 81, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022 at ProMedica Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hillsboro. She was born August 25, 1940 in Latham, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry John Ferguson and Florence Isabelle (Lancaster) Ferguson.

She loved rock and roll music and being outdoors. Surviving are her niece,...

May 27, 2022

Marion R. Osborn, age 89, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Wilmington Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born April 29, 1933 in Harveysburg, OH, son of the late Morris Osborn  and Florence Grace Harvey Osborn. Marion attended church at the Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington and had retired as the Highway Superintendent  with...

May 26, 2022

Benjamin Michael Allen, stillborn son of Brittany A. and Joseph B. Allen was born Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his proud Big Sister, Cleopatra A. Allen, Grandparents, Rodney & Beth Feltz, Joanna Hastings, Andrew Belliveau, Roger Allen and Betty Say Gruber. Others left...

May 25, 2022

David  L. Thompson, age 79, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born November 9, 1942  in Clinton County, Ohio son of  the late Richard & Zelma Conger.  On January 13, 1962 in Wilmington, he married Penny E. (Shaeffer) Thompson, who survives David had worked as a ...

May 25, 2022

Willard "Dean" Fender, age 88, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday May 25, 2022 at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, OH with his family by his side. He was born April 8, 1934 in Mowrystown, OH, son of the late George Dewey Fender  and Clara Emma Stultz. Dean was raised on a farm in Southern Highland County Ohio off...

May 22, 2022

Donald Leroy Smith, age 78, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on May 22, 2022 from heart disease.  He was born on January 25, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Charles Smith and Delores (Fauber) Dennis.

Donald and his late wife, Geneva, raised a daughter and three sons in Huber Heights, Ohio.  After working for...

May 22, 2022

Janet L. Zurface, Age 82, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, May 22, 2022 at home. She was born June 4, 1939 in Port William, Ohio, daughter of the late Garner L & Mildred Catherine (Thompson)  Clevenger.  On November 26, 1961, she married Terry H. Zurface, who survives. A 1957 Port William High School Graduate,  Janet...