Obituaries

Jul 25, 2022

JoAnn Hale, age 85, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Monday morning July 25, 2022 at the Ohio Living Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington. She was born September 3, 1936 in Washington Court House, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward Wiggins & Mabel Hill Hale. Ms. Hale retired as a teacher and counselor for the Blanchester Schools in Blanchester,...

Jul 21, 2022

Charles Hubert "Red" Burnett, age 93, of Mowrystown  passed away peacefully Thursday evening July 21, 2022 at his home in Mowrystown, OH. He was born November 14, 1928 in Hamilton, OH, son of the late Russell Andrew Burnett  and Alma Farthing Burnett. Charles had attended Morgan School in Okeana, Ohio and had worked as a truck driver and retired...

Jul 20, 2022

Leslie M. Bloom, 60, of Winchester, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning,  July 20, 2022 at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, Ohio. She was born March 20, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Claire "Bud" & Audry (Bettinger) Howard. Leslie had worked as a IT specialist for Liberty Savings Bank and was an active member of...

Jul 15, 2022

Buell Edward McBrayer, age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at his home in Wilmington, OH. He was born June 9, 1934 in New Boston, OH, son of the late James Madison McBrayer and Pearl G. Stone McBrayer. Buell was an avid golfer and lifetime member of the Wilmington Elks Lodge #797 where he had...

Jul 13, 2022

Pamela Kaye Morgan, age 72, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County  in Troy, OH. She was born July 31, 1949 in Maysville, KY. Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Joseph Yukon of Christiansburg, five grandchildren, Joseph Yukon, Abby Yukon, Emma Yukon, Grace Yukon, Sophie Yukon and an  "adopted"...

Jul 12, 2022

Arthur  Romer Macke, Jr., age 75, of Port William, passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by his loved ones on July 12, 2022 at the Autumn years Nursing Home in Sabina. He was born July 6, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Arthur Romer  & Delores Vivian (Saurine) Macke, Sr.   On January 14, 1967 in Bethel, Ohio, he...

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

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 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 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,...