Obituaries

Dec 25, 2021

Ethan  Johnson, age 32, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away early Christmas morning, December 25, 2021 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. He was born August 28, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Kenneth Daniel Johnson  and Connie Jean (Bays) Johnson. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.   Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, has been...

Dec 23, 2021

Robert Joseph "Bob" Bach, age 60, of Merritt Island, Florida, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away with his twin brother, Bill by his side Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Cape Canaveral Hospital in Florida. He was born June 2, 1961 in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of the late Claude Bach  and Janet Maxine Cluff Bach. He was the former owner...

Dec 22, 2021

Bonnie Ann Overstake Crago, age 79, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday night, December 22, 2021 at the Salyer Home in Hillsboro. She was born May 30, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of Noah Delmar Overtsake and Emma Clara (Brown) Overstake. Bonnie was a graduate of Whiteoak High School class of 1960 and retired from the Hillsboro Post office...

Dec 22, 2021

Custer C. Renchen, age 92, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 22, 2021 at Mercy Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born August 21, 1929 in Lewis County, Kentucky, son of the late Dewey Renchen and Lena Inez Hayes Renchen. Custer was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his four...

Dec 21, 2021

Joan  Ringer, age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021 at her home. She was born September 18, 1946, daughter of  the late Virgil & Stella Jane (Roberts) Penwell.  On April 25, 1974, she married Dewey Earnest Ringer, who passed away on June 29, 2008. Joan had worked for Airborne, ABX Air, PC Connections and...

Dec 21, 2021

Karen Steele, age 82, of Seaman, formerly of Peebles, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 21, 2021 at Monarch Meadows Nursing Home in Seaman. She was born October 17, 1939 in Brown County, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Earl Klein and Clarice Margaret Roush Klein. Karen was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sardinia, where she served...

Dec 15, 2021

Michael E. Coburn age 75 died on December 15, 2021 of Brain Cancer. Born in Martin Ky on October 20, 1946. The first of three sons, born to Ed and Lola Coburn. Michael is survived by his 2 brothers Robert Daniel of CA. and Geoffery Andrew of IN. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years Alora, sons Michael...

Dec 10, 2021

Paula  Frederick, age 68, of Seaman, Ohio, passed away Friday morning December 10, 2021 at the Monarch Meadows Nursing Home in Seaman. She was born April 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late John Wesley & Peggy June (Baker) Winters JR. Paula had worked for Bundy Tubing in Washington Court House, Ohio and Huhtamaki in New...

Dec 9, 2021

Judy Ann Cumberland, age 75, of Mount Orab, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, December 9, 2021 at the Adams County Manor in West Union, Ohio. She was born February 8, 1946 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, daughter of the late Mac  & Flora (Tackett) Swinford. Judy had worked as a Nursing Aide in the area for nursing homes, hospitals,...

Dec 9, 2021

Kenneth Edward Dundes, age 65, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Thursday afternoon,  December 9, 2021 at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born August 19, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth Edward & Joyce Lee (Hammon) Dundes SR. Ken retired as the commmercial sales manger for Smyth Automotive in Landen, Ohio. Surviving are...

Dec 6, 2021

Peggy Rudy, age 69, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, December 6, 2021 at the Laurels of Blanchester surrounded by her family. She was born August 11, 1952 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry Herman Rudy Jr. and Mary Frances Rosher Rudy. Peggy was a Wilmington High School graduate class of 1970 and a member of...

Dec 6, 2021

Wilma Jean Grabel Lawson, age 81, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Monday,  December 6, 2021 at her home in Wilmington. She was born February 23, 1940 in Hyden, KY, daughter of the late Omas Wagers  and Verdie Smith Wagers. Jean retired from International Paper after 23 years of service. Surviving are two sons, Allen Grabel and Terry (Ronda) Grabel,...

Nov 30, 2021

Thomas Jay Brooks, age 66, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 8, 1955 in Owosso, Michigan, son of the late Charles Edward & Doris Irene (Bigelow) Brooks. A veteran of the US Army, Tom was a member of Xenia Church of the Nazarene.  He...

Nov 30, 2021

Anna D. Napier, age 78, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born April 19, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of the lateWalter Cyril Waits  and Bessie Catherine Osborne Waits. She was a Graduate of Buford High School Class of 1962. Anna enjoyed doing crafts and sewing and spending time with her family. Surviving are...

Nov 29, 2021

Janeille Ann Cummings, age 31, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, November 29, 2021 at Bethesda Arrow Spring Hospital in Lebanon. She was born July 29, 1990 in Marietta, Georgia, daughter of Jack Lynn Cummings and JoEllen (Mawyer)Cummings.

Currently an angel; but previously a sister,  daughter, an aunt, a friend. Most importantly, a mother. She...

Nov 27, 2021

Dylan Tony Jenkins, age 28, of Midland, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Fayette County the result of an auto accident. He was born November 27, 1993 in Hillsboro, OH, son of Kenneth Lee Jenkins  and Terri Jo Felheim Creditt. Dylan was a Graduate of Wilmington High School Class of 2012, was an avid Cincinnati Bengals and...

Nov 25, 2021

Wanda W. Smith Galliett, age 93, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at  her home with her daughter at her side in Wilmington, OH. She was born September 23, 1928 in Clinton County, OH, daughter of the late Charles W. Walls  and Hattie Rolston Walls She was a 1946 graduate of Wilmington High School; was a...

Nov 21, 2021

Chad Leon Fender, age 48, of Hillsboro, formerly of the Buford Community, passed away late Sunday night, November 21, 2021 at his home. He was born April 6, 1973 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Melvin Lewis Fender and Mary Lou (Ruckel) Fender. Surviving are his three brothers, Chris Fender of Buford, Jon (Cheryl) Fender of Miamisburg, and...

Nov 20, 2021

Reva Pauline Pendell, Age 89, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, November 20, 2021 at the Autumn Years Nursing Home in Sabina, Ohio. She was born April 27, 1932 in Washington Court House, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas Wash  & Florence Irene (Oiler) Hunt.  Marrying J. Warren Pendell on August 30, 1952 in Martinsville, Ohio, he...

Nov 19, 2021

Clarence H. Birchfield, 84, of Sardinia passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.

He was born in Letcher County, Kentucky on September 8, 1937, the son of the late Arlie and Ethel (Back) Birchfield.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,James (Jr.), Frank, and Harold Birchfield and sisters, Justine Birchfield and Anna Hanselman.

Clarence...