Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Donald R. "Butch" Davis, age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Kindred Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born October 25, 1944 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Stanley Arthur Davis  and Avonelle Wynola Walls Davis. Butch was a graduate of Martinsville High School and the University of Cincinnati. He was also...

Dec 31, 2021

Charles William Michael, 77, of New Vienna, Ohio, died Friday, December 31, 2021at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, OH. He was born February 9, 1944 in Hillsboro, OH, son of the late Donald E. Michael  and Loree Maxwell Michael. Bill liked to go to cattle shows and working with cattle. In his younger years he traveled all over...

Dec 29, 2021

Christina  L. Burton, age 65, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Wednesday night, December 29, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She helped save five lives with her generous organ and tissue donations. She was born July 9, 1956 in Georgetown, Ohio, daughter of the late Delbert Gail & Goldie Lea (Fender) Cornetet.   On...

Dec 29, 2021

Granger Beau-Lee Kelley, age 1 month, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, California. He was born November 29, 2021 son of Logan Andrew Kelley and McKenzie Jo (Leeth) Kelley. Surviving are parents, Logan and McKenzie Kelley, brother, Greyson Hinkle, paternal grandparents, Chris and Cassidy Overstake, maternal grandparents, Travis and Joy Leeth,...

Dec 27, 2021

Angela Ruble, age 42, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Monday night, December 27, 2021 at Highland District Hospital. She was born May 24, 1979 in Portsmouth, Virginia, daughter of Teddy Mark Ruble and Barbara Sue (Whalen) Ruble.

Angela received her Bachelor's Degree in Bible, Youth and Family Services from Kentucky Christian University and was a member of...

Dec 27, 2021

Carl Lee Payne, age 68, of Peebles, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, December 27, 2021 at his home after battling with cancer. He was born February 18, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, son of William Lee Payne and Beulah Payne Morris. Carl was a United States Air Force Veteran having served during the Vietnam War, where he was an air...

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 25, 2021

Samuel  Billingsley, age 33, of Miamisburg, formerly of the Wilmington Area, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas morning, December 25, 2021 at home. He was born December 22, 1988 in Springfield, Ohio.  A 2009 Clinton Massie High School graduate, Sam had been a Boy Scout in Wilmington.  He had worked in Construction and had owned and operated his own tar...

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

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...