Obituaries

Oct 1, 2017

Ava  Blanche Ball Fultz, Age 33, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, October 1, 2017 in Hillsboro, OH. She was born November 23, 1983 in Wilmington, Ohio  daughter of  John &  Mary Ann Greiner, of Wilmington. In addition to her parents, other surviving family members are her husband- Otis Fultz, Xenia; 4 children- Collin Eaton, of FL, Cynthia Fultz,...

Sep 22, 2017

Donald R. Cunningham, 82, died September 22, 2017 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH. He was born June 18, 1935 in Steele, MO, son of the late Ernest Earl Cunningham and Mary Ann Shelton Cunningham. He retired from GTE in 1994. Surviving are daughter, Lori Ann Cunningham (Chaz) South, son, Darren R. (Christina) Cunningham all of Wilmington,...

Sep 19, 2017

Doris Elaine Barcena, age 95, of Hallandale Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 19, 2017 at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Florida in Hollywood, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 1, 1922 in Mowrystown, OH, daughter the late Charles F. & Stella (Borden) Roberts. Doris began her career as a buyer for Henry Harris, a high-end boutique...

Sep 19, 2017

John Allen Conger, age 69, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away suddenly, Tuesday evening, September 19, 2017 at home. He was born  in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Ira & Phyllis (Ross) Conger.  He married Debra Ross Conger, who preceded him in death in 1994. John had worked for L & M Farms in Pleasant Plain, Ohio.  A Wilmington...

Sep 15, 2017

Mary Lou Sprinkle, age 80, of Highland, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, September 15, 2017 at Court House Manor in Washington Court House. She was born January 13, 1937 in South Salem, Ohio, daughter of the late Ernest Cummings and Grace Harkins Cummings. Mary was a member of Leesburg Friends Church and the U.S.F.W., United Society of Friends...

Sep 15, 2017

Ronald L. Swonger, 95, of Hillsboro, Ohio, died peacefully at his home on Friday morning, September l5th, 2017. Ronald was born June 29, 1922 in Belfast, Ohio to Wilma and Alonzo Swonger.  He graduated from Belfast High School.  He also graduated from Wilmington College in l947 with a Bachelor of Science in Education.  Ronald also proudly served our country...

Sep 9, 2017

Jacqueline  Randolph, Age 70, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, September 9, 2017 at home. She was born July 31, 1947 at the Hale Hospital in Wilmington,  daughter of the late William Howard & Anna Mae  (Collins) Botts.  On November 31, 1977 in Wilmington, she married Frank Lewis Randolph, who survives. In addition to her husband, other...

Sep 7, 2017

Kenneth Leroy Beal, 87, of 254 Community Commons Drive, Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, Sept. 7, 2017 at home. He was born December 11, 1929 in Xenia, the son of the late Harold E. and Eva Mae (Bingaman) Beal.  On April 1, 1950, he married Rose Emma Knisley Beal, who survives.

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Sep 2, 2017

Helen Marie Knepper Schilling, age 93, of Wilmington, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 2, 2017 at the Alois Alzheimer Center in Cincinnati, OH.  The family is grateful for the loving care she received in her four years at the Center, and for the compassionate end-of-life care given by Hospice of Southwest Ohio.  Helen’s positive outlook made...

Sep 2, 2017

Roberta Jane Woodmansee Naylor, 73, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed September 2, 2017, at her home after a battle with cancer, enduring it with great faith, grace, and dignity.  She was surrounded by her family and friends and the wonderful care of Clinton County Community Care Hospice. Roberta was born October 26, 1943, at Hillsboro, Ohio, to the late Floyd...

Aug 30, 2017

Lucy Strong Bell, age 82, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon,  August 30, 2017 at Otterbein in Lebanon. She was born July 3, 1935 in Breathitt County, KY, daughter of  the late Roy and Jaley Watts Neace. Lucy was a great mother and believed in Jesus. Surviving are son, Ronald (Sharon) Lamb of New Vienna,  daughter, Marcia...

Aug 27, 2017

Janice Marie  Harner (nee Dowler), Age 69, a long time resident of the Wilmington, Ohio area, passed away Sunday morning August 27, 2017 at the Laurels of Blanchester. Janice was born November 15, 1947 in Martinsville, Ohio from the loving parents of the late Rennie & Clyde Dowler. Janice worked at the Bob & Carl's as a cashier for...

Aug 22, 2017

Francanna Marie DeVelvis, age 96, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 2017 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. She was born February 13, 1921 in Findlay, OH, daughter of the late Earl & Ethel (Drake) Hagerman. Surviving are her sons- John Duron, Robert Duron, Douglas Duron, & Alan Steve Duron, and Mark Drain; daughters-...

Aug 20, 2017

Garey Lee (Zeke) Scott, Sr., departed this life on Sunday, August 20, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia, after a long and brave battle with terminal cancer. Zeke was born in Wilmington, Ohio, on November 24, 1949, and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1967. Garey was preceded in death by his son Gary L. Scott, Jr.; his parents, Chacy Scott...

Aug 12, 2017

Doveen Dee Cousineau, Age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday night, August 12, 2017 at the Hillspring Nursing Home in Springboro, Ohio. She was born April 28, 1930 in Sterling, MI, daughter of the Late Lawrence D. & Agnes (Wilson) White.  On June 20, 1953 in Flint, MI, she married Rudolph L. Cousineau, who passed away May 23,...

Aug 11, 2017

Gordon Ray Emery, age 83, of Ormond Beach, Florida, beloved husband of Grace (nee Poe-Justice), loving father of Teri Ka (Glen) Clinch of Sumter, SC, devoted grandfather of five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren celebrated his birthday with our Lord on August 11th. Son of  the late Harry Sylvester and Hattie (Glasscock) Emery, he was born in Highland County, Ohio...

Aug 10, 2017

William "Bill" Anthony Coyne Jr., 76, passed away Thursday August 10, 2017 at Anderson Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 28, 1941 in Lexington, KY, son of the late William A Coyne Sr. and Thelma (Watson) Coyne. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier after 20 years...

Aug 8, 2017

Myron G. "Bud" Clevenger, age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Tuesday night, August 8, 2017 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born July 14, 1930 in Clarksville, Ohio son the late Garner L & Mildred Catherine (Thompson) Clevenger.  On March 23, 1949, he married Evelyn Rose Taylor Clevenger, who passed away on September 3,...

Aug 6, 2017

Cecil Smith Jr., age 55, of Midland, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, August 6, 2017 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born October 23, 1961 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of Charles Cecil "Chuck" Smith and Bonnie Lou Moore Smith. Cecil was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a devoted family man, loving father, and a...

Aug 5, 2017

Jo Allen, age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born April 26, 1929 in Layland, WV, daughter of the late  Hartsel Floyd Frazier  and Nell Scott Frazier. Jo retired as a Sales Associate for K-Mart after 10 years and Walmart after 15 years of service....