Obituaries

Nov 27, 2016

Sharlee Roberts West, age 84, of Mowrystown, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, November 27, 2016 at the Crestwood Ridge Care Facility in Hillsboro. She was born August 13, 1932 in Highland County, Ohio, the only daughter of Earl H. and Gertrude Whitley Roberts. She graduated Whiteoak High School in 1950 and received her Bachelor's degree from Miami University in...

Nov 23, 2016

Colby Allen Dougherty, age 29, of Toulon, IL and Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his residence in Wilmington. He was born January 9, 1987 in Dallas, Texas, son of Michael Charles Dougherty Sr., of Toulon, IL and Stephanie Anne Darrow Jennings, of Peoria, IL. Colby worked for  a Pipe Laying Company....

Nov 23, 2016

Leroy Dickey, age 89, of the Fairfax Community, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 23, 2016 at home. He was born November 18, 1927 in Highland County, OH, son of the late Ernest Edward Dickey and Anna Grace Morgan Dickey. Leroy was a member of Fairfax United Methodist Church, Highland Masonic Lodge #38 F&AM, and the Scottish Rite, Valley...

Nov 19, 2016

Tawanna Smetana, age 56, of Hillsboro, Ohio, formerly of Wilmington, Ohio,  passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home. She was born January 23, 1960 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of Robert Samuel Shaffer and Martha Ann Copas Trochelman . Tawanna had worked at many restaurants in the region including- Peerless Mill Inn, Max & Erma's, Tillie's, and...

Nov 18, 2016

John M. Philp, age 88, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Friday,  November 18, 2016 in Wilmington, OH. He was born June 3, 1928 in Kelty, Scotland, son of the late Archibald C. Philp  and Blanche Youels Philp. He was a member of Wilmington Presbyterian Church; Wilmington Masonic Lodge # 52 F& AM, and Scottish Rite, Valley of Cincinnati. He...

Nov 17, 2016

Roberta June Holthaus, Age 83, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of the Wilmington area, passed away suddenly, Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born April 27, 1933 in  Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert & Opal (Reed) Burden.  She married Clifford Joseph Holthaus, who preceded her in death on June 26, 2011. Roberta...

Nov 12, 2016

Robert Jeffery "Jeff"  Baker, Age 55, of Brandon, FL, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. He was born July 18, 1961 in Albany, Georgia, son of Robert & Frankie Baker, Wilmington.  On September 17, 2005, he married Joanne (Kane) Baker, who survives also. Jeff was a 1979 Graduate of Wilmington...

Nov 10, 2016

Louise Edwards Hair Smith, age 84, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away late Thursday night, November 10, 2016 at the Continental Manor in Blanchester, Ohio. She was born June 13, 1932 in Bradfordville, KY, daughter of the late George Washington & Mamie Bee (Downs) Edwards.  She had been a Christian for the last 50 years. Surviving are her sons- Don...

Nov 8, 2016

Charles "Chuck"  L.  Hunt, Jr,, Age 60, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday,November 8, 2016. He was born August 17, 1956 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Charles Louis Hunt  and M. Ann Warner Hunt, who survives in Wilmington. A 1974 Wilmington High School and Ohio Northern graduate, Chuck worked as a pharmacist for the Ohio State...

Oct 31, 2016

Charles Robert "Bob" Camp, Age 78, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away after a long struggle with COPD early Monday Morning, October 31, 2016 at home. He was born March 20, 1938 in Wilmington, son of  the late Paul Frederick & Mabel Louise (Blain) Camp.  On June 25, 1961 in Wilmington, he married Shirley A. (Slimp) Camp, who survives. A...

Oct 27, 2016

Timothy  Edward Camp, Age 38, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday night,  October 27, 2016. He was born July 19, 1978 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of Edward D. & Colleen "Corky" (Denehy) Camp. Timothy had attended Wilmington High School and worked as a material handler for Peacock Foods in Wilmington.  He loved fishing, camping, his...

Oct 18, 2016

Michael Colvin Ewing, President and CEO of  D & E Equipment Company in Wilmington, OH, passed away at his residence on October 18, 2016. Mike was born March 14, 1944 in Wilmington, OH, son of Walter Earl Ewing Jr. and June Colvin Ewing. He graduated from Wilmington High School in 1962 where he played baseball and was captain of...

Oct 16, 2016

Eric Aaron Albert Hackney, age 43, passed away on Sunday evening, Oct. 16, 2016 from injuries sustained in a private airplane crash near Camp Kern in Warren County, Ohio.  Eric was born Dec. 27, 1972, in Wilmington, OH. He was a lifetime member of Chester Friends Meeting House. Eric moved to Punta Gorda, FL in 2008 to be close...

Oct 14, 2016

Pauline Frost, age 80, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, October 14, 2016 at the Crestwood Nursing center in Hillsboro. She was born January 19, 1936 in Hillsboro, daughter of the late Walter Clarence  & Lena Faye (Shaw) Frost. She was a member of Bethel Community Church and had lived at Crestwood Nursing Home for many years. Surviving...

Oct 11, 2016

Caryl Jean Roberts Eyre passed away quietly at the Hospice of Hope-Adams County at 9:22 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 4 days. She was born September 7, 1930 in Mowrystown, OH, daughter of Gerald Roberts  and Mildred Yochum Roberts. Caryl Jean was a member of the Mowrystown Church of Christ...

Oct 6, 2016

Ralph  Eugene Abrams, Age 60, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Thursday Night, October 6, 2016 at the Christ Hospital  in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born July 1, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late William Joseph & Mary Wanda (Maxie) Abrams.  Ralph was a 1976 Graduate of Blanchester High School. Surviving are his siblings-Phillip Charles Kuhlenberg, Loveland, OH,...

Oct 6, 2016

Michael Ray Rose, 70, of Wilmington, OH, passed October 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1945 in Mason County, Kentucky, son of  the late Robert Taylor and Garnet "Dee" Geraldine Rose. He graduated from Clinton Massie High School in 1964. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He is survived by his wife...

Oct 6, 2016

Joyce A. Mignerey, age 83, of Sardinia, OH went to be with her Savior and many loved ones on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Her long battle with diabetes ended peacefully at the Ohio Valley Manor.

She was born August 6, 1933 in Elliot County, KY, daughter of the late Autie S. and Sara E. Fraley Gibson.

Oct 4, 2016

Katherine Ann Hackney Becker Luby, age 71, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, October 4, 2016 in Wilmington, Ohio. She was born May 1, 1945 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Howard Smith Hackney and Flossie Lucille Morrow Hackney . Katherine was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for over 50 years, Church of Jesus...

Oct 2, 2016

Jack N. Colvin, age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 10, 1929 in Martinsville, Ohio, son of the late Harry Carmel Colvin and Grace Eleanor Turner Colvin.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by wife, Shirley A. Colvin,...