Obituaries

Betty Shewmaker

Betty Shewmaker

Jan 3, 2016

Betty Roades Shewmaker, age 94, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at Bell Gardens in Hillsboro. She was born October 25, 1921 in Buford, OH, daughter of the late William Harrison and Mamie Agnes Allen Roades. Betty owned and operated several restaurants, including the Buford Restaurant and Buford Mini Mart. She worked as a secretary...

Barbara Cochran

Barbara Cochran

Jan 2, 2016

COCHRAN Barbara A., 75, of Loveland, OH, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Hospice in Blue Ash, Ohio. Barbara was born on May 16, 1940, daughter of the late Vernon and Jessie Edgington. She graduated from Mowrystown High School in 1958 and married her husband of 54 years, Richard Cochran in November, 1961.  Barbara worked for Hunter Savings Bank and...

Donna Ater

Donna Ater

Jan 1, 2016

Donna Sue Ater, Age 61, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away suddenly while on vacation, Friday, January 1, 2016 in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born July 3, 1954 in Middletown, OH, daughter of the late Richard J & Ruby Mae (Estep) Johnson. Donna was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Blanchester. Surviving are her son- Gary E. (Melanie)...

Harriett Barker

Harriett Barker

Dec 28, 2015

Harriett Ann Barker, age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Monday Morning, December 28, 2015 at the Continental Manor in Blanchester, Ohio. She was born July 1, 1936 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Kenneth & Rose Eleanor Dalton. Surviving are her sisters-Barbara  Smith of Peebles, OH, & Stella Shelton of Deland, FL and many  nieces & nephews. In addition to...

Gertrude Souder

Gertrude Souder

Dec 27, 2015

Gertrude  Souder, 85, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 after a lengthy illness at the Court House Manor in Washington Court House, OH. She was born October 18, 1930 in Powell County, KY, daughter of the late English and Carrie Bowen. She had attended Dry Ridge High School in Kentucky and was a member of the Wilmington Senior...

Ethan King

Ethan King

Dec 27, 2015

Ethan Brady King, age 12, of Wilmington, OH, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2015 after a long illness and a hard fought battle. He was born September 5, 2003 in Wilmington, OH. Surviving is his mother & step-father,, Chanda King & Alex Richards of Wilmington, OH, brother, Charles Ballein of Wilmington, grandmother, Alice Bartlett of Wilmington,...

William Grisby

William Grisby

Dec 13, 2015

William  "Chef"  Grisby, Age 58, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away after a lengthy battle with his weak heart at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. He was born  November 20, 1957 in Camden, Alabama. William had worked for several years as the Executive Chef for Sodexo at the Wilmington College, the Toyota Plant in Kentucky and the Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati.  He...

Marvin Kerr

Marvin Kerr

Dec 8, 2015

Marvin Eugene Kerr, Age 91, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday morning, December 8, 2015 at the Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was born August 11, 1924 in Martinsville, OH, son of the George Pearl & Laura Izora (Carter) Kerr.  On February 21, 1946 in Wilmington, he married Virginia Mae Flint Kerr, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2013....

Phyllis Gillam

Phyllis Gillam

Dec 8, 2015

Phyllis Brindle Gillam, age  96, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Wilmington, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, December 8, 2015 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born June 8, 1919 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond Oscar & Lenna Mae (Pendell) Brindle. Mrs. Gillam graduated from Reesville High School Class of '38, where she was active in the...

Gregory Waits

Gregory Waits

Dec 5, 2015

Gregory L. Waits, age 58, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home. He was born November 22, 1957 in Wilmington, OH, son of  the late Sheldon Irton Waits Jr. and Joyce Marie Norman Waits. Gregory was a an excellent union brick layer, had won several world arm wrestling championships, and was an Eagle Scout. Surviving are wife,...

Gerald Woodruff

Gerald Woodruff

Dec 5, 2015

Gerald E. Woodruff, 63 Gerald E. Woodruff 63, of Wildomar, California, passed away, Saturday December 5, 2015 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday December 14 at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Services, 97 W. Locust St. Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will follow at Dayton Veterans Memorial 4400 West Third Street at 3:00 p.m. Jerry was...

Shawna Peyton

Shawna Peyton

Dec 5, 2015

Shawna M. Inlow Peyton, age 29, of New Vienna, died Saturday, December 5, 2015. She was born May 5, 1986 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of Michael Inlow  and Carrie Saylor Inlow Mitchell. Surviving is her mother and step-father, Carrie & Tim Mitchell of New Vienna, OH, father & step-mother, Michael (Marlynn) Inlow of Martinsville, Brother, Rocky A. Inlow, 3 half-brothers, Timothy...

Donald Wells

Donald Wells

Dec 4, 2015

Donald E. Wells, age 78, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, December 4, 2015 at home. He was born August 12, 1937 in Wilmore, KY, son of the late Russel and Ruth Sanders Wells . Donald was an United States Air Force and United States Marine Corp veteran Surviving are wife, Deborah Joan Wells, whom he married on...

Carl Holzhauer

Carl Holzhauer

Nov 29, 2015

Carl O. Holzhauer, 91, of Wilmington, OH, formerly of Brookville,  died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home. He was born February 2, 1924 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Otto Carl Holzhauer  and Mathilda Caroline Mauch Holzhauer. Carl retired as a salesman from Culver Marine in Dayton after 27 years of service. He was a WW II US Army Veteran...

Elizabeth Carder

Elizabeth Carder

Nov 21, 2015

Elizabeth  R.  Carder, Age 89, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, November 21, 2015 at the Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington. She was born December 24, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of  the late Josef & Mary (Lair) Ruef. Elizabeth retired  as the Secretary for Clinton County Soil & Conservation District.  She was an avid bowler, bridge player, Cincinnati Reds Fan and...

Mabel Hamilton

Mabel Hamilton

Nov 21, 2015

Mabel Ann Hamilton, age 85, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 1, 1930 in London, OH, daughter of  the late William Henry and Estella Tolliver Whitelow . Mabel was a member of the Spirit of Truth Ministries in Washington Court House and had attended the World Harvest...

Charles Norvell Sr

Charles Norvell Sr

Nov 18, 2015

Charles Harold Norvell, Sr Age 78, of Greenfield, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2015 at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Greenfield. He was born February 2, 1937 in , Harveysburg, OH, son of the late William Albert & Inez Alice (Hayslip) Norvell. Charles retired as a mechanic and welder in the automotive repair field. A United States...

Thomas Morris

Thomas Morris

Nov 15, 2015

Thomas E. Morris, age 92, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home. He was born June 2, 1923 in Ross County, OH, son of the late Ralph and Marietta Ball Morris . Thomas was a member of Sugartree Ridge Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters, Wava J. (Mike) Labig of Hillsboro,...

Hazel Renchen

Hazel Renchen

Nov 15, 2015

Hazel M. Renchen, age 85, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, November 15, 2015 at Heartland of Hillsboro. She was born April 18, 1930 in Covington, KY, daughter of the late Elsie and Jeanette Ferguson Baker. Surviving are husband, Custer C. Renchen of Hillsboro, OH, five children, Connie (Jim) Adams, Ronnie Renchen, Jeffrey Renchen, Samantha (Gary) Wilson, and Mark...

Dusty Greene

Dusty Greene

Nov 14, 2015

Dusty  Greene, age 29, of Port William, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, Saturday,  November 14, 2015. He was born May 11, 1986 in Kettering, Ohio son of Wayne (Casey Schrichten) Greene, of Blanchester  and the late Melissa Schmieding Ballweg, who preceded him in death on October 5, 2015. In addition to his father & step-mother, other surviving family members are his wife- Shelby (Buck)...