Obituaries

Mark Worthington

Mark Worthington

Mar 15, 2014

Mark  R. Worthington, 41, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly early Satruday morning at Christ Hospital  in Cincinnati. He was born January 13, 1973 in Xenia, Ohio son of the late Stephen R. Worthington and Joyce M. (Minton) Worthington, who survives in Sabina.  On September 17, 1997 in Xenia, Ohio, he married Michelle M. (Clark) Worthington, who survives. Mark worked as a  Handyman. In...

Richard Campbell Jr

Richard Campbell Jr

Mar 14, 2014

Richard E. Campbell, 38, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Friday afternoon, March 14, 2014 at home. He was born August 24, 1975 in Lakeview, OR, son of Richard Eugene (Sue) Campbell Sr. and Darlene A. (Dwight Brown) Riley, who both survive. Other surviving family members are his son- David Campbell; daughter- Kapri Campbell; grandchildren- Trinidy & Morgen Campbell; brothers-...

Terry Henline

Terry Henline

Mar 6, 2014

Terry W. Henline, age 42, of Wilmington, OH, died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1971 in Cincinnati, OH. Survivors include his fiance, Paula Lucas, children, Stephanie and Ryan Lucas, a granddaughter, Elizabeth Faith,  mother, Albertina (Charles Short) Frazier, step-father, Grantland Rice, father, Terry Gene Henline, and grandmother, Elaine Henline....

Rose Roades

Rose Roades

Mar 5, 2014

Rose M. Roades, age 77, of New Vienna, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH. She was born June 27, 1936 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of  the late Roy Edgar Kratzer Sr. and Marie Naomi Stephens Kratzer. She attended the New Vienna Church of Christ. Surviving are granddaughter, Katelyn Roades of New Vienna, sister,...

Robert Brandenstein

Robert Brandenstein

Feb 21, 2014

Robert Lee Brandenstein, 82, of Morrow, OH, passed away, Friday morning,  February 21, 2014 at his residence. A long time resident of Warren County,  he was born February 19, 1932 in Dayton, OH, son of Charles  & Lotie (O'Neil) Brandenstein.  On December 9, 1995  in Wilmington, he married Violet J. Hayslip, who survives. A US Army Korean War Veteran, who served in tank division as...

Betty Van Winkle

Betty Van Winkle

Feb 18, 2014

Betty  Van Winkle, age 60, of Wilmington,  passed away, Tuesday morning,  February 18, 2014 at home. She was born July 7, 1953 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Lehman Clark & Sarah Louise (Collins) Walker. Betty retired as a Deputy Sheriff for Clinton County Sheriff's office after  29 years of service.  A member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, she was a volunteer with the...

Evelyn Truman

Evelyn Truman

Feb 17, 2014

Evelyn P. Truman, age 65, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at her home. She was born June 9, 1948 in Scioto County, OH, daughter of the late Everett Shively and Edna Fite Shively. Evelyn was a member of the Louden Community Church. Surviving are son, Tim (Sonia) Truman of Hillsboro, OH, daughter, Cheryle (James) Hart of...

Charles Hamilton

Charles Hamilton

Feb 17, 2014

Charles Clifton Hamilton, age 88 of Wilmington, OH., passed away Monday, February 17, 2014, at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Born February 20, 1925 in Wilmington, OH, he was the son of the late Horatio Cleo Hamilton and the late Helen (McKnight) Hamilton, also of Wilmington. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during World...

Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis

Feb 17, 2014

Charles H. Lewis, 82, of Wilmington, passed away Monday evening, February 17th 2014 at Hospice of Dayton surround by his family. He was born March 3rd, 1931, son of the late Elmer and Imogene Lewis of Hillsboro. He was the youngest of five preceded in death by Auta Jane Foulk, and  Heber, Ralph, and James Lewis. He is survived by his...

Stephen Brannon

Stephen Brannon

Feb 13, 2014

Stephen A. "Steve" "Doober" Brannon, age 61, of Wilmington, OH, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Lori Ann Scott Brannon of Wilmington. They were married Nov. 22, 2013. Steve was born July 19, 1952 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late John Arnold Brannon  and Dana Lucille (Huff) Brannon Huston. He attended Wilmington High...

Phillip Leighly

Phillip Leighly

Feb 11, 2014

Phillip  Lee Leighly, 27, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away February 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1987 in Wilmington. Surviving are his mother, Cindy Leighly of Wilmington, OH, son- Christopher Leighly; maternal grandmother, Joan Akers of Wilmington, OH , maternal grandfather, Paul Akers of Fairborn, OH, paternal grandparents, Charles & Georgia (Edwards) Leighly of Xenia, OH, and...

Richard Butcher

Richard Butcher

Feb 10, 2014

Richard Eldon “Dick” Butcher, age 77, died Feb. 10 after fighting cancer for four years. He was born Feb. 21, 1936, to Eloise Reef and Paul Butcher in Adams County, Ind., near Berne. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Jefferson High School in Adams County, Ind., in 1954. Shortly thereafter, in June 1954, he joined the U.S....

Wayne A. Scott

Wayne A. Scott

Feb 10, 2014

Wayne A. "Bucky" Scott, age 67, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away  Monday morning, February 10, 2014 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. He was born May 14, 1946 in Wilmington, son of the late Chacy  & Elva (Ward) Scott Sr. A 1965 graduate of Wilmington HS, Bucky worked as a Foreman/Supervisor for Irwin Auger Bit Co for over 35 years...

Kathryn "Kathy" Bright

Kathryn "Kathy" Bright

Feb 7, 2014

Kathryn“Kathy” Marie Bright, aged 73, died peacefullyat her home in the presence of her family on Friday, February 7th, 2014. Born on August 24th, 1940, and raised in Hillsboro, Kathy graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1958 and married her husband of 54 years, Thomas Bright, on April 7, 1960.She was an active member of the Union Church of Christ...

Christine Helton

Christine Helton

Feb 3, 2014

Christine Leila Helton, age 84, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of the Clinton and Warren County Area,  passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Herron Point Nursing Home in Brooksville, FL. She was born October 13, 1929 in Filmore, Kentucky, daughter of the late Clarence   Molly (Hearld) Bowman.  On November 10, 1945 in Ohio, she married Millard Jack Helton, who died November...

Wanda "Vivian" Smyth

Wanda "Vivian" Smyth

Jan 31, 2014

Wanda V. Smyth of Corpus Christi, TX formerly of the Danville community, Highland County, OH passed into her Heavenly Kingdom January 31, 2014 at age 90.  "Vivian", as she was known to family and friends, was born in Perry County, KY August 16, 1923 to Hezekiah and Mattie Sumner.  She was one of eight children.  At an early age she moved to Covington,...

Barbara Lamphier

Barbara Lamphier

Jan 18, 2014

Barbara Rose Lamphier, age 72, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, January 18, 2014 at home. She was born October 25, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence & Mary (Newcomb) Reuss. Barbara retired as a bookkeeper in the accounting department for ABX Air. She was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington. Surviving are her...

Helen Hedrick

Helen Hedrick

Jan 15, 2014

Helen G. Hedrick, age 80, of sardinia, Ohio, went to Heaven Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was born July 1, 1933 in Covington, KY. She was a member of Devoted Mother, Grandmother and great grandmother.. Surviving are daughters, Jackie (Tom), Vickey (Charlie), and Sherry (Charlie), 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Phyllis Wisecup

Phyllis Wisecup

Jan 9, 2014

Phyllis Jane Pierce Wisecup, age 70, of Milford, Ohio, formerly of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Jan 9, 2014, at her home. She was a teacher in the Hillsboro City Schools.  Phyllis was born September 15, 1943, in Hillsboro, Ohio. Phyllis attended Sugar Tree Ridge Elementary School and graduated from Mowrystown High School in 1961.  She served as a Highland County court...

Grace Ruble Steele

Grace Ruble Steele

Jan 9, 2014

Grace Ruble Steele,age 95, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away January 9, 2014 at The Laurels of Hillsboro in Hillsboro, OH. She was born June 10, 1918 in Adams County, OH, daughter of the late Harry Young and Edna Grooms . She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and the Mowrystown United Methodist Church. Surviving is her son, Ted (Barbara)...