Obituaries

Sherry Thomson

Sherry Thomson

Feb 21, 2024

  Alicejean "Sherry" Thomson, 

Age 102, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away, late Wednesday night, February 21, 2024 at the Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington.

 She was born October 17, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of  the late William Burt & Thelma Ruth (Poling) Shreve.  

 Sherry acquired her bachelors degree in journalism from the University of Michigan,  she was a member of...

Nancy A. Philp

Nancy A. Philp

Feb 20, 2024

 Nancy Anne Philp, age 92, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Ohio Living Cape May in Wilmington.  

 She was born April 29, 1931 in Akron, OH, daughter of  the late L. Richard and Francis Cobb Taylor.

 She was a member of Presbyterian Church of Wilmington. Nancy will be remembered for the love she had for her family,...

Aidan Z Greene

Aidan Z Greene

Feb 18, 2024

  Aidan Zyler Greene,

age 21, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. 

He was born May 31, 2002, in Wilmington son of the late Dustin Miles Greene  and Christi Greene, Wilmington.

 Aidan had attended Wilmington High School where he excelled in the theater program.  He was a performer for...

Frank Burton

Frank Burton

Feb 17, 2024

  Frank Burton, age 74, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Saturday night, February 17, 2024 at Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman.  

 He was born June 24, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Howard Harry Burton Sr. and Beatrice Louise Coomer Burton.

 Frank was an avid fisherman and loved to travel and be with family. He was a...

Betty Jean DeBord

Betty Jean DeBord

Feb 13, 2024

  Betty  Jean DeBord,

age 74, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed way, Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  

 She was born January 24, 1950 in Wilmington, daughter of the late John Isaac & Faith (Gray) DeBord.

A Christian, She was a member of the Baptist Faith.

 Surviving are her sons- Lee Edward DeBord of Wilmington, & Jonathan Dean (Rebecca)...

Lori A Conger

Lori A Conger

Feb 13, 2024

  Lori Ann Conger,

age 68 Years, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 13, 2024 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio.  

She was born June 20, 1955 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Daniel Clarence & Charlotte Lee (Michael) Anderson.  On December 18, 1981 in Wilmington, she married David Daniel Conger, who passed on January...

Nancy Haines Conner

Nancy Haines Conner

Feb 12, 2024

 Nancy Haines Conner, age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side Monday February 12, 2024 at her home in Wilmington, OH.  

 She was born July 7, 1944 in Wilmington, daughter of  the late Jordan Wood Haines and Helen Margaret Dehan Haines.

 Nancy was a graduate of Wilmingotn High School Class of 1962.  She enjoyed spending winters...

Ellen R. Souders

Ellen R. Souders

Feb 10, 2024

  Ellen R. Souders, age 93, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning,February 10, 2024 at her home.  

 She was born September 21, 1930 in Fayette County, Ohio, daughter of late Luther E. Jett and Mary R. Carter.

 Surviving are many friends.

  Ellen was preceded in death by father, Luther E. Jett, mother, Mary R. Carter, brother, David L Jett, and...

Fay A. Conley

Fay A. Conley

Feb 6, 2024

Fay A. Conley, 85 of Wilmington Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2024. 

Fay better known as Ma or Grandma Fay was born on November 12, 1938 to Nathan & Mary Alice Sedam in Norwood Ohio.  Fay graduated from Harveysburg High School and entered the workforce most notably as a school bus driver for Clinton Massie local...

Ronna V. Gardner

Ronna V. Gardner

Feb 6, 2024

Ronna V. Gardner, age 89, formerly of Madeira, Ohio, passed away on February 6, 2024, at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon. On May 17, 1934 in Haydenville, Ohio, she was born to the late Charles Henderson & Phyllis May (Swaim) Vollmer.  On May 29, 1955 in Haydenville, Ohio, she married Robert Gene Gardner, who is deceased.   Ronna worked as a music...

Richard Gene Stern

Richard Gene Stern

Feb 5, 2024

  Richard G. "Dick" Stern, 

Age 91, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Monday morning, February 5, 2024 at the Suites of Walnut Creek, Dayton. 

 He was born February 9, 1932 in Seaman, OH, son of the late Clarence Frederick & Edna Ruth (McGovney) Stern.  

A 1950 Wilmington High School Graduate, Dick worked as a Drill Press Operator for NCR for 25 years...

Sandra Kay Davis

Sandra Kay Davis

Feb 2, 2024

  Sandra Kay Davis, age 74, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Hospice of Cincinnati.  

 She was born July 4, 1949 in Hillsboro, OH, daughter of the late McClellan Davis and Edna Turner Davis.

 Surviving are three children, Steve Howland, Jodi Lynn Burke and Jesse (Charity) Howland all of Hillsboro; Grandchildren, Joseph Tyler Howland of Hillsboro, Chelsea...

Paul E Coon

Paul E Coon

Jan 31, 2024

  Paul Eugene Coon, 

Age 93, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024 at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, Ohio.  

He was born July 3, 1930 in New Burlington, Ohio, son of the late Bert & Nina Coon.

 Paul had worked as a Body Shop Man in the automotive industry and was a US Army Korean War Veteran.

 

Surviving...

Richard T Vice II

Richard T Vice II

Jan 26, 2024

Richard T Vice II, known to many as Rick, age 65, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2024 at his home in Martinsville, Ohio. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 7, 1958, to his late parents Richard Thomas and Peggy Ann (Weitzel) Vice. Rick graduated from Lebanon High School in 1976.  Rick worked at Advics Manufacturing in South...

Paul Edward Russell

Paul Edward Russell

Jan 26, 2024

  Paul Edward "Eddy" Russell, 

Age 79, of Wilmngton, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness.

He was born June 11, 1944 in Morrow,  Ohio, son of the late Roy  Herman  & Goldie Ellen (Wooddell) Russell. 

A 1962 Clarksville High School Graduate, Eddy had  worked for Technicolor in Wilmington for many years and before that had worked...

John W. Fisher Jr.

John W. Fisher Jr.

Jan 25, 2024

  John William Fisher Jr., age 61, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  

  He was born May 11, 1962 in Springfield, Ohio , son of John William Fisher Sr. and Lynn (Shively) Fisher.

  John was a United States Army Veteran and a truck driver for R & L...

Trina Rose Roberts

Trina Rose Roberts

Jan 23, 2024

  Trina Rose Roberts, age 61, of West Union, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 23, 2024 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  

  She was born September 29, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Michael Everett and VIrginia Rose (Burkett) Roberts.

 Trina loved Jesus with all her heart. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will...

Russell W. Kell

Russell W. Kell

Jan 23, 2024

  Russell W. Kell, age 91, of the Mowrystown Community passed away early Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024 at Legacy of Hillsboro.  

  He was born August 19, 1932 in Georgetown, Ohio, son of the late Harley E. and Stella Belle (Roberts) Kell. On April 4, 1953 he married Dorothy (Moore) Kell.

  Russell was a United States Army Veteran of...

John F Holbrook

John F Holbrook

Jan 17, 2024

  John Fred Holbrook, 

age 77, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy illness. 

He was born October 23, 1946 in Jackson, Kentucky, son of the late Fred & Mattie Mae (Back) Holbrook.

 John was a member of  Buckeye Farm Antiques Club, Wapakoneta, Life Member of the Tri-State Gas Engine &Tractor...

John V Shoemaker

John V Shoemaker

Jan 11, 2024

  John Vincent Shoemaker, age 79, of Midland, Ohio and the Georgetown VA Community, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 11, 2024 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, OH.    He was born January 16, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Vincent Clarence  & Gladys Lucille (Kelly) Shoemaker.  On January 19, 2002, he married Virginia L. "Ginny" Fleming Shoemaker,...