All Obituaries

The world lost a beautiful soul on March 19th.  Terry Mullins was a sweet, kind individual that lived life his way, on his own terms. Quick with a smile, never a bad word about anyone, and had such a gentle heart. He was a graduate of Fairborn Baker High School, class of 1967.   Terry loved music, played the drums in a band with his aunt & uncle, his grandfather was even the manager. Ran track in high school and enjoyed fishing with his brother and their circle of...

  Greg A, Canter, age 65, of Georgetown, Ohio, formerly of Mowrystown, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2020 at Mercy Anderson Hospital.      He was born March 15, 1954 in Jackson, Ohio, son of the late Glen Albert Canter and Marilyn Hughes Canter.   Greg worked at Steelcraft for several years and loved to fish.    Surviving are his sister, Rebecca (Floyd) Higginbotham of Sardinia,  brother, Donald (Tonya) Canter of Hamersville, 5...

  Jesse G. Day, age 81, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his home.      He was born March 23, 1938 in Mowrystown, Ohio, son of the late Floyd Day Sr.and Helen (Brothers) Day.    Jesse was an United States Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He retired from Pepsi after 37 years of service. Jesse liked horse races, playing cards, and the lottery.    Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Day, whom he married...

Glenn Mervin Armstrong, 92, of Wilmington, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away March 4, 2020 at Ohio Living Cape May in Wilmington. He was born January 27, 1928 in Adams County, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Mary Blackburn Armstrong.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Hart; two brothers, Roland Armstrong and Robert Armstrong; brothers-in-law, Charles Hart and Lewis Dewey; and a sister-in-law, Arnetta Boswell. He is survived by his wife of...

Ellen Pauline Opp, age 94, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020 at the Wilmington Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born May 12, 1925, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Leroy and Marie (Shanton) Opp.  She attended schools in Chillicothe, Tipp City, Springfield, and Washington Court House, graduating in 1943 from Southeastern Rural High School in Richmondale, Ohio.  She started working one week after graduating at a Naval War Plant near Londonderry,...

  Betty Jean Roush, beloved mother and grandmother, age 87, of Hillsboro, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday morning, March 2, 2020 at the Salyer Adult Group Home in Hillsboro.      She was born November 20, 1932 in Pricetown, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond Ulric Fawley and Stella (Shafer) Fawley. On February 18, 1951 she married Ralph E. "Bud" Roush Jr.    Betty was a faithful member of the Union Church of...

Geoffrey H. Pershing of Sardinia, Ohio died peacefully on February 26, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard, wife, Dianne, and son Noah. He is survived by his mother, Constance,daughter, Amy, son, Lucas, granddaughter, Abigail, and sisters, Deborah, Beth and Jenny. He served with the Internal Revenue Service for 25 years and was a member of the Sardinia Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will be held at the Sardinia Presbyterian Church on Monday, March 2nd at 1pm....

Phyllis Eileen Henize passed away on February 22, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born on September 25, 1925 in Winchester, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert Lee Henize and Pauline Neu Henize.      Surviving are her daughter, Ann E. Wallace Carr of Wilmington, OH, former son-in-law, Tim Carr of Wilmington, two grandchildren, Kaitlin B. Carr (Nick) Hall of Hilliard, OH, and Tyler B. (Laurie) Carr of Wilmington, and four great-grandchildren, Conner & Bristol Hall, and...

Katherine  Mulford,  age 70, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away, Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2020 en route to the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.   She was born February 26, 1949 in Xenia, Ohio.  On January 9, 1968, in Grundy, Virginia, she married James Arthur Mulford, who survives.  They were married for 52 years. In addition to her husband, other surviving family members are her 2 daughters- Elizabeth (Brian) Louallen, Lebanon & Rebekah (Matt)...

  Matilda S. Richardson, age 67, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away Wednesday night, February 19, 2020 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro.      She was born September 28, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward Williams and Sara Stapleton.   Matilda loved to spend time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.    Surviving are her significant other for 25 years, Marvin Maxfield of Lynchburg, two sons, Melvin...