Obituaries

David P. Barnett

David P. Barnett

Nov 7, 2026

David P. Barnett, age 43, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 7, 2026 at his home in Georgetown, IN.

He was born October 22, 1983 in Hillsboro, OH.

David had been an employee of ABX, UPS, and Fedex; was into anime and mixed martial arts, having a black belt in Jui-Jitsu. David dearly loved his pet dogs.

Surviving are his...

Wendell Pagett

Wendell Pagett

Nov 9, 2026

Wendell Pagett, age 100, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at his home in Wilmington, OH.

He was born September 3, 1926 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Lewis Pagett and Goldie Bobbitt Pagett.

Wendell was a proud World War II U.S. Army veteran. In January 1945 he was deployed to the Pacific Theater and was stationed...

Dr. Robert W. Draeger

Dr. Robert W. Draeger

2026

Dr. Robert W. Draeger passed away on October 26, 2026, at Traditions of Lebanon.

Bob will be remembered as a man of deep compassion, lively spirit, and unmistakable personality. Goofy, quirky, and always able to find humor in everything, he moved through life with a sense of adventure that drew others to him. Known affectionately as “Biker Bob,” he embraced the...

William G. "Bill" Duffey

William G. "Bill" Duffey

Nov 8, 2026

William G."Bill" Duffey, age 70, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2026 at his home in Sardinia, OH.

He was born June 20, 1956 in El Paso, TX, son of the lateWilliam E Duffey and Evelyn M. Sullivan Duffey.

Bill retired from Clermont Steel Fabrication where had worked as a welder.

Bill was our hard working mowing man. When he...

David C. Raines

David C. Raines

Nov 5, 2026

David C. Raines, age 66, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on August 21, 1960, in Georgetown, Ohio, to the late Curtis L. and Helen Raines.

David was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1161 in Hillsboro, Ohio, and was employed as a Machinist Engineer at Xtek in Sharonville, Ohio.

David will be...

Rickey E. Daughtery

Rickey E. Daughtery

Oct 31, 2026

Rickey E. Daugherty, age 77, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Saturday October 31, 2026 at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, OH.

He was born May 22, 1949 in Greenfield, Ohio, the son of the late Harley E. Daugherty and Bessie Mae Tunahill Daugherty.

Rickey took pride in his work as a butcher and after retirement he worked as a gas...

Cheryl E. Doyle

Cheryl E. Doyle

Oct 30, 2026

Cheryl E. Doyle, age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH. She was born October 1, 1949 in Detroit, MI, to the late Audrey and Fred Creech Sr.

Cheryl was a member of Blanchester First Church of God and a member of the Ranger's Boat Association. She loved gardening, fishing, sewing, traveling, photography and...

Penny Eva Thompson

Penny Eva Thompson

Oct 13, 2026

Penny Eva Thompson, age 84, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 25, 1942 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Elizabeth and Herman Schaeffer.

In addition to her parents, Penny was preceded in death by her loving husband, David L. Thompson; her daughter, Lori Murray; her sister, Judy Frazier and her brother, John Schaeffer.

Penny...

Daisy Mae Mann

Daisy Mae Mann

Oct 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Daisy Mann, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on October 7, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.

Born on February 25, 1950, Raised in Clarksville, Ohio. Daisy was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew her. She was...

Jeffrey Simmons

Jeffrey Simmons

Oct 5, 2026

Jeffrey Simmons, age 62, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 in Hillsboro, OH. He was born on January 19, 1964 in Port Jefferson, NY to the late Edward and Catherine Simmons.

Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Simmons; his daughter, Rebecca Ortiz and her husband Lewis Simmons; his son, Jeffrey Simmons Jr.; his daughter, Annamarie Simmons; his son, Christopher...

Donald "Don" Allen Porter

Donald "Don" Allen Porter

Oct 4, 2026

Donald “Don” Allen Porter, 74, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Don is survived by his daughters, Carolyn (David) Johnson, Kasey Porter, and Emily (Joe) Hoffman; and his beloved grandchildren, Landen (Whitley) Pennington, Delaney Vunak, Kaleb Johnson, Zak Johnson, and Mackenzie Sanford.

Don was proud of his years of service as a deputy sheriff in Broward County, Florida, and as a...

John A. "Jack" Maher

John A. "Jack" Maher

Oct 4, 2026

John A. "Jack" Maher, age 64, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Wilmington, OH.

He was born March 24, 1962 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Earl William Maher and Norma Jean (Miller) Maher. On March 19, 2010 he married Joanne Parks Maher in Wilmington.

He was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Sons...

Susanna "Susie" McGuire

Susanna "Susie" McGuire

Sep 23, 2026

Susanna "Susie" McGuire, age 82, of Rocky Fork Lake, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at her home.

She was born December 3, 1943 in Louisville, KY, daughter of the late Clarence Ray Huff and Marvis Jean Bridwell Huff.

Susie was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Hillsboro; for the last 34 years, Susie along with her...

Tommie Sonja Clark

Tommie Sonja Clark

Sep 21, 2026

Tommie Sonja Clark, age 76, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Montgomery, Ohio. She was born on November 16, 1949 in Mt. Ash, Kentucky.

Tommie will be remembered as hardworking, one of a kind, spunky, and strong-willed. She was very close with God and attended Vineyard Cincinnati Church in Springdale. Above all, she loved her family with everything she...

Stephanie J. Rhoades

Stephanie J. Rhoades

Sep 20, 2026

Stephanie J. (Miller) Rhoades, age 66, of Hillsboro, formerly of Mowrystown and Sardinia passed peacefully on September 20, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 11, 1960 daughter of Joe and Janet Sierabry and Fred Miller.

She was a member of 1979 graduate of Whiteoak High School.

Surviving are her loving husband of 36 years, James E. Rhoades, her children,...

Norma Jean Harner

Norma Jean Harner

Sep 17, 2026

Norma Jean Harner, age 95, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 in London, Kentucky. She was born on April 17, 1931 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Eldon B and Bertha M. Bailey.

Norma worked as an RN with the Ohio Department of Health for several years serving families in Green and Montgomery County. In 1996, Norma retired to Kentucky...

Dorothy Elaine Orr

Dorothy Elaine Orr

Sep 15, 2026

Dorothy Elaine Orr, age 91, of Sardinia, passed away on September 15, 2026 at the Adams County Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman, OH.

She was born June 17, 1935 in Brownstown daughter of the late Ira Elmer Stotler and Edna Fae Brown Stotler. She was one of eight children. Also preceding her in death were her sisters Louise Stotler,...

Gladys J. Cody

Gladys J. Cody

Sep 15, 2026

Gladys J. Cody, age 91, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, OH.

She was born January 5, 1935 in Kingman, Ohio, daughter of the late John Edgar Fisher and Maude Lucille Cooper Fisher.

Gladys was a homemaker while her children were young and later she managed the kitchen at Wilmington...

Joyce L. Peters

Joyce L. Peters

Sep 9, 2026

Joyce L. Peters, age 91, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Wilmington, OH. She was born September 22, 1934 in New Vienna, OH to the late Joseph and LaVerna Rittenhouse.

Joyce was a 1952 graduate of Clarksville Vernon High School and a graduate of Wilmington College. She retired from Clinton Massie Schools after over 20 years. Joyce loved being a...

Terry G. Wright

Terry G. Wright

Sep 6, 2026

Terry G. Wright, age 71, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at the V.A. Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.

He was born December 29, 1954 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Eugene Frederick Wright and Imogene Easterling.

Terry worked as a truck Driver for BEI, Benedict Enterprises, INC.

He was a member of Wilmington V.F.W. Post #6710, was...