Obituaries

Kathy Ann Ruble

Kathy Ann Ruble

Oct 29, 2025

Kathy Ann Ruble

November 15, 1951 - October 29, 2025

If you ever met Kathy Ruble, you probably left with a smile - maybe even a laugh or a story that stuck with you. Kathy had a gift for making everyone feel welcome, cared for, and right at home.

Born in Adams County, Ohio, to Paul and Rosie (Snodgrass) Kirker, Kathy was a...

Ruth Thurman

Ruth Thurman

Oct 31, 2025

Ruth Ellen Thurman, age 77 of Hillsboro, Ohio, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Hillsboro Health and Rehab - Hillsboro.

Ruth was born on July 9, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Eliza (Lyons) Thurman. She is preceded in death by both her mother and...

Lloyd Roberts Naylor II

Lloyd Roberts Naylor II

Nov 1, 2025

Lloyd Roberts Naylor II was born August 12, 1932, at home on the family farm near Mowrystown, Ohio, being the only child of Lloyd Roberts Naylor I and Hazel Jane Shaw Naylor. Lloyd passed from this earth on November 1, 2025 at Hillsboro Post Acute Care Skilled Nursing Facility after a hard fought battle with multiple health issues since March...

Deborah Gregory

Deborah Gregory

Nov 1, 2025

Deborah Lee Gregory, age 71, of Hillsboro passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her home. 

She was born February 22, 1954. In Dayton,Ohio. She’s the daughter of Amon and Vera Gregory(Woodall) she lives on through her three sons Terry, Tony, and Travis, along with her siblings,Arvil, Shirley, Carol, Tina, Phyllis, proceeded in death by Earl andJerry. She has 10...

Harry E. Gilham

Harry E. Gilham

Oct 31, 2025

Harry E. Gilham passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.

He was born in Newark OH on June 22, 1935 to the late Charles Sr. and Minnie (Maddox) Gilham.

Harry worked at the Newark AFB. In retirement he enjoyed repairing vehicles, riding his motorcycle, traveling, music and watching tv.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife 5...

Doris Satterfield

Doris Satterfield

Oct 31, 2025

Doris (Bellamy) Satterfield, age 88, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Friday night, October 31, 2025 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro.

She was born March 24, 1937 in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry Bellamy and Mabel (Geiger) Bellamy.

Doris was incredibly giving and loving, with a sassy and sparkle spirit.

Surviving are her daughter, Deborah (Jerry) Edgington; two sons: Jeff...

Jeff A. Ott

Jeff A. Ott

Oct 28, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Ott,

age 62, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on October 28, 2025 at home.

He was born February 19, 1963 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of Virgil Dick & Rose Carol (Murphy) Ott, of Blanchester. Jeff was a 1980 Blanchester High School graduate; a US Air Force Veteran and had worked in the Restaurant Industry for various restaurants in the area.

In...

Colton M. Geering

Colton M. Geering

Oct 27, 2025

Colton Geering, age 22 of Sardinia Ohio passed away suddenly on October 27, 2025. He was born on December 20, 2002 in Cincinnati Ohio, son of Monica (Tim) Mock of Sardinia Ohio, David (Brandi) Geering of Winchester Ohio, Beloved fiancee of Laney Garrison, Decatur Ohio. Colton was a member of the Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church, as well as a 2021...

Maxine (Scott) Gilham

Maxine (Scott) Gilham

Oct 26, 2025

Maxine (Scott) Gilham age 83 transitioned to heaven on October 26, 2025.

She was born on October 26,1942, to the late Chacy, Sr. and Elva (Ward) Scott in Wilmington OH. God ordained that she would begin and end her earthly journey on the same month and day (83 years apart)!

She graduated from WHS (Wilmington OH), Highland Park Community College (Detroit MI)...

Linda Marie Johnston

Linda Marie Johnston

Oct 23, 2025

Linda Marie Johnston, 74, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on October 23, 2025.

She was born October 23, 1951 in Chillicothe, OH, daughter of the late Paul Edwin Routt and Marie Helene (LeDonge) Routt.

Linda was a member of the Wilmington Garden Club, the Wilmington Elks Lodge and was an avid golfer, often playing at the Elks course and Snow Hill. She...

Mary Alice Ellis

Mary Alice Ellis

Oct 21, 2025

Mary Alice (Ring) Ellis was born in Sardinia, Ohio on June 23, 1937 to Lorin William and Alice Edith (Baker) Ring. She finished her sojourn on earth October 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jimmy R. Ellis; their infant twin sons; her sister Barbara Lee; her parents: Lorin and Alice; and her granddaughter,...

Christy A. Battig

Christy A. Battig

Oct 19, 2025

Christy A. Battig, age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Sunday morning October 19, 2025 at her home in Wilmington, OH.

She was born November 18, 1949 in Fulton, NY, daughter of the late Arnold Lathrop and Barbara (Ives) Lathrop.

Christy was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church and was a former employee at ABX and the Wilmington YMCA.

Surviving is...

Charles L. Lakatos

Charles L. Lakatos

Oct 19, 2025

Charles L. Lakatos, age 93, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home in Wilmington, OH.

He was born May 22, 1932 in New York, NY, son of the late Kalman Lakatos and Edna (Giering) Lakatos.

Charlie was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ where he had served as Deacon; Wilmington American Legion Post...

Haskel Combs Jr.

Haskel Combs Jr.

Oct 14, 2025

Haskel "Mole" Combs Jr., age 71, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at his home in Wilmington, OH.

He was born November 26, 1953 in Xenia, Ohio, son of the late Haskel Combs Sr. and Ethel (Stacey) Combs.

Haskel was a member of A.B.A.T.E., the Journeymen M.C., VFW 6710, American Legion Post #49, and the Wilmington and Blanchester...

Carol Ann Edwards

Carol Ann Edwards

Oct 14, 2025

Carol Ann Edwards, age 78, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 14, 2025 at the Vineyards at Concord Nursing Home in Frankfort.

She was born November 5, 1946 in Buena Vista, Ohio, daughter of the late James William and Mary Lou (Cochran) McConnell.

Carol was a member of Wilmington Assembly of God and was a librarian for many years...

Tammy L. Berry

Tammy L. Berry

Oct 13, 2025

Tammy L. Berry, age 75, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away on Monday October 13, 2025 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born December 20, 1949 in Troy, OH, daughter of the late Mark Bowling and Doris Lucille Plank Bowling.

She was a Graduate of Blanchester High School Class of 1969 and Southern State College with an associates degree...

George "Hook" Mock Jr.

George "Hook" Mock Jr.

Oct 13, 2025

George "Hook" Mock Jr., age 80, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday morning, October 13, 2025 at Crestwood Nursing Home in Hillsboro.

He was born October 10, 1945 in Sardinia, Ohio, son of the late George Joseph Mock Sr. and Elizabeth B. (Jett) Mock. On October 21, 1966 he was united into marriage to Dianne (Wallace) Mock.

George had worked for...

Jerry M Ritenour

Jerry M Ritenour

Oct 10, 2025

Jerry Marlin Ritenour,  age 83, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on October 10, 2025 at Mimi's House in Maineville, OH.

He was born December 3, 1941 in Jamestown, OH, son of the late Marlin Dulonze & Elsie Pauline (Huffenberger) Ritenour.

Jerry retired from Cincinnati Milcron in Wilmington. A 1960 Wilmington High School Graduate, he was US Army National Guard Vietnam War Era...

David T Sipe

David T Sipe

Oct 7, 2025

David T. Sipe

November 18, 1935 - October 7, 2025 

David T. Sipe, 89, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully Surrounded by family on Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2025, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio.

He was born on November 18, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late John Marvin and Alice Erma (Thacher) Sipe. On October 16, 1965,...

Greg E. Workman

Greg E. Workman

Oct 6, 2025

Gregory Eugene Workman,

age 67, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Monday afternoon, October 6, 2025 at the Clinton Regional Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio.

He was born February 3, 1958 in Portsmouth, OH, son of Eugene Quincy & Dora Marie (Diamond) Workman. Surviving are his son- Johnathon Workman; sisters- Deborah Woods & Vickie Maynard; brothers- Terry, Tracy & Kerry Dale Workman; and...