All Obituaries

  Harold R. "Dick" Butts, age 85, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, June 17, 2021 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia.      He was born June 30, 1935 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Charles Truman and Carol Beatrice Riddle Butts.   Dick was a member of Sardinia Masonic Lodge #254 F & A.M. and the Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati, where he was a 32 degree Mason. He was a volunteer firefighter with Mt. Orab sub...

 Jerry G. Furguson, age 67, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Fairfield Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, OH.      He was born February 12, 1954 in Jamestown, OH, son of the late Harold Glenn Furguson  and Jennie Louise Wallace Furguson.    Surviving are son, Wayne E. (Amber) Furguson of Lynchburg, daughter, Sennie Zimmerman, of Sardinia, sister, Etta "Sissy" Mojica, of Hillsboro; brother- Kenny (Brenda) Furguson, Bluff...

Donald Delano Secrest, age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, June 15, 2021 Ohio Living Point Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio.     He was born April 8, 1933 in Sabina, OH, son of the late Ernest & Dixie (Funk) Secrest.    Don retired as a Maintenance Engineer for Wilmington City Schools.    Surviving is his wife of  60 years- Edith Secrest; daughter- Beverly Jordan of Blanchester; son- Donald R. Secrest of Wilmington; granddaughter-...

  Mable M McGraw,  age 79, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, June 11, 2021 at the Laurels of Hillsboro.    She was born January 14, 1942 in Hillsboro, daughter of the late Harry Pearl & Emma Marie (Roades) McGraw. Mable was a longtime member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ.  Surviving are her half sister-in-law Joanna Julliard Morris; and several nieces and nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Mable was preceded in death by ...

Roberta I. Dyke,  Age 88, of Blanchester, Ohio, went to be with the Lord and her friends, Thursday morning, June 10, 2021 at the Continental Manor Nursing Home in Blanchester. She was born April 16, 1933 in Hillsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Ottis Waldo & Dora Albina (Watson) Dunn.  She married Howard J. Dyke, JR, who also passed in 1986. Roberta had been a dedicated employee for the G.C. Murphy Store-Wilmington until it closed.   Surviving are her sons- Roger (Marsha)...

 Daniel "Danny" Newman, age 73, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away early Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.      He was born June 6, 1948 in Highland County, OH, son of the late Vance Edward Newman  and Dorothy Elizabeth Reedy Newman.    He was a member of the Sardinia Church of Christ for 52 years and served as a Trustee and Deacon for many years. While his health permitted he served his Lord by volunteering his time...

  Allen B. Cooper, Age 41, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Wilmington, Ohio.    He was born December 28, 1979 in Wilmington,  son of Robert F. Cooper, of Wilmington  and the late C. Hope Cooper, who passed away in 2015. Allen was a 1997 Wilmington High School Graduate and had worked at Weaver's Janitorial Service and Supply.  In addition to his father, other surviving family members are his five...

  Rodney Joe Faul, age 39, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro.      He was born February 8, 1982 in Georgetown, Ohio, son of Harold Faul and Betty Lucille Wagner.    Rod worked at Dualite in Willamsburg and had attended Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church and Sardinia Bible Bapist Church. He loved to do woodworking and was an avid Bengals fan. Rod loved spending time with his...

  Anita  Johnson,  Age 60, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at home.  She was born October 28, 1960 n Okinawa, Japan, Daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Nancy Ellen(McPherson) Coldren, of Apple Valley, CA.  Anita had worked for Frisch's in Wilmington.  In addition to her mother, other surviving family members are her daughter- April (James Quinn JR) Martin, New Vienna, OH;  sons- Robby  Martin and Michael...

Mary Ann Meyers, age 64, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully at her home late Wednesday evening, June 2, 2021 after succumbing to complications from Tuberous Sclerosis.      She was born April 25, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Junior and Loraine Martha (Lacy) Meyers.   Mary Ann had a delightful smile and was a bundle of energy. She had her own way of getting her way with the staff and family. She loved taking drives in the car, except to the...