Obituaries

Apr 7, 2026

Gary L. Kratzer,

age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026 at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Ohio.

He was born September 26, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Roy Edgar and Margaret Wilma (Gohs) Kratzer Jr.

Gary worked as a Iron worker for the Dayton Local #290 Iron workers for over 30 years, retiring in 1994.

He...

Apr 15, 2026

Rex Waits, 67, of the Mowrystown community, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Anderson.

He was born August 18, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Earl Rex and Connie (Martin) Waits.

Rex loved cars and had been a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed watching car auctions and cop shows and was an avid NASCAR...

Apr 15, 2026

Paul H. Cox Jr., age 67, of Leesburg, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026 at his home.

He was born September 9, 1958 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Paul Hozie Cox Sr. and Maddie Cox.

Paul was a member of the East Monroe House of Worship. He loved to fish, camp, ride motorcycles, and was a handyman.

Surviving...

Apr 9, 2026

John Warren Ray,

age 73, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on early Thursday morning, April 9, 2026 at the Copper Knoll Nursing Home in Washington Court House, Ohio.

He was born January 29, 1953 in Wilmington, son of the late James Darrell & JoAnn (McKay) Ray.

John was a 1971 Wilmington High School Graduate and had worked at Airborne Express and as a...

Apr 6, 2026

Marlene Hamm Stephenson, age 68, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, April 6, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery.

She was born September 23, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of James Willis Hamm Sr. and Helen Lavern (Simpson) Hamm.

Marlene was a member of the New Market Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, reading, genealogy, and animals, but most...

Apr 6, 2026

Nikki J. Tracy, 65, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 6th, 2026 in Batavia, Ohio.

She was born August 7, 1960 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Elwood and Virginia Evelyn (Mock) McConnaughey. On August 3rd, 1985 she was united into marriage to Ronald Tracy.

Nikki Tracy was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She meant everything to...

Apr 4, 2026

Mihai Cioca,

age 63, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, April 4, 2026 at the Blanchester Care Center in Blanchester.

He was born March 24, 1963 in Victoria, Romania, spending his childhood in Sebesul-de-Sus, Romania, coming to America in his late teen years. He is the son of the late John & & Iustina (Ritivoi) Cioca.

Mihai had worked as a truck...

Apr 2, 2026

Mike Dill, age 73, of Oregonia, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Hospice of Cincinnati in , Blue Ash, OH.

He was born August 17, 1952 in Norfolk, VA, son of the late Roland Hart Dill and Dorothy Frances Prendergast Dill.

Mike retired after 40 years in the Aerospace industry. He enjoyed golfing, spending time with his family and going...

Apr 2, 2026

Karyn Lynn Brown , age 51, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday night, April 2, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery.

She was born October 22, 1974 in Medford, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Calvin Edward and JoAnn Marion (Vold) Salefske.

Karyn was a L.P.N. at Tri-Health Physician Partners in Wilmington for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother,...

Mar 25, 2026

Clifford F. Curtis, age 90, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, OH.

He was born June 17, 1935 in Martinsville, OH, son of the late Bertsell Curtis and Ruth Roberta Caplinger Curtis.

Clifford was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Wilmington was a graduate of Wilmington High School, a member...

Mar 16, 2026

Ronald D. Flint, 85, of Sebring, Florida, formerly of the Wilmington area, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 16, 2026 at home surrounded by love.

Ron was born November 9, 1940 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late William P Flint & Thelma Louise (Garrison) Flint Copsey. On August 25, 1962, he married the love of his life, Arlene Dick Flint, who...

Mar 12, 2026

Captain Curtis J. Angst was among those who tragically lost their lives in the recent aircraft accident over Western Iraq, while serving as a KC-135 pilot in support of Epic Fury. He was doing what he loved most-flying and serving alongside the men and women he cared so deeply about.

He was born September 10, 1995 in Xenia, Ohio the son...

Mar 12, 2026

Edward D. "Ted" Ricker,

age 78, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior at his home on Thursday morning, March 12, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on July 18, 1947, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Ted was the son of the late Edward Ricker Sr. and Margaret (Judd) Ricker. He married the love of...

Mar 11, 2026

UWilliam "Bill" Edgington, age 77, of Hamersville, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2026 with his family by his side at his home in Hamersville, OH.

He was born August 17, 1948 in Mowrystown, OH, son of the late Vernon Edgington and Velma Agnes Lewis Edgington.

He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran; a Graduate of Whiteoak High School Class of 1966,...

Mar 10, 2026

Karen Marie Chandler (Barr), 77, of Seaman, Ohio formerly of Bethel, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026 at Monarch Meadows in Seaman.

She was born August 18, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Gerald and Myrtle Barr.

Karen retired as the office manager for Clermont Senior Services after 31 years of dedicated service. She loved sewing, puzzles, flowers,...

Mar 10, 2026

Paul Michael Johnson, known to many as Mike or Uncle Mike, passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 87 in Lexington, KY. Born on January 24, 1939, in Wilmington, OH, Mike lived a life defined by service, curiosity, and a genuine love for the people around him.

Mike graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1958 and enlisted in...

Mar 7, 2026

Mar 3, 2026

On March 3rd, 2026 Tomlyn Skye Allen passed away at 9 months old in Clarksville, OH. She was a loving daughter, caring grandchild, and great sister with a warm smile and the best hair in the family.

Tomlyn was joined in her passing by her mother Brooke Gordon, her brothers Zayden, Hudson and Ashton, and her sister Bostyn. She was preceded...

Mar 3, 2026

On March 3rd, 2026 Bostyn Jade Allen passed away at 2 years old in Clarksville, OH. She was a loving daughter, caring grandchild, and great sister as cute as she was sassy.

Bostyn was joined in her passing by her mother Brooke Gordon, her brothers Zayden, Hudson and Ashton, and her sister Tomlyn. She was preceded in death by her little...

Mar 3, 2026

On March 3rd, 2026 Ashton Elonzo Allen passed away at 6 years old in Clarksville, OH. He was a loving son, caring grandchild, and great brother with a rambunctious spirit.

Ashton was joined in his passing by his mother Brooke Gordon, his brothers Zayden and Hudson, and his sisters Bostyn and Tomlyn. He was preceded in death by his little brother...