Obituaries

David L. Eyre

David L. Eyre

May 11, 2026

David L. Eyre, age 77, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 27, 1949 in Winchester, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Alton Willard and Thelma Hazel (Shoemaker) Eyre. On June 21, 1991 he was united into marriage to Melodie (Stolz) Eyre.

David was a United States Army Veteran....

Alice Fay Daugherty

Alice Fay Daugherty

May 13, 2026

Alice Fay Daugherty, age 75, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born July 8, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Granville Carver and Rosie (Goble) Carver.

Fay was a devoted mother and grandmother, that loved to take care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing bingo.

Surviving are...

Jacob Michael Estep

Jacob Michael Estep

May 12, 2026

Jacob Michael Estep,

age 35 Years, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton.

He was born December 15, 1990 in Beckley, WV, son of Gregory Eugene (Tina) Estep Sr, of Ridgeview, West Virginia. and Ruth Highfield, Wilmington.

A spirited Christian, Jacob was a courageous trooper with his life long battle with cerebral palsy. He had attended...

Ellen Carter Pidgeon Gilbert

Ellen Carter Pidgeon Gilbert

May 2, 2026

Ellen Carter Pidgeon Gilbert, 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026 at her home.

She was born June 1, 1938 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of the late George C. Pidgeon and Ruth Denny Pidgeon.

Ellen graduated from her beloved Kingman High School in 1956 & attended Wittenburg College & transferred & graduated from with a music degree from...

Marilyn Hanselman

Marilyn Hanselman

May 2, 2026

Marilyn Hanselman, age 88, of the Mowrystown community, passed away on Saturday night, May 2nd, 2026 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia.

She was born August 4th, 1937 in West Union, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry Sylvester and Marie (Glasscock) Emery. On December 29th, 1986 she was united into marriage to Paul Hanselman, who passed away on January 9th, 2024.

Marilyn...

Noble Rose Jr.

Noble Rose Jr.

May 2, 2026

Noble Rose Jr., age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday morning, May 2, 2026 at Heritagespring of West Chester.

He was born January 5, 1951 in Madisonville, Kentucky, son of the late Noble Rose Sr and Ada (Springfield) Rose.

Noble was a good family man and will be missed dearly by everyone.

Surviving are his son, Steven (Lauren) Rose; and 5...

Annette E. Rhoads

Annette E. Rhoads

May 1, 2026

Annette E. Rhoads, age 64, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, May 1, 2026 at Crestwood Ridge Nursing Home in Hillsboro.

She was born August 29, 1961 in Hillsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Franklin Eugene and Georgia June (Day) Rhoads.

Annette loved coloring books, country music, and the Price is Right. She always remembered everyone's birthdays and loved celebrating...

Elmer Gordon "Skipper" Jacobs

Elmer Gordon "Skipper" Jacobs

Apr 30, 2026

Elmer "Skipper" Jacobs, age 73, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Thursday evening April 30, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery.

He was born June 3, 1952 in Xenia, Ohio, son of the late Adam and Minnie (Neil) Jacobs.

Skip was a member of Hillsboro Eagles Aerie 1161 and Hillsboro Amvets Post 61. He was a fun and loving person, who...

Joshua Nathaniel Pagett

Joshua Nathaniel Pagett

Apr 24, 2026

Joshua Nathaniel Pagett, 33, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.

He was born October 21, 1992 in Wilmington, OH, son of Danny Dale Pagett and Angela Michelle Barnthouse Pagett.

Josh was a Graduate of East Clinton High School, Class of 2012, enjoyed working at The Wells Group as a ready mix truck driver, and spending time with his...

Mark Wayne Suiter

Mark Wayne Suiter

Apr 20, 2026

Mark Wayne Suiter, age 67, of the North Union Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born March 21, 1959 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Robert Suiter and Martha Louise (Hayes) Suiter.

Mark attended the Elmsville Church of Christ in Christian Union and worked as a...

David Mussetter

David Mussetter

Apr 16, 2026

David Mussetter, age 60, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on April 16, 2026 at his home in Wilmington, OH.

He was born November 12, 1965 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Alan Mussetter and Judy Arlene (Secrest) Mussetter.

Surviving are brother and sister-in-law, Michael & Sherry Mussetter, brother, Alan Mussetter, sister and brother-in-law, Julie & Nathan Pennington and many nieces &...

Verna L. Burnett

Verna L. Burnett

Apr 15, 2026

Verna L. Burnett, age 96, of Mowrystown, passed away on April 15, 2026 in Fort Myers, FL.

She was born November 20, 1929 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Clarence Woodford Myers and Magie A. (Wilson) Myers.

On July 29, 1947 in Maysville, KY she married Dene Eyre and became a farmers wife and homemaker, Dene died Feb. 9, 2003. She...

Paul H. Cox Jr.

Paul H. Cox Jr.

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...

Rex Waits

Rex Waits

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...

John Ray

John Ray

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...

Gary L Kratzer

Gary L Kratzer

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...

Marlene Hamm Stephenson

Marlene Hamm Stephenson

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...

Nikki J. Tracy

Nikki J. Tracy

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...

Mihai Cioca

Mihai Cioca

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...

Mike Dill

Mike Dill

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...