Obituaries

Paul Michael Johnson

Paul Michael Johnson

Mar 10, 2026

***Paul Michael Johnson, age 87, passed away March 10, 2026. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Resthaven Memory Gardens with Pastor Tom Stoops officiating. The Highland County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full Military honors. A Celebration of Mike's life will be held the next day, Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:00 -...

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...

Karyn Lynn Brown

Karyn Lynn Brown

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,...

Clifford F. Curtis

Clifford F. Curtis

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...

Ron D Flint

Ron D Flint

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...

Curtis J. Angst

Curtis J. Angst

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...

Edward D Ricker

Edward D Ricker

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...

William J. "Bill" Edgington

William J. "Bill" Edgington

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,...

Karen Marie Chandler

Karen Marie Chandler

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,...