Obituaries

Marlena Burton Goodpaster

Marlena Burton Goodpaster

Jul 2, 2026

Marlena Burton Goodpaster, age 85, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, July 2, 2026 at Highland District Hospital.

She was born January 3, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank Albertson and Mary Ann (Carr) Arnold. She was united into to marriage to her first husband, Lawrence Burton on October 16, 1960 and he passed away on...

Dwight "Ike" Mills

Dwight "Ike" Mills

Jun 27, 2026

Dwight "Ike" Mills, age 69, of Bainbridge, Ohio, passed away on Saturday morning, June 27, 2026 at his home.

He was born September 28, 1956 in Washington Court House, Ohio, son of the late Tolman Mills Sr. and Naomi (Martin) Mills.

Ike was a United States Army Veteran and had retired from AEP after 15 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed playing...

Margery Ann Johnson Henry Kilpatrick

Margery Ann Johnson Henry Kilpatrick

Jun 29, 2026

Margery Ann Johnson Henry Kilpatrick, age 88, formerly of New Vienna, passed away on Monday June 29, 2026 at the Court House Manor in Washington Court House, OH.

She was born September 21, 1937 in Martinsville, OH, daughter of the late Russell Emerson Johnson and Hazel Margery Vandervort Johnson.

Margery was a graduate of New Vienna High School Class of 1955; was...

Christopher H. Wren

Christopher H. Wren

Jun 27, 2026

Christopher H. Wren, age 82, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Saturday June 27, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born December 24, 1943 in Galion, OH, son of the late Harold W. Wren and Linnie I. VanMeter Wren.

Chris was a master woodworker and enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.

Surviving is his wife, Clara...

Joan Akers

Joan Akers

Jun 27, 2026

Joan Akers, age 85, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio.

She was born June 4, 1941 in New Vienna, OH.

Joan retired from Kurz-Kasch after 30+ years of service.

Surviving are son & daughter-in-law, Dan & Linda Akers of Leesburg, two Grandchildren, Brittany (Tim Estel) Akers, Kyle (MacCayla) Akers, four great grandchildren,...

Betty J. Dean

Betty J. Dean

Jun 24, 2026

Betty J. Dean, age 85, of Port William, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born April 29, 1941 in Circleville, OH, daughter of the late Carson and Helen (Karnshner) Huffman.

Betty was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Wilmington and was a former 4-H and Brownie leader. She had...

Mike Bates

Mike Bates

Jun 23, 2026

Mike Bates, age 61, passed away onTuesday, June 23, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.

He was born August 26, 1964 in Campton, KY, son of Bobby Bates and Norma Crase Bates.

Mike was a long-time truck driver and he loved spending time with his two grandchildren.

Surviving is his daughter and son-in-law, Olivia & Matthew Johnson, two grandchildren, Shylee &...

Deborah Louderback

Deborah Louderback

Jun 21, 2026

Deborah Louderback, age 69, of Buford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Laurels of Blanchester.

She was born September 24, 1956 in Hillsboro, OH, daughter of the late Ora Delano Louderback and Mary Elizabeth Stratton Louderback.

Deborah was the former Post Master of Buford and a graduate of Lynchburg High School.

Surviving is her Brother and sister-in-law, Donald D....

Wilma Blakeman

Wilma Blakeman

Jun 15, 2026

Wilma Blakeman, age 81, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Monday June 15, 2026.

She was born August 6, 1944 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of the late William Daniel Cundiff and Pina Mae Lawson Cundiff.

She was a member of the Wilmington Church of God, Hillsboro Eagles, Wilmington American Legion, and was a former employee at Randall Textron. Wilma was a loving...

Frank K. Hale

Frank K. Hale

Jun 12, 2026

Frank K. Hale, 79, formerly of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Shiloh Nursing and Rehab, Springdale, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda M. Hale. They were married December 29, 1967 in Sabina, Ohio at Friends Church.

Frank was born November 18, 1946 in Wilmington, Ohio. He was the son of the late...

Tag Edward Williams Jr.

Tag Edward Williams Jr.

Jun 10, 2026

Tag Edward Williams Jr., age 26, of Blanchester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

He was born August 17, 1999 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of Tag Edward Williams Sr. and Sandra Dee (Fredericks) Confer.

Tag was a very talented musician and artist. He enjoyed the outdoors, where his love of nature, survival skills, and...

Melvin Belknap

Melvin Belknap

Jun 9, 2026

Melvin Belknap, age 66, of Wilmington formerly of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his home in Wilmington, OH.

He was born December 2, 1959 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Harold Lloyd Hall and Agnes Marie Durby.

Melvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and shooting guns. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy in...

Tony Riley

Tony Riley

Jun 8, 2026

John A. "Tony" Riley, age 63, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home.

He was born September 18, 1962 in Dayton, OH, son of John Adrian and Clara Jane Inman Riley.

Tony was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hillsboro and was the owner/operator of Ohio Valley Lightning Protection in New Vienna.

Surviving...

Ronald Jenkins Sr.

Ronald Jenkins Sr.

Jun 5, 2026

Ronald Jenkins Sr., age 79, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home.

He was born June 22, 1946 in Piqua, Ohio, son of the late Guy Otis and Zelma Olive (Mitchell) Jenkins.

Ronald retired from Hobart after 30+ years of dedicated service. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and being outdoors. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and...

Sheila Marie Hayslip

Sheila Marie Hayslip

May 30, 2026

Sheila Marie Hayslip, age 40, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

She was born May 18, 1986 in Houston, TX, daughter of Johnny and Mary Ann Ramirez Gomez.

Surviving is her husband, Justin Levi Hayslip whom she married March 11, 2013, 6 children, Riley, Channing, Jordan, Maisie, Everlynn & Chad; mother &...

Ida Mae Sallee

Ida Mae Sallee

May 27, 2026

Ida Mae Sallee, age 81, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

She was born July 19, 1944 in Clinton County, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Gray Huston.

Ida was a member of the Church of God, was a former member of the Martinsville Mother's Club and had been...

Leroy Pigg

Leroy Pigg

May 21, 2026

Leroy Pigg, age 92, of Hillsboro, Ohio, formerly of the LaFollette, TN area, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2026 at Monarch Meadows in Seaman.

He was born January 15, 1934 in Berea, Kentucky, son of the late William Madison Pigg and Susan Mary (Lamb) Pigg.

Leroy attended the House of Deliverance in Hillsboro. He enjoyed reading his Bible and had...

Mary Catherine Constant

Mary Catherine Constant

May 21, 2026

Mary Catherine Constant, age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born April 22, 1938 in Lytle Waynesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl Fisher and Reva (Sears) Fisher.

Mary was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington. She enjoyed working in her yard and flowers....

Thelma Elliott

Thelma Elliott

May 20, 2026

Thelma Elliott, age 86, of Wilmington, OH, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati surrounded by family.

Born on April 16, 1940, in Killeen, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of JD and Annie Lee Crocker. She married Larry Joseph Elliott, Sr., who preceded her in death, and together they built a life rooted in devotion, friendship,...

James A. Byrd

James A. Byrd

May 18, 2026

James A. Byrd, age 83, of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

He was born January 2, 1943 in Greenville, OH, son of the late James L. Byrd and Elizabeth K. Schmalenberger Byrd.

Jim was a member of Center Pointe Christian Church.

Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Carolyn K. Byrd, whom...