Obituaries

Harvey E. Smith

Harvey E. Smith

Jul 29, 2025

Harvey E. Smith, age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home in Wilmington, OH.

He was born January 28, 1950 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Carl E. and Emma Lee Pierce Smith.

Harvey was retired from the U.S. Navy where he served as a Master Chief; among his many duty assignments were the...

Jeri A Durren

Jeri A Durren

Jul 29, 2025

Jeri Ann Durren,

age 67, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 29, 2025 at home.

She was born July 2, 1958 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, daughter of the late Jerry & Joan Marilyn (Bravender) Durren.

Jeri had worked in Inventory Control for Amazon. Surviving are her daughter- Jennifer Durren and her partner Josh Davidson; granddaughter-Janelle Beck; her special companion-Jack;...

Kathryn "Kay" Palmer

Kathryn "Kay" Palmer

Jul 21, 2025

Kathryn Isabel "Kay" Palmer,

age 86, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away suddenly early Monday morning, July 21, 2025 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born December 30, 1938 in Lebanon, Ohio daughter of the late Leonard Milton & Gladys Eleanor (Dill) Palmer.

A 1956 Graduate of Lebanon High School, Kay had studied art education and art history at the...

Delbert E. Wallace

Delbert E. Wallace

Jul 20, 2025

Delbert E. Wallace, age 65, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH.

He was born June 11, 1960 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Delbert Lee Wallace and Delores Maxine Furguson Wallace.

He was a member of A.B.A.T.E. and was an avid pool player.

Surviving are 4 sons, Wayne (Shonna) Eury, Joseph (Vanessa) Eury, Travis Wallace,...

Georgianna Duggins

Georgianna Duggins

Jul 16, 2025

Georgianna Duggins,

age 89, of Wilmington, OH, went to be home with the Lord, Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

She was born June 29, 1936 in Xenia, OH, daughter of the late George Alfred & Lillian Belle (Flint) Teboe. On August 22, 1953, she married Rex (Zeke) Gilbert Duggins, who passed on May 14, 2013.

Georgianna retired from the Irwin-Augerbit Company (American Tool) in...

Jessie A Davis

Jessie A Davis

Jul 11, 2025

Jessie A. “Dave” Davis, age 78, of Hillsboro, Ohio, formerly of Kentucky and originally from Toledo, Oregon, passed away peacefully at his home in Ohio on Friday morning, July 11, 2025.

He was born on January 28, 1947, in San Diego, California, the son of the late James Price Davis and Gloria Y. Alvarado Davis. On May 16, 1969, he married...

Sandra Sabin Burnett

Sandra Sabin Burnett

Jul 9, 2025

Sandra S. Sabin Burnett,

91, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on early Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.

She was born January 8, 1934 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Fred & Verna Mae (Crawford) Sabin. On December 31, 1957 in Wilmington, she married John Dickey Burnett, who passed on May 9, 2009.

She was a 1952...

Douglas W Jones

Douglas W Jones

Jul 7, 2025

Douglas Jones,

age 66, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Monday night, July 7, 2025 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.

He was born January 25, 1959 in Wilmington, Ohio son of the late Leslie & Dorothy (Tuggle) Jones.

Doug loved being outside, mowing grass and working on cars and lawn mowers. He was a member of the Wilmington AA group.

Surviving are...

Hiram Marion

Hiram Marion

Jun 30, 2025

Hiram Marion,

Age 64, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday morning, June 30, 2025 in Wilmington.

He was born December 1, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Thomas & Esther Leigh (North) Marion.

Hiram had worked as a chef and farmer. Surviving are his children- Katy Banks, Joseph Marion, Valdino Marion, Andre Marion, Tabitha Marion, Olivia Palmer, Aidan...

Wanda L Camp

Wanda L Camp

Jun 24, 2025

Wanda Lou Camp,

age 73, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born May 21, 1952 in Hazard, Kentucky, daughter of the late Stanley Wayne & Holly B (Hall) Blackburn. On September 21, 1969 in Wilmington, she married Roger Vaughn Camp Sr., who survives.

Wanda retired as a Material Handler Lead...

Mildred J. Wainscott

Mildred J. Wainscott

Jun 22, 2025

Mildred J. Wainscott, age 85, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at home.

She was born June 18, 1940 near Arnheim, OH, daughter of the late Roy Sullivan and Clara Faul Sullivan.

Mildred was an excellent baker, having won several awards at the Tobacco Festival and the Brown County Fair.

Surviving are son, Douglas (Krystal) Wainscott of Georgetown, daughter,...

Wendell L. "Junior" Pointer

Wendell L. "Junior" Pointer

Jun 22, 2025

Wendell L. "Junior" Pointer, age 77, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at home with family by his side.

He was born September 18, 1947 in Hillsboro, OH, son of the late Wendell Edward Pointer and Carol Beatrice (Martin) Pointer.

Junior drove a gas truck for thirty years and upon retirement began a new career with FRS driving...

Darrell L. Tissot

Darrell L. Tissot

Jun 20, 2025

Darrell L. Tissot, age 81, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Milford, OH.

He was born July 12, 1943 in Mowrystown, OH, son of the late Earl L. Tissot and Helen L. Fender Tissot.

He was a member of the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church; Sardinia and Hillsboro Masonic Lodges; was a graduate of Whiteoak High School and Morehead...

Kenneth C Taylor

Kenneth C Taylor

Jun 20, 2025

Kenneth Carl Taylor,

Age 69, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, June 20, 2025 at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born December 16, 1955 in Chillicothe, Ohio son of the late Nathan Leroy & Francis Jean (Bowdle) Taylor.

A graduate of Miami Trace High School, he was a member of Moose Lodge in Chillicothe,...

Herman E Edwards

Herman E Edwards

Jun 18, 2025

Herman Edwards,

Age 85, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025 after a battle with ALS.

He was born November 30, 1939 in Lawshe, Ohio son of the late Berlin Earl & Juanita Gladys (Hazelbaker) Edwards. On January 23, 1967 in Sparta, North Carolina, he married Joan H. Hudson Edwards, who survives.

A US Army Vietnam...

Ruby C Ostermeier

Ruby C Ostermeier

Jun 12, 2025

Ruby C. Ostermeier,

Age 102, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away, Thursday morning, June 12, 2025 at the Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington.

She was born on a farm in Hebron, Illinois, daughter of the late George Paulsen & Anna Ingeborg (Kirkegaard) Noir .

Surviving are her daughter- Linda (Hans) Delius of Lake Tomahawk, WI; son- Paul (Lynn) Casperson of Columbus, IN; step-sons-...

Brian S. Massing

Brian S. Massing

Jun 11, 2025

**Obituary for Brian Scott Massing**

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Scott Massing, aged 58, of Port William, Ohio, who departed this life on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Born on April 24, 1967, in Xenia, Ohio, Brian lived a life marked by generosity and compassion, ultimately giving the...

Charles H. Faul Jr.

Charles H. Faul Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

Charles H. Faul Jr., age 81, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at his home in Lynchburg, OH.

He was born September 16, 1943 in Hillsboro, OH, son of the late Charles Henry Faul Sr. and Edith Mae Ausman Faul.

He was a member of Allensburg Church of Christ and the Soul Seekers Class at Church, where a...

Dorothy L. Kell

Dorothy L. Kell

May 25, 2025

Dorothy L. Kell, age 93, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Salyer Adult Group Home in Hillsboro, OH.

She was born May 10, 1932 in Flemming County, KY, daughter of the late John D. and Minnie (Jordan) Moore.

She was a longtime member of the Good News Gathering in Hillsboro and was a graduate of Whiteoak High...

Mark Todd Bond

Mark Todd Bond

May 21, 2025

Mark Todd Bond, age 62, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home early on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1963, in Xenia, Ohio. Son of the late Walter E Bond and Dorothy (Benlehr) Bond.

Mark spent his life working hard and making the most out of what was thrown his way. Outnumbered and overruled...