Obituaries

Frank Anthony Russell

Frank Anthony Russell

Nov 4, 2024

 Frank Anthony "Tony" Russell,  age 77, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, November 4, 2024 at home after a long illness.

 He was born September 6, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio son of Avah Katherine (nee-Hunley) Russell and James Claude Russell. Frank retired from R&L Carriers. During his career, he was a mechanic and millwright for Newport Steel, Consolidated Ceramics and...

Michael Ray DeLong

Michael Ray DeLong

Nov 1, 2024

 Michael Ray DeLong, age 58, of Winchester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. 

 He was born December 11, 1965 in Johnson County, Kentucky. On May 9, 2009 he was united into marriage to Niki (Jones) DeLong.

 Michael was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed wood working and working on his tractor. He loved...

Ronnie J Shutts

Ronnie J Shutts

Oct 28, 2024

 Ronnie Joseph Shutts, 

age 68, of Morrow, Ohio, passed away Monday morning October 28, 2024 at home after a battle with cancer. 

He was born January 11, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Joseph Warren Shutts and Dorothy Aubrey Baston Shutts.

 A lifetime resident of Warren County, Ronnie started his career in construction at age 5 by going to job sites with his...

Geneva G Wagner

Geneva G Wagner

Oct 28, 2024

 Geneva Gertrude Wagner, 

age 102, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away, Monday evening, October 28, 2024 at the Laurels of Hillsboro in Hillsboro, Ohio. 

She was born September 24, 1922 in Highland County, OH, daughter of the late Harry Irvin & Jeannie Delora (Godman) Bloom.  Geneva had been a business owner in Hillsboro and was a member of Hillsboro Church of Christ and...

Jamie Stephenson

Jamie Stephenson

Oct 23, 2024

 Jamie Lee Stephenson, age 41, of Mowrystown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 23, 2024 at his home in Mowrystown, OH. 

 

 He was born April 30, 1983 in Cincinnati, OH, son of Troy Randall Stephenson Sr. and Donna Sue Walls Stephenson.

 

 Jamie had a great family and dog, Zoey, that he loved dearly. He was an amazing artist and a great friend...

Carolyn Sue Billups

Carolyn Sue Billups

Oct 22, 2024

Carolyn Sue Billups, resident of Wilmington, Ohio, died peacefully at home on October 22, 2024 at the age of 83.  She was born on January 12, 1941, to Douglas F. Byrd and Irene Byrd. Carolyn was born in Huntington, West Virginia.

Carolyn was married to her husband Ronnie Billups for 64 years and is survived by three children, Debbie Hanna of...

Nancy Cowgill

Nancy Cowgill

Oct 22, 2024

 Nancy Louise Cowgill, age 83, of Hillsboro, Ohio, went to heaven early Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024 at her daughter's residence after a long battle with Alzheimer's. 

 She was born December 4, 1940 in Lynchburg, Ohio, daughter of the late Oliver Lee and Juanita Jane (Stevenson) Simmons. In June of 1966 she married John "Jack" Cowgill, who passed on December 13,...

Christopher Donald White

Christopher Donald White

Oct 21, 2024

Christopher Donald White, age 33, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. 

 

 He was born July 23, 1991 in La Mesa, CA.

 

 Christopher was raised by his grandparents, Debra and Mark Woods of Wilmington, who survive as well as many other family members.

Christopher was cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is serving the...

Richard Van Hook

Richard Van Hook

Oct 19, 2024

 Richard Carl Van Hook, age 73, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, October 19, 2024 at his home. 

 He was born May 16, 1951 in Shelby County, Ohio, son of Carl Garner and Mary Rachael (Phelps) Van Hook.

 Richard was an avid outdoorsman, where he loved to camp and take his son fishing. He loved his animals dearly.

 Surviving are loving life partner...

Wilson Sandlin

Wilson Sandlin

Oct 19, 2024

Wilson Sandlin, age 68, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro. 

 He was born January 14, 1956 in Buckhorn, Kentucky, son of the late Elisha Sandlin and Emma (Caldwell) Sandlin. On September 24, 2011 he married Debora (McIntosh) Sandlin.

 Wilson retired from CSX as an equipment operator after 41 years of...

John F. Burke

John F. Burke

Oct 11, 2024

 John F. Burke, age 94, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Clermont Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. 

 

 John was the son of the late Charles R. Burke and Mary (Benner) Burke.

 

 Surviving are son, Mark (Jayne) Burke of Sardinia, OH, Grandchild, John (Rachel) Burke of Sardinia, Grandchild, Pete (Teri) Landrum of Dayton, Grandchild, Mark (Kelly)...

Kay Hofer

Kay Hofer

Oct 9, 2024

 Clareen Kay Hofer,

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born on October 2, 1943 to Earl & Mabel Adams, of Clinton County Ohio. She graced the world for 81 years, leaving behind a legacy characterized by her kindness, loving heart and welcoming spirit. Clareen, affectionately known as “Kay” to those who loved and cherished her,...

Waldo Franklin Ferguson

Waldo Franklin Ferguson

Oct 9, 2024

Waldo Franklin Ferguson, age 80, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

He was born February 20, 1944, in Mariemont, Ohio, son of the late Chester William & Isla (Shaw) Ferguson. The family resided in Sugartree Ridge. A graduate of Whiteoak High School and the University of Cincinnati, Waldo worked in finance and accounting...

Paul G Speelman

Paul G Speelman

Oct 7, 2024

 Paul G. Speelman,

Age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Monday night, October 7, 2024 at the Copper Knoll Health & Rehab Center in Washington Court House, Ohio. 

 He was born May 10, 1936 in Wilmington, son of the late Miletus & Bessie (Stevens) Speelman.   Paul retired as a tool maker for General Motors- Moraine S-10 Plant. He invented an...

Will L Barnhart

Will L Barnhart

Oct 5, 2024

 Wilbur Lee "Will" Barnhart, 

Age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday afternoon October 5, 2024 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born February 3, 1936 in Cincinnati, son of the late Homer Hensel & Celeste Ellen (Garner) Barnhart. On January 21, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio, he married Donna Lee Richmond Barnhart, who survives.

 Will had attended The Ohio...

Judy Ann Frazier

Judy Ann Frazier

Sep 30, 2024

Judy Ann Frazier, born July 5, 1939, in Wilmington, OH, daughter of Elizabeth (Myers) and Herman Schaeffer, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 30, 2024, in Wilmington, Ohio at the age of 85. Judy faithfully served her savior the Lord Jesus Christ and loved her family, her animals and her plants. She was a rock to those...

Stella Kafka

Stella Kafka

Sep 26, 2024

Stella (Stanislawa) Kafka was a woman of faith. Stella passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the age of 91.

Stella was born April 16, 1933 in Wolyn, Poland, the daughter of the late Frances Bogatek and Veronica Kubusinski. She received the sacrament of Baptism in Osada Jazlowiecka, Poland. During World War II, Stella and her family were displaced from...

Harold Michael "Mike" Kitts

Harold Michael "Mike" Kitts

Sep 26, 2024

 Harold Michael "Mike" Kitts, age 56, of Washington Court House, Ohio, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 26, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. 

 He was born October 5, 1967 son of Harold Kitts and Bonnie Jean Butler.

 Surviving are step-children: James (Tessa Pavey) Degler, Jennifer Degler of Toledo, Stephanie Powell of Toledo, Travis Degler of Columbus, and Chesney Degler of...

Gregory Nolan Reed

Gregory Nolan Reed

Sep 24, 2024

 Gregory Nolan Reed, age 31, of Scioto County formerly of Mt. Orab, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth surrounded by his family. 

 He was born November 8, 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of James Nolan Reed Jr. and Tammy Jean Walker Earls.

 Gregory graduated from Western Brown High School and Southern Hills Joint...

Jerry Wayne Kinder

Jerry Wayne Kinder

Sep 22, 2024

 Jerry Wayne Kinder, 

Age 72, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. 

He was born September 16, 1952 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, son of the late Earl & Ella Mae (Tolley) Kinder.

 Jerry loved anything to do with aviation, being an Air Force Kid growing up. He was a member...