Obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

Kenneth Lee Cavender, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cathy (Babb) Cavender. He was born July 17, 1947 , the son of the late Clarence “Cavy” and Ruth (Knisley) Cavender. Ken took great pride in his country and was a proud veteran...

Sep 13, 2022

Kathy Fuhrman, age 71, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, September 13, 2022 at her home. She was born July 4, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, daughter of Edward Williams  and Sara Stapleton Williams. Kathy was extremely talented in crocheting and crafting. She adored her children and her grandchildren. Surviving are her three sons, David (Kathy) Fuhrman...

Sep 12, 2022

Jimmy Ralph Ellis was born in Browntown, Ohio May 18, 1934 to William F. and Neta Marie (Berry) Ellis.  He finished his sojourn on earth September 12, 2022 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by twin sons, his parents and siblings Helen, Wilfred and Berneda Yockey Fultz and his nephew Keith (Pat) Ellis.

Jimmy...

Sep 12, 2022

Shirley Gayle Katter, Age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, September 12, 2022 at the Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville, Ohio. She was born July 16, 1935 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Rufus Eugene & Goldie May (Cosby) Suggs. She was a member of the Conversation Club, University Club, English Club, Garden Club,...

Sep 8, 2022

Carol Irene Goldie, age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born December 4, 1946 in Midland, OH, daughter of the late Jasper and Opal Violet Fields Hayslip. She loved to spend time with her family. Surviving are husband, Jerry L. Goldie whom she married August...

Sep 7, 2022

Betty  W. Hall, age 72, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 7, 2022 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. She was born January 14, 1950 in St. Martin, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert James & Mary Rita (Maher) Cordy. A 1968 Wilmington High School graduate, Betty retired from the Kurz Kasch Company after 27...

Sep 5, 2022

Paul E. Gould, age 88, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, September 5, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 13, 1934 in Georgetown, Ohio son of the late Homer Richard and Willa Pearl (Pollitt) Gould. On July 25, 1954 he married Barbara Ann Jones, who passed away on February 2, 2022. Paul was a...

Aug 31, 2022

Esther J. (Forsythe) Young, age 96 of Mt.Orab, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, at Hospice of Hope, Seaman surrounded by her family.

She was born June 12, 1926, in Sugartree Ridge, daughter of the late Frank and Maude (Moler) Forsythe.

Esther was a member of the Mt Orab Methodist Church and a...

Aug 30, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Dardis, age 65, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away after a short struggle with cancer late Tuesday night,  August 30, 2022 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio. He was born July 23, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late William Taylor  & Cora Lucy (Robinson)Dardis. Jeff  attended the Pavilion Church in Blanchester; was a truck...

Aug 28, 2022

Gypsy J. Goodman, Age 98, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2022 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. She was born September 22, 1923 in Langley, Kentucky, daughter of the late John & Arzella (Crisp) Allen. Gypsy had worked  for the NCR Corp. and was a member of Wilmington United Methodist Church, the Elks...

Aug 28, 2022

Kathleen "Kitty" Johnson Werner, Age 86, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1936 in London, KY, daughter of the late Walter C & Lola (White) Johnson. Kitty retired as a Teacher for Clinton-Massie Schools and was a member of Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, Daughters of the...

Aug 27, 2022

Carolyn A. Taylor, age 79, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2022 at the Drake Center in Cincinnati. She was born August 17, 1943 in Hillsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Elmer Edward Yochum and Ona Lea Druhot Yochum. On August 26, 1961 she married Lawrence E. Taylor. She was a former member and Sunday School...

Aug 26, 2022

Debi Hauke, age 65, of Belfast, passed away on Friday evening, August 26, 2022 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery with family by her side. She was born December 12, 1956 in Hillsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Elena Loree (Maxwell) Michael. Debi was a  graduate of Whiteoak High School in 1975 and she retired from...

Aug 24, 2022

Ronald Wayne  "Whitey" Ragan, Age 76, of  Wilmington, Ohio, passed away  August 24, 2022 at the Quaker Heights Community in Waynesville, Ohio. He was born July 22, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, son of  the late Lester Marion &  Eilene (Riddle) Ragan. Ron, being a selfless individual and wanting to help the medical community, has donated his body to Ohio...

Aug 22, 2022

Mary Joan (Schwallie) Duffey, age 89, of Sardinia, passed away Monday evening, August 22, 2022 at her home. She was born February 11, 1933 in Arnheim, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry and Genevieve (Germann) Schwallie. In 1952 Mary married Bobby Duffey and was blessed with 7 children throughout their marriage. She was a stay at home mom until...

Aug 19, 2022

Beverly Ann (Emery) McConnaughey

March 9, 1947 - August 19, 2022

Beverly Ann (Emery) McConnaughey, 75, of the Buford/Hollowtown Area, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Highland District Hospital under the care of Hospice of Hope. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Hillsboro, Ohio, to her parents the late Harry and...

Aug 18, 2022

Viola Mills Daugherty, age 97, of the Mowrystown community, went to her heavenly home Thursday morning, August 18, 2022 at Forest Hills Care Center in Cincinnati. She was born November 29, 1924 in Brown County, Ohio, daughter of the late James and Violet Vera Woodruff Mills. Viola was a member of Mowrystown Church of Christ and a class of...

Aug 16, 2022

Deborah M. Wallace, 68, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 16, 2022 at her son's home surrounded by her loved ones after a struggle with cancer. She was born February 10, 1954 in Ironton, Ohio, daughter the late Merrill Woodrow & Mary Alene (Doolin) Bruce.   On March 12, 2005, in Martinsville, she married Thomas Wallace, who passed...

Aug 15, 2022

Douglas Ryan McKay, age 72, a loving father and professor of history, passed away at 1:55am on August 15, 2022 from natural causes at the Quaker Heights Care Community in Waynesville, Ohio.  Doug was born in Xenia, Ohio on August 26, 1949 to the late Allen Hayworth McKay and Vivian Ruth Easter McKay.  He grew up outside...

Aug 15, 2022

Jack Clifford Stacey, age 94, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away August 15, 2022 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Winfield Scott and Sylvia Marie (Megerly) Stacey. Jack was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He worked as a machinist for Milacron for several...