Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

Loran Edward Gillespie, age 83, of the Mowrystown Community, passed away early Thursday morning, January 26, 2023 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. He was born May 9, 1939, in Highland County, Ohio, son of the late Paul Loran Gillespie and Lestie Viola (Hart) Gillespie. Loran was a graduate of Belfast High School and was a United Sates Air Force...

Jan 21, 2023

Terry  Milliner was born December 24, 1949 to Ulysses Milliner  and Neppie (Jackson) Milliner in Ellaville, Georgia. Terry was married to Judith "Judy" Milliner on July 2, 1976. They are the parents of 3 children, Lamont, Yolanda and Dawan. Terry passed unexpectedly Saturday evening, January 21, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Judith "Judy" Milliner,...

Jan 20, 2023

Helen Patricia Margraf, Age 84, of Bellbrook, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, January 20, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at her son's home in Martinsville, Ohio. She was born October 8, 1938 in Bellefontaine, Ohio daughter of the late Foster Clifford Brock and the late Anna Viola (Elliott) Scudder. Patty retired as a Secretary for the Wright-Patterson Air...

Jan 20, 2023

Mary King "Kingie" Bradley Gray, Age  94, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away on January 20, 2023 at 11 PM in the Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 21, 1928 in Harrisburg, PA, daughter of  the late Thomas O. & Margaret (Small) Bradley.  On October 16, 1948, she married Prescott Brooke Gray, who passed on November 30,...

Jan 17, 2023

John H. "Jack" Kendall, age 76, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Mowrystown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 17,2023 at the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Jack was bom October 30,1946 in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of the late Mack W. and Frances W. (Forseille) Kendall.

Jack grew up in the Mowrystown area and graduated from Whiteoak High School in 1964,...

Jan 17, 2023

Margaret Ann Taulbee, age 80, of Mt. Orab, formerly of Mowrystown, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her home. She was born September 20, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky, daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Gilbert) Hensley. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going to yard sales. Surviving are her two daughters, Kristi Sullivan of Mt....

Jan 15, 2023

Russell Artemis Hackney, 3 month old son of Jacob D. and Kathleen F. Neace Hackney passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born September 22, 2022 at Wright Pat Air Force Base Medical Center in Fairborn, OH. In addition to his parernts he is survived by 5 siblings, Lucas Hackney, Bricen Addison, Isabelle Hackney, Sidney Hackney and...

Jan 14, 2023

Garland Neilus “Butch” Goodman, age 76, of Clarksville, Ohio passed away on January 14, 2023, at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was born September 20, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky, son of Neilus “Tank” and Gypsy Jacqueline (Allen) Goodman. Following retirement, Butch worked full time as a Harbor Master at Harbour Towne Yacht Club in Cincinnati. Boating since a young age,...

Jan 6, 2023

Suzanne Margaret Miars, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 6, 2023.  She was born September 6, 1923 in Fremont, Ohio, daughter of the late Wilbur Clarence and Aimee Margaret (Decker) Sommers. Susie (as she was known then) grew up on a dairy farm and attended Capital University where she graduated in 1945 with a degree...

Jan 4, 2023

Ronald  L. Dean, Age 85, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 26, 1937 in Lynchburg, Ohio son of  the late Albert Sylvester & Myra Clement Wallace Dean. On October 17, 1959 in Circleville, Ohio, he married Betty Jean Huffman Dean, who survives. A...

Jan 2, 2023

Lois Jean Patrick Bedford, age 84, of Georgetown formerly of Lake Waynoka, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 2, 2023. Born one of nine children February 7, 1938 in Highland County, OH, daughter of the late Homer Patrick and Minnie Jackson Patrick. She was a member of Lake Waynoka Community Chapel and O.E.S. Russellville Chapter #461....

Jan 1, 2023

Orville Dilton Conley, age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, January 1, 2023 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born September 30, 1935 in Oil Springs, Kentucky, son of  the late Boyd & Lula Conley.  On June 28, 1969 in Paintsville, Kentucky, he married Sara Lynn Stambaugh Conley, who survives.  They were married...

Dec 31, 2022

Ruby J.  Ross, age 91, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday morning, December 31, 2022 at the Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville, Ohio. She was born February 14, 1931 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Malon & Mary Frances (Greer) Hall. On June 21, 1952 in Rapid City, SD, she married...

Dec 26, 2022

David M. Williams, age 91, formerly of Hillsboro Ohio, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Otterbein Senior Life Community Center in Lebanon, OH. He was born September 16, 1931 in Hillsboro, OH, son of the late Charles Addison Williams  and Ruth Mae (Reno) Williams. David was a 1949 graduate of Hillsboro High School. He grew up on a...

Dec 23, 2022

Nancy Ellen Coldren, Age 89, of West Union, Ohio, formerly of Wilmington, where she had lived for many years,  passed away Friday morning, December 23, 2022 at the Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union, Ohio after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was born April 14, 1933 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Neil Vantress & Cleo...

Dec 21, 2022

Carole Lee  Kenney, age 82, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Wednesday night, December 21, 2022, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born November 25, 1940, in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert and Lola Eva (Irvin) Marshall. On November 29, 1958, she married Dean William Kenney, who passed on April 8, 2020.  They...

Dec 21, 2022

Susan “Sue” Elaine (Frazer) Eyre, 60, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Sue loved the Lord, her family and her community. She was born on September 30, 1962, to the late William and Phyllis Frazer of Hillsboro. On January 14, 1984, she married her...

Dec 14, 2022

Anthony Howard Suttles age 61, has passed after battling Cancer in the home of Tiffanie/Rob Herrmann in Texas.

He is a graduate of Clinton Massie class of 1979. He was well known for his story telling and jokes but also will give you a deep conversation that could last for hours and was loved by everyone who...

Dec 12, 2022

Leonard Westfall, age 84, of Reesville, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home. He was born February 19, 1938 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Charles Westfall  and Evelyn Sannon Westfall. He was a Vietnam War Era Veteran of the US Navy, and had been a truck driver for several years. Surviving are two sons,...

Dec 9, 2022

Christy Embree, age 44, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedlyFriday, December 9, 2022 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital. She was born October 24, 1978 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of John Wilson Embree Jr. and Harriett Johnson Embree Pence. She had a big smile for everyone and loved her children. Surviving is her mother, Harriett Johnson Embree Pence, two sons,...