Obituaries

Jun 12, 2022

Velma  Flint, age 91, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away June 12, 2022 at Harmony Nursing Home in Xenia, OH. She was born May 17, 1931 in Clinton County, OH, daughter of the late Arthur Nelson Gibson Sr. and Goldie Marie Smith Gibson. Velma was fortunate to be able to raise three generations of Flint and Gibson families. She enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2022

On Thursday June 9, 2022 Joy Elaine Hall, after 85 years full of life, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her husband and children. Joy was born on April 27, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Herbert and Georgia (Walsh) Conover.  She spent most of her life in Ohio and in recent years spent her winters in Florida where she...

Jun 8, 2022

Delma R. Shumaker, age 52, of Wilmington, Ohio, died June 8, 2022 at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Morrow. She was born June 20, 1969 daughter of Echo Green and the late Hank Green. Surviving is her husband, James G. Shumaker Jr.  mother, Echo Green, son, Brandon Marksberry, daughter, Margaret Shumaker, sister, Corbette Green, several nieces & nephews. According...

Jun 4, 2022

Mary E. Schoch, age 82, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, June 4, 2022 At Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio. She was born July 14, 1939 in Kentucky daughter of the late Alonzo and Mandy (Bledsoe) Roark. Mary loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, embroidering, and listening to the radio. Surviving...

Jun 1, 2022

Charlotte Evelyn "Evie" Ferguson, age 81, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022 at ProMedica Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hillsboro. She was born August 25, 1940 in Latham, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry John Ferguson and Florence Isabelle (Lancaster) Ferguson.

She loved rock and roll music and being outdoors. Surviving are her niece,...

May 27, 2022

Marion R. Osborn, age 89, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Wilmington Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born April 29, 1933 in Harveysburg, OH, son of the late Morris Osborn  and Florence Grace Harvey Osborn. Marion attended church at the Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington and had retired as the Highway Superintendent  with...

May 26, 2022

Benjamin Michael Allen, stillborn son of Brittany A. and Joseph B. Allen was born Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his proud Big Sister, Cleopatra A. Allen, Grandparents, Rodney & Beth Feltz, Joanna Hastings, Andrew Belliveau, Roger Allen and Betty Say Gruber. Others left...

May 25, 2022

David  L. Thompson, age 79, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born November 9, 1942  in Clinton County, Ohio son of  the late Richard & Zelma Conger.  On January 13, 1962 in Wilmington, he married Penny E. (Shaeffer) Thompson, who survives David had worked as a ...

May 25, 2022

Willard "Dean" Fender, age 88, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday May 25, 2022 at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, OH with his family by his side. He was born April 8, 1934 in Mowrystown, OH, son of the late George Dewey Fender  and Clara Emma Stultz. Dean was raised on a farm in Southern Highland County Ohio off...

May 22, 2022

Donald Leroy Smith, age 78, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on May 22, 2022 from heart disease.  He was born on January 25, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Charles Smith and Delores (Fauber) Dennis.

Donald and his late wife, Geneva, raised a daughter and three sons in Huber Heights, Ohio.  After working for...

May 22, 2022

Janet L. Zurface, Age 82, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, May 22, 2022 at home. She was born June 4, 1939 in Port William, Ohio, daughter of the late Garner L & Mildred Catherine (Thompson)  Clevenger.  On November 26, 1961, she married Terry H. Zurface, who survives. A 1957 Port William High School Graduate,  Janet...

May 21, 2022

Ruth Esther (Runyon) Anders, age 84, of Wilmington, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior late Saturday night,  May 21, 2022 at home with her daughter and grandson. She was born October 12, 1937 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of Clyde & Blanche (Tucker) Runyon.  On November 18, 1956 in Wilmington, she married Virgil E. "Andy" Anders, who...

May 21, 2022

Wilfred K. Ellis, age 91, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Saturday afternoon,  May 21, 2022 at the Villa Nursing Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was born June 16, 1930 in Brown County, Ohio, son of the late William F. & Neta Marie (Berry) Ellis. He was the co-owner of the William Ellis Sons Feed Mill with his brother, Jimmy...

May 21, 2022

Rosemary Lang Creed, age 91, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, May 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter's in Mount Orab, Ohio. She was born June 19, 1930 in Georgetown, Ohio daughter of  the late Ray Virgil & Daisy Mae (Kimball) Lang.  On October 28, 1950, she married Charles Raymond Creed, who passed away June 11,...

May 16, 2022

Robert  F. McCurdy, age 82, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Monday evening, May 16, 2022 at home with his loved ones present. He was born January 29, 1940 in Peebles, Ohio, son of the late Robert Lee  & Frankie Alice (Burns) McCurdy.  He married Connie Sue (Huff) McCurdy, who survives. Bob retired from the City of Wilmington Landfill after...

May 14, 2022

Martha L. Suiter, age 85, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, May 14, 2022 at the Laurels of Milford. She was born December 28, 1936 in Marble Furnace, Ohio, daughter of P. Watt and Mollie (Howard) Hayes. Martha was a graduate of Wilmington College. She was a social worker for Laurels of Hillsboro and Wilmington Nursing and Rehab...

May 13, 2022

Betty Jane Nevels, age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, recently transitioned at the Four Seasons Nursing Home in Washington Court House, OH. One of Six siblings, born and raised in Wilmington, Ohio.  Betty is the daughter of the late Frederick M & Elizabeth (Medley) Blair. Because she had a passion for helping others, upon graduation from Wilmington High School in...

May 13, 2022

Richard Michael Baldwin, 78 years of Wilmington, OH passed away on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Adams county on November 6th, 1943.  The son of the late Leo Wayne and Mary (Rock) Baldwin. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by four sisters Connie Colins, Kathy DeRose, Janet Williams and Nancy Baldwin...

May 12, 2022

Robert  Gene "Bob" Gardner, age 88, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on Thursday evening, May 12, 2022 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.  On June 13, 1933 in Massillon, Ohio, he was born to the late Homer Maxwell & Gladys Corinne (Klein) Gardner.  On May 29, 1955 in Haydenville, Ohio, he married Ronna L....

May 11, 2022

Rose Ann Dixon, age 94, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, May 11, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born April 29, 1928 in Samantha, Ohio, daughter of the late Horace Ruffin and Martha Hazel (Carter) Leaverton. Rose loved her family dearly and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will...