Obituaries

Mark Lucas

Mark Lucas

Feb 3, 2025

 Mark Lucas, age 62, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. 

 He was born October 13, 1962 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, son of Larry Anthony and Joyce Josephine (Tukis) Lucas.

Mark started his life as a cowboy, big buckles and cowboy boots. He was a race car driver, Harley Davidson rider, police officer, S.W.A.T. commander, K-9 officer,...

Judy E Palmer

Judy E Palmer

Feb 3, 2025

 Judy E. Palmer, 

age 84, of Mason, Ohio, passed away late Monday night, February 3, 2025 at the Landing of Long Cove, Mason.  She was born December 9, 1940 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy Edgar & Marie Naomi (Stevens) Kratzer Sr. On June 14, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska, she married John W. "Jack" Palmer Jr, who survives.

Judy had...

Robert E. Meyer

Robert E. Meyer

Feb 1, 2025

 Deacon Robert E. Meyer, age 91, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Ohio Living Cape May in Wilmington, OH. 

 He was born February 22, 1933 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Earl J. Meyer and Bertha Streaker Meyer.

 Bob was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church who greatly valued church and community work. Having been ordained...

Michael Neu

Michael Neu

Jan 29, 2025

Stephen "Michael" Neu, age 43, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home. 

 He was born August 10, 1981 in Georgetown, Ohio, son of the late Stephen Lowell and Donna Lynne (Foster) Neu.

Michael was a huge movie lover, sports fan, and history buff, especially the Civil War. His pride and joy were his twin nephews, whom...

Leo L. Doyle

Leo L. Doyle

Jan 27, 2025

 Leo L. Doyle, age 80, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly early Monday January 27, 2025 at his home. 

 He was born July 24, 1944 in Kingman, OH, son of the late Joseph Alex Doyle Sr. and Cleone Marie Tudor Doyle.

 Leo retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to bass fish and...

James G. Shepherd

James G. Shepherd

Jan 20, 2025

 James G. Shepherd Sr., age 88, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2025 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro. 

 He was born September 21, 1936 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of the late David Crockett and Dolly Opal (Tolle) Shepherd. On September 10, 1956 he was united into marriage to Betty J. (Dalton) Shepherd.

James was the proud owner and...

Mel Crist

Mel Crist

Jan 18, 2025

Mel Crist, age 70, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. 

He was born September 12, 1954 in Troy, Ohio, son of the late Melvin Leroy Crist Sr. and Minnie Lucille Hopkins Crist.

Mel dedicated over 40 years of service to Thal-Mar Associates Inc. in Moraine. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...

Bill Peterson

Bill Peterson

Jan 17, 2025

 William W. "Bill" Peterson,

age 77, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, January 17, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. 

 He was born November 25, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Lewis Erwin & Vivian Mae (Neff) Peterson. On August 8, 1970 in Tampa, Florida, he married Dottie (Fabry) Peterson, who survives.

 A Vietnam War Era US Air Force...

Hazel Coleman

Hazel Coleman

Jan 16, 2025

 Hazel Coleman,

Age 97, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening, January 16, 2025 at the Venetian Gardens Nursing Home in Loveland, Ohio.   She was born February 2, 1927 in Pikeville, Kentucky daughter of the late Thomas & Allie (Huffman) Thacker.   Hazel had worked as a Home Health Aide and had been a member of Bethany Baptist Church..

Surviving are...

Dorothy Elanie Johnson

Dorothy Elanie Johnson

Jan 10, 2025

 Dorothy Elaine Johnson, age 88, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, January 10, 2025 with her husband Russell by her side. 

 She was born May 24, 1936 in Highland County, OH, daughter of the late Charles Edward "Eddie" and Silvia Frost Sexton.

 Dorothy was a Graduate of Fairfield High School Class of 1954.

 On February 9, 1962 Dorothy married Russell Johnson and...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Naylor

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Naylor

Jan 10, 2025

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Naylor, age 93, passed from this earth early in the morning January 10, 2025 at Legacy Hillsboro Skilled Nursing facility where she had received care since June 2024 when her extended battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia significantly worsened.

Betty grew up in Dayton Ohio, the daughter of the late John H Gray and Viola Clara Charlotte Fravert Gray and...

Kenneth J Quigley

Kenneth J Quigley

Jan 8, 2025

 Kenneth J Quigley, 

Age 81, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2025 at home. He was born February 15, 1943 in Wilmington, son of the late Guy & Elida (Dolph) Quigley and Elida. On June 14, 2002, he married Sandra Kay (Nunn) Quigley, who passed on January 3, 2015.    Kenny retired from the Addison-McKee Corp. and was a member...

Tolman Mills Jr.

Tolman Mills Jr.

Jan 8, 2025

 Tolman Mills Jr., age 78, of Hillsboro, Ohio, died January 8, 2025 in Hillsboro, OH. 

 He was born August 2, 1946 in Clay County, KY, son of the late Tolman Mills Sr. and Naomi Martin Mills.

 He was a member of Hillsboro Fraternal Order of Eagles #1161.

 Surviving are daughter, Michelle Mills, son, Jim Mills, sister, Janice Mills Price, two brothers, Dwight "Ike"...

David Waits

David Waits

Jan 5, 2025

David “Flash” Waits, age 59, of Hillsboro, went to his heavenly home peacefully Sunday evening, January 5, 2025 at Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman.

He was born on May 16th, 1965 in West Union, Ohio to the late David Lee Waits Sr. and Lula Mae (Prine) Davis. On July 13th, 1991 at Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene, he was...

Saundra Renee Brown

Saundra Renee Brown

Jan 3, 2025

 Saundra Renee Brown, 

age 35, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday morning, January 3, 2025 in Wilmington, Ohio.  She was born February 15, 1989 in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, daughter of the late Robert Clifton Brown and Rita Conseula (Kirk) Coria, of Independence, Kentucky.

In addition to her mother, other surviving family members are her daughter- Candice & Kylee Cloke; son- Chance Strange;...

Donna Sue Stephenson

Donna Sue Stephenson

Dec 30, 2024

Donna Sue Stephenson, age 63, of Mowrystown Ohio, died Monday December 30, 2024. 

  She was born August 12, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of James Vernon and Bernice Miracle Walls.

  Surviving is her son, Troy Stephenson, Jr., her mother, Bernice, three sisters, Anna Davis, Sandy Hardbottle, Sharon Walls her special dog, Zoey and several nieces & nephews.

  Donna was preceded...

Dorothy M. Vititoe

Dorothy M. Vititoe

Dec 29, 2024

Dorothy M Vititoe passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 87. Dorothy knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive. Her generosity knew no bounds. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother and a beautiful soul who will be missed dearly. She enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, sewing and mostly spending time with her...

Mary Alice Kendall

Mary Alice Kendall

Dec 27, 2024

 Mary Alice Kendall, 

age 82, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Friday afternoon, December 27, 2024 at the Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio. She was born November 16, 1942 in Winchester, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry Elmer & Kathryn Imogene (Wasson) Jones.

Mary had worked as a Nurse for Miami Valley Hospital and was a member of New Antioch Church of...

Dorothy A Barot

Dorothy A Barot

Dec 26, 2024

Dorothy Arnold Barot, 

age 83, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly onThursday morning, December 26, 2024 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio.    She was born September 26, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of the late Wilmit Beverly & Ruth Elizabeth Arnold.    Surviving are her son- Richard McGill of Wilmington, OH; sister- Helen Garland of GA; and a brother-...

John D. Hacker

John D. Hacker

Dec 26, 2024

John “Johnny” Dee Hacker

Age 73, of Sardinia, was born on February 3, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Owen Dee & June Ann (Greer) Hacker. He passed away on Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, at home.

John is survived by his sister- Gail (John) Carraher, Mowyrstown; two daughters- Krista (Jim) Stevens, Cincinnati & Jillian (Brandon) Beach, Amelia, OH; son-in-law- Eric Wiesmann, Ross,...