Obituaries

Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

Aug 25, 2025

Russell Johnson, age 87, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, August 25, 2025.

He was born April 5, 1938 in Hillsboro to Willard L. Johnson and Alice Mae (Hartman) Johnson. On February 9, 1962 Russell married Dorothy Sexton, who passed away on January 10, 2025. They traveled life's pathway together for 62 years.

Russell was a graduate of Whiteoak High...

Michael "Mike" Marsh

Michael "Mike" Marsh

Aug 24, 2025

Michael "Mike" Marsh, age 74, of Winchester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2025 surrounded by his family at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia.

He was born February 3, 1951 in New Richmond, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Audrey (Shipp) Marsh.

Mike retired from Industrial Air in Amelia as a machinist after 30 years of dedicated service and...

Gary E. Tolle

Gary E. Tolle

Aug 18, 2025

Gary E. Tolle, age 89, of New Vienna, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 18, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born November 13, 1935, the son of the late Gleason and Blanche (Swearingen) Tolle.

Gary worked for Holland Motors in Blanchester and National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio before quitting his job to open his...

Michael O'dell Farley

Michael O'dell Farley

Aug 15, 2025

Michael O,dell Farley, age 74, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 13, 1950 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Leonard O'dell and Joan Marie McClary Farley.

Michael was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother, papaw, and friend who will be greatly missed. He was a longtime member of the...

Kenneth L. Naylor

Kenneth L. Naylor

Aug 14, 2025

Kenneth L. Naylor, age 78, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

He was born July 11, 1947 in Hillsboro, OH, son of the late Donald Leroy and Wilma Lenore Redkey Naylor.

Ken was a lifelong member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ; member of Highland Lodge #38 F & AM; Graduate of Hillsboro High School...

Janice F Price

Janice F Price

Aug 14, 2025

Janice Faye Price,

Age 80, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, August 14, 2025 at Acute Care of Hillsboro.  She was born April 16, 1945 in Manchester, Kentucky, daughter of the late Tolman & Naomi (Martin) Mills Sr.  Janice retired from Candlelite Manufacturing in Leesburg. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #1161. She graduated...

Lozella S. Wilson

Lozella S. Wilson

Aug 13, 2025

Lozella S. Wilson, age 87, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home.

She was born February 16, 1938 in Ewing, Virginia, daughter of Howard James Williams Sr. and Readith Mae (Sutton) Williams. On October 13, 1956 she was united into marriage to Frank Wilson.

A proud graduate of Whiteoak High School Class of 1955, Lozella held...

Michael P. Kavula Jr.

Michael P. Kavula Jr.

Aug 12, 2025

Michael P. Kavula Jr., age 82, of Colerain township, formerly of Mowrystown, passed away on August 12, 2025 at his home.

He was born April 5, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Michael Peter Kavula Sr. and Mary (Mazeika) Kavula. On September 4, 1971 he was united into marriage to Clara (Napier) Kavula.

Mike graduated Croft High School in 1961,...

Ray "Doc" Egnor Jr.

Ray "Doc" Egnor Jr.

Aug 9, 2025

Ray "Doc" Egnor Jr., age 65, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Earsel Ray Egnor Sr. and Gladys Vivian Egnor.

Doc loved his dogs, he had raised and bred German Shepherds. He also enjoyed cooking and watching TV.

Surviving are his son,...

Sharon K Lozano

Sharon K Lozano

Aug 9, 2025

Sharon Kay Lozano,

age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, August 9, 2025 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born June 16, 1946 in Cincinnati, daughter the late HL & Ruth Leah (VanNest) Williams.

She had worked as a secretary in various companies including locally the Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are her children- Jeff (Crystal) Nimersheim of...

Cynthia A Leighly

Cynthia A Leighly

Aug 7, 2025

Cynthia Leighly,

age 64, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Thursday morning, August 7, 2025 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born June 17, 1961 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Paul Akers and Joan (Taylor) Akers, of Wilmington. Cindy was a 1979 Graduate of Wilmington High School.

In addition to her mother, other surviving family are her brother-...

Andrea M Trick

Andrea M Trick

Aug 6, 2025

Andrea M Trick,

Age 38, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday morning, August 6, 2025 at home with her family.

She was born May 11, 1987 in Lake Charles, Louisiana daughter of Michael & Sherry Renee (Bennett) Woodruff, who survive.

Also surviving are her loving husband- Charles D. Trick; her adoring children- sons- Michael Woodruff &William Trick & daughter-Autumn Trick;...

Samantha Hudson Fransen

Samantha Hudson Fransen

Aug 3, 2025

Samantha Hudson Fransen, age 42, of Wilmington, had been in failing health recently, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday August 3, 2025 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH.

She was born December 10, 1982 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of Mark Hudson and the late Teresa "Terry" Fisher Hudson.

She was a graduate of Wilmington High School & had attended...

Thomas K. Scott

Thomas K. Scott

Aug 2, 2025

Thomas (Tommy) K. Scott transitioned from earth to heaven on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in Wilmington, OH to Chacy Sr. and Elva (Ward) Scott on August 1, 1955. He was the youngest of nine children.

He graduated from Wilmington High School & The Ohio State University.

Tommy’s career acumen of attention to detail, problem-solving skills and interpersonal...

Robert L. "Bob" Emery

Robert L. "Bob" Emery

Aug 1, 2025

Robert L. "Bob" Emery, age 71, of Sugartree Ridge, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Acute Care of Hillsboro.

He was born February 10, 1954 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of the late Floyd Aldon and Carolyn (Burton) Emery.

Bob was a graduate of Whiteoak High School Class of 1972 and a member of Sugartree Ridge Church of Christ.

Surviving are his...

Harvey E. Smith

Harvey E. Smith

Jul 29, 2025

Harvey E. Smith, age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home in Wilmington, OH.

He was born January 28, 1950 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Carl E. and Emma Lee Pierce Smith.

Harvey was retired from the U.S. Navy where he served as a Master Chief; among his many duty assignments were the...

Jeri A Durren

Jeri A Durren

Jul 29, 2025

Jeri Ann Durren,

age 67, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 29, 2025 at home.

She was born July 2, 1958 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, daughter of the late Jerry & Joan Marilyn (Bravender) Durren.

Jeri had worked in Inventory Control for Amazon. Surviving are her daughter- Jennifer Durren and her partner Josh Davidson; granddaughter-Janelle Beck; her special companion-Jack;...

Kathryn "Kay" Palmer

Kathryn "Kay" Palmer

Jul 21, 2025

Kathryn Isabel "Kay" Palmer,

age 86, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away suddenly early Monday morning, July 21, 2025 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

She was born December 30, 1938 in Lebanon, Ohio daughter of the late Leonard Milton & Gladys Eleanor (Dill) Palmer.

A 1956 Graduate of Lebanon High School, Kay had studied art education and art history at the...

Delbert E. Wallace

Delbert E. Wallace

Jul 20, 2025

Delbert E. Wallace, age 65, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH.

He was born June 11, 1960 in Wilmington, OH, son of the late Delbert Lee Wallace and Delores Maxine Furguson Wallace.

He was a member of A.B.A.T.E. and was an avid pool player.

Surviving are 4 sons, Wayne (Shonna) Eury, Joseph (Vanessa) Eury, Travis Wallace,...

Eduardo Ramirez

Eduardo Ramirez

Jul 18, 2025

Eduardo Isaac Lopez Ramirez, 50, of Chauncey, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2025 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born November 11, 1974 in Guatemala, son of Vincente Ramirez Lopez and Adelena Ramirez . Surviving are his brother- Rudy Lopez Ramirez special nephews- Vicente Rodriguez and Steven Rodriguez; and a host of other family in America...