Obituaries

Sep 2, 2017

Roberta Jane Woodmansee Naylor, 73, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed September 2, 2017, at her home after a battle with cancer, enduring it with great faith, grace, and dignity.  She was surrounded by her family and friends and the wonderful care of Clinton County Community Care Hospice. Roberta was born October 26, 1943, at Hillsboro, Ohio, to the late Floyd...

Aug 30, 2017

Lucy Strong Bell, age 82, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon,  August 30, 2017 at Otterbein in Lebanon. She was born July 3, 1935 in Breathitt County, KY, daughter of  the late Roy and Jaley Watts Neace. Lucy was a great mother and believed in Jesus. Surviving are son, Ronald (Sharon) Lamb of New Vienna,  daughter, Marcia...

Aug 27, 2017

Janice Marie  Harner (nee Dowler), Age 69, a long time resident of the Wilmington, Ohio area, passed away Sunday morning August 27, 2017 at the Laurels of Blanchester. Janice was born November 15, 1947 in Martinsville, Ohio from the loving parents of the late Rennie & Clyde Dowler. Janice worked at the Bob & Carl's as a cashier for...

Aug 22, 2017

Francanna Marie DeVelvis, age 96, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 2017 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. She was born February 13, 1921 in Findlay, OH, daughter of the late Earl & Ethel (Drake) Hagerman. Surviving are her sons- John Duron, Robert Duron, Douglas Duron, & Alan Steve Duron, and Mark Drain; daughters-...

Aug 20, 2017

Garey Lee (Zeke) Scott, Sr., departed this life on Sunday, August 20, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia, after a long and brave battle with terminal cancer. Zeke was born in Wilmington, Ohio, on November 24, 1949, and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1967. Garey was preceded in death by his son Gary L. Scott, Jr.; his parents, Chacy Scott...

Aug 12, 2017

Doveen Dee Cousineau, Age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday night, August 12, 2017 at the Hillspring Nursing Home in Springboro, Ohio. She was born April 28, 1930 in Sterling, MI, daughter of the Late Lawrence D. & Agnes (Wilson) White.  On June 20, 1953 in Flint, MI, she married Rudolph L. Cousineau, who passed away May 23,...

Aug 11, 2017

Gordon Ray Emery, age 83, of Ormond Beach, Florida, beloved husband of Grace (nee Poe-Justice), loving father of Teri Ka (Glen) Clinch of Sumter, SC, devoted grandfather of five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren celebrated his birthday with our Lord on August 11th. Son of  the late Harry Sylvester and Hattie (Glasscock) Emery, he was born in Highland County, Ohio...

Aug 10, 2017

William "Bill" Anthony Coyne Jr., 76, passed away Thursday August 10, 2017 at Anderson Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 28, 1941 in Lexington, KY, son of the late William A Coyne Sr. and Thelma (Watson) Coyne. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier after 20 years...

Aug 8, 2017

Myron G. "Bud" Clevenger, age 87, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Tuesday night, August 8, 2017 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born July 14, 1930 in Clarksville, Ohio son the late Garner L & Mildred Catherine (Thompson) Clevenger.  On March 23, 1949, he married Evelyn Rose Taylor Clevenger, who passed away on September 3,...

Aug 6, 2017

Cecil Smith Jr., age 55, of Midland, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, August 6, 2017 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born October 23, 1961 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of Charles Cecil "Chuck" Smith and Bonnie Lou Moore Smith. Cecil was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a devoted family man, loving father, and a...

Aug 5, 2017

Jo Allen, age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born April 26, 1929 in Layland, WV, daughter of the late  Hartsel Floyd Frazier  and Nell Scott Frazier. Jo retired as a Sales Associate for K-Mart after 10 years and Walmart after 15 years of service....

Jul 31, 2017

Tammy McKay, age 70, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Monday, July, 31, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton.

She was born May 10, 1947 in Wilmington, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles William and Alice Faye Strider Berlin.

Tammy was passionate about many things and did not take on a task unless she could do...

Jul 27, 2017

Karen Kay Tumbleson, Age 73, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Fayette County Hospital in Washington Court House, Ohio. She was born April 10, 1944 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of the late Virgil Crawford & Marjorie Ellen (Champlin) Anderson. Surviving are her daughters- Lori Tumbleson of Clarksville, OH,  Mandy Milburn of Cincinnati, OH; father...

Jul 25, 2017

Ethel Mae Sholler, Age 64, of Cuba, Ohio, passed away late Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2017 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 26, 1952 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late George Henry Huston and Christina May Tucker. Ethel had been a member of the Sabina Lions Club. Surviving are daughter, Michelle (Ray) Sholler of...

Jul 23, 2017

Greg N. Simmons, Age 65, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away Early Sunday morning,  July 23, 2017 at home. He was born April 30, 1952 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Chester Matthew & Alice Chlotine (Ferguson) Simmons.  On March 11, 1972 in Wilmington, he married April G. Davis Simmons, who survives. A 1970 Wilmington High School Graduate,...

Jul 21, 2017

Wanda  Hites, Age 70, of Saint Marys, Ohio, passed away at 8:20 PM, Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. She was born May 14, 1947 in Greenup, KY, daughter of the late James Henry & Pauline Suerry (Frances)  Frazier. On August 1, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio,  she married John W. Hites, who survives....

Jul 17, 2017

James Dale Price, Age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly late Monday morning, July 17, 2017 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born August 6, 1937 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Herman & Helen (Mathews) Price.  He married Yvonne (Jones) Price, who survives. Jim retired as a Factory Manager for PGT Windows. A...

Jul 12, 2017

Steve Larrick, age 62, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 4, 1955 in Wilmington, son of the late Denver B. and Helen M. Lykins Larrick. Steve was a 1974 graduate of Wilmington High School. He had coached softball for over 30 years, having made it into...

Jul 10, 2017

Shirley Faye Brannon, age 71, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away, early Monday morning, July 10, 2017 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. She was born December 1, 1945 in Harveysburg, Ohio, daughter of Earl and Lillian Henderson. Surviving are husband, James F. Brannon, two step-children, James F. Brannon II and Jerry Lee Brannon, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sister, Rose...

Jul 6, 2017

Richard "Rick"  F. Williams, age 71, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at home. He was born April 24, 1946 in Franklin County, Indiana, son of the late Edward G. Williams  and Grace Jump Williams. Rick was a truck driver and diesel mechanic all his life. Surviving are daughter, Cindy Glass of Cincinnati, three grandchildren, Thomas,...