Obituaries

Michael Dawson

Michael Dawson

Jan 12, 2016

Michael David Dawson, age 52, of Wilmington, OH, went to be with Jesus Tuesday,  January 12, 2016.  He passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1963 in Fort Hood, TX, son of Archie Michael  Dawson  and Mina L. (Burnett) Dawson. He retired from the Nike Center in 2015 where he had many friends. Michael liked country...

Gene Beucler

Gene Beucler

Jan 10, 2016

Gene Edward Beucler, age 87, of Sardinia, Ohio, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, OH. He was born June 30, 1928 in Highland County, OH, son of the late Leslie Lee Beucler  and Hazel Martin Beucler. Gene was a farmer all his life which he loved. He also enjoyed working in his shop and spending time...

Edgar Randolph

Edgar Randolph

Jan 9, 2016

Edgar Roy Randolph, age 46, of Wilmington, OH, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born September 17, 1969 in Wilmington, OH, son of Edgar D. Randolph  and Lucy Neace Bell. Surviving are mother, Lucy Bell of Wilmington, OH, Brother, Ron Lamb, Brother, Richard Lamb of Wilmington, OH, sister, Marsha Shaw, daughter, Sammy...

Anna Inlow

Anna Inlow

Jan 6, 2016

Anna B. Inlow, age 76, of Midland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, January 6, 2016 at home. She was born February 6, 1939 in Loredo, Ohio daughter of  the late Raymond Earl & Sally (Makelfresh) Workman. Anna had worked as a LPN for Clinton Memorial Hospital, Wilmington Nursing and rehab Center and Blan Care Center. She was a member of...

Betty Shewmaker

Betty Shewmaker

Jan 3, 2016

Betty Roades Shewmaker, age 94, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at Bell Gardens in Hillsboro. She was born October 25, 1921 in Buford, OH, daughter of the late William Harrison and Mamie Agnes Allen Roades. Betty owned and operated several restaurants, including the Buford Restaurant and Buford Mini Mart. She worked as a secretary...

Barbara Cochran

Barbara Cochran

Jan 2, 2016

COCHRAN Barbara A., 75, of Loveland, OH, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Hospice in Blue Ash, Ohio. Barbara was born on May 16, 1940, daughter of the late Vernon and Jessie Edgington. She graduated from Mowrystown High School in 1958 and married her husband of 54 years, Richard Cochran in November, 1961.  Barbara worked for Hunter Savings Bank and...

Donna Ater

Donna Ater

Jan 1, 2016

Donna Sue Ater, Age 61, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away suddenly while on vacation, Friday, January 1, 2016 in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born July 3, 1954 in Middletown, OH, daughter of the late Richard J & Ruby Mae (Estep) Johnson. Donna was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Blanchester. Surviving are her son- Gary E. (Melanie)...

Harriett Barker

Harriett Barker

Dec 28, 2015

Harriett Ann Barker, age 79, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Monday Morning, December 28, 2015 at the Continental Manor in Blanchester, Ohio. She was born July 1, 1936 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Kenneth & Rose Eleanor Dalton. Surviving are her sisters-Barbara  Smith of Peebles, OH, & Stella Shelton of Deland, FL and many  nieces & nephews. In addition to...

Gertrude Souder

Gertrude Souder

Dec 27, 2015

Gertrude  Souder, 85, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 after a lengthy illness at the Court House Manor in Washington Court House, OH. She was born October 18, 1930 in Powell County, KY, daughter of the late English and Carrie Bowen. She had attended Dry Ridge High School in Kentucky and was a member of the Wilmington Senior...

Ethan King

Ethan King

Dec 27, 2015

Ethan Brady King, age 12, of Wilmington, OH, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2015 after a long illness and a hard fought battle. He was born September 5, 2003 in Wilmington, OH. Surviving is his mother & step-father,, Chanda King & Alex Richards of Wilmington, OH, brother, Charles Ballein of Wilmington, grandmother, Alice Bartlett of Wilmington,...

William Grisby

William Grisby

Dec 13, 2015

William  "Chef"  Grisby, Age 58, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away after a lengthy battle with his weak heart at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. He was born  November 20, 1957 in Camden, Alabama. William had worked for several years as the Executive Chef for Sodexo at the Wilmington College, the Toyota Plant in Kentucky and the Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati.  He...

Marvin Kerr

Marvin Kerr

Dec 8, 2015

Marvin Eugene Kerr, Age 91, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday morning, December 8, 2015 at the Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was born August 11, 1924 in Martinsville, OH, son of the George Pearl & Laura Izora (Carter) Kerr.  On February 21, 1946 in Wilmington, he married Virginia Mae Flint Kerr, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2013....

Phyllis Gillam

Phyllis Gillam

Dec 8, 2015

Phyllis Brindle Gillam, age  96, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Wilmington, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, December 8, 2015 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born June 8, 1919 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond Oscar & Lenna Mae (Pendell) Brindle. Mrs. Gillam graduated from Reesville High School Class of '38, where she was active in the...

Gregory Waits

Gregory Waits

Dec 5, 2015

Gregory L. Waits, age 58, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home. He was born November 22, 1957 in Wilmington, OH, son of  the late Sheldon Irton Waits Jr. and Joyce Marie Norman Waits. Gregory was a an excellent union brick layer, had won several world arm wrestling championships, and was an Eagle Scout. Surviving are wife,...

Gerald Woodruff

Gerald Woodruff

Dec 5, 2015

Gerald E. Woodruff, 63 Gerald E. Woodruff 63, of Wildomar, California, passed away, Saturday December 5, 2015 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday December 14 at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Services, 97 W. Locust St. Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will follow at Dayton Veterans Memorial 4400 West Third Street at 3:00 p.m. Jerry was...

Shawna Peyton

Shawna Peyton

Dec 5, 2015

Shawna M. Inlow Peyton, age 29, of New Vienna, died Saturday, December 5, 2015. She was born May 5, 1986 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of Michael Inlow  and Carrie Saylor Inlow Mitchell. Surviving is her mother and step-father, Carrie & Tim Mitchell of New Vienna, OH, father & step-mother, Michael (Marlynn) Inlow of Martinsville, Brother, Rocky A. Inlow, 3 half-brothers, Timothy...

Donald Wells

Donald Wells

Dec 4, 2015

Donald E. Wells, age 78, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, December 4, 2015 at home. He was born August 12, 1937 in Wilmore, KY, son of the late Russel and Ruth Sanders Wells . Donald was an United States Air Force and United States Marine Corp veteran Surviving are wife, Deborah Joan Wells, whom he married on...

Carl Holzhauer

Carl Holzhauer

Nov 29, 2015

Carl O. Holzhauer, 91, of Wilmington, OH, formerly of Brookville,  died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home. He was born February 2, 1924 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Otto Carl Holzhauer  and Mathilda Caroline Mauch Holzhauer. Carl retired as a salesman from Culver Marine in Dayton after 27 years of service. He was a WW II US Army Veteran...

Elizabeth Carder

Elizabeth Carder

Nov 21, 2015

Elizabeth  R.  Carder, Age 89, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, November 21, 2015 at the Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington. She was born December 24, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of  the late Josef & Mary (Lair) Ruef. Elizabeth retired  as the Secretary for Clinton County Soil & Conservation District.  She was an avid bowler, bridge player, Cincinnati Reds Fan and...

Mabel Hamilton

Mabel Hamilton

Nov 21, 2015

Mabel Ann Hamilton, age 85, of Wilmington, OH, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 1, 1930 in London, OH, daughter of  the late William Henry and Estella Tolliver Whitelow . Mabel was a member of the Spirit of Truth Ministries in Washington Court House and had attended the World Harvest...