Obituaries

Kimberly D Logan-Benges

Kimberly D Logan-Benges

Apr 7, 2024

  Kimberly  Logan-Benges, age 50, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at home. She was born January 7, 1974 in Wilmington,  daughter of the late Ralph Leroy Logan and Donna Jean (Shaffer) Logan, of Wilmington.Kimberly was an RN doing home health care for Queen City Skilled Care. Surviving are her husband- Zachary Benges; 2 daughters- McKayla (Connor Petrey)...

Anna (Drake) Horner

Anna (Drake) Horner

Apr 7, 2024

 Anna (Drake) Horner, age 94, of Bellbrook, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday,April 7, 2024.    She was born November 17, 1929 in Melvin, OH, daughter of the late James Maynard Drake and Nellie Dell Smaltz Drake.  Anna was a member of the Wilmington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness for 64 years and was...

Jimmy Wallace

Jimmy Wallace

Apr 5, 2024

 Jimmy Wallace, age 53, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home in Wilmington, OH.    He was born March 8, 1971 in Highland County, OH.  He was a member of Presbyterian Church of Wilmington; was a 1990 graduate of Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV., and had worked several jobs in the automotive industry.  Surviving is his wife, Billie...

Joan L Foley

Joan L Foley

Mar 31, 2024

  Joan L. Foley, age 90, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Easter Sunday afternoon, March 31, 2024 at the Salyer Home in Hillsboro, Ohio.   She was born April 26, 1933 in Clell, Virginia, daughter of the late Edgar Pierce & Myra Elizabeth (Boyd) Looney.  On December 21, 1963 in Chicago, IL,  she married Daniel Foley, who passed on March 16,...

Rev. Dr Roger L Meredith

Rev. Dr Roger L Meredith

Mar 27, 2024

 Rev. Dr. Roger Leigh Meredith,age 83, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2024 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.   He was born April 28, 1940 in Ludlow, Kentucky, son of  the late Ollie & Virginia (Baker) Meredith.  On June 19, 1965 in Mansfield, Ohio, he married Penny Louise (Wachs) Meredith, who survives. Roger retired as...

Denise Renay Thompson

Denise Renay Thompson

Mar 25, 2024

  Denise Renay Thompson, age 67, of Wilmington, Ohio, went to be with the Lord,  Monday evening, March 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her husband, her children, her grandchildren and loved ones after a battle with cancer.  She was born June 23, 1956 in Maysville, KY, daughter of the late Charles Leonard  & Arietta Murdock (Settles) Washington Sr.  Denise worked as...

Allan G Baker

Allan G Baker

Mar 22, 2024

  Allan  G. Baker, "Cricket" 66, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away Friday morning March 22, 2024 at the Anderson Hospice of Cincinnati after a hard long fight battling cancer.    He was born May 22, 1957 in Covington, Kentucky, son of Glen & Juanita (Barnett) Baker, of Blanchester.  He attended Little Miami High School. Allan was a great man with many talents...

Matthew "Mac" Julien

Matthew "Mac" Julien

Mar 20, 2024

 Matthew "Mac" Julien, age 96, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Hospice of Cincinnati East.    He was born August 04, 1927 in Loveland, Ohio, son of the late Howard W. and Florence M. Julien.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps;  loved hunting and fishing and was a longtime bus mechanic in Sycamore.  Surviving are wife,...

Carliss Ray Smith Sr.

Carliss Ray Smith Sr.

Mar 13, 2024

Carliss Ray Smith Sr., age 74, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.    He was born August 8, 1949 in Woodbine, Kentucky, son of the late Howard and Beverly (Paul) Smith.  Carliss loved fishing, watching wrestling, and working on cars with his boys.  Surviving are his four children: Rhonda (Mark) Bond, Carliss (Cheri) Smith...

Lyle H. Flach

Lyle H. Flach

Mar 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lyle H. Flach, age 78, on March 9, 2024, with his family by his side. Born on March 17, 1945, Lyle was born to a successful farm family in Warrensburg, IL. He was the fifth of five children of Herman Rudolph and Opal (Harbarger) Flach.  He married...

Ty Holiday

Ty Holiday

Mar 8, 2024

  Ty Geissinger, AKA Ty Holiday,Age 31, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, March 8, 2024.Ty was born  September 22, 1992 in Germany.  A 2010 Clinton-Massie High School Graduate, she was a music teacher and played the bass guitar and sang for the band- Anaphaunt. Surviving are her significant other-Taylor Thodiyil, Middletown;  mother- Janet (Brad) Bower; maternal...

Beverly B Sanders

Beverly B Sanders

Mar 7, 2024

  Beverly Bailey Sanders, Age 90, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 at home.    She was born October 6, 1933 in Lima, Ohio, daughter of the late James Cecil & Delma (Chapman) Bailey.Beverly was a member of the Wilmington United Methodist Church, Wilmington Garden Club, Wilmington Conversation Club, The Scandanavian Readers of Cincinnati, and was an...

Marilyn J. Whiting

Marilyn J. Whiting

Feb 26, 2024

 Marilyn J. Whiting, age 78, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home in Wilmington, OH.  

 She was born March 28, 1945 in Martinsville, OH, daughter of the late Lawrence Whiting  and Ethel Mae Morris Whiting.

 Marilyn worked as an administrative assistant for Airborne Express.

 Marilyn graduated from the Martinsville High School in 1963, the best and last...

Edith I. Secrest

Edith I. Secrest

Feb 26, 2024

 Edith I. Secrest, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away Monday February 26, 2024 at the Continental Manor in Blanchester, OH.  

 She was born April 20, 1943 in Wilmington, OH, daughter of the late Ernest Ray Hottinger and Cora Cornelia Morris Hottinger.

 Surviving are daughter, Beverly Jordan, son, Donald R Secrest, both of Wilmington, granddaughter, Rachel Dawn (Christopher) Duncan of Wilmington, OH,...

Mary Self

Mary Self

Feb 22, 2024

  Mary Beth Self, age 60, of New Vienna, Ohio, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed awayThursday, February 22, 2024 at Crestwood Nursing Center in Hillsboro, OH.  

 She was born July 16, 1963 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Freddie Lamar Franklin and Joyce Lorraine Abbott Frankiln.

 Surviving are two daughters, Tabitha (Ryan Wallace) Self and Emily (Matthew) Austin, granddaughter, Ava Wallace, grandson,...

Mary A. Hagge

Mary A. Hagge

Feb 22, 2024

  Mary A. Hagge, age 77, of Mount Orab, Ohio, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2024 at Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman.  

 She was born December 15, 1946 in Goshen, Ohio, daughter of the late Si Hubert Pauley Sr. and Ella Belle (Butterbaugh) Pauley. On August 11, 1969 she was united into marriage with Jerry Hagge.

 Mary was...

Sherry Thomson

Sherry Thomson

Feb 21, 2024

  Alicejean "Sherry" Thomson, 

Age 102, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away, late Wednesday night, February 21, 2024 at the Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington.

 She was born October 17, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of  the late William Burt & Thelma Ruth (Poling) Shreve.  

 Sherry acquired her bachelors degree in journalism from the University of Michigan,  she was a member of...

Nancy A. Philp

Nancy A. Philp

Feb 20, 2024

 Nancy Anne Philp, age 92, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Ohio Living Cape May in Wilmington.  

 She was born April 29, 1931 in Akron, OH, daughter of  the late L. Richard and Francis Cobb Taylor.

 She was a member of Presbyterian Church of Wilmington. Nancy will be remembered for the love she had for her family,...

Aidan Z Greene

Aidan Z Greene

Feb 18, 2024

  Aidan Zyler Greene,

age 21, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. 

He was born May 31, 2002, in Wilmington son of the late Dustin Miles Greene  and Christi Greene, Wilmington.

 Aidan had attended Wilmington High School where he excelled in the theater program.  He was a performer for...

Frank Burton

Frank Burton

Feb 17, 2024

  Frank Burton, age 74, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Saturday night, February 17, 2024 at Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman.  

 He was born June 24, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Howard Harry Burton Sr. and Beatrice Louise Coomer Burton.

 Frank was an avid fisherman and loved to travel and be with family. He was a...