Obituaries

Donald Wright

Apr 11, 2025

**Obituary for Donald C. Wright**

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald C. Wright, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on April 11, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on May 25, 1940, in Jackson County, Kentucky, the son of the late Henry and Gladys (Isaacs) Wright. Beside...

Leona Singleton

Apr 6, 2025

Leona G. Singleton, beloved mother, and dedicated grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on May 1, 1955, in Wilmington, Ohio, and spent her life bringing love and joy to those around her, especially her children, Philip (Kari) Singleton and Lora Dobbins. Leona is preceded in death by her...

William "Bill" Leininger

Apr 5, 2025

**Obituary for William "Bill" R. Leininger**

William R. "Bill" Leininger, age 91, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1933, in Highland County, Ohio, son of the late Russell L. and Blanche (Pence) Leininger. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his great great grandson, Beau Kelley; three sisters,...

Tonette "Toni" Walker

Apr 2, 2025

Tonette "Toni" D. Walker, born on October 28, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, embarked on her next great adventure on April 2, 2025. We celebrate the vibrant life of Toni, who graced our lives with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering spirit. She is preceded by her parents, Victor and Alma Jean DelGrosso, son, Matthew Darr and two brothers, Kevin and...

Candy Greene

Apr 1, 2025

Candy K. Greene, 71 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Tuesday April 1, 2025.

She was born in Washington C.H. on November 19, 1953, the daughter of the late Paul and Betty Lou (McConnaughey) Shipton. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by her husband, Paul Greene, sisters, Paula Faye Rhonemus and Diane Sue Shipton, brother-in-laws, Melvin Greene, Mike...

Charles Karnes

Mar 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles William Karnes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated patriot, who left this world peacefully on March 31, 2025, just shy of his 89th birthday. Born on April 2, 1936, in Highland County,Ohio, the son of the late John and Nellie (Taylor) Karnes. Beside his...

Mary Strain

Mar 26, 2025

Mary B. Strain, 89 years of the Allensburg Community, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on March 26, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born on February 6, 1936, in Brown County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bernard and Bertha (Schwallie) Germann. Beside her parents, Mary was preceded in death...

Hugh Young, Jr.

Mar 25, 2025

Hugh Young, Jr., age 91, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away on March 25, 2025.

Hugh was born September 26, 1933, in McDermott, Ohio, the son of Hugh Young Sr. and Anna Myrtle (Harsh) Young.

He was a 1953 graduate of New Vienna High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He retired from Greenfield...

Kenneth "Red" Hinkle

Mar 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness yet a celebration of life that we announce the passing of Kenneth "Red" Hinkle, who left this world on March 19, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 27, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Red is preceded in death by his parents, Estill and Helen (Wilson) Hinkle, wife, Mary (Trent) Hinkle on March...

Mary Barker

Mar 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary P. Barker, who left this world peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on May 17, 1941, in Ohio, Mary's journey through life was marked by her unwavering love for her family, who will carry her memory in their hearts forever. Mary is preceded by her...

Patricia Parker

Mar 18, 2025

**Obituary for Patricia Ann Parker**

Patricia Ann Parker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 18, 2025, at the age of 77.

Born on November 28, 1947, in Greenfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Glenn Purdin and Dorothy May (Johnson) Chaney. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sally...

Janet Etienne

Mar 18, 2025

Janet M. Etienne, 81 years of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday March 18, 2025.

She was born at the family home in Salem Township, Lynchburg, Ohio on May 6, 1943, the daughter of the late Richard and Grace (Adkins) Baker. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by both her husbands, Arnold Tryon Faircloth and Kenneth Ray Etienne and...

Barbara Davis

Mar 18, 2025

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**Obituary for Barbara Rose Davis**

Barbara Rose Davis, age 88, of West Chester,OH., passed away on March 18, 2025.

Born on August 16, 1936, in Hillsboro, Ohio, the daughter of the late Louis Joseph and Helen Delores (Collins) Pfeffer, she was the youngest and last of 19 siblings, Anna Louis Mohr, Gertrude Magdelina Swisshelm,...

David Grover

Mar 16, 2025

David Emerson Grover passed out of this life on Sunday March 16th at the age of 71. He was born on February 19,1954 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Cecil and Mae (Douglas) Grover, and was raised on a farm near Rocky Fork Lake. He graduated from Edward Lee McClain High School in 1972 and attended Wilmington College and Southern...

Larry Watson

Mar 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry J. Watson, a beloved member of our community, who departed this life on March 12, 2025, at the age of 70. Larry was born in Georgetown, Ohio, on September 4, 1954, and spent his life in the Blanchester area, where he touched countless lives with his...

James Shoemaker

Mar 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James F. Shoemaker, who left us on March 8, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on August 10, 1952, in West Union, OH, Jim was a beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his parents, Murven and Hazel (Smiley)...

Brian Davis

Mar 7, 2025

Brian D. Davis, 54 years of Dayton passed away on March 7, 2025.

He was born in Hillsboro on December 22, 1970, the son of the late Danny and Sharon (Barnes) Davis. Besides is parents, he is also preceded by his paternal grandparents, McClellan and Edna (Kidder) Davis, maternal grandparents, Paul and Mary (Vance) Barnes; two uncles and three...

James Tucker

Mar 7, 2025

**Obituary for James E. Tucker Sr.**

James E. "Jim" Tucker Sr., 83 years of Chiefland, Florida, passed away on March 7, 2025.

Born in Orlando, Florida, on July 5, 1941, Jim was the son of the late DeGene and Betty Mae (Jeffords) Tucker.

After graduating high school, he served proudly in the U.S. Navy from July 30,...

Dwight Crum

Mar 4, 2025

Dwight Leland Crum, 82 years of the Sinking Spring community, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Born on June 6, 1942, in Hillsboro, Ohio, Dwight was the son of the late Eugene and Viola (Davidson) Crum. Dwight loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was an avid genealogy family researcher for...

Randy Zugg

Mar 1, 2025

It is with both sorrow and gratitude that we announce the passing of Randy R. Zugg, who left this world on March 1, 2025. Born on August 10, 1956, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Randy was a beloved member of the Wilmington, Ohio community, where he lived his life to the fullest as a passionate musician and devoted entrepreneur. Randy is preceded...