Obituaries

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...

Carla Huber

Feb 27, 2025

Carla Sue [Newman] Huber, 78, of Seaman passed away February 27, 2025 at Hillsboro Post Acute (Legacy). She was born January 27, 1947, the only surviving child of the late Paul C and Mary (Washburn) Newman.

Carla Sue was a 1965 graduate of Seaman High School, in which she worked to keep the history of the class up...

Walter Burton

Feb 24, 2025

**Obituary for Walter G. Burton**

Walter G. Burton, 89 years of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025.

He was born on February 7, 1936, in Mowrystown, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond and Margene (Conover) Burton. Besides his parents, Walter was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Jr., Paul, Lawrence and Elbert Burton.

Walter...

Earl Gulley

Feb 24, 2025

Earl Gulley, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and skilled carpenter, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on October 30, 1967, in Greenfield, Ohio, Earl lived a life filled with passion, creativity, and a deep love for his family and friends. Earl was the son of the late David and Pamela (Case) Gulley....

Patsy Freisheim

Feb 23, 2025

Patsy Freisheim (Nov.12,1952 - Feb.23,2025)

It is with great sadness that the family of Patsy Freisheim announce her passing on Feb. 23 at the age of 72 years. Patsy dedicated her life helping everyone around her, family was the most important. She had a long career as a nurse. She loved to cook, entertain, gardening, and being a member...

Harold Anderson

Feb 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Cecil Anderson, known to many as a caring father, devoted husband, and all-around great guy. Harold left us on February 23, 2025, at the age of 84, in the Byingtown Community, Ohio, where he was born on November 24, 1940. Harold is preceded by his parents,...

Rodney Brown

Feb 20, 2025

Rodney L. Brown, 85 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2025.

He was born in Pike County, OH on July 27,1939, the son of the late Ernest and Zelma (Beekman) Brown. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his wife, Janet A. (Main) Brown, son, Anthony Lee "Tony" Brown and a brother, William Ernest Brown.

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David Myers

Feb 17, 2025

David H. Myers, 74 years of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.

David was born on February 21, 1950 in Hillsboro, the son of the late Roy H. Myers and Donnabel (Palmer) Bate.

David was a 1968 graduate of Blanchester High School. He received his B.S. and M.S. from Eastern Kentucky University. After graduation, he taught Physical...

Linda Kemp

Feb 13, 2025

**Obituary for Linda Sue Kemp**

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Sue Kemp, who left us peacefully on February 13, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on May 11, 1964, in West Union, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond McClanahan and Sandra Jean (Riggs) Parks of Hillsboro. Linda was a bright...