Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Behm

Richard "Dick" Behm

May 11, 2023

Richard Wesley "Dick" Behm, 87, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Dick was born on July 19, 1935 in Adams County, the son of the late Lewis W. and Lida (DeVore) Behm. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen M. (Ross) Behm on August...

Richard "Dick" L. Farra

Richard "Dick" L. Farra

May 4, 2023

Richard L "Dick" Farra, age 85 of Coldwater, formerly of Hillsboro, departed this life peacefully on May 4th, 2023. Dick is survived by four Children. Vickie (Russ) Newman of Hillsboro, Randy (Kim) Farra of Leesburg, Russ Farra of Leesburg, and Mark (Jeanie) Farra of Austin, Texas. Ten grandchildren, and Sixteen great grandchildren. Also surviving are stepsisters Nancy Shaffer of Hillsboro...

Keith Mcguin

Keith Mcguin

May 3, 2023

Keith McGuin, 50 years of age, passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2023. He was born in Lima, OH on April 1, 1973, the son of the late Hargis and Christine (Nichols) McGuin. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his brother, Tommy Estle. Keith is survived by his son, Keith McGuin, Jr. of Frankfort, ex-wife, Michelle McGuin of...

Mary J. Smith

Mary J. Smith

Apr 30, 2023

Mary J. Smith, 79 years of Highland, OH., passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 30, 2023. Mary was born October 10, 1943 in Peebles, OH., the daughter of the late Ralph V. and Dorothy J. (Moore) Wilson. Beside her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Wilson. Mary retired from Candle-Lite in Leesburg. After retiring from...

Charles William Bruan, Jr.

Charles William Bruan, Jr.

Apr 29, 2023

Charles William (Aka Charlie or Bill) Bruan, Jr., 72 years of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born January 23, 1951 in Georgetown, OH., the son of the late Charles William and Helen (Sentney) Bruan, Sr.. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Landon Crabtree. He served his Country in the U.S. Army...

Judy Franklin

Judy Franklin

Apr 24, 2023

Judith Franklin, age 82 of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away on April 24, 2023, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born on June 29, 1940, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Norman and Phyllis Smith. She married John Franklin and together they raised two children, Melissa and Mitch. Judith was employed for many years at Southwest Urologist Office where she specialized...

Brian R Littleton

Brian R Littleton

Apr 24, 2023

Brian R. Littleton, 57 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday April 8, 2023. He was born in Covington, KY on September 17, 1965, the son of Linda and step-father, Jake McElroy. Besides his mother and step-father, Brian is preceded by his brother, Monty Littleton. Brian retired from the United States Army and was a member of the Supreme Lodge...

Kaye "Granny Kaye" Collins

Kaye "Granny Kaye" Collins

Apr 22, 2023

Sandra Kaye "Granny Kaye", 75 years of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. Kaye was born January 5, 1948 in Williamson, W.V., the daughter of the late George and Beulah (Castle) Lemaster. Beside her parents, Kaye was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ray Collins on October 11, 2015; daughter-in-law, Jackie Collins; sister, Carol Lafferty. Kaye is survived...

Carol L Carmen

Carol L Carmen

Apr 22, 2023

Carol Lee Carmen, 78 years of Fairborn, OH., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. Carol was born December 5, 1944 in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, to the late Matthew J. and Pearl (Smal) Wegiel. Beside her parents, Carol is also preceded in death by her twin brother, William J. Wegiel; son-in-law, Adam T. Brewer; brother-in-law,...

Patricia A. "Pat" Lyons

Patricia A. "Pat" Lyons

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia A. "Pat" Lyons, 76 years of Latham, passed away Thursday morning, April 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Pat was born April 21, 1946, to the late Charles Martin and Betty Lou ( Litteral) Ison also of Latham. On October 27, 1967, Pat was united in marriage to George Edward Lyons. Together they had their only child...

Jeanette Y. Sparks

Jeanette Y. Sparks

Apr 20, 2023

Jeanette Y. Sparks, 78 years of Peebles, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. Jeanette was born May 06, 1944 in Columbus, OH., the daughter of the late Nelson and Faye (Bruce) Kuehner. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne, Billy and Alan Kuehner; two sisters, Darlene Yontz and Doris Walker. Jeanette is survived by her...

Linda L. Glenn

Linda L. Glenn

Apr 18, 2023

Linda L. "Lil Bit" Glenn, 66 years of Peebles, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Linda was born in Hamilton, OH. on June 2, 1956, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Glenna (Davidson) Rowland. Beside Linda's parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William W. "Pete" Glenn on June 18, 2017; son, Keith "Tugboat" Glenn; son-in-law, Larry...

Patricia L. Fields

Patricia L. Fields

Apr 15, 2023

Patricia L. Fields, 86, of Hillsboro passed peacefully at home on April 15th, 2023, surrounded by her children. Pat had very strong values which were reinforced by her Faith and passed on to her family. She remained a loyal and very active member of Good News Gathering church for the last 23 years. She devoted her life to serving others....

Richard E. Shockey

Richard E. Shockey

Apr 14, 2023

Richard E. Shockey, 75 years of Greenfield, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident. Richard was born May 8, 1947 in Jefferson, IA., the son the late Donald E. and Clara Beth (Smith) Shockey. Beside his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia G. (Hood) Shockey on May 14, 2021. Richard...

Phyllis G Huff

Phyllis G Huff

Apr 13, 2023

Phyllis G. Huff, 87 years of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. Phyllis was born February 15, 1936, in Hindman, KY., the daughter of the late Elbert and Clella (Hays) Barker. Beside her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Huff, Jr. on July 30, 2006; two sons, Gary L. Huff on April 4, 2021, Michael...

Michael Ray Huff

Michael Ray Huff

Apr 9, 2023

Michael R. Huff, 67 years of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023. Michael was born March 27, 1956, in Hindman, Ky., the son of the late Carl Huff, Jr. and Phyllis G. (Barker) of Hillsboro. Beside his father, Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Gary L. Huff. Michael was a graduate of Fairborn Park High School in...

Teddy Grey

Teddy Grey

Apr 9, 2023

Teddy Grey, 77 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Sunday April 9, 2023. He was born in Powell, OH on May 11, 1945, the son of the late Ivan and Teddy (Jones) Grey. Teddy served in the United States Army and was a member of the Hillsboro AM Vets #61. Teddy is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Neymeyer) Grey, children,...

Pauline Riege

Pauline Riege

Apr 7, 2023

Pauline Riege, 78 years of Latham, passed away on Friday April 7, 2023. She was born in Latham on December 17, 1944, the daughter of the late James and Lydia (Watts) Davis. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by her six brothers, twin brother, Paul, Archie, Clyde, Donald, Raymond and Sherman Davis. Pauline is survived by her husband, Roger...

Bob Bailey

Bob Bailey

Apr 5, 2023

Bob B. Bailey, 63 of Hillsboro, OH, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday. April 5, 2023 at home. He was born April 12, 1959 in Dayton OH, the son of Robert and Mildred (Taylor) Bailey. He was a 1977 graduate of Lynchburg High School, and earned his associates degree in business at Shawnee State University. He was happily married to Koneta J....

George "Bud" H. Phillips, Jr.

George "Bud" H. Phillips, Jr.

Apr 5, 2023

George Howard "Bud" Phillips, age 86, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with his family by his side. Bud was born on November 25, 1936 to George and Glenna Phillips, in Wheat, Tennessee. A retiree from the Ohio Department of Education, Bud was an active member of his community. He was a resident of Mt. Orab,...