Obituaries

Gary R. Chain

Gary R. Chain

Aug 1, 2024

Gary R. Chain, a beloved deputy sheriff and esteemed member of the community, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Hillsboro, OH. Born on January 21, 1956, in Washington Court House, OH. He is preceded by his parents, Charles and Betty Chain. Gary dedicated his life to serving and protecting others, having held various roles in law enforcement, including EMS,...

Ann H. Siddons

Ann H. Siddons

Aug 1, 2024

Ann H. Siddons of Charleston, SC, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Hillsboro, OH on January 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Roma (Robinson) Holladay. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Siddons on September 9, 2020 and her...

Patrick Shane Murphy

Patrick Shane Murphy

Jul 23, 2024

Shane Murphy, 61 years of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born August 1, 1962 in Gallipolis, OH., the son of the late Jack W. and Marguerite J. (Strunk) Murphy. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Murphy. Shane was a graduate of Western Brown High School and attended Southern State Community...

Sondra Leibreich

Sondra Leibreich

Jul 21, 2024

On Sunday July 21, 2024, Sondra Jane Leibreich was reunited with the love of her life, Norman Leibreich, Jr., who passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Sondra was born in Meigs Township on June 14, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Audrey (McFarland) Lykins, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Roger Lee Coss

Roger Lee Coss

Jul 17, 2024

Roger L. Coss, 84 years of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born May 26, 1940 in Troy, OH., the son of the late Vernon F. and Grace (Brown) Coss. Beside his parents, Roger was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon "Sonny" Coss and David Coss; four sisters, Frances Winert, Betty Zonars, Virginia Matthews and Phyllis...

Mary Frances Mohr

Mary Frances Mohr

Jul 14, 2024

Mary Frances Mohr, age 81, passed away Sunday July 13, 2024. She was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, to the late Harold and Mary Mohr. Mary Frances was a graduate of both Belfast High School near Hillsboro, and Miller Draughon Business College in Cincinnati. She was employed in the trucking industry in Cincinnati for more than 30 years. For most of...

Pauline Pennington

Pauline Pennington

Jul 12, 2024

Pauline Pennington, 94 years of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born August 6, 1929 at Winchester, Clark County, KY., the daughter of the late Keller and Lillie (Bishop) Martin. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Pennington on April 23, 1998; daughter, Lori Freeman; sister, Virginia Mae Butcher; four brothers, Keller...

Gina M. Waddell

Gina M. Waddell

Jul 12, 2024

Gina M. Waddell, 61 years of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. Gina was born February 4, 1963 in Greenfield, OH., the daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret (Forte) Waddell. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter and three brothers. She was a...

Clara Fay Page

Clara Fay Page

Jul 7, 2024

Clara Fay Page, born on October 2, 1938, in Grayson, KY, passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 85. A beloved mother to her children, Lowell (Judy) Page, James (Tressia) Page, Carl Page, Libby Young and CJ (Cole) Thornton, 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Clara was known for her dedication to her...

Lillie Alice Porter

Lillie Alice Porter

Jul 5, 2024

Lillie Alice Porter, age 72 of Peebles, OH., passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born in Pike County, OH. on February 6, 1952, the daughter of the late William Orville and Ulai Mae (Thompson) Spence. Alice graduated Valedictorian of Western High School class of 1970. She also earned her AAS Degree with honors from Shawnee State University in...

Mary L. Priest

Mary L. Priest

Jul 3, 2024

Mary L. Priest, a beloved member of the Leesburg community, passed away on July 3, 2024. Born on December 31, 1925, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments shared with her family and friends. She is preceded by her parents, Charles and Sarah (Anders) Newlan, grandson, Dustin Mottie, granddaughter, Leslie Hafer, 2 brothers, a baby sister...

Bobby R. Jones

Bobby R. Jones

Jun 29, 2024

Bobby R. Jones, 91 years of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born in Carbon Glow, KY. on April 16, 1933, the son of the late Leroy and Verna (Lumpkins) Jones. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eva M. (Mahanes) Jones on July 17, 2022; daughter, Peggy Ann...

Dolores N Mootz

Dolores N Mootz

Jun 22, 2024

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dolores Neva (Lewis) Mootz, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful mother, always there to help out in anyway she could, giving her love, support and wisdom along the way. Dolores was born November 1, 1929, to William Marion Lewis...

Donald "Babe" Mcelwee, Jr.

Donald "Babe" Mcelwee, Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Donald "Babe" McElwee, Jr., a beloved member of the Sinking Spring community, passed away on June 16, 2024, at the age of 67 at the Monarch Meadows Assisted Living in Seaman, Ohio. He was born on September 19, 1956, in Hillsboro, OH. Babe is preceded by his parents, Donald and Pauline (Montgomery) McElwee, Sr. and brother, John McElwee. Babe leaves...

Jean Apking

Jean Apking

Jun 12, 2024

Jean Apking, 90 years of the Sinking Spring Community, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Jean was born in Cincinnati on October 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Ernest and Faye (Sharp) Cain. Besides her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Daniel Raymond Apking and son, William Daniel "Bill" Apking. Jean retired from GE Aircraft Engines, enjoyed...

Rebecca Lynn Grey

Rebecca Lynn Grey

Jun 11, 2024

Rebecca Lynn Grey, a devoted wife, caring mother, and proud United States Marine Corps veteran, passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on July 12, 1948, Rebecca dedicated her life to her family and her country. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Maryann (Tanner) Neymeyer, her husband, Teddy Grey on April...

John L. "Larry" Hedges

John L. "Larry" Hedges

Jun 7, 2024

John L. "Larry" Hedges, a devoted Air Force veteran born on April 1, 1936, in Hillsboro, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2024. He will be deeply missed by his cherished son Jason Hedges of Loveland. Larry is preceded by his parents, Elmer and Ursula Hedges, wife, Barbara Hedges whom were married on September 2, 1961, daughter-in-law, Renee Hedges and...

James W Ferrell

James W Ferrell

Jun 5, 2024

James W. Ferrell, 83 years of Hillsboro, OH., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Jim was born January 19, 1941, in Hillsboro, the son of the late Willis Earl and Emma Louise (Miller) Ferrell. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Sue (Johnson) Ferrell on August 14, 2010; one son, Mark Ferrell; grandchild, Devine Ferrell;...

Virginia T Dobbins

Virginia T Dobbins

Jun 3, 2024

Virginia Dobbins, 90 years old, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024 at Legacy Nursing Home in Hillsboro, Oh. She is survived by her husband, John Dobbins. John and Virginia were married on December 6, 1975 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She shared a marriage with John, for 49 years. John took wonderful care of Virginia during their life...

Anthony "Tony" J, Younker

Anthony "Tony" J, Younker

May 25, 2024

Anthony J. "Tony" Younker, 79 years of Hillsboro, OH., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. Tony was born at Sinking Spring, OH. on June 30, 1944, the son of the late Archie Gene and Ruby (White) Younker. On November 15, 1964, he was united in marriage to Doris L. (Fenner) Younker, who passed away on March 26, 2014. To this...

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