Obituaries

Mary C. Hinkle

Mary C. Hinkle

Mar 10, 2017

Mary C. Hinkle, 67 years of the Rainsboro Community went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born on September 3, 1949 in Fruitdale, OH., the daughter of the late Jesse and Betty (Gephart) Trent. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Mancil Trent and one sister Martha Watts. She is...

James E. Michael

James E. Michael

Mar 4, 2017

James E. Michael, 48 years of Hillsboro, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born was born July 31, 1968 in West Union, OH., the son of Duane and Irene (Wylie) Michael of Hillsboro. Beside his parents he is survived by son and fiancé Christopher J. Michael and Brandy Sova-Davy of Hillsboro, step son Steven...

Anabelle Marie Tufano

Anabelle Marie Tufano

Mar 3, 2017

Anabelle Marie Tufano, 3months and 22 days passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Children's Hospital in Dayton. She was born November 9, 2016 in Dayton, the twin daughter of A.J. and Ashley (Barr) Tufano. Beside her parents, she is survived by her twin sister Marybeth, sisters Bailey and Adalynn; brothers Jayce and Hayden; maternal grandparents Larry (Bobbie) Barr of...

Lois L Large

Lois L Large

Feb 28, 2017

Lois L. Large, 87 of Brookville OH, passed away Tuesday February 28, 2017 in Dayton. She was born in South Shore, KY on June 1, 1929 the daughter of the late Raymond & Lola (Clary) Howland. Besides her parents she was preceded by her husband, Thurman Large on April 18, 2016 as well as one brother Clifford Howland. Lois is...

Harold Lloyd Purdin

Harold Lloyd Purdin

Feb 26, 2017

Harold Lloyd "Biggie" Purdin, 92 years of Russellville, passed away February 26, 2017 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Born June 7, 1924 in Brown County, OH, he was the son of the late John William Purdin and Anna Faye (Reid) Purdin. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Ruth "Ginger" Purdin; his son, James Gregory (Jeannette) Jones, Berea, KY;...

Robert E. Hammond

Robert E. Hammond

Feb 25, 2017

Robert E. "Bob" Hammond, 83 years of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born April 12, 1933 in Highland County, the son of the late Walter Vernon and Sylvia (Williamson) Hammond. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Ruby VanPelt and one brother Leroy Hammond. He is survived by one brother Tom Hammond...

Ronald Lee Thackston

Ronald Lee Thackston

Feb 23, 2017

Our Hometown Hero! Written by Barbara Thackston Rendel Did you know that one of the greatest heroes of all time lived in Highland County? Yes! He never fought on foreign soil but he fought in numerous battles. His name is Ronald Lee Thackston. His parents, Andy and Ella Thackston and big brother, Dewey, welcomed this precious gift of God into...

Harold Gross

Harold Gross

Feb 22, 2017

Harold Gross, 70 years of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born In South Lebanon, OH on March 25, 1946, the son of the late John and Candus (Johnson) Gross. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Ollie Gross and three sisters, Thelma Jean Carter, Fannie Marie Bennington and Kathy...

Charles R Thompson

Charles R Thompson

Feb 20, 2017

Charles R Thompson, 85 years, of Hillsboro passed away in his home on Monday February 20, 2017. He was born in Springfield OH on March 15, 1931 the son of the late Leroy and Alta (Crabtree) Thompson. Besides his parents he was preceded by his wife Sylvia Thompson who passed on November 22, 1995, as well as two brothers, Glenn...

Deloris J. Garrison

Deloris J. Garrison

Feb 16, 2017

Deloris J. Garrison, 77 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017 at the Bethesda North Hospital. She was born in Highland County on October 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Ray and Clara (Hopkins) Fender. Deloris was a member of the Union Church of Christ, Sunday school treasurer, was involved in the Ladies Aid and volunteer...

Gary Lee Fetters

Gary Lee Fetters

Feb 15, 2017

Gary Lee Fetters, Sr. , 61 years of Seaman, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Adams County on May 25, 1955, the son of the late Clarence Everett and Thelma Marie (Ramsey) Fetters. Besides his parents, he was also preceded by a son, Brandon Fetters, three brothers, Buster, Greg and...

Woodrow Bills

Woodrow Bills

Feb 13, 2017

Woodrow Bills, 78, of Hillsboro passed away on Monday February 13, 2017 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. He was born January 12, 1939 the son of the late Woodrow, Sr. & Lucinda (Miller) Bills. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Jimmy Carml Bills and Burless Bills and one sister Jean Bills. Woodrow was a US...

Mary Sue Pratt

Mary Sue Pratt

Feb 12, 2017

Mary Sue Pratt, 50 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Sunday February 12, 2017. She was born in Georgetown, on May 15, 1966, the daughter of the late John Thomas Kelsey and Betty (Oberschlake) Kelsey of Winchester. Besides her father, she was also preceded by her husband, Ross Pratt. Mary is survived by her son, Drew (Brooke) Gibson of Hillsboro,...

Mary Jo Hargett

Mary Jo Hargett

Feb 10, 2017

Mary Jo Hargett, 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday February 10, 2017 after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer. She was born on August 11, 1956 in Washington Court House to the late Herbert and Mary Frances (Harper) Wilson. She is survived by her husband, Larry, whom were married on August 13, 2005, brother,...

Burnett Dudley Lucas

Burnett Dudley Lucas

Feb 9, 2017

Burnett Dudley "Dud" Lucas, 92 years of Winchester passed away on Thursday February 9, 2017 at The Laurels of Hillsboro. He was born in Centerville, OH on December 30, 1924, the son of the late Burnett and Sarah (Urschel) Lucas. Besides his parents he is also preceded by three sisters, Dora Jane Moyer, Alma Johnson and Helen Schubert. Burnett served...

Janet A. Kennedy

Janet A. Kennedy

Feb 7, 2017

Janet A. (Fulton) Kennedy, 89 years of Seaman, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Seaman Hospice of Hope in the Adams County Medical Regional Center. She was born in Cherry Fork, OH on August 31, 1927, the daughter of the late Oscar B. & Eva M. (Rea) Fulton. Besides her parents she was also preceded by her...

Joyce Lynn Manor

Joyce Lynn Manor

Feb 6, 2017

Joyce Lynn Manor, 58 years of Leesburg, passed away on Monday February 6, 2017 at the Hearth and Care in Greenfield. She was born in Wilmington, on April 12, 1958, the daughter of the late Ronald and Lois Jean (Huddleston) Shinkle. Besides her parents, she was also preceded by her son, William Lee Manor and sister, Becky Shinkle. Joyce is...

Claudine Ellen Waddell

Claudine Ellen Waddell

Feb 2, 2017

Claudine Ellen "Dean" Waddell, 91 years, of Latham passed away Thursday February 2, 2017 at her residence in Latham. Born October 20, 1925 in Phoenix, AZ the daughter of the late Walker & Maurine Vanita (Rose) Hurlburt. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donald Waddell, whom passed on April 9, 1998, and two brothers Donald & Robert...

Wayne Lee Freeze

Wayne Lee Freeze

Jan 29, 2017

Wayne Lee Freeze, 48 years of Heath, Ohio, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2017 at the Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chillicothe on March 19, 1968, the son of Sonny (Virginia) Nichols of Washington Court House and the late Violet (Perkins) Freeze. Besides his mother, he was also preceded by three half-brothers, Chester, Dale and David Freeze....

James H. Sexton

James H. Sexton

Jan 28, 2017

James Hubert Sexton, 89 years of Hillsboro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Jim was born on May 8, 1927 in Middletown, OH., the son of the late Clarence and Mamie (Snook) Sexton. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Miller and Betsy Shaw; two brothers, Jon Sexton and...

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