Obituaries

James F. Spruance

James F. Spruance

Apr 26, 2024

James F. Spruance, a cherished husband, electrician, and Harley enthusiast, passed away on Friday April 26, 2024, in Hillsboro, Ohio, at the age of 79. Born on September 12, 1944, in Highland County. James led a life filled with love and adventure. With a passion for riding his Harley, spending time with his beloved grandchildren, and hitting the shooting range...

Duane Davis

Duane Davis

Apr 25, 2024

Duane Davis, a dedicated man who found joy in working with his hands and playing guitar, embraced his final triumph on Thursday April 25th, 2024. Born on December 20th, 1959, in Springfield, OH, Duane exuded love and warmth in every strum of his guitar and shared that same love with his dear nieces, nephew, and his cherished children. Duane is...

Nicholas "Nick" A, Oglesby

Nicholas "Nick" A, Oglesby

Apr 25, 2024

Nicholas A. "Nick" Oglesby, 62 years of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born March 22, 1962 in Hamilton, OH., the son of the late Harold and Helen (Cox) Oglesby. On January 31, 1998, Nick was united in marriage to Rebecca "Becki" (Walker) Oglesby. They were blessed with three devoted and loving daughters, Miranda (Garth) Watson, Morgan...

Barbara Perkins Doss

Barbara Perkins Doss

Apr 13, 2024

Barbara Perkins Doss, 73 years of New Vienna, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1950, the daughter of the late Vincent and Hulda (Gibson) Perkins. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Michael "Mike" Doss on March 28, 2010; daughter, Wendy Doss on July 21, 2018; five brothers, Vincent...

David Allen Rhoads

David Allen Rhoads

Apr 12, 2024

David Rhoads of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away on Apr 12, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Roy L. Burgans

Roy L. Burgans

Apr 11, 2024

Roy L. Burgans 79 years of Hillsboro, OH passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born on July 07, 1944 in Harlan County, KY. Son of the late Edmond Burgans and Zerda Estep. Roy is survived by his 3 sons, Johnny Burgans, Richard Noland and Brian Noland, daughter, Michelle Noland, 2 step-daughters, Sheila Noland and Tiny Roby as well as...

Robert Lee Hester

Robert Lee Hester

Apr 10, 2024

Robert Lee Hester, 74 years of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024. Robert was born in Greenfield on May 20, 1949, the son of the late Dorothy Hester. Besides his mother, he is also preceded by his wife, Karen (Lightner) Hester on October 11, 2006. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Hester of Leesburg, Randolph (Samantha) Hester...

Ervin W West

Ervin W West

Apr 7, 2024

Ervin W. West of the Berrysville Community, departed this life April 07, 2024, at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, OH. He was born in Adams County on his grandparents farm on Flat Run to the late Clarence and Velma (Wylie) West. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Russell and Cora McCalla. On September...

Pauline "Polly" Esther Burnett

Pauline "Polly" Esther Burnett

Apr 5, 2024

Pauline "Polly" Esther Burnett, 97 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2024. Polly was born in Highland County, OH. on February 16, 1927, daughter of the late Homer and Pearl (Young) Tolle. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Burnett; two brothers, Robert and Donald Tolle; nephew, Robert Tolle. Polly is survived...

Janet Jean Estle

Janet Jean Estle

Apr 2, 2024

Janet Jean Estle, 89 years of the Rainsboro Community, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Janet was born in Rainsboro on January 21, 1935, the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Powell) Hixson. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth D. Estle on January 10, 2023; daughter, Cindy Matthews; son, Terry...

Mary J. Dawson

Mary J. Dawson

Apr 1, 2024

Mary J. Dawson was born on July 11, 1955, in Dayton, OH, to a bright and hopeful world. As she peacefully passed away on April 1, 2024, in Hillsboro, OH. Her departure left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who knew her. Mary was a loving and devoted wife to Bill Dawson, for 50 years, who stood by...

John Wilson Binkley

John Wilson Binkley

Mar 31, 2024

John Wilson Binkley, 75, of Hillsboro, died March 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He had been diagnosed with ALS in 2020. John was born October 10, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Jesse and Gertrude (Meyer) Binkley. He was a graduate of Wright State University and farmed for many years in the Elmville...

Ruth Chaney

Ruth Chaney

Mar 27, 2024

The vibrant and beloved Ruth Chaney, born on April 15, 1937, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024.. A treasured member of the Locust Grove Wesleyan Tabernacle Church, Ruth devoted her life to her family and faith. With a strong commitment to her community and church, she served in various roles such as a Sunday school teacher, secretary, treasurer, and...

Mary Gross

Mary Gross

Mar 24, 2024

Mary Gross, a beloved member of her community, passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Brownsville, TX, on February 5, 1948. Mary is preceded by her parents, Joseph, and Ruby (Lee) Caldwell, husband, Harold Gross, on February 22, 2017, brother, Alex Caldwell and sisters, Pat Story and Gladys Certain. Mary led a fulfilling life...

Brandon Shumate, Jr.

Brandon Shumate, Jr.

Mar 21, 2024

Brandon Lee Gregory Shumate, Jr. 3 days old, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024. Brandon is survived by his mommy and daddy, Alexis Blackburn and Brandon Shumate of Peebles, sister, Mia Shumate of Seaman, maternal grandparents, Brenda and Gary Blackburn of New Richmond and several aunts and uncles, Joseph (Savanah) Taylor of Peebles, Gary Blackburn of New Richmond, and...

Dianna Lowe

Dianna Lowe

Mar 13, 2024

Dianna L. Lowe 68 years of Hillsboro, OH passed away on March 13, 2024. Born on September 9, 1955, in Kenton County Kentucky, to the late Clinton Porter Lowe, Sr. and Lois (Napier) Hopkins. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by sister, Cherri Lowe and nephew, Clinton Porter Lowe III. Dianna is survived by her daughter, Candy Jo...

Valeta M. Doorneweerd

Valeta M. Doorneweerd

Mar 12, 2024

Valeta M. Doorneweerd, 92 years of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born September 14, 1931 in Mt. Carmel, IL., daughter of the late Clarence A. and Minnie C. (Juenger) Schmidt. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Doorneweerd; son-in-law, Kelly Anderson; brother, Norman Schmidt; sister, Edna Seikbert. Valeta is survived by...

Virginia Dee Jackson

Virginia Dee Jackson

Mar 11, 2024

Virginia Dee Jackson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on March 11, 2024. Born on August 11, 1939, to the late Dee Tucker and Stella (Tripp) Tucker in Wilcox, Arizona. Virginia was known for her love of sewing and quilting, a passion she artfully crafted and shared with her family. On March 21, 1958 she was united in...

Alma Jean Fawley

Alma Jean Fawley

Mar 10, 2024

Alma J. "Jean" Fawley, 71 years of the New Market Community, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024. Jean was September 22, 1952 in Covington, KY., the daughter of the late Eugene and Eva (Barkhau) Kaucher. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Fawley on May 13, 2006; two sisters, Katherine Slay and Rose Sturgeon....

Melissa "Missy" K. Mcclain

Melissa "Missy" K. Mcclain

Mar 9, 2024

Melissa K. "Missy" McClain, 33 years of Hillsboro, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was born June 25, 1990 in Dayton, OH., the daughter of William Scot Harris of Xenia, OH. and the late Stephanie L. (Harphant) Harris on March 30, 2021. Missy was a 2008 graduate of the Penn Foster Home School and the Regency Beauty Institute....