OBITUARIES

Feb 8, 2017

Evelyn B. Reser, age 94, passed on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

Born in Ross County on July 31, 1922, she was the daughter of Elmer W. and Florence ‘Ackley’ Brown.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Forrest E. “Pete” Reser, in 2008.

She was a 1939 graduate of South Eastern High...

Feb 2, 2017

Laura Virginia Slagle, age 91, went peacefully to her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, February 2, 2017.

Born on June 1, 1925, in Clinton County, she was the daughter of Clarence “Rufus” and Edith Marie ‘Hart’ Thompson.

Laura was a devoted homemaker.  She loved to spend time camping at Cave Lake.

Laura is...

Feb 1, 2017

Geraldine ‘Jerry’ Mitchell, age 84, of Sabina, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Born in Fayette County on December 2, 1932, she was the daughter of William C. and Clara Belle ‘Bolden’ Bennington.

Jerry is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert B. Mitchell.  The two were married on...

Jan 29, 2017

Joseph Wilson Saville, 91 of Sabina passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 25, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Emmett Saville and Lorena (Adams) Saville.

He is survived by his wife Virginia Ruth (Van Pelt) Saville. In addition to his wife, Joe is...

Jan 25, 2017

Dale A. Cline, age 90, of Sabina, passed peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Born on August 16, 1926, in Fayette County, he was the son of Leeman L. and Ada L. ‘Riley’ Cline. Dale served in the United States Army during World War II, where he was in the third army under General Patton.  Following his...

Jan 21, 2017

Todd A. Ison, age 38, of Octa, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, Januray 21, 2017.

Born on May 21, 1978 in Bradenton, Florida, Todd was the son of Garnet Ison of Octa and Robert (June) Ison of Alabama.

In addition to his parents, Todd is survived by his sisters, Tracey (Jerry) Hixon and Tammy Brown; along...

Jan 21, 2017

Jason 'Jake' Greene, age 43, of Wilmington, passed Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Born in Wilmington on October 9, 1973, Jake was the son of Arthur E. and Virginia Ross Greene.

He enjoyed drawing, woodworking, and jewelry making.

In addition to his parents, Jake is survived by children: Jason Matthew, Jr. of Carey, Ohio...

Jan 21, 2017

William “Bud” McConnell, age 86, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday evening, January 21, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at Miami Valley Medical Center.

Born April 21, 1930, in Warren County, the son of Robert C. (Grace) McConnell and Ellen Veidt (Lum) Hopkins.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Botts McConnell.

Jan 19, 2017

Alison R. Wylie, age 25, of Greenfield, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, as a result of a car accident.

Born in Washington Court House on June 20, 1991, she was the daughter of Gary and Raydene Thomas Wylie.

Alison was a 2010 graduate of McClain High School.  She attended Laurel Oaks Career Center...

Jan 15, 2017

Kenneth R. Yahn, age 77, of Washington CH, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2017.

Born January 5, 1940, in Franklin County, he was the son on Nial and Stella Caudill Yahn.

Kenny worked for 16 years at Matson Floors, worked for Welsh Drainage, and farmed with the Bush Brothers.  He was a farmer all...

Jan 15, 2017

Mickey D. Wallen, age 52, of Wilmington, passed on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 7, 1962, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Windle and Sally Randolph Wallen.

Mickey was a 1982 graduate of Wilmington High School.  He worked, for 21 years, at ABX Air and, more...

Jan 14, 2017

Bobby B. Ewing, age 90, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on January 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Sharma L. Ewing, whom he married on August 13, 1973. Mr. Ewing was born in Melvin, Ohio, son of the late Rita Pearl Ewing-Bentley and Walter Ewing.  He graduated from...

Jan 14, 2017

Margie I. Vandemark, age 86, of Sabina, passed on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

Born on February 20, 1930, in Gallia County, she was the daughter of Arnold and Flora Hazel Baker Fooce, along with foster parents, Jake and Nellie Kepler.

Margie worked for Stanley Dealer and cleaned National Bank for years.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening...

Jan 13, 2017

Dorothy Jean Pope, age 87, of New Vienna, passed peacefully on Friday evening, January 13, 2017. Born on January 19, 1929, she was the daughter of Ralph and Mary Marguerite McFarland Hewitt. Dorothy is preceded by her husband, Richard A. Pope, whom she married on November 9, 1947. Dorothy was a Reeseville High School graduate. She worked as an...

Jan 11, 2017

Douglas A. Barnes, age 55, of Leesville, South Carolina, and formerly of Sabina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, January 11, 2017.

Born September 19, 1961 in Dayton, he was the son of Nancy Hall Barnes of Sabina and the late Charles A. Barnes.

Doug was a 1979 graduate of East Clinton High School, served...

Jan 10, 2017

Carol J. Bogan Snider, age 67, of Bowersville,  passed on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Born in Winchester, KY, on January 22, 1949 she was the daughter of William H. and Martha Louise ‘Anderson’ Benningfield. Carol was a Blanchester High School graduate.  For over 20 years, she worked in home care and owned and operated Carol Bogan Homecare. She is...

Jan 6, 2017

Bonnie L. Howell, 76 of Sabina, passed away on Friday evening, January 6, 2017 at her home. Born December 7, 1940 in Dayton, the daughter of Edward and Laura Marie Bowermaster Bradley. She is survived by her husband Leroy, whom she married August 15, 1966. Bonnie is an Army Veteran and was member of the October 2016 Honor Flight...

Jan 2, 2017

Lester ‘Bud’ Cole, age 76, of Wilmington, passed unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Wilmington on February 20, 1940, the son of James and Zora Grooms Cole. Bud served in the United States Army.  He worked for Clinton Asphalt, WKW Construction and retired from Airborne, property maintenance.  He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, horseshoes, bowling, playing the guitar,...

Dec 31, 2016

Marcella June Yankie, age 82, of Washington Court House, passed on Saturday, December 31, 2016.

Born August 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen 'Brown' McClure.

Marcella graduated from McClain High School and was a devoted homemaker.  In recent years, she was a resident at the Seton Apartments in Washington...

Dec 30, 2016

Rachel Moore Lewis, age 91, of Washington Court House, formerly of Leesburg, passed peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2016 surrounded by her children.

Born in Springfield, Ohio on January 12, 1925, Rachel was the daughter of Ben and Leona Reames DeVore.

Rachel was a past member of Chapel of Hope in Greenfield.  She retired from...