OBITUARIES

Apr 3, 2024

Leo E. ‘Gene’ Shaw, age 97, of Xenia, passed away on April 3, 2024 at Soin Medical Center.

He was born in Waverly on September 17, 1926, to Frank and Lucy Waggoner Shaw.

Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Shaw; son, Larry Shaw; as well as both parents and seven siblings.

Mar 31, 2024

Roy E. Kingery, Jr., age 67, of South Plymouth, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Born on July 7, 1956, he was the son of the late Roy E. ‘Trapper’ and Lucy Mae (Miller) Kingery, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Holbert Kingery.  The two...

Mar 20, 2024

Mr. Charles Ronald “Ron” Stewart, age 84, of Englewood, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

Born May 12, 1939, in Sabina, Ohio, he was the son of the late Floyd and Ruth Lancen Stewart.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley...

Mar 17, 2024

Curtis L. Parks, age 59, of Lynchburg, passed unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Born March 16, 1965, in Clinton County, he was the son of the late Morris ‘Joe’ and Mary Ellis Parks.

Curtis was a 1983 graduate of Wilmington High School and went on to serve in the Army for 8...

Mar 15, 2024

Robert Therald Kirk Sr., age 99, of Montgomery, Highland, and Clinton Counties in Ohio, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 15, 2024.

He was born May 31, 1924, in Clinton County, Ohio son of the late James Edward Kirk and Mary Kirk. He was the youngest of 4 siblings and the last to go. His...

Mar 14, 2024

Joseph Alexander Plato, age 89, of Sabina, passed peacefully March 14, 2024, at home.

He was born October 24, 1934.  His early life was spent in the Elyria, Ohio area before relocating to Clinton County.

Joe served in the United States Air Force and retired from Airborne Express.

He is survived by his...

Mar 12, 2024

Christopher E. Frisbie, age 46, of Sabina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Washington Court House on January 1, 1978, he was the son of Homer and Vickie Warner Frisbie, who survive.

Chris worked at Pennant Molding.  He loved to play ball games...

Mar 10, 2024

Barbara M. Campbell, age 76, of Jeffersonville, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Born on October 9, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Colaw  and Margaret Jenkins Smith.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Campbell, who passed in 2021.

She graduated high school and went on...

Mar 9, 2024

Edwin Charles Osborn, age 65, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly while in Louisiana on March 9, 2024.

Born on March 24, 1958, Ed was the son of Charles and Jane Osborn.

An over the road trucker, Ed was devoted to traveling the road.  When at home, he enjoyed spending quality with his granddaughters and great grandchildren,...

Feb 28, 2024

Norma J. Morales, age 88, of Washington Court House, passed peacefully in the comforts of her son’s home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Born in West Portsmouth on November 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William W. Owens and Zella M. Tolliver Owens Ennis.

Norma worked and retired from International Paper in...

Feb 27, 2024

Reverend Clarence Dinnen passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the age of 92.  Preceded in death by his loving wife Marjorie Dinnen and parents George and Dora Dinnen.  Devoted father of Clarence M. Dinnen (Joan), Jeffrey Dinnen (Sharon Stratton), Kirk Dinnen (Connie), and Lynn Williams (Edward).  Beloved grandfather of Stephen Dinnen (Katy), Susanna Silvers (Edward), Hannah Dinnen...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael R. Grooms, age 53, of Washington Court House, passed away at Riverside Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Born December 4, 1970, he was the son of Helen Grooms, of Wilmington, and the late Charles Grooms.

A graduate of Laurel Oaks, Mike had worked at Ahresty of Wilmington.   He especially enjoyed collecting Match Box...

Feb 21, 2024

Harold “Doggie” Anderson, age 96, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Born in Sabina on December 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Samuel Earl and Lora Leach Anderson.

Doggie is survived by his devoted wife of 75 years, Carolyn Knapp Anderson.  The two were united in marriage on September...

Feb 18, 2024

Eloise Lynch Sabin, age 97, of Wilmington, Ohio passed on Sunday morning, February 18, 2024.

Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Sabin. They loved and supported each other on their farm until Gordon's passing in 2011.

After her mother's early death, Eloise and her brother Donald Lynch were raised by their grandparents,...

Feb 10, 2024

Sandra L. Arnold, age 84, formerly of Sabina, passed peacefully in Lebanon on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Born on July 13, 1939, in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Grace Heath Aldridge.

Sandy was a Springfield South graduate.  She was the first female letter carrier for the Sabina Post Office and...

Feb 9, 2024

Deannie Ison, age 62, of Milledgeville, passed away on Friday evening, February 9, 2024, at his home.

Born in Fayette County, April 9, 1961, he was the son of Ellis and Della Pennington Ison.

He is survived by his wife, Tonda Evans Ison, whom he married April 10, 1979.

After school he had...

Feb 8, 2024

JoAnn Rose Conard Patterson, age 90, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at Cape May on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Gassaway, West Virginia on July 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Edgar Camden and Mary Myrtle ‘Brady’ Rose.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James H. Patterson, in 2019....

Feb 2, 2024

Jodie V. Jones, age 58, of London, passed peacefully at Arbors West on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Born in Wilmington on February 13, 1965, he was the son of the late Leslie and Mabel Pierrard Jones.

Jodie attended Wilmington schools and worked construction.  He loved working on cars, attending car shows, building things, spending time...

Jan 30, 2024

Howard F. Gates, age 81, a lifelong resident of Sabina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Bethesda North Hospital.

Howard’s lasting legacy leaves behind his beloved wife of more than six decades, Judy (Reiley) Gates.  They were joined in matrimony on September 26, 1963, and their devotion to each other was unwavering.

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Jan 28, 2024

Lanasue Carey, age 76, of New Vienna, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, January 28, 2024, at The Ohio State University Medical Center.

Born October 15, 1947, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Raymond and Betty J. Conklin Bloom.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Carey, whom she married August 23, 1969....