OBITUARIES

Jan 26, 2024

Betty M. Laycock, age 99, of Sabina, passed away on Friday evening, January 26, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born July 9, 1924, in Dayton, she was the daughter of Harry and Elva Eckhart Hilt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Laycock in 2000.

Betty was a 1942 graduate...

Jan 26, 2024

Maurice E. Adams Sr., age 82, of Leesburg, passed away at his home on Friday morning, January 26, 2024.

Born on March 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Ray Charles and Lillie Mae Adams.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lee Hamilton Adams, on June 8, 2018.

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Jan 24, 2024

William A. Hale, age 96, of Sabina, passed at home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Born on April 30, 1927, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Homer and Josephine Smith Hale.

After serving in the United States Marines, Bill worked for Hosler Construction as a skilled cabinate maker and then worked and  retired...

Jan 21, 2024

Nancy Johnsey, age 97, of Sabina, passed at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

She was born in Texas on October 20, 1926.  Nancy graduated from high school and went on to attend college.  She worked at Sunco Pharmacy and, after it was purchased by Kroger, she stayed on until retirement.

Nancy enjoyed collecting roosters...

Jan 20, 2024

Norma C. Gray, 67 of Sabina, passed away on Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at Jamestown Place. Born February 11. 1956 in Washington C.H., the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Hart Igo. She is survived by her husband, Rollo Gray. A 1976 graduate of Miami Trace, she had worked at several places but mostly enjoyed helping her...

Jan 15, 2024

Ramona Ann Fox, age 86, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on February 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Lee Mize and Martha Austin Rae.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Raymond L. Fox, in...

Jan 9, 2024

Thelma L. “Snookie” Funk, 68 of Bowersville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Born in Ironton, May 7, 1955, she was the daughter of Lindsey Wilson and Eva Henderson Arehart.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Funk in 2006.

Recently retired from Greenview Schools after...

Jan 8, 2024

Gale E. Holmes, age 82, of Wilmington, passed at Cape May, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease, on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born in Harveysburg on July 27, 1941, he was the son of Raymond W. and Donnabelle Anders Holmes Damron. Gale is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Connie Humphrey Holmes. Gale was a...

Jan 8, 2024

Justin Sizemore, age 31, of Sabina, passed peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Born in Cincinnati on September 3, 1992, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Seitz and Shannon Sizemore, who survives in Greenfield.

After graduating from High School, Justin had always wanted to be a farmer.  He enjoyed gaming but...

Jan 6, 2024

Donald Wayne Stryker, age 79, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord at 2:32 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024.  He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.  Don was born in Jamestown, Ohio, on February 25, 1944, son of the late Paul E. and Vera L. (Landen) Stryker.

Jan 3, 2024

Rebecca Sue Quinnette, age 76, of New Vienna, passed on January 3, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Greencastle, Indiana, on December 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary L. Albright.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael Quinnette.  The two were united in marriage on...

Dec 28, 2023

Mauna Lee Davis, age 89, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Born in Milledgeville, on November 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen 'Hidy' Huff.

Mauna was preceded in death by her husband, Ola E. Davis.

She had worked for Master Electric, KFC, and TrueNorth.  Mauna attended...

Dec 26, 2023

James Judson Graves, age 58, of Frankfort, passed after a lengthy illness on December 26, 2023, at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Born on October 6, 1965, in Washington Court House, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Norma Phyllis ‘Smith’ Graves, Sr.

Jimmy worked construction, thoroughly enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and...

Dec 25, 2023

Joann ’Jody’ F. Gray, age 95, of Wilmington, passed peacefully the morning of December 25, 2023.

Born in Sabina on December 6, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Gavin and Elizabeth Myler Foster.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gray, in 2010.

Jody was a 1946 Sabina High...

Dec 22, 2023

Josephine Drake, age 99, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Wilmington Nursing and Rehab.

Born on June 16, 1924, in Clinton County, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lydia Alice Powell Harris.

Josephine was a 1942 graduate of New Vienna High School.  She went on to work as...

Dec 21, 2023

Henry E. “Sandy” Sanderson III, age 77, passed away on December 21, 2023 at his home in Jeffersonville. Born October 14, 1946 the son of Henry and Ruth Medtford Sanderson II. He is survived by his wife, Linda Cooper Sanderson. Sandy enjoyed biking, gardening and anything to do with being outside. He is also survived by his children; Avery...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert W. Caldwell, age 98, of Wilmington, passed away at Cape May on Thursday evening, December 21, 2023.

Born in Highland County, May 26, 1925, the son of Harold and Elizabeth Dodds Caldwell.

He is survived by his wife Beverly.

Bob was a graduate of Samantha High School then went into the Marines...

Dec 21, 2023

Ronald D. Piatt, age 76, of Leesburg, and formerly of Xenia, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Born in Dayton on August 25, 1947, he was the son of the late, James D. and Elnora Jolly Piatt.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Curtis Piatt.

A graduate of...

Dec 20, 2023

Faye P. Flynn, age 89, of Maineville, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Born on July 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles and Flossie Evans Brooks.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Flynn, who passed in 2017.

Faye attended Port William Schools and loved to...

Dec 12, 2023

John Lee Bosier, age 74, of Sabina, passed away unexpectedly at Clinton Memorial on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Born in Martinsville on September 9, 1949, he was the son of the late Mary (Camp) and Gordon Bosier, Sr.

John is survived by his loving wife, Mary Shoemaker Bosier.  The two were united in marriage on...