Obituaries
Nancy F. Pickard
Feb 14, 2024
Nancy F. Pickard of Wilmington, Ohio, peacefully passed away on February 14, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on February 8, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to loving parents, Robert "Jerry" and Dorothy (Duff) French, whose memory she cherished throughout her life. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by her brother, Robert French, Jr. Nancy was a...
Teresa R Hall
Feb 10, 2024
Teresa R. Hall, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, dear sister peacefully passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age of 61. She was born in Georgetown, Ohio on March 16, 1962. Teresa was a beautiful soul who brought joy and love into the lives of all who knew her. As a dedicated housewife, her family was her...
Juanita L. Kelley
Feb 8, 2024
Our beloved mother, wife, and sister in Christ Juanita Louise (Haines) Kelley, 71, went home to glory on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Mrs. Kelley was born in Wilmington, Ohio, and attended Edward Lee McClain High School in Greenfield. Juanita was a graduate of the Ohio State University and later completed her Master's degree at Xavier University. Mrs. Kelley was an...
Pamela S. Gabbard
Feb 5, 2024
Pamela "Pam" Gabbard, 63 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday February 5, 2024. Pam was born in Wilmington on October 4, 1960, the daughter of the late Irvin "Dale" and Mae (Adams) Gabbard. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by her brother, Irvin Gabbard. Pam is survived by her caretaker and niece, Tina (Brian) Fulton of Hillsboro, one...
Stephen Edward Lerch
Feb 3, 2024
Stephen Edward Lerch, of Hillsboro, died February 3, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born September 3, 1957 to Anne (nee Moran) and A. Edward Lerch at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Dayton, Ohio After relocating to Highland County, the family lived close to the land on a 200-acre farm. As the oldest of seven children, Steve was expected to...
Doris A. Dyer
Jan 27, 2024
Doris A. Dyer, 92 years of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born September 21, 1931 in Buford, OH., the daughter of the late Earl E. and Lola Irene (Donohoo) Fender. Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Guy A. Dyer who passed away on August 8, 2018 after 66 years of marriage....
Linda M Harrington
Jan 24, 2024
Linda M. Harrington, a beloved mother and dedicated caregiver, peacefully passed away on January 24, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1955, in Greenfield, Ohio, Linda was a cherished member of her community. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Betty Jean (McCarty) Brown. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by her husband, Tommy G. Harrington,...
Marcus W. Taylor
Jan 24, 2024
Marcus W. Taylor, a proud and esteemed member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, at the age of 75. Marcus was born on May 11, 1948, in Ohio, where he spent his formative years and built a life filled with love, dedication, and service. With a deep love for his country, Marcus enlisted in the United...
Acel J. Mahan
Jan 21, 2024
Acel J. Mahan, 90, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. He was born July 12, 1933 in Barbourville, Ky., the son of the late John and Martha (McCreary) Mahan. Acel is preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine Mahan. He is survived by his sons, Thomas (Diana) Mahan and Acel J Mahan, Jr (Kristen) Mahan.; Stepchildren,...
Mary Linn
Jan 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Mary Linn Mary Linn, a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on May 11, 1941, in her beloved hometown of Hillsboro, Ohio, Mary was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Born to the late Dr. Walter H. and Velma (Walker) Fenner, Mary...
June E. Simons
Jan 10, 2024
June E. Simons, a beloved mother, esteemed banker, and devoted family woman, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, in Hillsboro, Ohio. Born on June 13, 1941, in Xenia, Ohio, June lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication. She is preceded by her parents, Marion and Veda (Curry) Middleton, husbands, Richard Beam and Ralph Simons and sister, Ester...
George L. Thompson
Jan 10, 2024
George L. Thompson, a beloved member of the Hilllsboro Community, departed from this world on January 10, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on October 8, 1937, in Highland County, George led a life rooted in faith, devotion, and the simple joys that bring people together. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Creek, wife, Barbara Thompson,...
Lucille Bullock
Jan 8, 2024
Lucille Mae Bullock, age 96, of Hillsboro, Ohio passed from this world on January 8, 2024. She was born December 28, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ambert Rantha Hilleary and Mae Elizabeth Wilhelm Hilleary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Herman H. Bullock in 2017. She is survived by her daughters,...
Breanna D. Grooms
Jan 7, 2024
Breanna Grooms, born on May 19, 1999, in the rolling hills of Ohio, graced the world with her presence, bringing unmeasurable joy and love to those around her. It is with heavy hearts that we announce her untimely passing on January 7, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, left this world far too soon, leaving behind a...
Richard "Dick" Eick-Spilker, Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
Richard "Dick" Eick- Spilker, Sr., a devoted family man, respected community member, and hardworking truck driver, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 surrounded by family, at Highland District Hospital at the age of 82. Born on January 19, 1941, Dick lived a life filled with dedication, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility. He is preceded in death by...
Shirley Mae Decarbo
Jan 1, 2024
Our beloved mother passed peacefully from this life in the early hours of January 1, 2024, at the age of 91, following a brief illness. She was in the care of Cincinnati Hospice Center and died with family at her side. Born in New Castle, PA, to Mary Malinda Dout (deceased 1934), she was raised by her maternal grandmother, Myrtle...
Barbara Atkins
Dec 28, 2023
Barbara Atkins, born on March 2, 1956, in the serene town of Springdale, Ohio, Barbara Atkins lived a life filled with warmth, love, and cherished connections. It is with heavy hearts that we announce her peaceful passing on December 28, 2023, in her home in Hillsboro, Ohio. Barbara was 67 years old. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents,...
Woodrow "Eddie" E. Reno
Dec 25, 2023
Woodrow E. "Eddie" Reno, a former member of Hillsboro Community, passed away on December 25, 2023, in Port Orange, Florida, at the age of 87. Born on June 16, 1936, in Highland County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Woodrow W. and Irene (Harvey) Reno. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Wade Larrick,...
Charles M Purdin
Dec 21, 2023
Charles M. Purdin, a beloved member of the Hillsboro community, passed away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on December 9, 1940, in Hillsboro, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ray and Mary E. (Marsh) Purdin. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his son, Thomas Allen Purdin and great grandson, Kevin Jenkins,...
Sandra "Sandy" K Waddell
Dec 16, 2023
Sandra K. "Sandy" Waddell, 57 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday December 16, 2023. Sandy was born on December 13, 1966, in Hillsboro, the daughter of the late Emery "Slim" and Mildred Opal (Pollard) Purdom. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by her husband, Kevin Waddell, grandson, Luke Fugett, sister, Geneva Slusher, brothers, Daryl and Ronald Purdom and...
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