Obituaries

Edward Kelley

Edward Kelley

Jul 7, 2023

Edward "Ed" Kelley, 62 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Friday July 7, 2023. He was born in West Union on July 12, 1960, the son of the late Donald and Phyllis (Campton) Kelley. Ed is survived by his wife, Lisa (Fisher) Kelley, son, Lee Kelley of Hillsboro, daughter, Kelli (Randy) Cooper of Hillsboro, two grandchildren, R.J. Cooper and McKenna...

Rian Taylor Mullenix

Rian Taylor Mullenix

Jul 5, 2023

Rian Taylor Mullenix, born July 3, 2023, the daughter of Jenika (Watson) Mullenix and Brad Mullenix, passed away Wednesday July 05, 2023. Besides her parents, she is survived by her sister, Reagan Mullenix; maternal grandparents, Jevin & Kathy Watson; paternal grandparents, Scott & Jeanine Mullenix; maternal great grandmother, Mary Fettro; paternal great grandmothers, Carole Mullenix, Betty Hildebrant; paternal great grandfather,...

Evelyn Everetts

Evelyn Everetts

Jul 5, 2023

Evelyn Faye Everetts, 82 years of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, July 05, 2023. Evelyn was born January 24, 1941 in Adams County, the daughter of Earnest W. Wallace and Thelma G. (Whitley) May. Besides her parents, she was proceeded in death by her stepfather, John Cline; brothers-in-law Dean Everetts and Larry Newman. Evelyn graduated from Seaman High...

Shirley Williams Reichard

Shirley Williams Reichard

Jul 3, 2023

Shirley J. Williams Reichard, 85 years of the East Danville Community, passed away on Monday, July 03, 2023. She was born in Highland County, OH. on March 08, 1938, the daughter of the late Robert Dennis Smith and Gladys (Vance) Stroop. She is also preceded by her stepfather, Gerald Stroop, first husband, Ronald Williams, second husband, Albert Reichard, son, Bob...

Nelson Dotson

Nelson Dotson

Jul 2, 2023

Nelson Lee Dotson, 78 years old, of Seaman, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2023. He was born in Oliver Township, in Adams County, Ohio, on November 6, 1944, the son of the late Lacy and Sarah (Rasnick) Dotson. Nelson was a 1963 graduate of Hillsboro High School and then served in the United States Air Force from 1965...

Robert Pegan

Robert Pegan

Jun 30, 2023

Robert Owen Pegan 65, of Hillsboro, Ohio. He lived a life full of adventure, passion and love and we are grateful for the time we had with him. He sadly left us June 30, 2023 following a motorcycle accident. He is Born on October 27, 1957 to the late Robert Ivan Pegan and Charma Louise (Dick) Pegan. He is survived...

Louise Davis

Louise Davis

Jun 29, 2023

Louise Davis, 96 years old, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023. She was born in Highland County on April 8, 1927, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Lewis) Morris, Sr. Besides her parents, she is also preceded by her husband, Leo Davis on December 12, 2014, grandson, Eric Harrington, siblings, Virgil Morris, Frances Davis, Margaret Creamer, Charlotte...

Lesha Danielle Harrison

Lesha Danielle Harrison

Jun 21, 2023

Lesha Danielle Harrison, 47 years of Drakesboro ,KY, passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023. She was born in Greenville, KY on January 30, 1976. Lesha is proceeded in death by her grandparents, L.E. & Dorothy (Ables) Harrison; stepfather, Carl Evans; sister, Cassandra and Kevin "Tiny" Garner, father of Liberty. Survivors include her mother, Dianne Evans of Hillsboro; stepfather, Robert...

Paul Rigsby

Paul Rigsby

Jun 20, 2023

Paul Rigsby, 84 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023. He was born in Magoffin County, KY on July 16, 1938, the son of the late Hayden and Peachie (Montgomery) Rigsby. Besides his parents, Paul is also preceded in death by his siblings, Luria Prater, Rurie Slusher, Frances Rowe, and David Allen Rigsby. Paul was a member...

Paul J. Turner

Paul J. Turner

Jun 18, 2023

Paul J. Turner, 85 years of the Elmville Community, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Paul was born August 28, 1937 in Highland County, OH., the son of the late Floyd and Effie (Case) Turner. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Turner on May 23, 2023; grandson, Jared Sandlin; two brothers, Charles and Dick...

Lois Newman

Lois Newman

Jun 17, 2023

Lois Newman, 93 years of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. Lois was born May 16, 1930 at Belfast, the daughter of the late DeWitt H. and Elma Loreene (Gall) Frazer. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald A. Newman on August 16, 2010, and one brother, William H. Frazer. Lois grew up in...

Robert Ward, Jr.

Robert Ward, Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

On June 7, 2023, a sunny warm day, Bob (Robert) Ward Jr. took his last breaths on this earth surrounded by his daughters at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on September 5, 1959, to Robert Ward Sr. and Phyllis Ward of Hillsboro Ohio, Bob grew up with his two younger brothers, Mike (Sherry) and Larry (Joyce) Ward. No...

Bennye Joan Crago

Bennye Joan Crago

Jun 4, 2023

Bennye J. Crago, 81 years of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. No services or visitation is scheduled. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Breakfield

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Breakfield

Jun 3, 2023

Robert L. Breakfield, 72 years of Lucasville, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023 at his residence. Bobby was born on November 2, 1950 in Dayton. The son of the late William and Virginia (Wical) Breakfield. Beside his parents, he is also preceded by an infant brother, Denver Lee Breakfield, brother, Fred (Margaret) Breakfield and sister, Joanna (Jerry) Brewington. He...

Donald Bennington

Donald Bennington

Jun 2, 2023

Donald Ray Bennington, 78, passed peacefully after a brief illness on June 2, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born December 22, 1944 in Adams County, Ohio, the son of the late Ray V. (Vonnie) and Catherine (Louderback) Bennington. In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn (Setty) Bennington, and deeply-missed son, Kevin...

Anthony "Tony" B. Tetzlaff

Anthony "Tony" B. Tetzlaff

May 29, 2023

Anthony B. "Tony" Tetzlaff, 69 years of Latham, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH., on December 1, 1953, the son of the late Ben Tetzlaff and Hazel Virginia Barnett. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his sister, Christine Belhasen and beloved dog, Walter. Tony Was a 1972 graduate of Wilbur Wright...

Daniel Raymond Apking

Daniel Raymond Apking

May 28, 2023

Daniel Raymond Apking, 91 years, of the Sinking Spring Community, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023. Dan was born in Cincinnati on January 16, 1932, the son of the late George and Pauline (Minter) Apking. Besides his parents; he is also preceded by his son, Bill Daniel Apking and sister, Shirley Ferguson. Dan retired from working the railroad, served...

Charles L Stephens

Charles L Stephens

May 25, 2023

Charles L. Stephens, 94 years of Hillsboro and formerly of Daytona Beach, FL., passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, OH.. He was born on June 13, 1928 in Wayland, KY., the son of the late Millard and Sallie (Chadwell) Stephens. Beside his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Helen I....

Ann Turner

Ann Turner

May 23, 2023

Ann Turner, 78 years of Peebles, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 She was born on May 28, 1944 in Highland County, the daughter of the late George E. and Emma Margaret (Hopkins) Newkirk. Besides her parents, she is proceeded by her grandson, Jared Sandlin and brother, Charles E "Sambo" Newkirk. Ann is survived by her husband, Paul Turner whom...

Jason Wyckoff

Jason Wyckoff

May 19, 2023

Jason Wyckoff, 53 years of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. Jason was born February 10, 1970 in Wilmington, OH., the son of the late David P. and Nancy E. (Blair) Wyckoff. Beside his parents, Jason was preceded in death by a nephew, Ryan Kiefer. Jason was a 1988 Hillsboro High School graduate; a member of the Hillsboro Northside...