Obituaries

Joseph W. Davis

Joseph W. Davis

Aug 22, 2024

Joseph W. Davis, 98 years of New Vienna, passed away 6 days from his 99th birthday, on August 22, 2024. He was born on August 28, 1925, in Highland County, OH., the son of the late Roy C. and Fronia (Johnson) Davis. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Fannie (Gambrell) Davis, on...

Richard "Dick" D Matthews

Richard "Dick" D Matthews

Aug 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard "Dick" D Matthews of Jamestown, OH. Born on March 12, 1938, in Greene County, OH, Dick dedicated his life to farming and community service. He attended the Jamestown Church of Christ, a lifelong member of the Old Timers Club, Greene County FFA Alumni Association, the New Jasper Volunteer...

Judith Anne Roush

Judith Anne Roush

Aug 15, 2024

Judith Anne "Judy" Roush, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. She was 82. Judy was born Aug. 10, 1942 in East Liberty, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard and Geraldine Robson. Judy was a 1960 graduate of Perry-Zane High School in East Liberty, earned her bachelor's degree in education at Ohio University in 1964, and took continuing...

Helen Louise Harvey

Helen Louise Harvey

Aug 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Helen Louise Hutchinson Harvey (89) of Hillsboro, Ohio. She went to be with her lord on Wednesday August 14, 2024. Born at home in Vinton County, Ohio on May 13, 1935 to Charles Victor Hutchinson and Emma Mildred (Beech) Hutchinson. She was a long time member of the Hillsboro Church...

Mike Wright

Mike Wright

Aug 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mike Wright, a cherished member of the Sinking Spring Community Church, Shriners Hillbilly Clan 8, Highland Lodge #38, Felicity Lodge #102, retired from Kroger, as a truck driver and worked at Thompson Funeral Home. Mike was a proud advocate of the cowboy lifestyle, bringing joy and laughter...

Robert "Bob" E. Garman

Robert "Bob" E. Garman

Aug 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" E. Garman, of Hillsboro, OH, entered eternal rest on August 7, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 16, 1941, Bob's life was a testament to service and community. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mabel "Christine" Garman and his wife, Nancy Garman on August 28, 2023. A devoted member of the...

Janet M. Wallace

Janet M. Wallace

Aug 6, 2024

Janet Wallace, 87, of Lebanon, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born on August 19, 1936 in Ginghamsburg, Ohio, she was 1 of 6 children to Ivalue & William (Bill) Reed. After high school, she became a waitress at the Skyscraper Restaurant in downtown Hillsboro, worked on the assembly line making pants at the Pants...

James L. Cook

James L. Cook

Aug 4, 2024

Capt./Ch James Leary Cook, USNR-Ret, 85 years, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday morning, August 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, respected grandfather, and distinguished Navy veteran. Born January 13, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC, he is preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Jimmie Lee (Foster) Cook, Jr., his younger brother,...

Cristi R Brownlee

Cristi R Brownlee

Aug 1, 2024

Cristi Brownlee, 59 years of Hillsboro, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 01, 2024. Born July 24, 1965 in Dayton, OH; daughter of the late Cecil Arnold and Mary (Adkins) Arnold. Cristi's creativity overflowed into her passions of art and writing; but her greatest joy, stemmed from her role as a mother. Her love for her children knew no bounds....

Gary R. Chain

Gary R. Chain

Aug 1, 2024

Gary R. Chain, a beloved deputy sheriff and esteemed member of the community, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Hillsboro, OH. Born on January 21, 1956, in Washington Court House, OH. He is preceded by his parents, Charles and Betty Chain. Gary dedicated his life to serving and protecting others, having held various roles in law enforcement, including EMS,...

Ann H. Siddons

Ann H. Siddons

Aug 1, 2024

Ann H. Siddons of Charleston, SC, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Hillsboro, OH on January 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Roma (Robinson) Holladay. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Siddons on September 9, 2020 and her...

Patrick Shane Murphy

Patrick Shane Murphy

Jul 23, 2024

Shane Murphy, 61 years of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born August 1, 1962 in Gallipolis, OH., the son of the late Jack W. and Marguerite J. (Strunk) Murphy. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Murphy. Shane was a graduate of Western Brown High School and attended Southern State Community...

Sondra Leibreich

Sondra Leibreich

Jul 21, 2024

On Sunday July 21, 2024, Sondra Jane Leibreich was reunited with the love of her life, Norman Leibreich, Jr., who passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Sondra was born in Meigs Township on June 14, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Audrey (McFarland) Lykins, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Roger Lee Coss

Roger Lee Coss

Jul 17, 2024

Roger L. Coss, 84 years of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born May 26, 1940 in Troy, OH., the son of the late Vernon F. and Grace (Brown) Coss. Beside his parents, Roger was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon "Sonny" Coss and David Coss; four sisters, Frances Winert, Betty Zonars, Virginia Matthews and Phyllis...

Mary Frances Mohr

Mary Frances Mohr

Jul 14, 2024

Mary Frances Mohr, age 81, passed away Sunday July 13, 2024. She was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, to the late Harold and Mary Mohr. Mary Frances was a graduate of both Belfast High School near Hillsboro, and Miller Draughon Business College in Cincinnati. She was employed in the trucking industry in Cincinnati for more than 30 years. For most of...

Pauline Pennington

Pauline Pennington

Jul 12, 2024

Pauline Pennington, 94 years of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born August 6, 1929 at Winchester, Clark County, KY., the daughter of the late Keller and Lillie (Bishop) Martin. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Pennington on April 23, 1998; daughter, Lori Freeman; sister, Virginia Mae Butcher; four brothers, Keller...

Gina M. Waddell

Gina M. Waddell

Jul 12, 2024

Gina M. Waddell, 61 years of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. Gina was born February 4, 1963 in Greenfield, OH., the daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret (Forte) Waddell. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter and three brothers. She was a...

Clara Fay Page

Clara Fay Page

Jul 7, 2024

Clara Fay Page, born on October 2, 1938, in Grayson, KY, passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 85. A beloved mother to her children, Lowell (Judy) Page, James (Tressia) Page, Carl Page, Libby Young and CJ (Cole) Thornton, 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Clara was known for her dedication to her...

Lillie Alice Porter

Lillie Alice Porter

Jul 5, 2024

Lillie Alice Porter, age 72 of Peebles, OH., passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born in Pike County, OH. on February 6, 1952, the daughter of the late William Orville and Ulai Mae (Thompson) Spence. Alice graduated Valedictorian of Western High School class of 1970. She also earned her AAS Degree with honors from Shawnee State University in...

Mary L. Priest

Mary L. Priest

Jul 3, 2024

Mary L. Priest, a beloved member of the Leesburg community, passed away on July 3, 2024. Born on December 31, 1925, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments shared with her family and friends. She is preceded by her parents, Charles and Sarah (Anders) Newlan, grandson, Dustin Mottie, granddaughter, Leslie Hafer, 2 brothers, a baby sister...