Obituaries

Shirley Ann Rhoads

Shirley Ann Rhoads

May 20, 2016

Shirley Ann (Guhlke) Rhoads, age 80, of Sinking Spring, passed away May 20, 2016. She was born in Harrington, Washington on July 12, 1935 to the late Elmer and Thelma (Atkinson) Guhlke. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rhoads; one son, Richard Rhoads; two grandchildren, Justin Michael Rhoads and Paris Spring Rhoads; her step...

Gail Ann Hollen-Smith

Gail Ann Hollen-Smith

May 16, 2016

Gail Ann Hollen-Smith, 60 years of Sardinia, passed away on Monday May 16, 2016 at The Laurels of Hillsboro. She was born in Mariemont, OH on May 28, 1955, the daughter of the late James "J,R." and Mary Lou (Reeves) Fath, Sr. Besides her parents she was also preceded by her brother, James R. Fath, Jr., nephew, Joseph B. Fath...

Brittany Lee Collins

Brittany Lee Collins

May 11, 2016

Brittany Lee Collins, 23 years of Hillsboro, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born May 2, 1993 in Wilmington, OH., the daughter of Jeffrey N. Collins and Kelley S. (Carpenter) Williams. Brittany attended Whiteoak High School and was employed at Bob Evans in Hillsboro. Brittany is survived by her daughter Brea Kirker; father Jeff Collins of Hillsboro;...

Lawson A. Roades

Lawson A. Roades

May 9, 2016

Lawson A. Roades, 92 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday May 9, 2016 at the Bell Gardens Place. He was born in Highland County on June 24, 1923, the son of the late Albert E. and Nora E. (Ludwick) Roades. Besides his parents he was also preceded by his daughter, Janice L. Roades and two brothers, Edward and Phillip...

Randy T. Lawhorn

Randy T. Lawhorn

May 8, 2016

Randy T. Lawhorn, 61 years of London, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2016 at the Kobacker House. He was born in Chillicothe on November 11, 1954, the son of the late Robert and Willa Jean (Ryan) Lawhorn of Sinking Spring. Besides his father, he was also preceded by his grandparents, Paul and Goldie Ryan, Sr. and John and Marie...

Mary B. Siders

Mary B. Siders

May 5, 2016

Mary Burgene Siders, 94 years of Hillsboro, went to heaven on Thursday May 5, 2016 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mary was a graduate of the first class of the old Hillsboro High School and was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing bingo. She was born in February...

Dessie Marie Rackley-Beamon

Dessie Marie Rackley-Beamon

May 4, 2016

Dessie Rackley-Beamon, 95 years of Hillsboro, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2016 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. She was born in Lucama, NC on March 6, 1921, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Barnes) Rackley, besides her parents she was also preceded by her husband, A. Earl Beamon on January 2,...

Dustin Lee Mottie

Dustin Lee Mottie

Apr 30, 2016

Dustin Lee Mottie, 23 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016. He was born in Hillsboro on March 22, 1993, the son of John and Pamela (Priest) Mottie of Hillsboro. Dustin is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Mottie and maternal grandfather, Kenneth Priest. Besides his parents, Dustin is survived by his son, Roland P....

Edna L. Tharp

Edna L. Tharp

Apr 26, 2016

Edna L. Tharp, 83 years of Hillsboro, passed away on April 26, 2016 at the Crestwood Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Hillsboro. She was born in Highland County on November 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Calvin Theodore and Edna (Rhoads) Clark. Besides her parents she was also preceded by her husband, George Oscar Tharp, daughter, Dency Faye...

Mary Ann Peterson

Mary Ann Peterson

Apr 25, 2016

Mary Ann Peterson, 69 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday April 25, 2016. She was born in Hillsboro on August 4, 1946, the daughter of the late William Edward and Margaret C. (Overman) Gorman. Besides her parents she was also preceded by her husband John D. Peterson on July 26, 2001. Mary worked for the Hillsboro City Schools, was...

Norma June Crum

Norma June Crum

Apr 23, 2016

Norma June Crum, 86 years of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. She was born at Locust Grove Community on December 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Paul and Goldie (Thomas) Ryan, Sr. Norma was a member of the Sinking Spring Methodist Church and retired after 30 years from the Ohio...

John L. Mcdermott

John L. Mcdermott

Apr 22, 2016

John L. McDermott, 88 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Friday April 22, 2106 at the Highland District Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg on May 27, 1927, the son of the late James and Clarice (Fawley) McDermott. Besides his parents, he was also preceded by three brothers, Joe, Don and Jerry McDermott. John retired from A.E.P. John is survived...

Thurman Large

Thurman Large

Apr 18, 2016

Thurman Large, 93 years of Brookville, passed away on Monday April 18, 2016 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born in Letitia, KY on September 18, 1922, the son of the late Brock and Pearl (Henson) Large. Besides his parents he was also preceded by his brother, Raymond Large. Thurman served in the United States Army, retired...

Vern M. Damron

Vern M. Damron

Apr 16, 2016

Vern M. "Buster" Damron, 81 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born in New Market on April 10, 1935, the son of the late Othel and Goldie (Frost) Damron. Besides his parents he was also preceded by three sisters, Ethel Young, Dorothy Hatfield and Fern Scholler and one brother, Pete Shattuck....

Ethel Mae Rhoads

Ethel Mae Rhoads

Apr 12, 2016

Ethel Mae Rhoads, 80 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Adams County on January 21, 1936, the daughter of the late Chester and Frances (Aldridge) Parker. Besides her parents she was also preceded by her husband John Rhoads, Jr. and son, John Boy Rhoads. Ethel is survived by her...

Robert Charles Tensing

Robert Charles Tensing

Apr 11, 2016

Robert "Bob" Charles Tensing, 78 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday April 11, 2016 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 15, 1937, the son of the late Albert and Esther (Hicks) Tensing. Robert served in the United States Navy and worked at General Motors for 30 years. Robert was a member of...

Patrick Ventrone

Patrick Ventrone

Apr 10, 2016

April 11, 2016 Obituary - Carl Patrick Ventrone Carl Patrick Ventrone, 77 of Hillsboro, passed away early Sunday morning, April 10, 2016, after a long illness, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born June 9, 1938 in Braddock (Pittsburgh), PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Collette Ventrone. He is survived...

Luke Fugett

Luke Fugett

Apr 9, 2016

Luke Fugett, 2 months and 2 days old, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 9, 2016 at his home. He was born in Hillsboro on February 7, 2016, the son of Matthew, Sr. and Shiana (Purdom) Fugett. Luke was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather Bill Fugett and maternal grandfather Kevin Waddell. Besides his parents, Luke is survived...

Willard M. Walker

Willard M. Walker

Apr 7, 2016

Willard M. Walker, 88 years of Melbourne, FL, passed away on Thursday April 7, 2016. He was born in Sugartree Ridge, OH on September 7, 1927, the son of the late John and Lulu (Shaw) Walker. Besides his parents he was also preceded by his sister, Sara Rousch and two brothers, Paul Walker and George Walker. Willard is survived by...

Jane Davis-Roush

Jane Davis-Roush

Apr 5, 2016

Jane Davis-Roush, 86 years of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at her residence. She was born in New Antioch, OH on June 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Aquilla E. and Pauline (Spurlock) Purtee. Besides her parents she was also preceded by her first husband, Ralph Davis on July 8, 1989, her second husband, Robert "Bob"...