Obituaries

Bobby R. Jones

Bobby R. Jones

Jun 29, 2024

Bobby R. Jones, 91 years of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born in Carbon Glow, KY. on April 16, 1933, the son of the late Leroy and Verna (Lumpkins) Jones. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eva M. (Mahanes) Jones on July 17, 2022; daughter, Peggy Ann...

Dolores N Mootz

Dolores N Mootz

Jun 22, 2024

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dolores Neva (Lewis) Mootz, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful mother, always there to help out in anyway she could, giving her love, support and wisdom along the way. Dolores was born November 1, 1929, to William Marion Lewis...

Donald "Babe" Mcelwee, Jr.

Donald "Babe" Mcelwee, Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Donald "Babe" McElwee, Jr., a beloved member of the Sinking Spring community, passed away on June 16, 2024, at the age of 67 at the Monarch Meadows Assisted Living in Seaman, Ohio. He was born on September 19, 1956, in Hillsboro, OH. Babe is preceded by his parents, Donald and Pauline (Montgomery) McElwee, Sr. and brother, John McElwee. Babe leaves...

Jean Apking

Jean Apking

Jun 12, 2024

Jean Apking, 90 years of the Sinking Spring Community, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Jean was born in Cincinnati on October 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Ernest and Faye (Sharp) Cain. Besides her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Daniel Raymond Apking and son, William Daniel "Bill" Apking. Jean retired from GE Aircraft Engines, enjoyed...

Rebecca Lynn Grey

Rebecca Lynn Grey

Jun 11, 2024

Rebecca Lynn Grey, a devoted wife, caring mother, and proud United States Marine Corps veteran, passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on July 12, 1948, Rebecca dedicated her life to her family and her country. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Maryann (Tanner) Neymeyer, her husband, Teddy Grey on April...

John L. "Larry" Hedges

John L. "Larry" Hedges

Jun 7, 2024

John L. "Larry" Hedges, a devoted Air Force veteran born on April 1, 1936, in Hillsboro, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2024. He will be deeply missed by his cherished son Jason Hedges of Loveland. Larry is preceded by his parents, Elmer and Ursula Hedges, wife, Barbara Hedges whom were married on September 2, 1961, daughter-in-law, Renee Hedges and...

James W Ferrell

James W Ferrell

Jun 5, 2024

James W. Ferrell, 83 years of Hillsboro, OH., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Jim was born January 19, 1941, in Hillsboro, the son of the late Willis Earl and Emma Louise (Miller) Ferrell. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Sue (Johnson) Ferrell on August 14, 2010; one son, Mark Ferrell; grandchild, Devine Ferrell;...

Virginia T Dobbins

Virginia T Dobbins

Jun 3, 2024

Virginia Dobbins, 90 years old, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024 at Legacy Nursing Home in Hillsboro, Oh. She is survived by her husband, John Dobbins. John and Virginia were married on December 6, 1975 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She shared a marriage with John, for 49 years. John took wonderful care of Virginia during their life...

Anthony "Tony" J, Younker

Anthony "Tony" J, Younker

May 25, 2024

Anthony J. "Tony" Younker, 79 years of Hillsboro, OH., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. Tony was born at Sinking Spring, OH. on June 30, 1944, the son of the late Archie Gene and Ruby (White) Younker. On November 15, 1964, he was united in marriage to Doris L. (Fenner) Younker, who passed away on March 26, 2014. To this...

Jerri Lynn Whitt

Jerri Lynn Whitt

May 17, 2024

Jerri Lynn Whitt, 64 years of Hillsboro was born on September 16, 1959, in Wilmington, Ohio, and passed away on May 17, 2024. She was a beloved daughter of Gerald (Judy) Whitt of Lucasville, OH., and the late Ruby (Hoskins) Whitt. Beside her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joy Howard. Jerri Lynn was a cherished sister...

Diana Stewart

Diana Stewart

May 16, 2024

Diana Stewart, a beloved member of the Peebles, OH community, passed away on May 16, 2024, at the age of 67. Diana was born on November 1, 1956, and was cherished for her unwavering love for her family. She was the daughter of the late John Biggs and Barbara (Younker) Biggs of Kettering. Diana's life was a testament to her...

Briannika Tolle

Briannika Tolle

May 14, 2024

Briannika "Bri" Tolle, a free spirit who embodied vibrance and a deep appreciation for the joys of life, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Dayton, OH, she spent her life spreading joy and positivity to all those around her. Briannika's kind and caring nature touched the lives of many during her time on Earth. She was a beloved...

Cherie A Reynolds

Cherie A Reynolds

May 3, 2024

Cherie A. Reynolds, 61, passed away on 3 May 2024 after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. Despite her immense bravery and the heroic efforts of her doctors, treatment was unsuccessful, and she passed peacefully at her home in New Vienna, Ohio. She is survived by Terry, her loving and devoted husband of ¬37 years, adored daughter Deidra Reynolds; three...

Malita S Tong

Malita S Tong

May 3, 2024

Malita S. "DuDah" Tong, 73 years of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. Malita was born February 8, 1951 in Chillicothe, OH., the daughter of the late Ira Robert and Mary Ellen (Jordan) Tong. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara F. "Susie" Hammond; brother, Steve Tong; two nephews, Rob Tong and Danny...

Ronald L. Harden

Ronald L. Harden

May 3, 2024

Ronald L. "Ron" Harden, 69 years of Williamsburg, OH., passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born August 3, 1954 in Georgetown, OH., the son of the late John W. and Flora H. (Bilvy) Harden. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his life partner, Judy A. Carter. Ron was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in...

Barbara Ruth Snyder

Barbara Ruth Snyder

Apr 29, 2024

Barbara Ruth Knechtly Snyder passed away on April 29, 2024 surrounded by family. Barbara was born August 11, 1933 in Locust Grove Ohio to parents Cornelius Glenn and Mary Grace (Copeland) Knechtly. She graduated from Hillsboro High School class of 1951. She worked in many jobs but enjoyed being a waitress, home caregiver and babysitter. She loved planting and tending...

James F. Spruance

James F. Spruance

Apr 26, 2024

James F. Spruance, a cherished husband, electrician, and Harley enthusiast, passed away on Friday April 26, 2024, in Hillsboro, Ohio, at the age of 79. Born on September 12, 1944, in Highland County. James led a life filled with love and adventure. With a passion for riding his Harley, spending time with his beloved grandchildren, and hitting the shooting range...

Duane Davis

Duane Davis

Apr 25, 2024

Duane Davis, a dedicated man who found joy in working with his hands and playing guitar, embraced his final triumph on Thursday April 25th, 2024. Born on December 20th, 1959, in Springfield, OH, Duane exuded love and warmth in every strum of his guitar and shared that same love with his dear nieces, nephew, and his cherished children. Duane is...

Nicholas "Nick" A, Oglesby

Nicholas "Nick" A, Oglesby

Apr 25, 2024

Nicholas A. "Nick" Oglesby, 62 years of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born March 22, 1962 in Hamilton, OH., the son of the late Harold and Helen (Cox) Oglesby. On January 31, 1998, Nick was united in marriage to Rebecca "Becki" (Walker) Oglesby. They were blessed with three devoted and loving daughters, Miranda (Garth) Watson, Morgan...

Barbara Perkins Doss

Barbara Perkins Doss

Apr 13, 2024

Barbara Perkins Doss, 73 years of New Vienna, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1950, the daughter of the late Vincent and Hulda (Gibson) Perkins. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Michael "Mike" Doss on March 28, 2010; daughter, Wendy Doss on July 21, 2018; five brothers, Vincent...