Obituaries

Garnett Welch

Garnett Welch

Feb 27, 2024

Garnett Cooper Welch nee Curtis Born 02/24/1946 New Richmond, Ohio to the late Cathrine and George Curtis Died 02/27/2024 Batavia, Ohio at the age of 78. Garnett was proceeded in death by her son Jamie Lee Cooper, son Bill Cooper, sister Dorothy, Connie, Mary Lou, and brother George. She was survived by her daughter Kathryn Kay and James (Cooper) Potter,...

Leymon M. Stice

Leymon M. Stice

Feb 23, 2024

Leymon M. Stice, 65 years, passed away on February 23, 2024. Born on August 10, 1958, in Bowling Green, KY, Leymon was the son of the late Amon and Myrta (Bratcher) Stice. Leymon graduated from Waggener High School in Louisville, KY. His education laid the foundation for a successful career in the grocery industry as a butcher for Publix. Leymon...

William "Jeff" J. Trisdale

William "Jeff" J. Trisdale

Feb 20, 2024

William J. "Jeff" Trisdale, 75 years of the Belfast Community, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Batavia Nursing Care Center. Jeff was born January 11, 1949 in Monterey, TN., the son of the late Charles E. and Zelda C. (Simmons) Trisdale. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anita (Crabtree) Trisdale on October 4,...

James L. "Jim" Gorman

James L. "Jim" Gorman

Feb 19, 2024

James L. "Jim" Gorman, 76 years of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. Born on September 16, 1947, in Hillsboro, OH, Jim was the son of the late William Edward and Margaret C. (Overman) Gorman. Beside his parents, Jim was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Ann Peterson, Malinda Jane O'Cull and Sharon Kay Lamb. He was a...

Dwain K. Gorby

Dwain K. Gorby

Feb 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dwain K. Gorby Dwain K. Gorby, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on January 5, 2024, at his farm near Sinking Spring. Born on August 5, 1931, in Burnt House, West Virginia, the son of the late Isaac and Marie (Keith) Gorby. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother...

Nancy F. Pickard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...