Maurice Allen Fauley, Sr., age 89 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 20, 1929 in East Fultonham, Ohio, the son of the late Ernest and Mildred (Cope) Fauley.   Maurice was a wonderful family man, a loving husband, great father and grandfather. Maurice was Protestant by faith he will be missed deeply. Maurice was an avid reader and enjoyed Western books and movies. He was a veteran of the...

Connie R. Spisak, age 51, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton with her family by her side.  She was born September 19, 1967 in Los Angeles, California the daughter of Salvador Troncoso and Cora Tackleson.  Connie had a strong Christian faith.  She enjoyed crafting, cooking, reading, family activities, holidays and vacations.  She loved people and had never met a stranger, but above all, she loved and adored her children and...

Linda DuBois, age 70 of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Leesburg, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.  She was born March 11, 1949 the daughter of the late Melvin Russell and Mary Mustard Bobb.  Linda loved horses, working with numbers, and was deeply committed to her Christian faith. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Jack Bobb of New Vienna and Jerry Bobb of Mason, WV.  She is survived by her husband Gene DuBois; her only child Mark A....

Thomas Dale Johnson, age 51, of Wilmington, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Wilmington.  Tom was born August 18, 1968 in Wilmington the son of the late William and Linda Johnson, Jr.  Tom was a construction worker.  He loved fishing, and in his free time could usually be found around a lake, river, stream, or pond.  Tom is survived by his sister, Martha Johnson of Georgia; two nieces; and several cousins.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl...

James B. Stone, age 85, of Blanchester, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born March 26, 1934 in Greenup County, Kentucky the son of the late James and Caroline Rister Stone.  James grew up understanding the value of a hard day’s work, and worked hard all of his life.  He is survived by three children, Patty Wooten of Chillicothe, Estel (Jeanie) Stone of Wilmington, and Cathy (Robert) Siders of Blanchester; several...

James Roger Steele, Sr., of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 to be with the Lord.  At his time of peaceful transition James was surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.  James was born August 24, 1939 in Camargo, Ohio to Franklin Pierce and Virgie (Holliday) Steele.  He is 1 of 10 siblings, having 6 brothers and 3 sisters.  He is preceded in death by 7 of those siblings and survived by brother Paul (Rose) Steele, and sister Janet Moore.  James...

Loretta Carol (Hatfield) Pence, age 71, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 3:50 a.m. at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was born August 25, 1947 in Ross County, Ohio, the daughter of the Walter Ray and Doris Lucille (Kinnison) Hatfield.  Carol was a wonderful, loving, and gentle soul who will be missed very much.  Carol is survived by her daughter, Tina Sue Pence; son Robert Leigh Pence, Jr.; four grandchildren, Chad Stanforth, Tiffani Stanforth, and...

Susan Renee “Suzy” Moore, age 61, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  Suzy was born May 26, 1958 in Bryan, Ohio the daughter of Harry G. and Marilyn Whitesell Barber.  She loved riding with her husband Terry and her dog Puttn on their Harley-Davidson.  Suzy enjoyed being with family, and especially enjoyed playing cards with them.  She is survived by her husband, Terry Anthony Moore, to who she married June...

Deborah Gates Ford, age 64, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born August 7, 1954 in Manchester, New Hampshire the daughter of the late William and Jane Whitaker Ford.  Deborah was a very spiritual person who loved nature.  Sailing, nature walks, and swimming were among her many interests.  She had a passion for reading and had an extensive library.  Deborah was a 1981 Graduate of...

Cassandra “Casey” Lynn (McClary) Stickle, age 48, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  She was a child of God with a kind heart and a beautiful soul.  Casey was born May 3, 1971, in Washington C.H., Ohio the daughter of Jim and Carol Sue Gibson McClary.  She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Wilmington.  Casey had worked as Payroll Specialist at Airborne Express for 17 years, and also at American...