Darrell O. Baird, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home with family by his side.  He was born September 6, 1949 in Adams County, Ohio, the son of the late Orville and Thelma (Baldwin) Baird.  Darrell was a proud Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War.  He had been a truck driver with both Sewell Motor Express, and R & L Trucking.  Darrell also farmed in Adams County where he grew up near...

Gloria Ann Grooms, age 59, of Wilmington, died Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Wilmington.  She was born December 3, 1961 in Xenia, the daughter of Bill and Ola Mae (Trubee) Fields.  She was a member of the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church in Wilmington.  She enjoyed collecting Angel, and Native American Figurines.  Gloria volunteered, then became an employee, at the local homeless shelter. As a tribute of her love, and in memory of her daughter Jessica who passed away, Gloria...

Lori Kay Harris, age 65, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her home.  Loris was born April 9, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late William Robert and Patsy Ruth (Shields) Harris.  She was a member of Dove Church in Wilmington.  Lori loved life and her church, she was very fond of her friends, Dave and Robyn Hinman.  She is survived by one sister, Susan (Dennis) Stoner of Georgetown; one brother Scott Harris of Wilmington; and nephew Ian Cleaver...

Brianna Nicole Moore, age 22, of Gratis, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  Brianna was born October 9, 1998 in Wilmington, the daughter of Charles H. and Christina (Clifton) Moore. She grew up in the Clarksville Pentecostal Church of God and had a real passion for the Church Mission Ministry.  Brianna is survived her mother, Christina (Wayne Dizney) Moore of Clarksville; father Charles (Teresa Vic) Moore of Middletown; maternal grandmother...

Rose Rita (Workman) Vanover, age 68 of Xenia, went to eternal rest May 5, 2021. She was the 11th child of George and Edna (Gregg) Workman. She is survived by her children Billy Vanover of Xenia, Christopher (Beth) Vanover of Xenia, Anna (Bill) Lawson of Wilmington. Grandchildren Ashley (Dallas) McPherson, Cody Lawson, Drake (Abby) Lawson, Jesse Vanover, Breana, Deeana, Harley Vanover, Shane Vanover. Great Grandchildren Madilyn, Weston, Alayna, Landen, Adriana, KJ, Lane, Logan, and...

Bobby J. Lanham, age 74, of Midland, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash Inpatient Care Center.  He was born August 17, 1946 in Middlesboro, Kentucky the son of the late Virgil and Blanche L. (Griffin) Lanham.  Bobby had worked for Ford Motor Company in Michigan, then for G.E. in Sharonville.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing.  Bobby had served as Lay Minister for several churches, and had taught...

William Eugene “Bill” Rein, I, age 64, of Sabina, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the emergency room at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  He was born June 25, 1956 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Waldemar and Harlene (Grooms) Rein.  Bill had been a mechanic at Airborne Express for more than 30 years, and was a member of the Sabina Moose Lodge #1244 and ABATE.  He had played guitar since the age of two.  He was the last surviving member of “Sidewinder” band.  He...

Charlie “Fibber” Knauff, age 85, of New Vienna, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital.  He was born January 7, 1936 in Peebles, Ohio the son of the late Charles F. and Agnes (Hayslip) Knauff.  Fibber was a member of the New Vienna Church of Christ.  His heart and soul was in the car business and he made many tremendous friends through the years.  Fibber was the type of man that would give you the shirt of his back.  He enjoyed...

Cheryl Lynn Shamp, age 60, of Sabina, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the Inpatient Care Unit at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born April 19, 1961 in Clarksville, Ohio the daughter of Charles E. and Marjorie (Jones) Carson.  Cheryl was a sweet lady, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved to have fun, loved listening to old Rock & Roll music, and enjoyed dancing and spending time with friends.  More than anything, she loved riding the Harley with...

Lisa Lynn Pauley, age 57, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born June 26, 1963 in Wilmington the daughter of Layman Clark and Edith (Keeton) Thompson.  Lisa was a member of the Wilmington Church of God and a lifelong resident of Clinton County.  She had been a Managing Supervisor with Community Options, Inc.  Lisa enjoyed tending to her flowers, cooking, camping, fishing, and just spending time with her family, whom she adored. ...