Wade Darrell Brown, age 74, of Clarksville, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Dayton Veterans Administration Hospice Center.  He was born November 12, 1943 in West Liberty, Kentucky.  Wade was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War and was retired from General Motors.  He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Blanchester, American Legion Post #49 in Wilmington, an avid woodworker, and a lifetime N.R.A. member.  Wade’s family...

Michael Eugene Cooper, age 54, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully at his home at 7:11 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 surrounded by his wife Kelly, two sons Aaron and Casey, and with his faithful K-9 friend Lexi by his side.  He was born June 28, 1964 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, the son of James and Ann (McGlone) Cooper.  Mike lived the only way he knew how, with an open heart and open arms. He made new friends everywhere he went. Mike loved being outdoors hunting and fishing and...

Richard J. “Richie” Otto, age 47, of Wilmington, died Monday, August 27, 2018 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  He was born March 1, 1971 in Lima, Ohio the son of Shellie Tipton.  He loved music and football, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.  He is survived by his fiancée Jenny Cline, children, Levi, Eli, and Logan Otto; step daughter Madison Welsh; sister Paula Garcia; and aunt Robin Brothers.  Graveside funeral...

Stephen Joseph Picone, age 53, of New Vienna, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was born November 21, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York the son of Joseph Stephen and Anita Marie Lascari Picone.  He was a self-employed mechanic with his family business in Brooklyn for many years.  He is survived by friend and companion Wendy Slater.  Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Brown Funeral Home.  Visitation...

Craig L. Reeder, age 60, of Wilmington, lost his battle with cancer at home under the care of Community Care Hospice. Craig was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on December 15, 1957 the son of Cornelius and Mary Lou Vincent Reeder. Craig was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and uncle. He is survived by his wife, Virginia “Kate” Reeder; two sons, Jason Reeder and Christopher “Taz” Reeder; three grandsons, Gabriel Reeder, Azriel Reeder, and Britton Reeder;...

Ben Riggin Briggs went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6th just one day shy of his 82nd birthday, surrounded by his loving family.  Ben was born on August 7, 1936 in Wilmington, OH to the late Maynard “Shorty” and Myra (Riggin) Briggs.  Ben always worked hard to provide for his family, which was evident by his 25 years of service at Kuhns Brothers in Dayton, OH. He spent the next 25 years working at Werner Supply Company in Middletown, OH until his retirement....

Robert E. Snell, Jr. age 64, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born November 30, 1953 in Clinton County the son of Robert E. and Juanita Sanderson Snell, Sr.  Robert is survived by his daughter, Daniele Nichole “Nikki” (Flynt Baker) Travis of Connersville, Indiana; son Jason (Kelly) Snell of Wilmington; mother Juanita Snell of Wilmington;  sisters, Carolyn Wallace and Peggy Snell of Wilmington; brother...

Matthew Jay Floyd, 43, of Mainville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Bethesda North Hospital with his loving family by his side. Matt was born February 25, 1975 the son of Phil and Linda (McFadden) Floyd. He is survived by his wife Tonya, three sons Spencer, Carter, and Ryder, and the added blessing of his step children, Ethan, Gabby, and Carson. He loved them all with all his heart. Matt is also survived by his parents, Phil and Linda Floyd, and brother Andy. A graduate of...

Phoebe Ellen Fife Henry,96, passed to eternal life on July 25, 2018 at Ohio living Cape May in Wilmington, Ohio.  Phoebe was born April 5, 1922 in New Antioch, Ohio the daughter of Marion and Blanche (Summers) Fife.  Phoebe attended the New Antioch School, and she graduated from Wilmington High School in 1942.  Phoebe married the love of her life, C. Robert Henry in 1942.  With her marriage, she and her husband moved to the family farm on Prairie Road near...

Sandra Jean Drake, age 68, of Wilmington, died Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. She was born June 19, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Hugh C. and Marjorie M. Hamilton Lake.  She enjoyed gardening, watching hummingbirds in her backyard, thrift store shopping, and upcycling furniture.  But more than anything else, she enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by her husband, David J. Drake, to whom she married September 19, 1970 in...