Layne E. Hall, age 23, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in Wilmington.  He was born July 17, 1996 in Wilmington the son of Kelly Pierce and Tom Hall.  Layne was graduate of Laurel Oaks in the Diesel Mechanic program; he loved tinkering with trucks and cars; enjoyed fishing, hunting, Pittsburgh Steeler and Ohio State Football; and loved his family and friends.  He is survived by his parents, Tom and his wife Michelle Hall of Wilmington, Kelly and her...

Douglas Roberson, age 70, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was born September 27, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of the late Thomas and Carolyn A. (Brandon) Roberson.  Douglas was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He enjoyed taking rides through the countryside with his wife enjoying the scenery.  Douglas is survived by his wife, Sharon Kay (Harding) Roberson, to who he married May 5, 1990 in Yellow...

Timothy Dennis Mannix, age 68, of Waynesville, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at The Southview Medical Center in Dayton.  He was born February 6, 1951 in Dayton, the son of the late Daniel Joseph and Ethel Naomi (Hepner) Mannix, Sr.  Tim was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War, and had retired after working for Elder-Beerman for nearly 30 years.    He enjoyed building computers and computer gaming, studying ancestry,...

Eddie Whaley went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020.  This is hard to believe if you had known him earlier in his life.  However, he had made the decision to accept Jesus as his Savior.  He lived with deep sadness over much of his actions, but was thankful for a God who forgives.  He is reunited in Heaven with his loving mother, Shirley Adams, and leaves behind his kid sister, Tine Brown; and nieces and nephews, William, Nathan, Justin, Tricia, Haley,...

Tammy Lou McCrobie, Age 56, of Cleves, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born June 23, 1963 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Charles and Barbara (Fugate) McCrobie.  She enjoyed trips to Roses Discount Stores and Wal-Mart stores around Cincinnati, she also enjoyed rafting, canoeing, playing Keno and scratching Lottery tickets.  Tammy kept her home immaculately clean, and had a love for animals, particularly her...

Valerie Sue Hudgins, age 72, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Heartland of Hillsboro.  She was born May 11, 1947 in New York City, New York, the daughter of the late Gene and Claire (Maslow) Smith.  Valerie is survived by her daughter, Lori and her husband Dave Swearingen of Leesburg; sister Donna Jimenez of Maryland; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.   All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  The...

Robert Jeffrey “Jeff” Bolin, known by his family as “Unkie”, age 60 of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Jeff was born May 9, 1959 in Wilmington, the son of the late Robert Jackson and Aleda (Gray) Bolin.  Jeff was a Veteran of the United States Navy and an avid Bowler.  He is survived by his son, Robert Jackson Bolin of Blanchester; sister Rhonda and her husband Mike Hoadley of...

Effie Sue Fisher, age 62, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.  She was born October 19, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Francis and Marie (Terregrossa) Bussell.  Effie had worked at Wilmington Healthcare, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Lowe’s, and Great Clips.  Among her many interests and hobbies were baking, crafts, crocheting, reading, and computer games.  She enjoyed rides around the lake with her husband...

Louella Mae Whiting, age 85, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Crestwood Ridge Nursing Center in Hillsboro.  Louella was born April 6, 1934 in Samantha, Ohio, the daughter of the late Arthur and Geneva (Carter) Shoemaker.  She was a graduate of Simon Kenton High School and had retired from Clinton Memorial Hospital as the switchboard operator.  She will also be remembered for working at the Little Giant Restaurant, as well as, Bob Dix Union 76. ...

Peter A. Sams, age 62, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday evening, December 22, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side.  He was born July 25, 1957 in Morrow, Ohio, the son of the late Oscar C. and Betty (Brill) Sams.  Peter was a member of Faith Family Church, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and especially loved hunting mushrooms.  He enjoyed gardening, serving at Our Father’s Kitchen, serving the Emmaus...