Robert L. Hensley, age 60, of Wilmington, died Monday January 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 24, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles Edward and Alviena Alley Hensley.  Bob was a construction worker that enjoyed cars, gospel music, and rock and roll, but especially loved his family and grandchildren.  He is survived by two sons, Jeff (Cassie) Hensley of Wilmington, and Brian Hensley of Hillsboro; mother Alviena Parker of Dayton; grandchildren, Jaylyn, Keely,...

Connie Jo Shattuck, age 60, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  She was born September 28, 1958 in Xenia, Ohio the daughter of the late James Rice and Mildred E. Grimsley Deaton. Connie was a graduate of East Clinton High School.  Connie is survived by two daughters, Jackie Renee (Michael) Francis and Jamie Nicole Shattuck, both of Wilmington; six grandchildren, Alan, Cody, Daisy, Caleb, Zayden, and Mary; on brother, Gary Deaton; one sister Patti Mailloux; and numerous...

Glenn Arnold King, age 52, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was born April 13, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Glenn Arnold and Emma Harris King.  Glenn “Sparky” King was an over-the-road truck driver that loved his job, loved riding motorcycles, and fishing.  He is survived by his wife, Tara Morgan King; mother Emma King of Martinsville; children, Dustin (Angel) King of Greenfield, Emmily King of Springboro,...

Maiken G. Ehlers, age 90, of Wilmington, formerly of Michigan, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Ohio Living Cape May in Wilmington.  She was born May 26, 1928 in Delitzch, Germany the daughter of the late Georg and Louisa Hankel Krause.  Maiken was the former owner and operator of Harbor Haus Restaurant and Old Country Haus Restaurant in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bettina and Edward Myers of Wilmington, and cousin...

Brenda K. Bush, age 63 of Wilmington, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  She was born September 30, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Malcolm J. and Martha Couch Gregory.  Brenda loved her cat “Rowdy”; had worked at Crysteco in Wilmington for more than 20 years; and was an avid Nascar fan, especially a fan of Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.  She is survived by her husband Richard Bush, Jr.; sister Bobbi Horn of...

Elizabeth Ann Gray, (known as Ann or Sugarplum) of Wilmington, Ohio, died at the age of 78 years old on December 6, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Harry Gray of Wilmington, Ohio; her daughter, Kimberly Maus of Columbus, Ohio; her three grandchildren,: David Maus of Wilmington, Ohio, Alex Maus of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Jessica Maus of Columbus, Ohio; one great-grandchild, Marcus Will of Columbus, Ohio; sisters: Joan (Marshall) Kimmel of Bidwell, Ohio and Sue Henry of Jackson, Ohio;...

Michael Joe Richardson  July 7, 1963 – November 12, 2018 St. Petersburg, Florida Michael, better known as Mike, was born and raised in the small farm community of Clarksville, Ohio. He was number six of nine children, one of three boys surrounded by sisters. He loved his siblings starting with the eldest, Melvin Eugene Richardson, Diane Lynn Richardson (Taylor), Peggy Sue Greene, Verna Kay Richardson, Anna Jean Elliott, Marsha Lynn Fentress, Kathryn Marie Richardson and Russell...

Ralph Lewis Bayless, age 93, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born March 19, 1925 in Melvin, Ohio the son of the late Willie and Asha (Brewer) Bayless.  He was an avid Horse Racing fan, and loved to hunt mushrooms.  Ralph was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during W.W.II.  He served in the “Blue Devils”, was a Combat Infantry Rifle Expert, and received the Good Conduct Medal and...

Joshua Emmanuel Criss, age 29, of Wilmington, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born October 6, 1989 in Wilmington the son of the late Gary M. and Rita Kay Shepard Criss.  Joshua was a 2008 graduate of Blanchester High School, and a graduate of Wittenberg University.  He had worked with Applebee’s Restaurants, but the joy in his life was spending time with his niece Nefertari and nephew Nathaniel.   Joshua...

Timothy Wayne Clark, age 59, of New Vienna, formerly of Xenia, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at his residence.  He was born October 28, 1959 near Peebles, Ohio the son of the late Charles H. and Maxine Moore Clark, Sr.  Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Brown Funeral Home in Wilmington is assisting the family.  Condolences may be left at www.arehart-brown.com or on Facebook at Brown Funeral Home.