John Vincent Compton passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of April 1, 2021 after a two year battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He was born in Wilmington, Ohio on September 4, 1962 to Robert Compton and Rebecca VanDervort Thumma. John was a member of the 1980 class of Wilmington High School. While there, he was a part of the Pride of Wilmington Marching Band where he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Ann Tilton Compton. John and Ann were married on...

Karen Helene Maedl, age 71, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  She was born May 1, 1949 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Harry and Loraine (Webber) Drozen.  In her last conversation with her daughter Deanne, Karen told her, “when you’re gone, there’s a piece of me missing, when you are here, I’m whole”.  She loved talking with her daughter on the phone.  She loved...

Karen Sue “Susie” Shaver, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at University of Cincinnati, West Chester Hospital. She was born March 8, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. Karen was a member of the Wilmington Assembly of God, the Order of Eastern Star in Wilmington and the Wilmington American Legion. She loved to vacation with family in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area. Karen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Harry Shaver, to...

Donald Lee Huff, age 47, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Wilmington.  He was born February 10, 1974 in Wilmington the son of William Lee and Mary C. (Corwin) Huff.  Donald was a graduate of Laurel Oaks, and had worked as a meat processor and in general construction.  He loved anything outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and riding 4-wheelers.  But most of all, he loved his son, and family.  Donald is survived by his son Austin Kane Crawford of...

William David “Bill” Driscoll, age 82, of Sabina, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Signature Healthcare, Chillicothe.  Bill was born January 13, 1939 the son of the late Homer and Bertha Driscoll.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves, and had retired from Southern Ohio Paving.  He had a passion for operating heavy equipment, and had the rare talent of being able to grade land with just his naked...

Barbara Lee Folk Ashley, 75, died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio.  She was born December 19, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is the daughter of the late Clarence and Madge (Clark) Folk.  Recently residing in Wilmington, she is formerly of Pataskala, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known by all as...

William H. Green, age 84, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  He was born June 12, 1936 in Winchester, Ohio the son of the late James H. and Jessie M. (Wahl) Green.  Mr. Green was a Wilmington High School graduate, a lifelong famer in the area, and enjoyed Tractor Pulling and gardening.  He is survived by two children, Steven P. and his wife Mary Green of Wilmington, and Katherine and her husband Grant Richardson of...

Joseph Jones, age 72, of Auburn Hills, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Michigan.  He was born October 27, 1948 in Cedarville, Ohio the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy M. (Harding) Jones.  Joseph served in the U.S. Armed Forces for two years.  He enjoyed traveling to different countries.  He was a diehard fan of many casinos and he also liked bowling.  He is survived by sisters, Maxine (Lake) Jones of...

Wayne Elmer Edwards, 80, of Columbus passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on Saturday, March 13, 2021 Wayne was born November 28, 1940 to the late John and Olive Edwards. He retired from the State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, Pickaway Correctional Institute and proudly served in the U.S. Army after High School. He leaves to Cherish his memory, a son; Jeffery Edwards (Treasa), a daughter; Debbie Edwards, a step-son; James B. Edwards, two...

Lemuel Charles “Charlie” Ewing, age 75, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born April 4, 1945 in Cranberry West Virginia, the son of the late Lemuel Forrest and Virginia (Johnson) Ewing.  Charlie was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.  He was a car enthusiast, and loved drag racing and Hot Rods.  He regularly attended the Annual Rod Run in Tennessee, and enjoyed driving and...