All Obituaries

Marjorie Drummond, 93, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  Her husband, Dwight E. Drummond, preceded her in death March 1, 2019.  They were married November 23, 1947.  She was born March 13, 1929 in Hillsboro, Ohio, daughter of the late Francis and Jessie Louise Thatcher Jackson.  She was a graduate of Wilmington High School. Mrs. Drummond retired from the Clinton County Clerk of Courts.  She was an active member of the First Christian Church...

Donna L. Kerns, 74, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born October 14, 1947 in Greenfield, Ohio.  Donna was a graduate of McClain High School in Greenfield and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Wilmington. She is survived by three sons, Robert (Tasha) Kerns of Wilmington, Ohio, Rex Kerns of Wilmington, Ohio, and Randy (Crystal) Kerns of Wilmington, Ohio; a stepson, Richie Kerns; sister, Ellen Campbell of...

Mary Elizabeth Swisshelm Stewart, 58, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg.  Her husband, Ronald E. Stewart, preceded her in death May 25, 2022.  She was born August 3, 1963 in Wilmington, Ohio.  She was a 1981 graduate of Manchester High School and also graduated from cosmetology school. Mary had worked at Odd Lots and as a babysitter.  She enjoyed knitting and crafts.  She was an avid reader and video...

Donald E. Workman, 81, of New Vienna, Ohio died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Residence.  He was born September 15, 1940 in Adams County, Ohio. Mr. Workman retired from Ferno Washington in Wilmington. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Mae Cox Workman; six stepchildren, Troy Smith, Terry Smith, Todd Smith, Crystal Smith, Candi Smith, and Toby Pyle; two half-brothers, John Damron and Ray Damron; a half-sister, Phyllis Damron Gilliam; as well as...

Patricia Ann Summers, 79, of Inverness, Florida (formerly of Wilmington, Ohio) passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Avante Nursing Home in Inverness, Florida. She was born October 16, 1942 in Clinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Vernon Brewer and Ruth Forman. Patricia is survived by a daughter, Sondra Harris of Kettering, Ohio; son, Bill (Elizabeth) Harris of Louisiana; a sister, Evelyn Maenner of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Miranda Black, Megan Sholler, Heather Thrasher, Bobby...

David Michael “Dave” Ryerse passed away peacefully, on Saturday, June 4, 2022.  He was born March 15, 1961, in Saint Ignace, Michigan, a son of Paul Ryerse and Bonita Joy Ryerse.  Dave was a 1979 graduate of Everette High School, in Lansing, MI.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a Sergeant from September 1985 to October 1989.  During his service he played softball for “The Medics”, a base softball team at Wright...

Dr. Melville Donald Hayes, III DDS, MS died on May 23, 2022 at his home in Wilmington, Ohio. Born on August 23,1950 in Cincinnati, Don was the son of Melville Donald Hayes, Jr. and Jane Scott Hayes. Melville died when Don was only three. Jane, a well-respected teacher in the Wilmington public school system, later married Roderick Trimble Telfair. Don was very close to his mother and stepfather, both of whom predeceased him. Don was educated in the Wilmington public schools and received his...

Billie J. Geyer, 85, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his residence.  His wife, Carol J. Porter Geyer, survives.  They were married January 20, 1962.  Mr. Geyer was born April 8, 1937 in Oilton, Oklahoma, son of the late Ezra W. and Minnie Anderson Geyer.  He served as a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force and later          served in the Air National Guard. Mr. Geyer retired from Cincinnati...

Ronald E. Stewart, 78, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his residence.  His wife, Mary Elizabeth Swisshelm Stewart, survives.  They were married October 21, 1994.  He was born February 26, 1944 in Otway, Ohio, son of the late Denver D. and Zelma L. Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a 1962 graduate of Wilmington High School and had worked as a machinist. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stewart is survived by a son, Kevin (Robin) Stewart; grand-daughter, Rachel...

Steven E. Capps, 62, of Clarksville, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek, Ohio.  His wife, Gloria Kaye Mallari Capps, survives.  They were married in 1986. Mr. Capps was born in 1959 in Alexandria, Virginia, son of the late Otis Edward Capps and Beryl Ann Leyde Garnett. Steve had a long, impressive career in aviation, beginning with his service as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps where he was a crew chief and mechanic on CH-46...