All Obituaries

Sandra Kuhns Whitley, 81, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her home.  Her husband, Nelson Franklin Whitley Jr. preceded her in death February 28, 1998.  They were married September 22, 1962.  Mrs. Whitley was born January 7, 1939 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of Maxine Summers Kuhns of Wilmington, Ohio and the late Virgil Edward Kuhns.  She was a graduate of Wilmington High School. Mrs. Whitley and her husband owned and operated Nelson Machine...

Donald M. DeBald, 82, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.  Mr. DeBald was born January 5, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of the late Louis and Mary Kriensky DeBald.  Mr. DeBald had been a teacher and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. DeBald was cremated.  No services are scheduled.  

Lauri Lynette Johns Rice, 52, of Wilmington, Ohio (previously of Boise, Idaho) went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  Lauri came into this world March 7, 1968 in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Brenda Johns Watson of Kuna Idaho and the late Larry Johns.  All her school years were spent in Boise and her favorite career choice over the years was when she worked at Hewlett-Packard in Boise. In 2002 she moved to Aurora, Colorado where she met the love of her life, Jack Rice....

June P. Harrington “Grandma H”, 89, formerly of Belmont, New York, passed from this life on July 1, 2020, in Waynesville, Ohio.  Born in Amity, New York, on June 17, 1931, to Victor and Ruby Peterson, June was known for her cooking, baking (especially cheesecake), hospitality, and quilting skills, all of which she was diligent to pass on to her daughters and granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years to the day, Herbert...

Lora J. Flint, 90, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.  Her husband, William A. Flint, preceded her in death.  Mrs. Flint was born May 16, 1930 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late James Monroe and Gertrude Campbell Monroe Doss.  Mrs. Flint worked as a nurse’s aide at Franklin Nursing Center in Vandalia.  She also provided home health care.  She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and was a life member of the...

James Edward Robinson, 76, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away June 30, 2020 at his residence.  His wife, Dolores C. Robinson, whom he married May 4, 1963, preceded him in death.  Mr. Robinson was born October 31, 1943 in Rainelle, West Virginia, son of the late Edgar and Olive George Robinson.  He was a graduate of Rainelle High School and served in the United States Army. Over the course of his career, Mr. Robinson worked at Cincinnati Milacron, NCR,...

Gary W. Thompson, 68, passed away on June 29, 2020 at his home unexpectedly.  He was the husband of Nancy Thompson.  They shared 19 years together, but were officially married in 2008 in Gatlinburg, TN. Born February 3, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Clarence Henley Thompson and Peggy Wombold.  Gary retired from Wilkin Heating & AC in 2014.  He was a huge NASCAR fan and had a passion for riding his Harley Davidson. He was known for his secret barbeque sauce...

Icy P. Strevel, 95, formerly of Greenfield and New Vienna, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Heartland of Hillsboro.  Her husband, Ray Strevel, preceded her in death.  They were married July 11, 1943.  She was born September 5, 1924, daughter of the late William and Etha Dixon McDaniel.  Mrs. Strevel had worked for the Irwin Co. in Wilmington.  She was a former volunteer at the Greenfield Food Pantry and the election polls in Greenfield.  She loved to sew,...

Carrie Louise Purtee, 91, of Wilmington, passed away at Fayette County Memorial Hospital, April 13, 2020.  Carrie was born March 26, 1929 in Martinsville, Ohio, the daughter of Durward and Rella Mae (Carpenter) Custis. She worked at Irwin Auger Bit for many years and later became a dog groomer.  Carrie was full of life and loved her cats and dogs.  What she loved the most though, were her children and grandchildren.  She smiled the biggest when they were around and gave...

On June 9, 2020, Dr. Thomas C Stilwell, loving husband and father to three children, passed away at the age of 79.  Tom was born April 11, 1941 in Piqua, Ohio to the late couple of William and Wilma Stilwell.  Tom served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War and finished his Doctorate at Ohio State University. His passion for adventure and pursuit to help countries advance their understanding in agricultural studies brought him to Bolivia where he married Norma Duran on June 1,...