All Obituaries

Gavin Cole Sheets, born May 31, 2005, died July 5, 2026 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Centerville, Ohio. Gavin lived and loved unconditionally with a selfless heart. He was known to offer the shoes off his feet to those in need; he volunteered with animal shelters to take care of cats without a home; and often paid for the meals of first responders. His last act of love was donation of his organs to save others. In his very short life, Gavin adored his friends and family and enjoyed ...

Robert V. Robinson, 97, of Martinsville, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.  He was born June 19, 1929 in Big Rock, Illinois, son of the late Roy and Gladys Bowles Robinson.  Mr. Robinson was a 1947 graduate of Martinsville High School and served in the U.S. Army.  He married his wife, Mondalee Robinson, December 20, 1948.  She preceded him in death November 26, 2016. Mr. Robinson retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base where he had worked as a civil ...

Danielle Rae Ross, 29, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital.  Danielle was born September 19, 1996 in Wilmington, Ohio, the daughter of Rachel R. Vincent and Roger Curtis.  She was a 2015 graduate of Wilmington High School. Danielle was employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Mason, Ohio.  She was a member of the Wilmington Church of God and enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, hiking, and target shooting.  ...

Ronald R. Pfeiffer, 83, of Martinsville, Ohio passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at his residence.  He was born October 13, 1942 in Lake Parsippany, New Jersey, son of the late Rudolph and Ingeborg Pfeiffer.  He married his wife, Ruby Pfeiffer, on November 20, 1982.  Ruby preceded him in death January 25, 2023. Mr. Pfeiffer retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 23 and a half years of service.  After his military career he worked at the ...

Janet Snell Vance, 89, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at Ohio Living Cape May.  Her husband, William “Bill” Cadwallader Vance, preceded her in death March 28, 2023.  They were married August 14, 1955.  She was born November 4, 1936 in Monterey, Ohio, daughter of the late Howard D. Snell and Wilma Thompson Snell.  She was a 1955 graduate of Martinsville High School. For many years, Mrs. Vance worked side by side with her husband on the ...

Terry Allen Grooms, 82, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born September 28, 1943 in Xenia, Ohio, son of the late George Fredrick Grooms and Margaret May “Maggie” Hayslip Grooms.  He was a graduate of Jamestown High School.  Mr. Grooms was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.  He married his wife, Virginia L. Cole Grooms on July 28, 1984. Mr. Grooms retired from Vernay Laboratories in ...

Jeane Wood, 92, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away, peacefully in her sleep, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at home.  She was born on November 23, 1933 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, daughter of the late William S. Cooper and Frieda A. Rinehart Cooper.  She married, Bobby Lee Wood on August 22, 1953.  They enjoyed a good life together until his passing in 2017. Jeane began her working career as a telephone switchboard operator.  Jeane was the first in her family to obtain a college ...

William Madison “Little Bill” Mahanes Jr., 63, of Bowersville, Ohio passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born on December 18, 1962 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late William Madison Mahanes Sr. and Sylvia Sue Young Adams.  He was a 1981 graduate of East Clinton High School. Mr. Mahanes was an over-the-road truck driver for 41 years and drove for Schneider National          Carriers for 33 ...

Roy William Brown, 67, of Wilmington, Ohio went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1958 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Robert W. Brown and Virginia C. LaChance Brown.  He was a graduate of Wilmington High School. Mr. Brown worked at ABX and DHL.  He enjoyed building models, going to model shows, car shows, and restoring classic cars.  He was also an avid dog lover. Mr. Brown is survived by his ...

Carolyne M. Brown, 73, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Laurels of Blanchester.  She was born February 4, 1953 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert W. Brown and Virginia C. LaChance Brown. Carolyne had worked at Orion and enjoyed participating in Special Olympics.  She was a member of the Wilmington Friends Meeting. She is survived by her sister, Robyn M. (Robert) Vilvens of Wilmington, Ohio; her brother, Roy William Brown of Wilmington, ...