All Obituaries

Dustin Hively, 32, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  He was born February 9, 1988 in Wilmington, Ohio the son of Beverly Hively Haynes of Martinsville, Ohio and Roger Dale Spurlock of Georgia.  He was a graduate of Blanchester High School. Dustin had worked as a tree trimmer for Aspen Tree Service and Nelson Tree Service.  He had also worked at Ahresty in Wilmington.  He was an avid fisherman. In addition to his mother and father, Dustin is survived...

Joan M. Hayslip, 72, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.  Her husband, Russell Hayslip, survives.  They were married March 24, 1974.  Mrs. Hayslip was born November 28, 1947 in Crawley, West Virginia, daughter of the late Randolph C. Holliday and Nannie Rebecca Heaster Holliday. Joan was an active member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church in Sabina and organized the church’s prayer...

Dorothy Louise Guthrie, 74, of New Vienna, Ohio died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.  She was born October 17, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl Leonard Guthrie and Louella Rosetta Burton Guthrie.  She was a member of the Mt. Olive Church of Christ and was an avid bingo player. Dorothy is survived by a son, Leonard Carl Guthrie of Martinsville, Ohio; a daughter, Bernadine Dorothy (Fiance, Curtis Ray Hovater) Guthrie of Harriman,...

Steven Frederick Haines of Wilmington, Ohio died Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sue Heiland Haines. They were married June 8, 1974. Steven was born October 11, 1950 in Jamestown, Ohio the son of ­­­William F. Haines and Lois Bickett Haines who preceded him in death. Steven was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Wilmington College.  He was a teacher in the Wilmington Public School system as well as Wilmington College.  He was a...

James H. Lovedahl, 80, passed away on June 7, 2020 at his residence in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was born on February 26, 1940 to the late Larson and Virginia Lovedahl  in North Carolina. James was employed as a supervisor at Frog Switch Manufacturing Company from 1991 until 2002. He was a member of Carlisle Lodge 260 F. & A.M. and the National Rifle Association. An avid pipe smoker, James enjoyed history, especially learning about Gettysburg and collecting antique car models,...

Joan Kay Corr, 74, of Wilmington died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  Her husband, Daniel D. Corr, preceded her in death. Mrs. Corr was born December 4, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late John Paul Bost and Elizabeth L. Warwick Bost. According to her wishes, Mrs. Corr will be cremated.  No services are scheduled.  

Harry W. Hall, 95, of Clarksville passed away peacefully Thursday, October 8, 2020 after a short stay at Ohio Living Cape May.  His wife, Ollie Mae Friend Hall, preceded him in death March 16, 2018.  They were married February 9, 1948.  Mr. Hall was born October 18, 1924 in Blandsville, West Virginia, son of the late Martin L. and Sarah Rebecca Rodgers Hall. Mr. Hall enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served with the First Marine Division during World War...

Nellie Christine Lawson, 85, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  Her husband, John David Lawson, preceded her in death May 1988.  They were married October 10, 1951.  She was born December 30, 1934 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, daughter of the late Floyd Columbus Miller and Lyla Louise Foust Miller. Mrs. Lawson enjoyed embroidering, reading, making Christmas candy, and spending time with her family.  She was an avid...

Betty Jane Young, 95, of Springfield, Ohio (formerly of Dayton and Wilmington) passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Her husband, Russell Young, preceded her in death in 1998.  They were married April 3, 1950.  Mrs. Young was born August 16, 1925 in Melvin, Ohio, daughter of the late Carlos and Mary Louise Rolison Flint.  She was a 1943 graduate of Reesville High School. After graduating from high school, Betty...

Lucille Mae Nelson Maple, 81, of Martinsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Clinton Memorial Hospital.  Her husband, Robert Lee Maple, preceded her in death.  Mrs. Maple was born January 22, 1939 in West Virginia, daughter of the late John E. and Lura Doughty Nelson. She is survived by two sons, Allen Maple of Martinsville, Ohio and Michael Maple of Florida; a brother, Charles Nelson of West Virginia; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Maple, Jackie Maple, and...