All Obituaries

Ginger Lee Sparks-Lang, 53, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.  She was born October 24, 1970 in Campton, Kentucky. She loved jeeps and going off roading.  Ginger is survived by her father, Danny Sparks of Stanton, Kentucky; her mother and stepfather, Frances and Stanley Kucharski of Peebles, Ohio; three daughters, Ashley (Eric) Hines of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jessica (Paul) Mullins of Lexington, South Carolina, and Bridget Lang of Raleigh, North Carolina; a...

Martha Joan Stephens, age 90, recently of Wilmington but a lifelong resident of Port William passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Residence.  Her husband, Cy Stephens, survives.  They were married August 12, 1951.  She was born January 25, 1933 on the family farm on Gallimore Road in Clinton County, daughter of the late Charles DeVoe and Beatress Bone DeVoe.  She was a 1951 graduate of Liberty Township High School in Port...

John Vance Hebb, 75, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Laurels of Hillsboro.  His wife, Inza Eileen Johnson-Hebb, survives.  They were married on September 2, 1994.  Mr. Hebb was born September 29, 1948 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of the late Vance Vernon Hebb and Zofia Hebb Rose. Throughout his career, Mr. Hebb was a salesman, business manager, and the owner of Economy RV Service.  He enjoyed collecting antiques, especially Coca Cola...

Dianne Lee Hunter, 78, of Dayton (formerly of Wilmington) passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. Leonard Nursing Home, Centerville, Ohio. She was born April 14, 1945 in Cuba, Ohio, daughter of the late Wilbur Lee Moots and Ruth Esther Slyby Moots.  She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Wilmington College. Dianne retired after teaching English at Wilmington High School and then GED classes in Kettering.  She was a longstanding member of the Ascension Catholic...

Shirley G. Cox, 80, of Wilmington, Ohio died Saturday, November 18, 2023.  She was born July 1, 1943 in Fayette County, Ohio, daughter of the late Ronald Arthur Runk and Lena Grace Huffman Runk.   She loved crossword puzzles and music. Shirley is survived by her husband, David Cox, and sisters-in-law, Nora and Cathy.  Interment in Centerville Cemetery, Lees Creek, Ohio will be at the convenience of the family.

Tevin Austin Marshall, 23, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Friday, November 10, 2023.  He was born August 4, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was a 2019 graduate of the heavy machinery program at Laurel Oaks. Tevin worked at Five Points Lawn and Landscape.  He loved fishing, campfires, and spending time with friends. Survivors include his mother, Cassandra Kauffman of Mobile, Alabama; father, Maynard “Derick” Miracle of Xenia, Ohio; his son, Tevin William...

Wilma Kocher, 92, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Courthouse Manor.  She was born July 18, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Milton Austin and Grace Campbell Austin. She was a graduate of Galia County High School. Wilma moved to Wilmington in 1950 and over the course of her career worked at Randall Co, Brandenburg’s, Fred Kibby’s, Jim Cook’s, and Guesweiler’s.  She was the office manager at all four car...

Elizabeth A. (Bowles) Gray, 92, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Traditions of Lebanon.  Her husband, Robert Gray, preceded her in death in 1992.  She was born June 27, 1931 in Washington Court House, Ohio, daughter of the late Pearl Wesley Bowles and Clara (Anders) Bowles. Mrs. Gray was a retired employee of Wright Patterson Air Force Base.  She was a graduate of Washington Court House High School. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Debra...

Anna Mae Monahan, 97, of Dayton (formerly of Wilmington, Ohio) passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Oaks of West Kettering.  She was born December 4, 1925 in Clinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard Monahan and Hazel Athey Monahan. Anna was a graduate of Port William High School.  She retired from General Motors. Survivors include her daughter, Paula Smith Moore of Kettering, Ohio; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four...

Janet Lee Lopetz, 88, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her residence.  Her husband, Fred Lopetz, preceded her in death January 19, 1974.  She was born January 15, 1935 in Clinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Vivian Walker Morris, and was a graduate of Wilmington High School. Mrs. Lopetz was the owner operator of Xenia Avenue Market for many years.  She was an avid bowler and loved spending time with her family. Janet is survived by...