All Obituaries

Raymond Hefner, 80, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Michael Rudolph Hefner and Naomi Wolschleger Hefner.  Mr. Hefner worked at the Orion Center in Wilmington for many years. He is survived by his sister, Nancy (William) Wolf of Marblehead, Ohio.  In addition to his parents, a brother, Michael Hefner, and two sisters, Naomi “Babe” Houp and Alice...

Patrick Murphy Sr., 71, of Clarksville, Ohio died Thursday, January 21, 2021.  His wife, Emma Abrams Murphy, survives.  They were married December 24, 1970.  He was born June 30, 1949 in Lawrence County, Ohio, son of the late George and Senia Campbell Murphy.  Mr. Murphy was currently employed by R&L Carriers in Wilmington where he had worked as a truck driver for 28 years.  He enjoyed participating in turkey shoots, deer hunting, fishing, and spending time with...

Rosemary Kay Leisure Federle, 78, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away January 15, 2021, at the Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. Her husband, Richard L Federle Sr., preceded her in death October 24, 2008.  Mrs. Federle was born August 9, 1942 in Cincinnati. She is survived by her son, Richard Federle Jr. of Wilmington, Ohio; her daughter Robyn Foreman of West Chester, Ohio; grandson, Richie of Wilmington, Ohio; and granddaughters, Teagan and Brinlee of West Chester, Ohio.  In addition to...

Donald F. Munzer, 87, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Enclave of Springboro.  He was born June 18, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Arthur Munzer and Erma Emerson Darkes. Mr. Munzer served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  Following his service in the Navy he enlisted in the Air National Guard where he eventually retired as a Master Sergeant.  After his military career, he worked at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Museum in...

Debra C. Means, 53, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021.  Her husband, Barry C. Means, whom she married July 8, 1995, survives.  She was born January 22, 1967 in Florida, daughter of the late George and Joan Rayson. Mrs. Means worked at Max & Erma’s restaurant on Gano Road for several years.  She was currently employed at Weathervane Cleaners in Wilmington. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Shane) Jones of...

Edith I. Monroe Dugan, 96, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Residence.   She was born May 12, 1924 in Holland, Ohio, daughter of the late Minor W. and Edith Isabel Smith Carter. Edith, a member of the Wilmington First Church of God, supported the Ministry of Wings of Mercy making outfits for children of Honduras. Locally, she also did alterations for many. She is survived by daughters, Virginia (George)...

Karen S. Haynie, 71, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020.  She was born February 20, 1949 in Pansy, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward M. “Ted” and Catherine W. Haynie.  Karen, a 1967 graduate of Wilmington High School, was a member of the Wilmington Church of Christ, had worked in the restaurant business for many years and was currently a temporary employee of Dealertrack in Wilmington.  She enjoyed reading, supporting Breast Cancer...

Ernest William “Bill” Bayless, 72, of Wilmington, Ohio went to be with the Lord Wednesday evening, December 16, 2020 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center due to complications from a stroke.  Bill was born November 11, 1948 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Ernest E. Bayless and Ann Wical Bayless.  He joined the US Army in 1967 and served for two years during the Vietnam War.  Bill was a proud member of the 11th Armored Calvary, the Blackhorse...

God received an angel Sunday, December 13, 2020 when Kathy L. Stults, 72, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away.  Kathy was born November 18, 1948 in Clinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Stanley and Nancy Getz Griffith.  She was a 1965 graduate of Wilmington High School. Kathy was a Clinton County Corn Festival committee member and a volunteer at the Murphy Theater.  She was an avid fan of Phil Dirt and the Dozers, The Beach Boys, and Barry Manilow.  She attended the...

Charles M. Jackson, 78, of Wilmington, died at his residence.  His wife, Esther Jackson, preceded him in death December 25, 2003.  Mr. Jackson served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He is survived by a son, Paul C. Smith of Cedarville, Ohio; five daughters, Betty Smith, of Cedarville, Ohio, Linda F. Smith of Dayton, Ohio, Jo Smith of Georgia, Myra L. Smith of Dayton, Ohio, and Ruth Wellington of Connecticut; numerous step-grandchildren; and...