All Obituaries

Charles Clifford “Buck” Rudduck, 78, of Clarksville, Ohio passed away quietly Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Four Seasons Nursing Home in Washington Court House, Ohio.  He was born December 9, 1941 in Clinton County, Ohio, son of the late Bud and Helen Smith Rudduck. Buck worked as a brick mason and mechanic for most of his early life.  He then went to work for Schweitzer Construction moving heavy equipment where he worked for 33 years. Buck’s first love was racing...

Donna L. Smith, 71, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at home.  Her husband, John C. Smith, preceded her in death November 3, 2015.  They were married July 30, 1966.  She was born July 18, 1948 in Greene County, Ohio, daughter of the late Lewis Albert Crawford and Ruth Eleanor Stephenson Crawford. Mrs. Smith retired from Hood Packaging.  She was a graduate of Waynesville High School and enjoyed cooking, baking, and canning. Mrs. Smith is survived by...

Kathryn “Kathie” Mueller, 67, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  Kathie was born October 27, 1952 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Russell Frazier and Maxine “Mickey” Lambcke Frazier. A 1970 graduate of Wilmington High School, Kathie was a longtime employee of the Clinton County YMCA.  She had been involved in numerous community activities. Survivors include, spouse, Jon Mueller; son, Matthew (Molly)...

Robyn L. Griffith, 69, of New Vienna, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence.  Her husband, Jack L. Griffith, preceded her in death May 19, 2005.  They were married August 12, 1973.  Mrs. Griffith was born June 4, 1950 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond C. and Phyllis J. Young Minzler.  Robyn was a member of the New Vienna Church of Christ and a graduate of East Clinton High School.  She was a longtime babysitter in the New Vienna...

Jo Nell Angel, 70, of Martinsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born February 19, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of James C. and Joan Beckett Jones of Wilmington, Ohio.  She attended Springboro School and Carlisle High School. Jo Nell worked at the Holiday Inn Express in Wilmington and attended Bethany Baptist Church in Clarksville, Ohio.  She was an avid reader. In addition to her parents, Jo Nell is survived by...

Betty Jane Salisbury, 95, of Blanchester, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  Her husband, Ronald A. Salisbury, preceded her in death December 2, 2014.  She was born June 20, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Alva and Itala Thompson. Mrs. Salisbury is survived by her son, Jerry (Ethel) Salisbury of Blanchester, Ohio; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband and parents, a son, Tommy...

Douglas M. Andrew Sr., 57, of Spring Hill, Florida (formerly of Midland, Ohio) passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 in Brooksville, Florida.  He was born November 21, 1962 in Connecticut, son of Rhea Taylor Simmonds of Leesburg, Florida, and the late William D. “Andy” Andrew Jr.  In addition to his mother, Mr. Andrew is survived by a son, Douglas (Whitney) Andrew Jr. of Blanchester, Ohio; two daughters, Amy (Keith) Goldschmidt of Blanchester, Ohio and Andrea (Beau)...

Hesa Ray Carroll, 82, of Clarksville, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Residence.  He was born April 2, 1938 in Prestonburg, Kentucky, son of the late Joe and Betty Carroll.  The family left the hills of Kentucky and moved to Lorain, Ohio to build a better life.  In 1963 he married Zellia Hamilton and they remained married until she passed away in 2001. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll moved to Clarksville in 1970 where he ran the...

Bobby P. Pritchard, 82, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home. Mr. Pritchard was born August 30, 1937 in Widen, West Virginia, son of the late Albert and Virginia Miller Pritchard. Over the years, he worked in the maintenance departments for GHR, Yoder Industries, and Hollander Industries in Dayton. He was an active member of the Xenia Christian Center and loved mowing. He served in the West Virginia National Guard. Mr. Pritchard is survived by his...

Donna Louise Cornelius Moore, 94, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.  She was born March 17, 1926 in Highland County, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Rose Bernice Walker McClure. Donna had a beautiful voice and a constant song in her heart.  She had a tremendous gift of hospitality.  Everyone was welcome, comfortable, and well fed in her home.  She and Ralph were one of the founding families of Faith Baptist Church in Wilmington.  Her...