All Obituaries

Janis M. Lengyel, 70, of Clarksville, Ohio (formerly of Shamong, New Jersey) passed away peacefully 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties.  Her husband, John Lengyel Jr., whom she married September 20, 1969, survives.  Mrs. Lengyel was born June 5, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Oliver Mulford Haseltine and Mae Peterson Haseltine. Janis was an animal lover.  She enjoyed riding horses and later just...

Patricia Louise (Boyle) Charles better known as Patti, 69, was unexpectedly called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18th while at home.  Born to her loving parents, Francis G. and Merle N. (Walters) Boyle in Cincinnati, Ohio. Married on February 25th, 1980 to her husband, Randy L. Charles. Patti attended Wilmington High School, graduating with the Class of 1968, and was an active member of the reunion committee. She also attended Wilmington College with a focus in psychology....

Lawson Adkins, 97, of Wilmington, Ohio (formerly of Wheelersburg, Ohio) passed away September 17, 2019 at Ohio Living Cape May following complications from a hip fracture just three short weeks ago. He was born March 21, 1922 at home in Billey’s Branch, Genoa, West Virginia, son of the late Walter Adkins and Dora Fortner Adkins.  On November 10, 1942 he married his high school sweetheart, Laura Ilene Queen, from Wayne, West Virginia.  Laura preceded him in death in 2001...

Betty Jean Burris, 90, of Lyons, Ohio (formerly of Clinton County) passed away 7:50 AM, Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Fulton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wauseon, Ohio.  She was born October 28, 1928 in Brownstown, Indiana, daughter, of the late Hubert and Pearline Wheeler Wilson.  Betty worked many years at the Clinton County Board of Elections. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, September 16, 2019 at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington, Ohio.

Christopher D. Garrison, 63, Wilmington, Ohio passed away at his residence.  Mr. Garrison was born August 1, 1956 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Johnie C. Garrison and Janet Roby Crawford.  He was a graduate of Blanchester High School. Survivors include two daughters, Mandy Garrison and Tonya Keenan; two brothers, Steven M. (Cynthia E.) Garrison and Johnny W. Garrison; a sister, Cynthia M. (Bill) Egner; an aunt, Alberta Jones; and several nieces, nephews, and...

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Price, 72, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Georgetown, Ohio. His wife, Mary Hart, survives. Mr. Price was born January 21, 1947 in West Portsmouth, Ohio, son of the late Erman and Pauline Albrecht Price. He was a 1965 graduate of South High School in Columbus, Ohio. He obtained his master's degree from Franklin University in military science. Mr. Price retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant-colonel after 31 years...

Betty Jane Gregory died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Wilmington, Ohio. She was born August 19, 1920, the daughter of Fred and Georgia Curtis. She grew up on Dailey Road, near New Antioch, in Clinton County Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Gregory, and her son, Philip Gregory, who died in infancy, as well as her brother, Jack Curtis, and sister Mary Curtis Woodrow. She is survived by her sons, Keith of Solana Beach, California, Marvin of Columbus, Ohio and Jay of...

Christin Mae "Chris" Hewitt Yankey, 57, of Lynchburg, Ohio passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. She was born March 20, 1962 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Carolyn Mae West Hewitt. Chris was a graduate of Wilmington High School and a member of the Wilmington Church of God. She is survived by her children, Ashley (Nick) Captain of Lynchburg, Ohio, Jeffrey (Amie) Yankey Jr. of Lynchburg, Ohio, Joey Yankey of Lynchburg, Ohio, Lindsey (Tim) Bell of...

David L. Trenary, 74, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Residence. His wife, Linda Davis Trenary, whom he married September 22, 1972, survives. Mr. Trenary was born January 13, 1945 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of the late Ralph and Doris Setty Trenary. He was a graduate of New Vienna High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Trenary began his career at Wells Manufacturing and then worked over 20 years at Hood...

Dewey L. Goldsmith, 89, of New Vienna died peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. His wife, Grace Elaine Goldsmith, preceded him in death August 24, 2015. He was born March 6, 1930 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late Carl and Mary Combs Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith served in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired from government service in 1995 and then managed Emerald Pines in New Vienna from 1995 - 2013. He was a member of St. Columbkille...