Evelyn Louise Burns, daughter of Harry Eugene Peyton and Virginia Brown Peyton, was born on July 9, 1939 in Wilmington, Ohio. Evelyn graduated from Wilmington High School and had briefly attended Wilmington College. She married William Ellsworth Burns in Altus, Oklahoma, September 11, 1963. They settled in Wilmington and three children were born to this union. Evelyn accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member of Bible Missionary Baptist Church (originally Second Baptist...

Wayne Anthony Stevenson 03/08/1968 - 04/10/2024 Wayne passed Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home in Chasetown, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones after a brief but mighty battle against pancreatic cancer. Wayne leaves behind a legacy of public and community service that were and will remain a stellar influence on his various scouts, and all of the people that had the privilege of calling him "Scoutmaster Wayne". Wayne was a proud member at Blanchester F.O.E. #2222. A devoted son,...

James Charles Huston, age 90, of the Martinsville community, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born April 16, 1933, in Clinton County, the son of the late Casper and Ethel Mae (Conger) Huston. James took pride in serving our Country in the United States Army and in his work as a welder with the Champion Bridge Company in Wilmington. An avid dancer that loved to "cut the rug", James enjoyed playing the Jew's harp and...

Michael Alexander Cerwinsky passed away shortly after his birth, November 30, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. In his short life he was dearly loved by his family. Michael is survived by his loving parents Derrick and Lisa Cerwinsky of New Vienna; his sisters, Elizabeth Ann Cerwinsky and Sara Moon Cerwinsky; his paternal grandmother, Carole Cerwinsky; and his maternal grandparents, Shui Wu Chen and Ai Tian Guo. Michael is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Edward...

Catherine Mae (Stone) Achor Siders, age 60, of Blanchester, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home with many family members and friends by her side.  She was born October 31, 1963, in Wilmington, Ohio the daughter of the late James and Marilyn (Irwin) Stone.  Cathy loved going to Red Lobster, and spending time at the casino.  She loved a good cup of coffee, and having her cats, and dog Jake nearby.  Cathy had a...

Tonya Yvette (Knedler) Gunning, age 59, of Greenfield, Ohio, passed away April 3, 2024, at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio. She was born August 3, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert George Knedler, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Fox (Byrd). Tonya was a homemaker that loved animals, angels and collecting trinkets. She was small in stature but was definitely a "spitfire". She loved her family and her life very much. Tonya is survived by her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Fox of...

Theodore Lewis “Ted” Dillon, age 76, of the Lees Creek Community, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home with family by his side.  Ted was born December 30, 1947, in Hillsboro, Ohio the son of the late Charles and Elsie (Leaverton) Dillon.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the Wilmington American Legion Post #49.  He enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping with his family at Hickory Hills.  Ted retired after more...

Michele "Mickey Faye" Walters passed away March 21, 2024, in Wilmington, Ohio, at the age of 60. She was born October 6, 1963, in Harveysburg, Ohio. Michele was known for her funny and sarcastic personality, her generosity, deep love for others, stubbornness, and her extra nature. Michele had a successful career as an Administrative Assistant and various "hobby jobs" in the wedding industry. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, volunteering, and being a loving...

Esther Louise Glass was born on November 22, 1932 to parents Harry Sr. and Gladys Tyree of Jeffersonville, Ohio. She was the third of five girls and the sixth of nine children. Esther was educated in the Fayette County Public School system and graduated from Jeffersonville High School where she played basketball and sang beautifully in the choir and in a girls group with neighborhood friends. On May 2, 1953 Esther was joined in holy matrimony to James W. Glass Sr. from Xenia, Ohio. This...

Birute Schaeffing (Gineikaité), age 38, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. She was born December 16, 1985 in Lithuania, the daughter of Raimundas Gineika and Nijole Gineikiené ( Sabaliauskaité). Birute enjoyed everything about life and those she shared it with. She loved cooking, baking, knitting, and spending time outdoors. Whether it was walking, riding bikes, kayaking or just taking rides and eating...