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Connie P. Noel, age 81, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Hospice of Butler and Warren County in Middl...
06/10/2026

Connie P. Noel, age 81, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Hospice of Butler and Warren County in Middletown. She was born April 11, 1945, in Ashville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Pearl and Helen Lorinda (Ward) Kennedy. Connie was a 35-year employee of Wal-Mart, she had worked as Department Manager of the Women’s Department, then was a greeter, who always greeted everyone with a smile. She was ornery and loved to laugh and giggle. Connie loved to shop, and go out to eat. In her younger years, she was very crafty and creative and loved to make trinkets to sell, especially during the holidays. Connie’s husband was a Harness Racing horse trainer, she was a regular at the stables and helped him any way she could. Connie is survived by her daughter Lorinda (Chris Purdin) Noel of Wilmington; nieces Vicky (Paul) Ward of Ashville, and Misty (Jason) Parker of Circleville; nephew Brian (Tammy) McAllister of Circleville; brothers Ralph Kennedy of California and Gary Kennedy of Circleville; sister-in-law Judy Bauguess of Circleville; and many friends including her Wal-Mart family. In addition to her parents, Connie is preceded by her husband Ronald “Ron” Noel; sisters Wilma and Mary; and Brothers Jim and Jack. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Highlawn Cemetery, 3260 US-22, Washington Court House, Ohio, 43160. There will be no visitation. Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see our page, Brown Funeral Home.

06/09/2026

Bradley Fast, age 22, of Port William, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Greene County, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A complete obituary with service information will be forthcoming when finalized. Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family.

Lois Joan "JoAnn" Fauley, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Johnstown Pointe Nursing Home in Johnstown ...
06/08/2026

Lois Joan "JoAnn" Fauley, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Johnstown Pointe Nursing Home in Johnstown Ohio. She was born May 28, 1931, in Wheeling WV. She was the daughter of the late Emery Cline and Minerva Irene (Sheets) Cline. Lois Joan was known to her family and friends as Joan (JoAnn). She was married on February 12, 1953, to the love of her life, Maurice A. Fauley Sr. They were married for more than 66 years until his passing on September 11, 2019. Joan and Maurice had an amazing love story. She often said they never had a fight. They were blessed with 5 children, 4 grandchildren and one great grandson. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. As a woman of strong Christian faith, she read her bible daily. Joan loved to do crafts and paint. She left several beautiful paintings which are cherished by her children and family. With many talents, Joan played the dulcimer, quilted and knitted. She was an excellent cook. Many family nights were spent enjoying her homemade pizza with sauce and crust made from scratch. On birthdays and special occasions her chocolate cake with caramel icing was expected. Spending time with family was her favorite pastime. Joan is survived by two daughters, Donna (Bob) Kreuter of Pataskala and Bev (Doug) James of Wilmington; two sons, Al (Lori) Fauley of Pataskala, and Tim (Loree) Fauley of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Michael Kreuter, Shiloh James, Shayden (Elise) James, Nikita (Kyle) Miller; and one great grandson, Julian Miller. Also surviving are 3 siblings, Margaret Cesario, Betty DeVault and Bob Cline, as well as several nieces and nephews. Joan is preceded in death by her husband Maurice Fauley Sr., daughter, Dr. Kathryn Fauley, her parents and 3 siblings, Leora Blankenship, Tom Cline and Carol Paul. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday June 12, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at 1:00 pm on Friday June 12, at the funeral home. The family requests donations can be made to the hospice of your choice in lieu of flowers. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see our page, Brown Funeral Home.

To the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and resistance fighters who carried the weight of the free world on that fateful morni...
06/06/2026

To the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and resistance fighters who carried the weight of the free world on that fateful morning...Thank you. We honor the ultimate sacrifices made on the sands of Normandy and express our gratitude to the veterans who fought through unimaginable terror to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. Your courage, selflessness, and valor changed the course of history and will never be forgotten. May we never forget June 6, 1944. - Billy and Kevin

Andrew Michael Combs, age 34, of Wilmington, passed away on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayt...
05/27/2026

Andrew Michael Combs, age 34, of Wilmington, passed away on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, following a long and courageous battle with kidney failure.
Andrew was born on April 5, 1992, in Xenia, Ohio, the son of Donald Combs and Jennifer McCormick.
An avid outdoorsman and thrill-seeker, Andrew truly loved to hunt, fish, and bull ride. He was an avid Denver Bronco fan and found great joy and excitement participating in local demolition derbies and Enduro racing. Beyond his adventurous side, Andrew was incredibly sharp and a master of trivia. Known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor, he often jokingly reminded everyone that he was "never wrong and always right!" Though he frequently asked for recipes, he always preferred to leave the actual cooking to others.
Above all, Andrew was a deeply kind-hearted man. He possessed a special fondness and was devoted to the young children in his circle of family and friends. His presence, laughter, and sharp wit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Andrew is survived by his father Donald E. Combs; his mother, Jennifer McCormick (Scott); his siblings, Mathew (Jada Ellis) Younker, Daniel McCormick, and Jillian (Adam) Johnson; his grandparents, Linda and Norm Knoth; his uncles, Kenny (Melissa) Younker and William Younker; a great uncle Marvin Younker (who helped raise him); great aunt Mary Thoma (Emily); special friends Craig and Joyce Edwards; best friend Shelby Edwards and her son Kasch (his little buddy); cousins, Anthony, Chelsea, Payton, Paige, Kacy, Mira, Gabe and Trenton; nieces Ahmila, LuLu, Lorelai and Liza Jo; nephews Mathew, Mason, Liam, Levi and Canaan; and numerous other friends and family members. Andrew is preceded in death by his great aunt, Michelle Younker (who helped raise him); grandfather Herbert Younker; special friend, "Big John" Edwards; and his cousin Joey Younker.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon until the service starts at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Port William. A procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 a.m.
To leave on-line condolences please visit www.arehart-brown.com or visit the page, Brown Funeral Home.

Ernest Elwood Bloom, age 80, passed away May 25, 2026 at the Lorelei’s Place Hospice House in Franklin, Ohio surrounded ...
05/27/2026

Ernest Elwood Bloom, age 80, passed away May 25, 2026 at the Lorelei’s Place Hospice House in Franklin, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born January 26, 1946, in Highland County, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth Elwood and Eva Lorene Bloom. Ernest worked as a machinist at American Tool (formerly Irwin Auger Bit) in Wilmington, Ohio until the shutdown of the location. Until his retirement, he worked at the Rapid Ford Hog Farm. In addition, Ernest was a lifelong farmer who was dedicated to raising beef cattle and passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his grandchildren. Ernest was well known for his love for Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was a faithful Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals fan, as well. However, Ernest was happiest spending time with friends and family, especially “his boys”. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis McClanahan and Wanda Bosier and one brother, Daryl Bloom. He is survived by one daughter, Tisha (Bryan) Howard; four grandchildren, Jordan Greene of Blanchester, Ohio, Tristan (Ashley) Greene of Blanchester, Ohio, Kylie (Tyler) Holden of Midland, Ohio, and Dustin (Sierra) Howard of Batavia, Ohio; four great-grandsons, Brooks Greene, Riley Greene, Jax Holden and Baylor Howard; two brothers, Robert (Jo Ellen) Bloom of Wilmington, and Darius Bloom of Blanchester. In addition, Ernest is survived by many nieces and nephews, extended family and treasured friends who will miss him dearly. Ernest also shared a special bond with Gary Parker, whose generosity has been so greatly valued. Friends and family may visit at Brown Funeral Home in Wilmington, Ohio on Saturday, May 30th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Port William, Ohio. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see our page, Brown Funeral Home.

Tammy Jo Vance, age 56, of Wilmington (New Antioch Community), passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was bo...
05/26/2026

Tammy Jo Vance, age 56, of Wilmington (New Antioch Community), passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born October 17, 1969 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Howard Marvin and Rachel Anne "Stook" Freshour. Tammy was a 1988 graduate of Greenfield McClain High School and enjoyed playing softball during and after her school years. She was an avid Reds and Bengals fan that enjoyed watching games with her late father. After High School, she had worked at her uncle's video store and at Greenfield Research while working on obtaining her license as an LPN. After receiving her license, she had worked for several nursing facilities. After the emotional wear and tear of her occupation, Tammy opted for a change of pace and began working for the Fayette Regional Humane Society, taking loving care of God's creatures. A caring and nurturing woman, Tammy never met a stranger and gave her all at everything she did. She was blessed with a loving family and dear friends that will miss her tremendously. Tammy is survived by her loving husband. Theodore S. "Ted" Vance of New Antioch; her son, Anthony (Tosha) Freeze of Greenfield; her daughter, Rylee Ward of Wilmington; and her beloved grandchildren, Kaylinn and Maddy Vance, Kalliegh, Claire, and Kyndall Freeze. Along with her parents, Tammy is preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanne Mae Freeman and Shelley Noel. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington. Friends may visit from 2:30 p.m. until the service begins at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make memorial donations can do so by clicking on the donate button on Tammy's obituary at www. arehart-brown.com or by giving to the Fayette Regional Humane Society at 4 Commercial Avenue, Washington CourtHouse, Ohio, 43160. Online condolences may be left at www.arehart-brown.com or by visiting our page, Brown Funeral Home.

Waylon Wayne Wright was born sleeping on May 21, 2026, at Kettering Health.Though his time here was far too short, he wa...
05/23/2026

Waylon Wayne Wright was born sleeping on May 21, 2026, at Kettering Health.

Though his time here was far too short, he was deeply loved and will forever be cherished by his parents, Dylan and Michelle Wright; his siblings, Oaklyn, Jaxen, Casen, Eli, Holden, and Owen; and all those who were waiting to meet him.

Waylon was welcomed into Heaven by his Nanny and Papaw Bill, where he is now held in eternal peace and love.

Though tiny in size, Waylon’s life left an immeasurable mark on the hearts of his family. He will always be remembered, always be loved, and never be forgotten.

Estil Glen Parks, 88, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.You may have known him...
05/22/2026

Estil Glen Parks, 88, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

You may have known him as Estil, Papaw, Big E, Flo, or one of the many other nicknames he acquired over the years of raising children, grandchildren, and countless Warren County 4-Hers. Whatever you called him, if you knew him, you were lucky to have him in your life.

He was the son of Thurston and Gladys Parks of Dayton, who preceded him in death and helped ignite his lifelong love of fast cars and Darryl Waltrip. That love of cars also introduced him to the love of his life, Carole Elizabeth, who lived down the street from the filling station where he worked and proudly talked about having the hottest car around. What started there became a love story that lasted both their lifetimes and a marriage spanning 65 years.

Together, Estil and Carole raised three children: Charles B. (Kym), Robert G. (Marla), and Pamela E. (Wayne Kibler).

Estil and Carole dedicated many years to serving Warren County 4-H, raising livestock projects for countless members as well as their own children and grandchildren. Estil was always found ringside, usually offering advice on how things could be done better, though in later years he was just as happy to sit back and enjoy the show, whether in person or, right up until his final days, watching from his tablet.

His love of unique cars created stories the family will tell forever, but none more memorable than the purple-and-black lowered dually that turned heads every time he rolled into stock show. It hardly felt like a weekend unless he was watching NASCAR, baling hay, working in the garden, or finding yet another way to make his family shake their heads at his mechanical skills or the latest deal he had made.

Estil was the quiet voice of the family. He did not need to be the loudest person in the room to leave an impression. His steady presence, laugh, and advice will be deeply missed by so many, especially his grandchildren: Thomas (Mackenzie Harris), Terry Joel (Cassandra Lueking), Cassandra, Samantha, Katlynn, Addison, and Kourtney Parks; Lindsay and Chelsea Shell; and Cheyenne Crowe and Austin Kibler. He is also survived by two great-granddaughters, Avery Parks and Isabella Crowe.

The family has planned a Celebration of Life for Estil and Carole on Sunday, May 31, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Caesarcreek Township Picnic Shelter, 2034 E. Spring Valley Paintersville Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385.

Please join us for one last 4-H-style picnic to share memories of Estil and Carole. Food will be provided, but good conversation is requested.

Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family.

Sheryl Rhinesmith, 70, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Clinton Memorial Hospital, following several...
05/17/2026

Sheryl Rhinesmith, 70, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Clinton Memorial Hospital, following several years of health struggles that she faced with quiet strength and grace. She was born on August 6, 1955, in New Vienna, Ohio, to the late David and Esther Blackburn. She was a 1973 graduate of East Clinton High School. Sheryl was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone around her. She shared 50 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Charles Rhinesmith. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Charles Rhinesmith; her children, Brandi (Kevin) LeForge and Chara Rhinesmith; her beloved grandchildren, Hillary and Landen LeForge, Dylan Rhinesmith, and Lorelai and Naomi Charlton; her sisters, Saundra Keller and Crystal Sandells; and her brother, Bob Blackburn. She was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Rhinesmith, and her sisters, Jeanie Wilson and Chanda Day. Sheryl retired from the Clinton County Board of Elections in 2005. She was known for her caring heart, gentle spirit, and deep love for her family. She found her greatest happiness in spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She also enjoyed listening to music, crafting with her grandkids, bird watching, baking, sewing, quilting, and crocheting. Sheryl was a member of Fellowship of Praise Church, where her faith remained an important part of her life throughout the years. Though her family’s hearts are broken by this loss, they find comfort in knowing she is now resting in the arms of the Lord. Her love, warmth, and memory will continue to live on in all who knew and loved her.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.” — Revelation 21:4

Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington. Pastor Matt Morgan, of Fellowship of Praise will officiate.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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