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GEORGE D. DAVIS
George Daniel Davis, 55, of Wilmington, Ohio died 10:11 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2008. Mr. Davis was born August 17, 1952 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of the late Orley and Betty Jo Davis. He was a 1970 graduate of Clinton Massie High School.
Mr. Davis had been a carpet layer for 30 years, owning G & G Carpet with his brother. He was currently employed at Brickman Landscaping. He was a longtime youth baseball and peewee football coach at Clinton Massie. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid gardener.
Mr. Davis is survived by a son, Tyler D. (Summer Bauer) Davis of Clarksville, Ohio; three brothers, Jim (Pam) Davis of Lebanon, Ohio, John (Pat) Davis of Lexington, Kentucky, and Gary (Tina) Davis of Wilmington, Ohio; a sister, Diane (Roger) Hook of Wilmington, Ohio; a granddaughter, Laila Davis; and his former wife, Diana Davis of Wilmington, Ohio. In addition to his parents, a brother, Mike Davis, is preceded in death.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will be in Clinton County Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 to assist with funeral arrangements.
MAXINE SPENCER
Maxine Spencer, 94, of Wilmington, Ohio died 12:05 AM, Friday, March 28, 2008 at Quaker Heights Care Community, Waynesville, Ohio. Her husband, Maurice K. Spencer, preceded her in death April 6, 1982. Mrs. Spencer was born August 19, 1913 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas F. and Eva Certain Ames. She was a She was a 1931 graduate of Wilmington High School.
Mrs. Spencer worked as a bookkeeper and secretary at various businesses in Wilmington and at Wright Patterson Air Force Base during World War II. She also worked for the Farmers Home Administration in Wilmington. She retired as a federal employee in 1976. She was an active and devoted member of the Wilmington Presbyterian Church, for 81 years, during which time she sang in the choir and held numerous church positions. She and her husband were avid golfers at Snow Hill Country Club, where she was club champion in 1948. She enjoyed playing bridge with a special group of friends well into her nineties. She was also a compassionate animal lover who cared for many pets during her lifetime.
Mrs. Spencer is survived by a sister and two brothers-in-law, Lue (Victor) Herbert of St. Louis, Missouri and William Sanderson of Wilmington, Ohio; three nephews, Gary Sanderson of Wilmington, Ohio, Michael Herbert of St. Louis, Missouri, and Steven Herbert of St. Louis, Missouri; two nieces, Linda (Reid) Larsen of Philomath, Oregon and Cynthia Herbert of St. Louis, Missouri; a special cousin, William J. Galvin III of Worthington, Ohio; as well as several other nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, and great nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, a brother, Thomas F. Ames Jr., and a sister, Nedra Sanderson, are preceded in death.
Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio with Rev. David Judd officiating. Burial will be in New Antioch cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 or to the Clinton County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1024, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
DANIEL P. PAGE
Daniel P. Page peacefully lost his battle with cancer at 3:28 am Saturday, March 29, 2008 at home with his family. He is survived by his wife of almost 37 years, Deborah Hanville Page. Mr. Page was born September 10, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, son of the late Leroy Page and Dollie Ivey Page Davis. He graduated from Vermilion High School in 1966 and then joined the Navy, serving his country for four years during the Vietnam War.
Dan relocated to Wilmington from Lorain, Ohio in early 1980 with Midwest Air as it became part of Airborne Express. He most recently spent several years as the Wilmington store manager for Executive Cellular Network. Dan was probably best known in the community for his second "job" as a local disc jockey. He has infused hundreds of weddings, class reunions, and parties with music, dancing, and laughter over the last 28 years. There was very little music trivia that would have troubled Dan, he could name that tune in two seconds and rattle off more information than you ever cared to know. He served as one of the original organizers and MC of Airborne's company Christmas parties and picnics. He also helped create the Airborne annual golf tournament and for years hosted the golf tournament party in his back yard. Beyond his family, he loved music, dancing, his '67 Mercedes, and quiet after dinner walks with his dog, Cede, and any visiting grandchildren to watch for deer. Golf was a favorite hobby whenever the weather permitted, and sometimes when it didn't. He made many friends on the golf course and loved his time there. Dan was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. No matter how good or bad the season, he was always there to back them up. He, his sons, and a few special friends made the pilgrimage to Cleveland many times over the years. Dan was at home being the life of the party. His smile, voice, and amazing sense of humor touched many hearts and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ryan (Carly) Page of Wilmington and Dosh Page of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter, Marci (Michael) Tewksbury of Morton, IL.; three grandchildren, Lily, Dax, and Finn Tewksbury; two sisters, Lynda (Stephen) Frueh of Gahanna, OH and Michelle Rohn of Mesa, AZ; a close cousin, Wayne (Rhonda) Davis of Vermilion, OH; several special nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Leon Davis; a brother, Larry Davis; and a sister, Katherine Page Mason.
A Celebration of Life service led by Randy Riley and Robin Wargowsky followed by an informal lunch and gathering time will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 5 at the Wilmington United Methodist Church, 61 E Main Street, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, The American Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor's choice.
GEORGE G. GANO
George Glenn Gano, 85, of New Vienna, Ohio died 10:16 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Clinton Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. His wife of 67 years, Betty Kinzer Gano, survives. They were married
October 13, 1940 in Maysville, Kentucky. Mr. Gano was born March 19, 1923 in the Lumberton area of Clinton County, son of the late Granville S. and Emma Staubus Gano. He attended Wilmington City Schools.
Mr. Gano was a dairy farmer in the Martinsville area, being a noted breeder of registered Jersey cattle. He and his family had shown cattle locally, in District 13, at the Ohio State Fair, and in the All-American Cattle Show. Jersey cattle from his herd were sold in many major sales, going to many states and overseas. He was a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Club and the Ohio Jersey Breeder's Association. He was a 60-year member of the F&AM; Lodge #391 in Martinsville and then Lodge #52 in Wilmington. Additionally he was a member of the Clinton County Scottish Rite and a 32nd degree member of the Valley of Cincinnati Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Clinton County Historical Society, the New Vienna United Methodist Church, and the New Vienna Senior Citizens.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Gano is survived by two daughters, Sybil Allen of Blanchester, Ohio and Jennifer Tumbleson of Wilmington, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Granville J. and Jane D. Gano of Wilmington, Ohio; three grandchildren, Gretchen Bradshaw, Tracey (Wade) Brinson, and Patty (Will) Blankenbeckler; three great grandchildren, Hannah Tumbleson, Mikayla Tumbleson, and Bailey Eakins; a granddaughter-in-law, Amy Tumbleson; a brother-in-law, Robert Stuckert, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Mable Kinzer; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, an infant daughter, Gwynn Gano, a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Ellen Gano, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Madelle and Harold Davis, Lucille and Willard Inwood, and Ruth Ann Gano, and a beloved grandson, Michael Herbert Tumbleson, are preceded in death.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the New Vienna United Methodist Church, 11576 West Street, New Vienna, Ohio with Dr. Dale Hatch officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery, Port William, Ohio. Friends may call from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the New Vienna United Methodist Church, with Masonic and Scottish Rite services held at 1:30 PM. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the New Vienna United Methodist Church, 11576 West Street, New Vienna, Ohio 45159, or the New Vienna Senior Citizens, 49 S. Second Street, New Vienna, Ohio 45159.
MADGE MARIE SMART
Madge Marie Smart, 88, of Martinsville, Ohio died 9:35 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Smart Sr., who died August 18, 1975. They were married
December 23, 1938. Mrs. Smart was born December 13, 1919, in Clark Township, Clinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Jesse Leggett and Mary Belle Parker. She attended New Vienna Schools for 11 years but graduated from Wilmington High School in 1938. She was a 1961 graduate of Wilmington College and then received her master's degree in library science from Wright State University.
Mrs. Smart was a schoolteacher for a year at Fairfield High School in Leesburg and for over 30 years at New Kenton/East Clinton schools, where she taught English and was the school librarian. After her retirement, she volunteered as a teacher's aide for several years at the Martinsville Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School in Wilmington. She was born a birthright Quaker, but later became a member of the Martinsville Church of Christ. She was a past member of the Rebekah Lodge and Women's Business Professional Association and a current member of the Martinsville Village Council. She was a precinct committee person for the Democratic Party.
Mrs. Smart is survived by a son, Eddie (Lanna) Smart of Martinsville, Ohio; a stepson, Harold (Geneva) Smart of Xenia, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Linda Smart of Wilmington, Ohio; a sister, Elaine Rayburn Henry of West Chester, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Clela Leggett; seven grandchildren, Michaelle (Charles) Carson, Michael (Shannon) Smart, Willard Smart, Ronald Smart, Candy Lou Smart, Gary Smart and Amy Johnson; three special great-grandchildren, Heather Carson, Cameron Smart and Courtney Smart; several other great-grandchildren; a special niece, Tana Maxwell; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Betty Sullivan and Red Rinehart.
In addition to her husband and parents, a son, Bobby Smart; two stepsons, Willard (Dorothy) Smart and Donald "Bill" Smart; two brothers, Jesse Leggett and Robert Leggett; and a sister, Ruby Johnson are preceded in death.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will be in the Martinsville I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Star Orphans' Hope Lodge 182 I.O.O.F., P.O. Box 192, Martinsville, 45146, or to the Martinsville Fire Department, 317 School St., P.O. Box 243, Martinsville, 45146.
HELEN WALLACE
Helen Wallace, 79, of 580 E. Washington Street, Sabina, Ohio (formerly of Wilmington, Ohio) died 2:00 PM, Monday, March 24, 2008 at Autumn Years Nursing Center. Her husband, Albert L. Wallace, preceded her in death May 30, 2001. They were married
February 23, 1973. Mrs. Wallace was born November 8, 1928 in Clinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry L. and Cora Jane Sellman Walker.
Mrs. Wallace drove a school bus for over 30 years for the Wilmington City School District. She had been an avid bowler and a member of several bowling leagues in Wilmington. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Wilmington.
Mrs. Wallace is survived by a son, David (Sandy) Foster of Silverdale, Washington; a daughter, Nancy (Ric) Pittinger of Akron, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald (Sue) Walker of Xenia, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth (Bud) Stethem of Wilmington, Ohio; a brother-in-law, John (Carol) Wallace of Wilmington, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Carol (John) Gibson of Jackson, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Robin Stott of Akron, Ohio, John Stott of Akron, Ohio, Tami (Joe) Walls of Bremerton, Washington, Tavis (Shawna) Foster of Belfair, Washington, and Derek (Tami) Foster of Bremerton, Washington; eight great grandchildren, Cory Hamlin, Courtney Hamlin, Jacob Stott, Tyler Stott, Hilary Walls, Kyle Walls, Chloe Foster, and Harrison Foster; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Roger Walker and Ernie & Vergie Walker; and two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dorothy & Loren Hill and Ruby & Kermit Weller, are preceded in death.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will be in Jefferson Township cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses of Autumn Years Nursing Center for the care provided to Mrs. Wallace.
DR. EMILY BUCHANAN, M.D.
Dr. Emily Buchanan, M.D., 91, died 5:25 PM, Monday, May 5, 2008 at Cape May Retirement Village where she had resided since June 2004. Her husband, Dr. Richard R. Buchanan, preceded her in death September 2, 2004. They were married
June 20, 1942. Dr. Buchanan was born November 13, 1916 in Norwood, Ohio, daughter of the late William Frederick and Ethel Camilla Knapp Behrman. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati Medical School in June, 1940. She was one of seven women graduates in the class. She received her M.D. in the summer of 1941, after a one-year internship at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. She performed her residency, specializing in pediatrics at Booth Hospital in Covington, Kentucky and Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Following her husbands return from W.W. II, the couple moved to Wilmington in January 1946. In the years following the move, Emily chose to put her energies into family and volunteer work. She served as secretary for the Clinton County Medical Society and conducted pediatric examinations for the county. She was also coordinator the county's oral polio vaccine program. In the 1960's Emily began serving as a volunteer with the Wilmington City Schools. After teaching a group of girls at Denver Place Elementary to knit, there was a request to teach knitting to special needs seventh and eighth grade girls. Soon her knitting instruction had grown up to five craft classes per week for the enrichment of K - 12 special needs classes. Over the years Emily worked with over 500 special needs students. She also tutored students in reading skills at all of the Wilmington elementary schools. Emily received numerous honors for her long-standing volunteer work in the Wilmington School system, including a certificate of recognition from the Hopewell Special Education Resource Center. In 1986, Denver Place Elementary School presented her with a special award for "Unusual endurance and extraordinary accomplishments." In 1988 Wilmington College's Phi Delta Kappa recognized her outstanding contribution to education. In 1989, she was a finalist in the National School Volunteer Awards Program. In 2001, Emily was named a "Friend of Education." Most recently, in May of 2007 she was honored for her role as a member of the founding committee of Phi Delta Sigma, the Wilmington High School scholastic achievement society.
Dr. Buchanan is survived by three sons, Richard (Dee) Buchanan of Manitou Springs, Colorado, Stephen (Sally) Buchanan of Wilmington, Ohio, and David (Merrianne Hackathorn) Buchanan of Worthington, Ohio; a daughter, Janice (Joseph) Ribar of Lakewood, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, a brother, John Donald Behrman, and a sister, Marjorie Frances Behrman, are preceded in death.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio with Nancy McCormick officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 or the Cape May Assisted Living Facilities, 175 Cape May Drive, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
JOAN B. FAWLEY
Joan B Fawley, 73, of Wilmington, Ohio and a 20-year winter resident of Tavares, Florida died 12:15 AM, Friday, May 9, 2008 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Her second husband, Norbert Fawley, whom she married
August 30, 1969, survives. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ronald C. "Ronnie" Dunlap. Mrs. Fawley was born May 23, 1934 in Greene County, Ohio, daughter of the late Frances W. and Charlotte Taylor Bogan. She was a graduate of Ross Township High School in Greene County.
Mrs. Fawley served as a secretary in the Wilmington City Schools system for 15 years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, and traveling, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was also an avid collector of Dalmatian items. In addition to her second husband, Mrs. Fawley is survived by a son, Charles R. "Chuck" (Jenny) Dunlap of San Diego, California; two daughters, Debbie (Leigh) Thompson of Frankfort, Ohio and Bonnie (Rodney) Bennett of Wilmington, Ohio; a brother, Richard (Shirley) Bogan of Jamestown, Ohio; a half brother, Jerry (Joan) Newland of Meacham, Oregon; seven grandchildren, Justin R. Dunlap of Lexington, Kentucky, Derrick (Tara) Thompson of Wilmington, Ohio, Anthony Thompson of Frankfort, Ohio, Scott Thompson of Frankfort, Ohio, Amanda Bennett of Wilmington, Ohio, Nicole Bennett of Wilmington, Ohio, and Scott (Kathy) Bennett of Wilmington, Ohio; and three great grandchildren, Justin Lilly, Alexandra Rose Thompson, and Sydney Bennett.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at Sugar Grove cemetery, 163 W. Truesdell Street, Wilmington, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203.
BONNIE LEE ALEXANDER
Bonnie Lee Alexander, 62, of Wilmington, Ohio died 5:45 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1946, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Carl and Lois Payton Alexander. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School, and received a bachelor's degree from Wilmington College.
She was a schoolteacher at East Clinton and Leesburg schools and taught English and Spanish until her retirement. She attended Cuba Friends Meeting. She was a member of the Scholastic Honor Societies at Wilmington High School and Wilmington College.
She is survived by a sister, Carolyn Alexander of Wilmington; eight cousins, Albert and Mildred Schumacher, Frank and Ruth Schumaker, Tracy and Rhonda Schumaker, Bert Schumaker, Ted Schumaker; other cousins; and an aunt, Opal Dedrick of Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to her parents, a brother, Dean Eldon Alexander, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio with Rev. Francis Fields officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Cuba Friends Meeting Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.
DOROTHY McCARTY
Dorothy Lee Blevins McCarty, 82, of Owingsville, Kentucky died 7:05 PM, Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her daughter's residence in Brown, County, Ohio. Her husband, Walden McCarty, preceded her in death. They were married
November 15, 1941. Mrs. McCarty was born December 6, 1925 in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Oscar Benton and Daisy Lee Moore Blevins. She was a member of the Williamsburg Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. McCarty is survived by a son, Frank O. (Wanda) McCarty of Owingsville, Kentucky; four daughters, Lillian L. Hileman of Hubert, North Carolina, Jean (Kenny) Tedrick of Midland, Ohio, Marsha (Floyd) Faries-Florea of Blanchester, Ohio, and Mitzi (Gerald) Shults of Blanchester, Ohio; a sister, Patricia (Bob) Shinkle of Newtonsville, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, a son, Edwin Arthur McCarty, three brothers, and three sisters are preceded in death.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will be in Plainview cemetery, Newtonsville, Ohio. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home.
