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05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Leroy Pigg

Leroy Pigg, age 92, of Hillsboro, Ohio, formerly of the LaFollette, TN area, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2026 at Monarch Meadows in Seaman.

He was born January 15, 1934 in Berea, Kentucky, son of the late William Madison Pigg and Susan Mary (Lamb) Pigg.

Leroy attended the House of Deliverance in Hillsboro. He enjoyed reading his Bible and had taught Sunday School for many years.

Surviving are his 2 daughters: Sandy (Gerald) McGuire and Cathy (Jim) Kosegi both of Hillsboro; 2 sons: John (Cindy) Pigg of Mt Orab and Randy Pigg of Kettering; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren; 3 step-daughters: Teresa (Doyl) Huckaby of La Follette, TN, Cheryl (James) Ritchie of Miamisburg, and Sharon Crabtree of Yellow Springs; step-son, Leroy Crabtree of Miamisburg; and a sister, Tracey "Ruby" Wilson.

In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by his wife, Corenia Pigg; son, Charles Alan Pigg; 8 siblings: Carl Pigg, Steve Pigg, Bill Pigg, Delbert Pigg, Emerson Pigg, Earl Pigg, Mae Shoemaker, and Alice Devlin.

Funeral Services will be held at Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, 138 E. Main St. Hillsboro, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM with John Pigg and Pastor Danny Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, LaFollette, TN on Friday May 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the time of the services.

Contributions in Leroy's memory may be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd, Mt Orab, OH 45154.

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05/22/2026

James A. Byrd

James A. Byrd, age 83, of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

He was born January 2, 1943 in Greenville, OH, son of the late James L. Byrd and Elizabeth K. Schmalenberger Byrd.

Jim was a member of Center Pointe Christian Church.

Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Carolyn K. Byrd, whom he married August 22, 1965, daughter and son-in-law, Lori & David Amick, and two grandchildren, Will Amick and Ella Amick.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Griffith.

Services will be held at Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, 138 E. Main St. Hillsboro, OH 45133, Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Shawn Spradling officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Friends will be received at Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home Monday, June 1, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Center Pointe Christian Church, 5962 Hamilton Mason Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45011.

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05/22/2026

Thelma Elliott

Thelma Elliott, age 86, of Wilmington, OH, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati surrounded by family.

Born on April 16, 1940, in Killeen, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of JD and Annie Lee Crocker. She married Larry Joseph Elliott, Sr., who preceded her in death, and together they built a life rooted in devotion, friendship, and family.

Thelma is survived by her sons, Larry Joseph Elliott, Jr. and his wife, Barbara; Vince Eugene Elliott and his wife, Anna; Jay Clarence Elliott and his wife, April; and many beloved grandchildren.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker and was known for her kindness, strength, generosity, and faith.

She enjoyed flying with her husband, Larry Joseph Sr., who was a pilot, and they loved restoring old cars together. Her greatest joy came from spending time with family and helping others. She also loved gardening, attending church at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, cooking, birdwatching, and caring for animals.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Joseph Elliott, Sr., her sons Mark Anthony and Chris Allen, and her daughter, Patsy Jo.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26 at 11-12 pm at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow. Burial will take place at New Antioch Cemetery, Wilmington, OH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.

The family would like to thank the caregivers, hospice staff, family, and friends for their kindness and support during this time.

“Though deeply missed, her love and legacy will never fade.

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05/21/2026

Mary Catherine Constant

Mary Catherine Constant, age 88, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born April 22, 1938 in Lytle Waynesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl Fisher and Reva (Sears) Fisher.

Mary was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington. She enjoyed working in her yard and flowers. She loved her family and will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her 6 children: Mary (Roger) Thompson, Maralyn (Robert) Jenkins, John Constant, Steve (Shauna) Constant, Clarence Constant Jr., and Mark Constant; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Russell Fisher and Leroy Fisher; 2 sisters, Jeanette Grauberger and Bessie Fisher; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Anna May Corbet; 2 brothers: Edwin Fisher and Irvin Fisher; and a daughter-in-law, Angela Constant.

Funeral Services will be held at the Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington, 55 Megan Drive Wilmington, Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 am with Rev. Josh Dixon officiating. Interment will follow in the Clinton County Memory Gardens, Wilmington, Ohio.

Friends will be received at the church on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

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05/18/2026

Violet J. Kelley

Violet J. Kelley, age 95, of Mowrystown, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Hillsboro Acute Care in Hillsboro, OH.

She was born May 30, 1930 in Highland County, OH, daughter of the late Ernest Edward Dickey and Anna Grace Morgan Dickey.

Violet had worked several years as a beautician before owning and operating Kelly's Market in Fairfax.

She was a member of the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church and Circle #2.

Surviving is her husband, Hayes Kelley, whom she married June 26, 1951, daughter, Deborah (Richard) Tissot, son-in-law, Dennis Overstake, 3 Grandchildren, Fallon Tissot, Christopher Tissot and Kayla (James) Overstake Dettwiller. Also surviving are her 2 great-grandchildren, Claire & Hayes Dettwiller.

In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by a daughter, Dixie Overstake, brother and sister-in-law, Leroy & Bonnie Dickey.

Services will be held at Mowrystown Presbyterian Church, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Mike Brazelle officiating. Interment will follow in the Mowrystown Cemetery, Mowrystown, Ohio.

Friends will be received at Mowrystown Presbyterian Church Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Contributions in Violet's memory may be made to the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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05/18/2026

Donna M. Walker

Donna Marie Walker, age 70, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Monday morning, May 18, 2026 at her residence for many years, surrounded by her wonderful caregivers and housemates.

She was born December 13, 1955 in Hillsboro, OH, daughter of Vernon Lee Walker and Gladys Imogene Groves Walker Hopkins.

Donna enjoyed telling jokes, fishing, coloring, and doing puzzles. She enjoyed KFC chicken gizzards and a Friday night beer. She was full of life and known as the house warden and informant. Donna participated in the Special Olympics and attended Camp Itawa. She had a deep love for High-Co and Hills & Dales, she was always wanting to go to work to shred papers. Donna loved watching the TV show Reba and Gun Smoke any Western she would watch. Donna loved to sing and listen to music especially Oldies with her cat Kittlie. Donna was always telling others she loved them. Donna enjoyed milkshakes, chocolate candy bars, and Mt. Dew. Donna had a very contagious laugh that would make the whole room fill with laughter. Donna was very much loved by her staff and her peers. Her memory will forever live on in our homes and hearts. This is just a small glimpse of Donna’s life she had so much to offer to everyone she met.

Surviving are her brothers: Terry Walker and Jerry Walker; sister, Mary Susan Walker Carter; step-brothers: Norman (Karen) Hopkins and Ken Hopkins; step-sisters: Mary Hopkins and Judy (David) Hopkins Boris; and longtime boyfriend, Terry Williamson. She was blessed with wonderful caregivers and extended family at Rescare- Willettsville Home: Peggy, Christina, Tonia, Maranda, Stacey, Ashley, Alicia, Angie, Brandi, Maddy, Nancy, Billie and Debbie, and her longtime friends Tonia and Kevin Mosley.

Donna was preceded in death by father, Vernon Walker; mother and step-father: Gladys and Warney Hopkins, Jr.; brother, Kevin Walker; sisters: Helen (Harold) Ashley, Pauline, Deloris (Tom) Carroll, and Sue (Paul) Waits; step-brothers: Elvin Groves, Henry (Carolyn) Groves, and Mike Groves; step-sister, Cheryl Hopkins; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, 138 E. Main St. Hillsboro, Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm with Debbie Knauff officiating. Interment will follow in the Hightop Cemetery, Samantha, Ohio.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am. until the time of the services.

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05/14/2026

Alice Fay Daugherty

Alice Fay Daugherty, age 75, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born July 8, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Granville Carver and Rosie (Goble) Carver.

Fay was a devoted mother and grandmother, that loved to take care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing bingo.

Surviving are her 2 sons,: Danny (Lora) Gillman of Hillsboro and Clarence Gillman of Monroe, NC; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Gillman; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 siblings: Viv Williams, Tammy Carver, Krystal Pryor, George Carver, and Virgil Carver; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her son, Robert Gillman Jr.; sister, Karen Whaley; 2 brothers, David Carver and Christopher Carver.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family.

Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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05/13/2026

Jacob Michael Estep

Jacob Michael Estep,

age 35 Years, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton.

He was born December 15, 1990 in Beckley, WV, son of Gregory Eugene (Tina) Estep Sr, of Ridgeview, West Virginia. and Ruth Highfield, Wilmington.

A spirited Christian, Jacob was a courageous trooper with his life long battle with cerebral palsy. He had attended Boone County High School in Burlington, Kentucky and the Easter Seals-Red Woods Center in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky.

In addition to his parents, other surviving family members are his 2 brothers- Gregory E. Estep, Jr. & Steven A. Smith, both of Wilmington; nephew- John Thomas Estep of Wilmington, and many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.

Jacob was preceded in death by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.

Memorial Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, 97 West Locust Street at North Mulberry Street, Wilmington with Pastor Stephen Wetterhan officiating. Friends will be received from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services at noon at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home.

Contributions in Jacob's memory may be made to Ohio's Hospice, Dayton. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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05/12/2026

David L. Eyre

David L. Eyre, age 77, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 27, 1949 in Wi******er, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Alton Willard and Thelma Hazel (Shoemaker) Eyre. On June 21, 1991 he was united into marriage to Melodie (Stolz) Eyre.

David was a United States Army Veteran. He had worked for Ford Development in Sharonville, Builder Square, and Jeff Wyler in Eastgate. He was a people person who never met a stranger and loved his family dearly.

Surviving are his loving wife, Melodie Eyre of Sardinia; son, Josh (Christine) Eyre of Bethel; 3 grandchildren: Rachel (Talon Lister) Reeves of Newport, KY, Thomas Eyre of Mt. Washington, and Matthew Eyre of Bethel; 4 siblings: Nancy Knabb, Cheryl Jennings, Linda (Mark) Paeltz, and Joe Eyre; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law: Bob and Cindy Eyre; and a brother-in-law, Bill Knabb.

Funeral Services will be held at Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Dr, Sardinia, on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Drue Lane officiating. Interment will follow in the Sardinia Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the church on Friday from 11:30 am until the time of the services.

Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Contributions in David's memory may be made to the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Dr, Sardinia, OH 45171.

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