Edgington Funeral Homes

11/20/2025

WILMINGTON, Ohio — Clinton County residents gathered at the Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home in Wilmington on Thursday to lay Cpl. Earl Emerson Kibbey to rest.

11/20/2025

Kenneth H. Claw

Kenneth H. Craw, age 78, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born June 2, 1947 in Decatur, IL, son of the late Kenneth Howard Craw and Betty Ludina Stratmen Craw.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant with over 22 years of service; he then retired a second time from ABX Air after 19 years of service and he had also taught aircraft Mechanics at Laurel Oaks for 3 years.

Surviving is his wife, Pamela Craw whom he married September 11, 1971, son & daughter-in-law, Colin & Karyn Craw and his Brother, Terry (Sherry) Craw of IL.

A Celebration of Kenneth's Life will be held at a later date.

Contributions in Kenneth's memory may be made to the Air Force Assistance Fund, AFPC/DP3SA 550 C Street West JBSA, Randolph, TX 78150. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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11/20/2025

Joseph Clay Helton

Joseph Clay Helton, age 80, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2025 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.

He was born August 9, 1945 in West Liberty, KY, son of the late Charlie Helton and Lydia Lewis Helton.

He was a member and pillar of the Hillsboro House of Deliverance. Joe was retired from R & L Transportation after many years of service. He will be remembered as a loving husband and devoted father and as a good Christian person who was always helping other people.

Surviving are wife, Brenda Helton of Hillsboro, OH, daughter, Bobbie Jo (Kevin) Hart, son, Chuck (Zoe) Helton, Brother, Glen (Linda) Helton, Brother, Jimmy (Shanda) Helton, Brother, Lonnie Helton, sister-in-law, Kay Helton, sister-in-law, Shari Helton, sister-in-law, Linda M. Salyer, brother-in-law, Wayne Hellard, numerous nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Helton and Gary Randall Helton and a sister-in-law, Margie Helton.

Services will be held at Hillsboro House of Deliverance, 230 West South Street, Hillsboro Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Danny Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

Friends will be received at Hillsboro House of Deliverance Tuesday, 11:00 am1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to the church. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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11/20/2025

Beth Luquetta Lower

Beth Luquetta (Kendall) Lower went to be with her heavenly father on November 15, 2025 in El Reno, Oklahoma. She was born August 19, 1960 to Robert Dale Kendall and Phyrne Elaine (Nichols) Kendall, in Wilmington, Ohio. She graduated in 1978 from Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio and from Sinclair Community College in 1995.

She is survived by her son Michael Dale (Molly) Lower and her grandchildren Henry and Virginia of McLean, Virginia. She is also survived by her sister Dianne E. (Paul) Rezac of Akeley, Minnesota, and her brother Joseph F. Kendall of Englewood, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Phyrne Kendall, her brother Robert Lee (Edith) Kendall, and her grandparents Harry and Alta Margaret Nichols of Wilmington, Ohio.

She was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon, Oklahoma. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She loved the Bible, western movies, and spoiling her grandchildren.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the exceptional staff at River Oaks Skilled Nursing & Therapy in El Reno, Oklahoma.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Wilmington, Ohio with Rev. Tom Mannebach officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home in Wilmington, Ohio. Burial will follow in the New Antioch Cemetery. www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com

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11/19/2025

In the rain of late morning Tuesday, 75 years of not knowing has been washed away. The remains of Corporal Earl Emerson Kibbey are with family.

11/18/2025

CPL Earl Kibbey arriving to Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home in Wilmington. Visitation is tomorrow Wednesday Nov. 19th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and services on Thursday Nov. 20th at 11:00 am

11/17/2025

Larry L. Walker

Larry L. Walker, age 85, of the Fairfax Community passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Ohio Valley Inpatient Care Center in Seaman, OH.

He was born February 4, 1940, in Dayton, OH, son of the late Earl Walker and Lilly Flo Caplinger Walker. On October 5, 1963, he married Ruth Anne Roberts, and they shared over 44 years of marriage until her passing in 2008.

Larry was a graduate of Whiteoak High School, class of 1958. He was member of the Sugartree Ridge Church of Christ, the Sardinia Masonic Lodge #254 F&AM, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He had worked in underground utilities for his brother-in-law, Rodger Roberts many years up into his retirement. In his earlier years he was in sales and promotions for Union Workman Chewing To***co, often going to stockyards, county fairs and public events handing out free samples. He was also well known as a square dance caller and instructor.

Surviving are son, Doug (Jennifer) Walker, two daughters, Denise (Danny) Bohrer, DeAnne (Matt) Davis; four Grandchildren, Danielle Bohrer, Victoria (Jacob) Sonner, Madison Davis and Connor Davis. Also left to mourn his passing are two Great-Grandchildren, Anne Sonner and Walker Sonner and a special friend, Dee Hayes.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Anne Walker and his sister, Patty Roberts.

Services will be held at Sugartree Ridge Church of Christ, Friday, November 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Danny Dodds officiating. Interment will follow in the Roberts Cemetery, Taylorsville, Ohio.

Friends will be received at Sugartree Ridge Church of Christ Friday November 21, 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Masonic services will begin at 1:00 pm followed by the funeral services.

Edgington Funeral Homes have been entrusted with arrangements.

Contributions in Larry's memory may be made to the Sugartree Ridge Church of Christ or Hospice of Hope. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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11/14/2025

Myrna Louise Eichhorn

Myrna Louise Eichhorn, age 64, of West Union, Ohio, passed away late Wednesday evening, November 12, 2025 at Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman.

She was born March 29, 1961 in Goshen, Ohio, daughter of the late Clifford Ernest Latchford Sr. and Ida Mae (Shupe) Latchford.

Myrna loved cooking and caring for others. She found joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and the adventures with her husband.

Surviving are her husband, Harland "Rick" Eichhorn of West Union; 5 children: Earl (Robin) Centers of Goshen, Amanda (Ed) Metzger of Manchester, KY, Nathan (Lindsay) Centers of Goshen, Richard (Danielle) Eichhorn of Mowrystown, and Brittany Eichhorn of Columbus; 11 grandchildren: Logan Centers, Lily Centers, Erin (Nathan) Smith, Erica Metzger, Emma Metzger, Joshua Metzger, Matthew Centers, Elijah Centers, Joseph Centers, Zayden Eichhorn, and Killian Eichhorn; 6 siblings: Simon Latchford, Ronald Latchford, John Latchford, Kenneth (Elizabeth) Latchford, Lisa Hirst, and Sherry Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Myrna was preceded in death by her grandson, Opie Ryan Charles Eichhorn; and 3 siblings: Clifford Latchford Jr., Matthew "Mark" Latchford, and Charles Latchford.

Funeral Services will be held at Edgington Funeral Home, 17 E. Main St. Mowrystown, Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Josh Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mowrystown Cemetery.

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

Contributions in Myrna's memory may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.

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11/13/2025

Earl E. Kibbey

CPL Earl Emerson Kibbey,

Age 18, of the Blanchester area, reported as missing in action on December 3, 1950 in the vicinity of Chosin Reservoir, North Korea during the Korean War. This local boy has now been identified and is finally coming back home after 75 years as missing in action. He was born October 4, 1932 in Blanchester, Ohio, son of the late Ephraim Earl & Helen Olivia (Spinks) Kibbey.

Cpl. Kibbey served in the US Army, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea-Korean War Service Medal and the Republic of Korea-Presidential Unit Citation.

Surviving are his sister- Faye Delcamp, Pleasant Hill, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.

Earl's siblings- Mary Sherod, Dorothy Thomas, Helen Humphrey, John Kibbey, Anna Eads, Harold Kibbey, Paul Kibbey, and Jane Skinner have all passed away.

Cpl. Kibbey will be arriving at 11:09 AM from Hawaii on November 18 at the Cincinnati International Airport. There will be a procession from the CVG Airport to the Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington that will go through Cpl. Kibbey's Hometown of Blanchester.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, 97 West Locust Street at North Mulberry Street, Wilmington, with the Blanchester American Legion Post #179 Chaplain Calvin Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Clinton County Memory Gardens, Wilmington, where the active duty US Army Honor Guard will accord full military honors.

Friends will be received from 2-6 PM, Wednesday, November 19 at the Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home.

Contributions in Earl's memory may be made to the your local VFW or American Legion Post. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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11/11/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and love of freedom.

11/10/2025

Megan McAllister

Megan Mee Yung McAllister passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lebanon, Ohio on November 7, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1987, in Masan, South Korea and was placed in the loving arms of her parents on July 27, 1987. Megan was truly a gift from God and was a beloved daughter to her parents, Michael and Liz McAllister.

Megan graduated from Wilmington High School in 2005. Throughout all four years of high school, she swam on the high school swim team as well as the YMCA team. She was also active in musical theatre productions, art competitions, and show choir. Following high school, Megan graduated from Cincinnati State and the Culinary Institute of America where she received numerous awards. Megan served in various positions as an Executive Chef in Cincinnati area restaurants and mentored culinary students over the years. Cooking was her passion, and she loved creating dishes at home and in the restaurants she served.

Megan had a beautiful spirit and was driven and hardworking. She excelled at everything she put her mind on and was a very talented artist. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and putting together mechanical structures. She loved music and had a beautiful voice. Above all, she loved her dog, Bahmi, who was her constant companion.

In addition to her parents, Megan is survived by her brother Patrick McAllister, sister in law Bethany McAllister and nephews, Kai and Brody McAllister. Also, two very special cousins, Gabe Mills and Brigitta Mills.

The family may receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025 followed by a service at the Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, 840 Timber Glen Dr, Wilmington, OH with Rev. Jay Kim officiating. Interment will follow in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington.

Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington has been entrusted with the arrangements.

If desired, contributions in Megan's memory may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Wilmington or any food pantry.

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