The Obituary Section

Joel Walraven

, Ohio

Joel H. Walraven age 86 of Wilmington passed away Tuesday May 12 2026 at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash. He was born January 9 1940 in Wilmington the son of the late Forrest "Archie" and Vivian "June" West Walraven. Joel is survived by his children Christoper Emily and Sophia Jessica Noah and Kylie Robert Diana and Joni and his brother Jay. He is preceded in death by his parents Forrest and Vivian Walraven his wife Terry Singer Walraven and his sister Jenna. Dads love of sports and a multidecade Bengal season ticket holder during the time the team resided in the old riverfront stadium. During this period dad and mom attend Super Bowls XVI and XXIII and once relinquishing their season tickets they enjoyed the warmth of their living room and instant replay. His joy of driving and just taking a ride whether it was to unwind or on Sundays…

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Sheryl Rhinesmith

, Ohio

May 12, 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…

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Sandy Riley

, Ohio

Saundra Sandy Riley 77 of Wilmington Ohio passed away Sunday May 17 2026. She was born October 14 1948 in Ashland Kentucky. She is survived by her sons Shawn Rich Mishock Newton of Port Saint Lucie Florida and Avery Ashley Newton of Summerfield Florida a sister Kim Wilson of Wilmington Ohio six grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. A celebration of Sandys life will be held from 500 PM 700 PM Monday June 1 2026 at Smith Funeral Home 327 N. South Street Wilmington Ohio. Interment will be in New Burlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Sandys memory may be made to the Clinton County Humane Society P.O. Box 1024 Wilmington OH 45177.

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Christina Hartman

, Ohio

April 19, 1976

Christina Marie Hartman 50 of Wilmington Ohio passed away Monday May 11 2026 at her residence. She was born April 20 1976 in Dayton Ohio. Christina worked in the Wilmington College Cafeteria for 28 years. She an avid Harry Potter Fan. She enjoyed attending exercise class at Get Fit taught by her special friend Lorry Cox. Christina is survived by her parents Linda Brucken Hartman and Dean Hartman of Wilmington Ohio brothers Mike Candy Hartman and family of Maineville Ohio and Jeff Hartman and family of Wilmington Ohio and an uncle and aunt Ed and Wanetta Hartman of Lebanon Ohio.

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