Loring Lawson Hines Jr., 90, mostly known as Junior, passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec. 27, 2023, at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester,
Robert J. Parks, of Yellow Springs, passed away on Dec. 31, 2020. He was 64.
Rob was born Feb. 11, 1956, in Springfield, Ohio, to Ralph and Elizabeth (Pickering) Parks and spent most of his younger life growing up in Donnelsville, Ohio. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Ralph Parks. Surviving is his sister, Helena Winget, of Ocala, Fla.; one “sister-of-the-heart,” Melinda McCarthy, of New Carlisle; and several nieces and nephews.
Throughout Rob’s life, he held many different jobs, the last being at The Winds restaurant in Yellow Springs. He was well-liked and always a dedicated employee. Rob lived in his beloved village for more than 30 years. He really enjoyed his community and his friends.