Obituaries

Martha S. Byrne

Martha S. Byrne

May 5, 2008

BYRNE, Martha S. (Christie), passed away May 5, 2008, following a personal battle with cancer. Martha was born August 30, 1941 in Ludington, Michigan. She had a lifetime of adventure in her short 66 years having lived in Colorado, Italy, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Michigan. Martha devoted most of her adult life to rearing her two...

Nancy L. Smith

Nancy L. Smith

May 5, 2008

SMITH, Nancy L. (nee; Kienow), of Union Township, beloved wife of Ed Smith, loving mother of Bridget, Colin and Dustin (Cyndel) Smith. Loving grandmother of William Smith and caring sister of Kathy, Bernie Jr., David, Mary, Jan, Reuth and Rachel. Devoted daughter of Bernie and Nancy Kienow. Nancy passed away Monday May 5th at the age...

Charles Newell

Charles Newell

May 4, 2008

Charles "Freddie" Newell, 54 of Hillsboro, died Sunday morning May 4, 2008, at Adams County Regional Hospital. He was born September 7, 1953 in Williamsburg, Ohio, son of the late Fredrick Newell and Geneva Woods. Freddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, gardening and the outdoors. He loved to turkey hunt and spending time with close friends. He...

Charles R. Brewer

Charles R. Brewer

Apr 27, 2008

Services were held at the convenience of the family

William F. Punch Jr.

William F. Punch Jr.

Apr 27, 2008

PUNCH, William F., Jr., beloved husband of Mary Ann Punch (nee; Criqui), devoted father of William F Punch III (Laurie), Timothy M. Punch (Pam), Joan Punch-Fleming (James) and Theresa Punch Spurlock. Caring brother of Mary M. Punch. Loving grandfather of 10. Mr. Punch passed away Sunday April 27, 2008 at the age of 80. He worked...

Ruth H. Knoop

Ruth H. Knoop

Apr 24, 2008

KNOOP, Ruth (nee Hund) beloved wife of the late Robert F. Knoop, devoted mother of Paul Knoop (Nettye Jean), of Fircrest, WA, and Linda Smith (W. Christen) dearly loved by her grandchildren, Karla Knoop of Price, UT, Robert Knoop (Karol) of Park City, UT, Blake Smith (Kathy) of Villa Hills, KY, Julie Scott (Karl) of Safety...

Shirley Ann Niebruegge

Shirley Ann Niebruegge

Apr 23, 2008

Shirley Ann Niebruegge, of Colerain, passed away quietly on April 23, 2008 at age 64 after a brief illness she fought bravely. She leaves behind her loving son Jeff (Louise Tallman) Niebruegge. She was also the dear aunt to David, Jerry Lee and Danny Zahner and cousin to Cheryl, Joy Smith, Mike Mannis, Lynn Ritchie, Angie...

Gilbert Gene Moon

Gilbert Gene Moon

Apr 23, 2008

MOON, Gilbert "Gib" Gene of Williamsburg, OH. Beloved father of Tom O. Moon of Mt. Orab, OH.; Jim I. Moon of Scottsdale, AZ; and Pam A. Moon of Middletown, OH.; loving grandfather of 4 grandchildren and numberous great-grandchildren; caring brother to Ruby Wilson of Williamsburg, OH.; Preceeded in death by his wife Vera Lou Moon. Passed Wednesday, April 23,...

Justin Michael Goodwin

Justin Michael Goodwin

Apr 22, 2008

GOODWIN, Justin Michael. Cherished son of Mike and Kathy Goodwin, beloved brother of Jennifer Goodwin and will be missed by numerous family and friends. Passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2008 at age 27. A Memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2008, with a gathering for friends and...

Elizabeth Jean Henkel

Elizabeth Jean Henkel

Apr 19, 2008

HENKEL, Elizabeth Jean, wife of the late John Henkel, beloved mother of William (Victoria) Combs, and Elizabeth Jean (the late Donald) Ratliff, two step sons and two step daughters, dear sister of two brothers and four sisters, proud grandmother of two grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and twelve step great grandchildren. Passed away April...

Jacqueline Rae Philpot

Jacqueline Rae Philpot

Apr 17, 2008

Jacqueline Rae Philpot, of Mason, age 45, passed away quietly with her family beside her on April 17, 2008. Jacqueline enjoyed reading, flower gardening, visiting King�s Island with her children, nieces and nephews, and shopping garage sales with her good friend, Wray Jean Maloney. She was the cherished daughter of Jack and Carol Andrews, devoted mother...

William A. Petersman

William A. Petersman

Apr 16, 2008

William A. Petersman, devoted father of Beth Caudill, Brian (Debbie), Patty and Jim Petersman, proud grandfather of four grandchildren, and one great grandchild, and dear brother of John Petersman. Passed away April 16, 2008, age 73. Friends and family are welcome Sunday, 4-6 pm at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home and Crematory, Milford with Memorial Mass Monday, 10:00...

Amelia S. Powell

Amelia S. Powell

Apr 15, 2008

POWELL, Amelia "Amy" S. of Mt. Orab. Loving mother of Kaylee Gregory of Mt. Orab, OH; beloved daughter of George E. and Susan B. Powell of Mt. Orab, OH; dear sister of Jessie B. Powell of Lexington, KY; caring granddaughter of Dr. H. W. Bradshaw of Louisville, KY and George E. Powell of Sun City, AZ; loving companion of...

Cecil Ned Draper

Cecil Ned Draper

Apr 11, 2008

Cecil Ned Draper. Husband of Fostine (nee Childers) Draper, father of Ted Draper, Terry Brewster, Cindy Bonham and Tracy Staley, and the late Timothy and Erick Draper, step father of Tim and Tammy Gastineau, grandfather of eleven, great grandfather of six and also survived by six half brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Monday, 6-8 PM,...

Rutha May Moore

Rutha May Moore

Apr 10, 2008

MOORE, Rutha May. Loving mother of Shirley Trester, Carol Pelosi, Earl Robbins and Stephen Moore, dear sister of Mayme Gillaspy and Janet Mitchell, proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, and loved by numerous other family members. A Memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, 7:00 PM,...

Vena Rae Lee

Vena Rae Lee

Apr 9, 2008

LEE, Vena Rae of Corbin, KY. Beloved wife of Darden L. Lee of Corbin, KY; loving mother of Carolyn A. (Jerry) Krebs of Goshen, OH, Brenda L. Miceli of Denham Springs, LA and D. Ernest (Pam) Lee of Slaughter, LA; caring grandmother of Stacy (Tom) Megie, Sheila (Jim) Herren, Michael (Christy) Krebs, Joe Jackson, Brandi (Jason) Wilks, Susan Whited,...

Geraldine E. Conley

Geraldine E. Conley

Apr 9, 2008

CONLEY, Geraldine E. of Loveland. Loving mother of Teresa L. (Jamey) Heffler of Loveland, OH, Beverly A. Fairbanks of Goshen, OH and Yvonda L. Conley of Goshen, OH; dear grandmother of 6 grandchildren; caring sister of Eddie Schmé¼rr of Newtonsville, OH and Bruce Schmé¼rr of Goshen, OH. Passed Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the age of 67. Graveside service...

Mary H. Scheadler

Mary H. Scheadler

Apr 7, 2008

Scheadler, Mary H., beloved mother of Betty L. Waits, and James A. Scheadler, proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Passed away April 7, 2008, age 92. Funeral service 11AM Friday with visitation from 10AM till time of service, all at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home & Crematory, Milford. In lieu of...

Austin Robert Dowers

Austin Robert Dowers

Apr 5, 2008

DOWERS, Austin Robert of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Beloved son of Gordon Jr. and Stacey Dowers of Mt. Orab, Ohio; loving brother of Gage Dowers, Chandler Dowers, Jacob Dowers and Isaac Dowers of Mt. Orab; dear grandson to Douglas and Sherry Blackshire of Anderson Township, Ohio; and Karen and Gary Nelson of Campbell County, KY; Gordon Dowers Sr. and Stephanie...

Dorothy Dillingham

Dorothy Dillingham

Apr 5, 2008

DILLINGHAM, Dorothy, fell asleep in death at home on Saturday April 5, 2008. She was 78 years old. She was the wife of the late Evans Dillingham Sr. She is survived by her sister Kathryn Johnson and brothers Edward and Perry Megginson. Surviving children are; Deborah McConnell, William (Maria) McConnell, Dwayne McConnell, Kathryn (Kieth) Watkins Sr.,...