Obituaries

May 3, 2023

Donna Boler of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the age of 78.  She was born to the late Carl and Ferne (née Price) Blevins on October 15, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio.

Donna is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joe...

Apr 23, 2023

Alberta "Bertie" (nee Morgan) Minnie Hoggatt of Sardinia, Ohio passed away peacefully in Georgetown, Ohio on April 23, 2023 at the age of 96.  She was born to the late Raymond and Agnes (nee Hicks) Morgan on July 22, 1926 in Brown County, Ohio.

Bertie is survived by her loving children Shirley (Joe) Jones of...

Apr 19, 2023

Marilyn Helen Kinghorn passed away on 19 April 2023. She was the daughter of the late Helen Lydia Kinghorn, beloved sister of Theresa D. (née Kinghorn), beloved aunt to Richard O. Wesley, Marc A. Cook, and countless others.

Marilyn’s passion for life and all its possibilities is an inspiration to all that shared...

Apr 17, 2023

Irene (née Thacker) Mounce passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was the cherished mother of Robin (Fadi) Haboush, Holly Todd, Heather (David) Ackerman, Robert A Mounce Jr., and Tony A. Mounce, proud Grandma of fifteen grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and dear sister of Robert (Sherry) Thacker and Connie (the late Bruce) Bacon.

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Apr 17, 2023

Bonita “Bea” Marie Helton of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on April 17, 2023. Bea was born on July 14, 1955 to the late Tom and Stella Marie Belcher (Nee Davis) at Brown County General Hospital.

Bea is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Terry Helton; her beloved son...

Apr 15, 2023

We share this with heavy hearts:

LCpl. Roy W. Poynter, of the United States Marine Corps, born to the late GySgt. William Poynter Jr. and Pearl Poynter (Bessey) in Franklin, IN on September 1, 1974, was called home to Valhalla on Saturday April 15, 2023.

He leaves behind his Son, Alex...

Apr 15, 2023

Dana Leeann Schmidtgesling, age 56, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023,

after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born April 4, 1967, to

Josephine and Paul Schmidtgesling. Dana loved spending time surrounded by

her family, especially her grandchildren whom she treasured. She loved to

sitting back and...

Apr 15, 2023

Glenn Bohl of Georgetown, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born to the late Ralph and Mable (Barns) Bohl on June 21, 1953, in Brown County, Ohio.

Glenn is survived by her beloved wife of 41 years Judy Bohl; his loving daughters Rhonda Story of...

Apr 10, 2023

Jeffrey N. Geary, 39, of Amelia, OH, passed away on April 10, 2023, with his beloved wife, Christine (née Haynes) Geary, by his side. Jeff was born to Carol and the late John Geary in 1983. He was the loving dad of Eli and Scarlett Geary and stepdaughter, Lilliana Doughman, dear brother of Amanda (Kevin) Kurzendoerfer and Philip Geary,...

Apr 9, 2023

Jackie Emery of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 09, 2023 at the age of 74.  She was born to the late Robert Fredrick and Gladys Mae (nee Beebe) Henize on September 05, 1948 in Brown County, Ohio.

Jackie is survived by her beloved husband of...

Apr 8, 2023

Sharon K. (née Dulli) Payonk passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 55. She was born to Ronald and Mary Jane Dulli in Cincinnati, OH in 1967.

Sharon is survived by her beloved husband, Steve Payonk and her dear brother Gregory Dulli. She also loved her dog, Joey and...

Apr 8, 2023

Sherry D. Cahall, 66, of Batavia, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2023 surrounded by her beloved children and dearest friends. Born to Flem and Avis Colson on February 16th, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she would come to share that birthday with the love of her life, Harry Cahall, whom she met in 1975 and would later marry....

Apr 7, 2023

Louise J. (née Fitzwater) Rasch was born in Milford, OH in 1926 to the late Walter and Janie Fitzwater. She passed away in Cincinnati, OH surrounded by her family on April 7, 2023. Louise was the beloved wife of Marvin D. Rasch, cherished mother of Patti (Marvin) Mallaley and Sandra Keyes, proud Grandma Lou of Daniel (Valerie) Mallaley, Shannon...

Apr 6, 2023

Chief Petty Officer (Hull Technician) George D. “Andy” Anderson Jr US Navy

Retired

Final Call to Duty 6 April 2023

Chief Andy was born in Springfield, Ohio on 26 September1936 to George D.

and Francis M. Anderson. In 1958 Chief Andy married the love of his life,...

Apr 5, 2023

Charles R. Smithers was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on February 18, 1930 to the late Charley and Dellia Smithers. He went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2023. Age 93. Residence Williamsburg, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willia Smithers, his son, Vestil Smithers and 11 siblings. Charles was the loving father...

Apr 1, 2023

David Rumsey of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at home surrounded by family, he was 70 years old.  David was born on May 18, 1952 to the late Lawrence and Florentine Rumsey in Milford, Ohio.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Patricia (Nee Dodson) Rumsey; his loving...

Mar 30, 2023

Bristol Lee Shephard of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Bristol was the loving daughter of Jody Key and Noah Shephard.

In addition to her parents, Bristol is survived by her sisters: Ainsley Shephard and Addelynn Shephard; her maternal grandparents: Larry Key, Jr. of Miamisburg, OH and Amber Brackney of Kettering,...

Mar 19, 2023

Martha Sears of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in Wilmington, Ohio at the age of 85. She was born on October 21, 1937 in Oneida, Kentucky.

Martha is survived by her brother Harvey (Susan) Burns of Lebanon, Ohio and Maurice Burns of Clarksville, Ohio; and her Daughter-In-Law Joan Sears of...

Mar 18, 2023

Vada Mae Edmisten of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, she was 94 years old. Vada was born to the late Luther and Urah (nee Smith) Waits on December 07, 1928 in Greenbush, Ohio.

Vada is survived by her loving children Forrest Glenn (Barb) Edmisten Jr. of Mt. Orab,...

Mar 18, 2023

Shirley Mae Holt of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at age 85. She was born to the late Glenn and Gertrude (nee Smith) Burgett on June 12, 1937, in Springfield, Ohio.

Shirley is survived by her loving children Lori (Shawn Shanks) West of Mt. Orab, Ohio, David (Steve...