Obituaries

Nov 29, 2022

Doris (nee Friend) Ackels of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born to the late Paul Friend and Bertha (nee Hamilton) Friend on May 26, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Doris is survived by her loving children Steve (Lisa) Ackels of West Chester, Ohio,...

Nov 27, 2022

Eddie D. Lester of Clarksville, OH, passed away on November 27, 2022, at the age of 72. He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Edgar A. Lester and Louise (neé Richardson) Lester.

Eddie is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Sharon (neé Bicknell) Lester of Clarksville, OH; his loving...

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph C. Maham of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away in Seaman, Ohio peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 87. He was born February 07, 1935, in Brown County, Ohio to the late Martin J. and Virginia Mae (nee Campbell) Maham.

Joseph is survived by his loving children Connie Sue (Darrell) Beyer of...

Nov 25, 2022

Patricia Ann “Hoot” (nee Mock) Miller age 71 passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Anderson Mercy Hospital. She was born April 16, 1951, in Sardinia, Ohio to Elizabeth B. (Jett) and George Joseph Mock.

Patricia grew up in a family of 9 children and lived in Sardinia, Buford area most of her life. There...

Nov 19, 2022

Richard “Rick” Barker Sr. of Sardinia, Ohio formerly of Liberty, Kentucky passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 58. He was born to the late Vernon Barker and Myrtle (nee Hackney) Barker on June 13, 1964, in West Liberty, Kentucky.

Rick is survived by...

Nov 13, 2022

Evelyn J. (neé Miller) Copher- Noakes of Milford, OH, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the age of 93. She was the cherished daughter of the late William and Helen Miller, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Copher and the late William Noakes, loving stepmother of Melissa Noakes Borger and Sheryl Noakes, and is also survived by...

Nov 11, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" E. Smith of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away at home on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born to the late William A. and Louise (nee Resibois) Smith Sr. on November 28, 1946, in Highland County, Ohio.

Kenny is survived by his loving siblings Connie Taylor of Hillsboro, Ohio,...

Nov 11, 2022

Lula Irene Dozier of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the age of 70. She was born to the late Clovis Odell and Edna Marie (nee Smith) Garrett on September 28, 1952, in Jamestown, Tennessee.

Lula is survived by her loving son Don (Inda) Dozier of Russellville, Ohio, her adored grandchildren...

Nov 11, 2022

Christian “Chris” M. Ellis passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the age of 29. He is the cherished son of Andrea and Jorge Vasquez, a loving Dada to Jaxon M. Ellis and loved his Wifey for Lifey, Rachel E. (neé Ealy) Ellis, dear brother of Jasmine and Felix Chavez, grandson of his proud Mimi, Phyllis Ellis...

Nov 10, 2022

Robert D. “Bob” Johnson, 97, a long-time resident of Madeira, died at Bethesda North Hospital on November 10, 2022 due to complications of pneumonia. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio to Leroy Glenn and Neva Duff Johnson, he attended high school in Athens. Bob attended both Ohio University (BS Mathematics) and the University of Colorado (BS Aeronautical Engineering) where he met...

Nov 7, 2022

Ola “Dixie” Blair of Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born on January 9, 1927, in Grassy Creek, North Carolina to the late John and Ruby Dickson.

Dixie was the beloved mother of: Bonnie (David) Sirk of Cincinnati, OH, Martin A. (Michele) Blair of...

Nov 4, 2022

Jimmie L. Toles of Lake Waynoka, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the age of 83. He was born to the late Everett and Easter (nee Poynter) Toles on June 8, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jimmie is survived by his beloved wife of 58...

Nov 3, 2022

Robert M. Gatch passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of the late Janet L. Gatch, loving father of Paula Anstaett, Robert “Rob” M. Gatch, and Sandy (Brian) Soaper, proud Papaw of Tyler Hensley, Austin Hensley, Andrew Chaney, Trey Gatch, and Chandlyr Gatch, dear brother of Bonnie Lee Chance...

Nov 2, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Hauser of Brown County, Ohio passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 30. He was born to Eric and Jennifer (nee Reed) Hauser of Panama City, Florida on October 30, 1992, in Georgetown, Ohio.

Joe is survived by his beloved Fiancée Cortney Spencer; his loving children...

Oct 30, 2022

Melvin Eric Gillespie of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away at home on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born to the late James and Valma (nee Reed) Gillespie on November 7, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Melvin is survived by his loving children Nicole (BJ) Shoemake of Williamsburg, Ohio, Matt (Megan) Gillespie...

Oct 26, 2022

Cindy Abston of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the age of 60.  She was born to Bill Leming and Teresa Hartrum in Lafayette, Indiana on April 06, 1962.

Cindy is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years Brian; her loving children Brandon Abston of Eastgate, Ohio, Christopher Abston of...

Oct 25, 2022

Roger Dale Fletcher of Brown County, Ohio passed away in Batavia, Ohio on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the age of 67.  He was born on December 08, 1954 to Bertha Ellen Fletcher in Georgetown, Ohio.

Roger is survived by his children Erica Johnson, Kenneth Fletcher, William Fletcher, and Jon Fletcher; his siblings Brian Schulz,...

Oct 22, 2022

Nancy Fay Craver of Mason, OH, passed away on October 22, 2022, at the age of 70. She was the cherished daughter of Ronald and Dorothy Francisco, beloved wife of Donovan J. Craver, loving mom of the late Timothy Simpson, Kenneth Craver, Tammy Barnhart, and Donna Craver, caring grandma of Corey, Adam, Tamara, Brian, Sabrina, Timothy, Nathan, Natalie, Dylan,...

Oct 20, 2022

Dan Melvin Painter of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born to the late Harold and Georgia (nee Carpenter) Painter in Milburn, West Virginia on January 6, 1934.

Dan is survived by his loving children Karen Painter...

Oct 17, 2022

Carolyn A. "Carol" Krebs of Goshen, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at the age of 71. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 1, 1951 to the late Darden Lavon and Vena Rae Lee.

Carol was the beloved wife of Jerry L. Krebs; loving mother of Stacy (Tom) Megie, Sheila (Jim)...