Obituaries

Dec 22, 2022

John “Jack” Carl Bernhardt Jr., the son of John C Bernhardt and Margaret “Peggy” Sullivan, was born in Newark, New Jersey on July 13, 1943, and passed away December 22, 2022 at his home in Sardinia, Ohio, at the age of 79 years and 144 days.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, sisters...

Dec 19, 2022

Marlene G. Jordan of Brown County, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by family on December 19, 2022, at the age of 64. She was born to the late Charles O. and Betty Jo (nee Havens) Patten in Georgetown, Ohio on December 11, 1958.

Marlene is survived by her beloved husband of 30 years Michael...

Dec 18, 2022

Michael Louis Jacobs of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the age of 70. He was born to the late William Louis and Doris Kathleen (nee Day) Jacobs in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 9, 1952.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Mary Rosanna (nee Bowen) Jacobs;...

Dec 18, 2022

Buddy Edwards of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away on December 18, 2022 at home he was 67 years old. Buddy was born to the late William and Ruth Edwards Sr. on August 5, 1955 in Blanchester, Ohio.

Buddy is survived by his loving wife Rhonda Edwards; his caring children Miranda (Nicholas) Justic of Loveland, Ohio, and...

Dec 17, 2022

Charles "Chuck" McMullen of Winchester, Ohio passed away in Fairfield, Ohio on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 81.  He was born to the late Paul and Wilma (nee Strawn) McMullen on July 24, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Chuck is survived by his loving sister Kitty W.F. (Howard) McMullen of Winchester, Ohio; his...

Dec 10, 2022

Joy Gene Mazanec, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Joy was survived by her niece, Paula, Hensley, nephew, Rocky Hensley, great niece, Kayla, Hensley, and great nephew, Kameron Hensley. She was also survived by her dear friends from church, SEM Terrace, and Colonial Heights.

Joy was born in St Louis, Missouri...

Dec 8, 2022

Trish A. Hagood of Morrow, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 59. She was born on April 24, 1963, in Abilene, Texas to Dorothy Kilburn of Loveland, OH and the late William Kilburn.

Trish is also survived by her sisters: Phyllis Traylor of Loveland, OH and Karen (Frank) Jones of...

Dec 7, 2022

Richard Allen “Rich” Gulick, 62, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, following a long illness. He was born on September 18, 1960, in Mt. Orab, Ohio, the son of Charles and Ellen Gulick.

Rich graduated from Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab and the University of Cincinnati. He spent his career at Sun...

Dec 6, 2022

Joseph E. Woerner passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the age of 91 and is now back with the love of his life for 68 years, the late Joyce Lee (neé Steele) Woerner. He was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Margaret Woerner, devoted, loving dad of Thomas Woerner, Connie (Scott) Kennedy, and Jenny (Rick)...

Dec 5, 2022

Dora “Dee” M. Downs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born to the late Willie and Eva Laxton in Pine Knot, KY. She was the beloved wife of the late Druien Dale Downs, devoted mom of Jonna M. Downs, Druien K. (Sheila) Downs, Kara E. Downs, and Prudence D. Downs, proud...

Dec 3, 2022

Joyce Byrd Ogden of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born September 14, 1943, in Casey County, Kentucky to the late Ova and Beryl Anderson.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Larry Ogden of Lebanon, OH; her cherished children: Tracy Byrd (Blake) Jamison of Lebanon,...

Nov 29, 2022

Vernice A. Fain of Felicity, Ohio formerly of Crab Orchard, Kentucky passed away at home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born to the late Nathaniel and Lottie (nee Rector) Weaver on July 26, 1933, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

Vernice is survived by her loving children John R. Fain...

Nov 29, 2022

Sandy (nee Lemon) Snider of New Richmond, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born to the late James Delbert and Wanda Evelyn (nee Robbins) Lemon on April 02, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sandy is survived by her loving children Amber (Matthew) Pleasant of Lebanon,...

Nov 29, 2022

Tommy J. Smith passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born to the late Willard and Helen (neé Jones) Smith in Benton, IL. He was the beloved husband to Curlene (neé Collins) Smith for 71 years; dedicated Dad to Mike (Linda) Smith, Tommy (Kim)...

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...