Obituaries

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) Herren, Jerry Michael (Christy) Krebs, Susan...

Oct 15, 2022

Tynia L. Seipelt of Brown County, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 53.  She was born to the late Owen and Ruby Staples on October 19, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tynia is survived by her husband Frank; her children Jaeger Lee Seipelt of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Nixon Seipelt of...

Oct 9, 2022

Walt Kreimer Jr. of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home on Sunday, October 09, 2022 at the age of 71.  He was born to the late Walter j. and Grace (nee Feds) Kreimer Sr. on May 27, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Walt is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Sharon (nee Reynolds)...

Oct 5, 2022

Helen Ratliff of Cincinnati, Union Township, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 at the age of 78.  She was born in Greasy Creek, Kentucky on May 24, 1944 to the late Armentis and Ethel (nee Stamper) Watkins.

Helen is survived by her loving children Anthony (Debby) Ratliff of...

Oct 5, 2022

It is with great sadness we share that sweet, lovable, Austin Simandl, age 32, passed away on October 5, 2022. As many of you know, he suffered from addiction and sadly he lost the battle. He was a bright spirit who made all feel welcome, an exceptionally talented salesperson, the Green Bay Packers biggest fan, a star athlete and...

Oct 4, 2022

James Justin Cox of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, October 04, 2022, he was 32 years old.  He was born to Arnold S. Cox Jr. and the late Tammy (nee Woodruff) Walls on December 17, 1989, in Anderson Township, Ohio.

James is survived by his brother Arnold S. Cox III of Sardinia,...

Oct 4, 2022

Carl Lee Justice passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the age of 51. He was the loving son of Janice and the late Carl Justice, proud dad of Travis, Lillian, Addison and Katie, fun, loving brother of Linda K. (Steve) Myers, Lonnie Joe (Mary) Justice, and Michele Lynn (Jesse) Branham, grandfather of Mya, and loving and...