Obituaries

Mar 1, 2023

Riggs, Iris E. (née McDonald) of Milford passed away peacefully March 1,2023 at the age of 82. Devoted wife of the late Edward L. Riggs, loving mother of Howard Riggs (Carolyn) and the late Amy Brandon Beck. Affectionate grandmother of Andrew, Matthew, Sydney, Devon and Maddie.

Memorial service 1pm March 10th at Milford FUMC 541...

Feb 28, 2023

Camren M. Hiles passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 19. He was the cherished son of Michael Hiles and Mindy (Adam) Mitchell, adored DaDa of the late Skylar Grace and Grace Legg Hiles, kind brother of Hayli Moon, Jackson Chase, Jessica Chase, Bubby (Izzy) Chase, Emily Hiles, Isaiah Wiles Sophia Hiles and Elijah...

Feb 25, 2023

Metodi Kanchov Panev passed away suddenly on February 25, 2023, at the age of 66. He was the father of Nadia (Chris) Burket and Gergana (Austin) Franco, brother of Anka (Slavcho Vladimirov) Vladimirova, uncle of Zori Vladimirova and Kris (Sarah Vladimirova) Vladimirov, and will also be missed by cousins, other family members and friends.

Feb 23, 2023

Matthew Allen Collins passed away suddenly on February 23, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH in 1990 to the late Allen and Melinda Collins.

Matthew is survived by his brother, Kenneth (Amelia) Dorsey, his great grandmother, Mossie Stahley, 3 nephews and a niece, Elijah Sanders, Cierra Sanders, Easton Sanders, and Ebram Dorsey,...

Feb 21, 2023

Donald Wayne Worstell of Brown County, Ohio passed away in Anderson Township, Ohio on Tuesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 53. He was born to the late Jim Merriel and Edna Mae (nee Brown) Worstell on August 29, 1969, in Georgetown, Ohio.

Donald is survived by his loving son Derek Worstell of Adams...

Feb 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Madalene Frankum on February 20th in Milford Ohio, where she had resided for the last eight years. Surrounded by her three children and daughter-in-law, she died peacefully of natural causes at nearly 101 years of age.

Madalene grew up in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of...

Feb 18, 2023

Paul Edward Hall II of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Paul was born to Paul and Margie Hall, on July 7, 1957, in Foster, Kentucky.

Paul was involved with Kentucky 4-H and went on to serve as President of Kentucky 4-H Teen Council and attend the University of Kentucky. After graduating,...

Feb 18, 2023

Donald Ray Siebert of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born to the late Nicholas J. and Dorothy (nee Wolfensberger) Siebert on March 31, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 56...

Feb 15, 2023

Susan Marie Gillespie of Eastgate, Ohio formerly of Bethel, Ohio passed away in Batavia, Ohio on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 67.  She was born to the late John and Mary (nee Fisher) Rutley on November 04, 1955 in Silver Springs, Maryland.

Susan is survived by her beloved Ex-Husband Eric Gillespie of...

Feb 14, 2023

Cheryl Gibson of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away in Kenwood, Ohio on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the age of 64. She was born to the late Lacey and Wanda (nee Gillespie) Cutshaw on March 29, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cheryl is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Lee Gibson; her loving son,...

Feb 13, 2023

Tony Sams of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away suddenly at home on Monday, February 13, 2023, he was 59 years old. He was born on January 14, 1964, to Evelyn “Cookie” Apgar, in Georgetown, Ohio.

Tony is survived by “The One” Shawna Grubbs of Mt. Orab, Ohio; his loving sons Trenton (Alex) Sams of Mt....

Feb 8, 2023

Melvin "Butch" Hayslip of Winchester, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 59. He was born to the late Melvin and Wanda (née Arnold) Hayslip on January 25, 1964 in West Union, Ohio.

Butch is survived by his son, Shawn (Ashley) Trenary of Blue Creek, OH; his four grandchildren; and...

Feb 7, 2023

Johnny Vance Black of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away in Kenwood, Ohio on February 7, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born to the late Floyd and Evelyn (nee Vance) Black on October 24, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Johnny is survived by his loving children Josh (Jami) Black of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Kasey...

Jan 31, 2023

Ray Milton Davis, beloved husband of 58 years to the late Donna L. (née Eaton) Davis; loving father of Beverly (Greg) Lotz and the late Chris (Cathy) Davis; cherished Gramps of Jordan Klare, Zach Klare, Kyle (Loganne) Davis, Katlyn Davis, Connor Davis, Claire Davis, Craig Davis, Caleb Davis, Corinne Davis, and Carolyn Davis. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2023

Michael K. Nesbitt of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Hudson and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on January 30, 2023, at the age of 81 years old. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Betty and Eddie Nesbitt.

Mr. Nesbitt is survived by his children, Tami (Jeff) Mishler of Nashville, TN, Tom (Shelly)...

Jan 27, 2023

Kurt K. Cooper of Milford, Ohio passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at the age of 56. He was born on September 5, 1966 in Landau, West Germany, and adopted by Barbara Cooper and the late Gary Cooper.

In addition to his mother, Kurt is survived by his siblings: Craig C. (June) Cooper of Canal...

Jan 25, 2023

Tammy Nicole Guenther of Amelia, Ohio passed away on January 25, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was 44 years old.  She was born on July 24, 1978 to David Taylor of Amelia, Ohio and Grace Haffey of Cincinnati, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, Tammy is survived by her husband, Wayne Guenther of Amelia, Ohio;...

Jan 20, 2023

C. Neal Collins went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born in Madisonville, OH to the late Curran and Lillian Collins. Neal was the devoted and loving husband for 59 years to the late Ada Angelene “Jean” Collins, beloved and adored dad of Catherine “Cathy” (Eric) Huhn, Tambra...

Jan 19, 2023

Alice Viola Elmitt (nee Brown) 92, widow of Charles Elmitt and loving mother of Peggy and Patti. Passed away peacefully at the hospital surrounded by her daughters and son in law on January 19, 2023. She was born at home, the tenth child and fifth girl of Mabel and George Brown, in Foxborough, Massachusetts the first day of spring...

Jan 16, 2023

S. Michael Duckwall, long time resident of Terrace Park, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born on November 22, 1946, in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Heber and Vivian Duckwall.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Jan Duckwall of Terrace Park, OH;...