Obituaries

Oct 19, 2020

Robert “Bob” Catron of Brown County passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 82 in Batavia, Ohio.  He was born to the late Robert Boyd and Margaret Bernice (nee Berger) Catron on January 7, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Regina (nee Berger) Catron; his...

Oct 15, 2020

Paul Lloyd Hughes, age 90, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was the beloved Husband of the late Dorothy (nee' Linder) Hughes, Dad of Lloyd (Lisa) Hughes, Grandpa of Chris (Tara) and Kyle Hughes, Great Grandpa of Caleb and Chloe Hughes, and Brother of Howard L. Hughes. Paul was preceded in death by his...

Oct 11, 2020

Margaret "Peggy" Calton passed away on October 11th, 2020. She was 91. Born on August 25, 1929, in Venus, NB, Peggy lived a full life, and enjoyed gardening, sewing, canning, quilting, golf and all sorts of games and puzzles. When her husband, Marion "Buck" Calton, retired, they moved back near where they grew up in Washburn,...

Oct 11, 2020

Charles "Rob" Rempe passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 56.  He was born on February 21, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Connie (nee Connelly) Rempe of Cincinnati, Ohio and the late Charles A. Rempe.

Rob is survived by his loving mother Connie Rempe; his caring siblings Cindy Jo Rempe...

Oct 10, 2020

Norma L. (nee' Wilburn) Bleska, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Russell H. Bleska, and cherished mother of Mark Bleska and Kim (John) Pike. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Anna Wilburn and two sisters, Barbara and Pauline. There will...

Oct 7, 2020

Gary "Butch" Robinson of Owensville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in Anderson Township at the age of 54.  He was born to the late Gary Lee and Betty (nee Tincher) Robinson Sr. on November 28, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Gary is survived by his loving fiancée Athena Smith of Owensville, Ohio; his caring sister...

Oct 4, 2020

Troy D. Muse of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 30.  He was born on December 24, 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Troy is survived by his devoted wife Ashlee (nee Moore) Muse; his cherished son Torben Muse; his loving mother Saytha Muse of Cincinnati, Ohio; his caring siblings Kyle...

Oct 3, 2020

Lester Elijah McFarland, Jr. of Highland County, Ohio, died October 3, 2020 at the age of 71. Lester E. (Butch) McFarland, Jr., was the beloved husband of Lee McFarland (nee Fox), and devoted father of Kimberly Creeden, Whitney A. McFarland, and Tiffany McFarland.

Their mother Susan McFarland also survives.  He was a loving Grandfather to Rachel, Grant,...

Sep 30, 2020

Sandra A. "Sandy" (nee'Madden) Turner, age 71, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was the loving wife for almost 53 years to Ernest "Ernie" Turner, cherished mother of Robert (Angela) Turner, Kimberly (Dan) Siler, Rhonda Turner, and Kristal Smith, proud Nana of Jeremy, Alex, Stephanie, Kyle, Adam, Jenna, Brandon, Preston,...

Sep 27, 2020

Albert H. Schwallie passed away Sunday September 27, 2020 at the age of 80.  He was born June 16, 1940 to the late Henry and Genevieve (nee Germann) Schwallie in Arnheim, Ohio.

Albert is survived by his loving children; Melinda (Mike) Burns of Morystown, Ohio, Pamela (Mark) Wilkinson of New Vienna, Ohio, Kimberly (Don) Hunter of Goshen,...

Sep 24, 2020

Amy M. Langhorst (nee Rich) 84, of Cincinnati, Oh, passed away on Thursday, September 24th, peacefully in her home in Goshen, Oh. Born on June 23, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Rich and Helen (Raleigh) Rich. Amy was a force of nature and a woman who knew how to set and accomplish...

Sep 22, 2020

Ralph C. Bollman Sr. of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Batavia at the age of 78.  He was born to the late Ralph and Henrietta (nee Tassett) Bollman in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 4, 1941.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Margaret “Meg” Bollman; his caring children Ralph...

Sep 22, 2020

Joyce Grainger of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away in Batavia, Ohio on September 22, 2020 at the age of 85.  She was born to the late Roy and Martha (nee Cook) Davidson on December 10, 1934 in Jeff, Kentucky.

Joyce is survived by her loving daughter Allison Henson of Mt. Orab, Ohio; her adored grandchildren Marissa Allen...

Sep 22, 2020

Philip Havens of Hamersville, Ohio passed on September 22, 2020 at the age of 77 in Cincinnati, OH. He was born September 14, 1943 to the late Philip H. and Mildred B. Havens in Spokane Washington.

He is survived by his beloved wife Sheryl Havens; loving son Aaron (Amiee) Havens of Hamersvillie, OH; affectionate grandchildren Kelsey Crawford...

Sep 21, 2020

Ralph L. Lay, age 93, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Eleanor (nee' Gant) Lay, loving father of Guy Lay and Joni (Roger) Carter, and loving grandfather of Tami Burdick. Ralph proudly served our Country in the United States Army during WW II. A Graveside service will...

Sep 20, 2020

Jeffrey “Jeff” Allan Chandler of Mt. Orab, Ohio formerly of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the age of 59.  He was born October 13, 1960 to Bonita Lacroix and the late Thomas Chandler in Miami–Dade County, Florida.

Jeff is survived by his loving fiance Paula J. (nee Morse) Ferree of Mt. Orab,...

Sep 19, 2020

William L. Alsip of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 96.  He was born to the late William and Annie (nee Jones) Alsip on June 6, 1924 in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

William is survived by his nephews Charles (Aline) Perkins of WIlliamsburg, Kentucky, and Richard "Rick" Stauss of Blanchester, Ohio;...

Sep 17, 2020

Bill Bolender of Mt.Orab, Ohio formerly of Georgetown, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the age 57.  He was born to the late Alvin and Alta (nee Wardlow) Bolender on February 14, 1963 in Georgetown, Ohio.

Bill is survived by his caring siblings Alvin (Melody) Bolender of Hamersville, Ohio, Allan (Crystal) Bolender of Lake...

Sep 16, 2020

Scott M. Leonard of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 93.  He was born to the late Walter and Mary (nee Debois) Leonard on April 2, 1927 in Mt. Orab, Ohio.

Scott is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Mary F. Leonard;...

Sep 16, 2020

Linda S. Bailey of Hamersville, Ohio passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 67.  She was born to the late James and Verna (nee Sterrett) Dowling on August 22, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Linda is survived by her loving children Ronnie (Rachel) Bailey of Dayton, Ohio, Tracy Jackson of Bridgetown, Ohio, and...