Obituaries

Dec 17, 2020

Ronald "Ronnie" Dowling of Hamersville, Ohio passed away in Mason County, Kentucky on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the age of 72.  He was born on November 15, 1948 in Scottsburg, Indiana to the late James L. and Verna Jean (nee Sterret) Dowling,

Ronnie is survived by his loving siblings of Bob W. (Betty) Dowling of Hamersville,...

Dec 15, 2020

Brittany N. Payne, age 27, passed away on December 15, 2020. She was the cherished daughter of Shelia (nee' White) Payne, loving, caring sister and best friend of Rachel (Dan) Kissick, proud granddaughter of the late Tommy and Fay White, fun, caring and loving aunt of Madison, Carter, and Nathan Kissick, daughter of the late Tyrone...

Dec 14, 2020

Richard “Dick” Clifton of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 surrounded by family at the age of 83.  He was born to the late Marion and Susan (nee Hodges) Clifton on June 22, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 61years Anna M. (nee Colwell) Clifton; his loving...

Dec 12, 2020

Loman T. Fisher III of Clearcreek Township, Ohio passed away on December 12, 2020 at the age of 58. He was born March 02, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Loman T. Fisher Jr. and the late Florence Jean Fisher.

Loman is survived by his beloved wife Tina Fisher; his loving children Loman T (Sylvia) Fisher IV of...

Dec 12, 2020

James Orrin Ellis It is with great sadness we share the news that on December 12, 2020, our father, James Orrin Ellis, passed away. He was 99 years old and easily on his way to 100 when he was struck down by COVID-19. Jim's wife of 53 years, Josephine Canzonetti Ellis, passed away in 2000. He...

Dec 11, 2020

John M. Jordan, of Batavia, OH, formerly of Fayetteville, OH, passed away at the age of 63 on December 11, 2020. He was the cherished son of Loyce and the late Stanley Jordan, dear brother of Elaine (Dewey) Courtright, Cindy (Ted) Wiesman, and the late Jimmy Jordan, loving and generous uncle of Christopher (Johanne) Courtright, Kathryn...

Dec 10, 2020

Steven L. Calhoun, a man that truly loved his family, age 56, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2020. He is the beloved husband of 28 years to Sharon (nee' Nichols) Calhoun, cherished dad of Ashley (Daniel) Smith, Zach (Katelyn) Calhoun, Mandy (Joe) Cassinelli, and Mikey (Amanda) Dedden, and proud Papaw of Carter Calhoun, Ali and...

Dec 8, 2020

Helen Funke Tollefsen, of Terrace Park, Ohio, died peacefully on December 8, 2020. She was 92 years old. Beloved wife of Elmer (Ace) Tollefsen, loving mother to Scott Tollefsen and Blake (Joan) Tollefsen, cherished grandmother to Gabrielle and Caroline Tollefsen and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her precious granddaughter, Sarah, her parents,...

Dec 6, 2020

Surrounded by his loving family Lee passed away peacefully looking at the angel on the Christmas tree in his own living room. Despite the entire year of treatments his cancer continued to spread and took a wonderful soul. Lee Heinmiller II was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised by his parents, Tyrone "Ty" and Linda...

Dec 1, 2020

Phyllis J. (nee Waits) Ritt of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 80.  She was born to the late Hubert and Nettie Waits in Greenbush, Ohio on June 11, 1940.

Phyllis is survived by her loving children Dan Ritt of Mt. Orab, OH, David Ritt of Mowrystown, OH, and...

Nov 29, 2020

Milton A. Tatter, age 77, passed away on November 29, 2020. He was the son of the late Gustav and Grace Tatter, husband of Karen Tatter, father of Terisha (Corwin) Carson and Stacey Tatter, grandfather of Ethan Carson, brother of The Late Warren (Shirley) Tatter and Millie (Arnold) Spilly, uncle of Warren (Debbie) Tatter, Jr., Diane...

Nov 28, 2020

George E Rutherford, cherished husband of 50 years to Carolyn and father to George, died at home, November 28, 2020 at the age of 77 years. George served 2.5 tours in Vietnam while in the USAF, (1964-1969), followed by service in the 440th USAF Reserve and the 128th Wisconsin Air National Guard at Mitchell Field, Milwaukee,...

Nov 27, 2020

Robert Leonard Hiett, age 84, passed away on Friday November 27th, 2020. He was the son of the late Allen Amber Hiett and Leona Matilda Hiett and is preceded in death by his sister Nancy Hiett Abbott. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Helen Howard Hiett and their daughter Angela Hiett and...

Nov 26, 2020

Jean Fisher passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born to the late Robert Charles and Florence Lucille (Nee Daugherty) Krebs on December 31, 1933 in Loveland, Ohio.

Jean is survived by her devoted husband, Loman T. Fisher; her loving children: Loman (Tina) Fisher III of Waynesville, Ohio, and Carolyn...

Nov 20, 2020

Joyce W. "Wilma Jean" (nee Yaden) Chapman, age 75, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was the loving mother of Patrick (Ronni) Claypool and Rick (Angela) Claypool, proud grandmother of Dylan Claypool, Brooke McDonald, Triston Alexander, and Colton Wilson, dear sister of Phillip (Mary) and Bobby (Annette) Yaden, and caring aunt of Chester (Tara)...

Nov 19, 2020

Jeanie R. Cole of Feesburg, Ohio passed away at the Villa of Georgetown on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the age of 92.  She was born on July 20, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her husband Tim Cole, and son Jeffrey Fisher.

Jeanie worked at the Adams – Brown Community...

Nov 19, 2020

Diane Kay Frye of Sterling Township, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the age of 58.  She was born on December 5, 1961 to the late Calvin “Doodle” and Betty (nee Waits) Frye in Georgetown, Ohio.

Diane is survived by her loving siblings Linda Watson of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Terry (Velvet) Frye of...

Nov 18, 2020

Burchell “Burt” Brumley of Higginsport, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Batavia, Ohio at the age of 92.  He was born to the late John and Creasie (nee Smith) Brumley.

Burt is survived by his adoring children Keith (Lisa) Brumley of Hamilton, Ohio and Bryant Brumley of Higginsport, Ohio; his cherished grandchildren Amanda, and...

Nov 14, 2020

Dennis E. Breedlove of Wilmington, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Milford, Ohio he was 67 years old.  He was born to the late Kenneth and Lillian (nee Holmes) Breedlove on April 21, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dennis is survived by his loving children Denise Elaine Krebs of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, Eric Eugene Lee...

Nov 11, 2020

James R. “Jim” Wylie of Mt Orab, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the age of 76 in Seaman, Ohio.  He was born on January 14, 1944 in Howell, Michigan to the late John "JR" and Isabell (nee Brew) Wylie.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 29 years Susan Wylie; his loving...