Obituaries

Feb 10, 2025

Maudie P. Smith of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born to the late James and Claudia House on April 24, 1933.

Maudie is survived by her children: Dale (Vicki) Smith of Galesburg, Illinois and Randy Smith of Sardinia, Ohio; as well as her six...

Feb 8, 2025

Terrace Park: Amy Minor, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 8. Amy was a devoted and enthusiastic mother, grandmother, sibling and friend. For almost 40 years, she lived in Terrace Park and was loved by so many in the community and beyond. She was a self-starter and award-winning realtor with Comey & Shepherd and previously Sibcy Cline for...

Feb 6, 2025

Loretta Smith (née Armstrong) of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on November 25, 1934, to the late Robert and Nellie Armstrong.

Loretta is survived by her children: Daryl (Jerri) Smith of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Duane (Claudia) Smith of Kansas, Donald (Jane) Smith of...

Feb 5, 2025

Marvin G. Blackburn of Bethel, Ohio died of a broken heart at the Ohio Veterans Home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He died at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by Vicki, his wife of 53 years and the love of his life, his father and mother, Obie and Roberta Blackburn, and his infant brother, Wendell....

Feb 4, 2025

Betty Jo Stevens Jarvis February 2, 1950- February 4, 2025

Betty J. Jarvis passed away at the age of 75 following a courageous battle with colon cancer. The daughter of William J. Stevens Sr and Virgie Inez Stevens, Betty (or Betty Jo, as her family called her) entered this life in Fort Dix, New Jersey,...

Feb 2, 2025

Myrtle Ann Barker was born in Beckley, WV to the late Walt and Polly Hackney. Myrtle passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was 80 years old.

Myrtle was the beloved wife of the late Vernon C. Barker; loving mom of Cynthia (Jason Williams) Stanley and the late Richard Barker Sr.; proud Mamaw...

Feb 1, 2025

Shirley Louise Klotter, born February 10, 1931, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2025. She was the only daughter of George and Louise Moormeier. She and her two brothers grew up in a house, originally owned by her maternal grandparents, on Warner Street in Cincinnati. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, her father would take her...

Jan 30, 2025

Jeff Hastings of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born to the late Thomas and Mary Ann Hastings on November 28, 1955.

Jeff is survived by his sisters: Beth (Ken) Robinson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Cyndy (Dennis) Patrick of Birmingham, Alabama; his nephews: Jack...

Jan 29, 2025

Michael Anthony Bella formally of Ossining, New York, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born in Ossining on September 21, 1948, to the late Michael Andrew Bella and Margaret (née Del Cuore) Bella.

Michael is survived by three sons: Michael, Christopher, Timothy, and a daughter, Joanne, all from New York; a brother,...

Jan 25, 2025

Carl Gene Ballein of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born to the late Howard and Goldie Ballein on November 25, 1937.

Carl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie Ballein; his children: Daniel Lynn (Ann Marie) Ballein of Mt. Orab, Ohio,...

Jan 23, 2025

Betty Hornsby, 88, of Milford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born May 20, 1936, to the late William and Edna Hartzel.

Betty is survived by her children: Mike (Mary Ann) Hornsby of Milford, Ohio and Stacie (Vince) Cook of Milford, Ohio; her grandchildren: Kristy, Heather and Nathan; and her great-grandchildren:...

Jan 23, 2025

Dale Woods of Brown County, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on April 29, 1943, to the late Wilbur Levi and Dora Woods.

Dale is survived by his children: Shannon (Terry) Paul of Williamsburg, Ohio, Shelley (Steve) Brown of Batavia, Ohio, Johnny (Reva) Woods of Mt....

Jan 22, 2025

Debbie L. Hacker of Amelia, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 59. She was born to the late James Buhr and the late Vicky West on November 30, 1965.

Debbie is survived by her fiancé, Dewayne Smith of Amelia, Ohio; her children: Cody Hacker of Florence, Kentucky and Michael...

Jan 21, 2025

John R. Foreman Sr. of Loveland, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born to the late Paul and Norma Foreman on June 30, 1959.

John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joanna Foreman of Loveland, Ohio; his children: John (Nicole) Foreman Jr. of Blanchester, Ohio...

Jan 19, 2025

Shawn Lee Wisby of New Hope, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 47. He was born to Betty Wisby and the late Eddie Wisby on February 9, 1977.

Shawn is survived by his significant companion, Tonya Meese of New Hope, Ohio; his children: Cole (Marissa Cochran) Wisby of Georgetown, Ohio,...

Jan 11, 2025

Christi Lynn Cox of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 52. She was born to the late Donald and Norma Kirker on December 26, 1972.

Christi is survived by her children: Dustin Andrew (Kayla) Kirker of Batavia, Ohio and Daulton Matthew Cox of Midland, Ohio; her grandchildren: Braelynn Kirker...

Jan 10, 2025

Wiley Spurlock of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 100. He was born to the late Howard and Effie Spurlock on January 1, 1925.

Wiley is survived by his son, Timothy Spurlock of Cincinnati, Ohio; his granddaughter, Brittany Ann Spurlock of Cincinnati, Ohio; his brother, Howard Spurlock of...

Jan 9, 2025

John K. Hoskins, 83, of Fayetteville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1941.

John is survived by his wife of 30 years, Helen Hoskins of Fayetteville, Ohio; his children: Traci (Kevin) Daniels of Michigan, Terri (Chris) Hawk of Michigan, Carla Brown of Cheviot, Ohio, Linda (Todd) Medcalf...

Jan 6, 2025

Karen McRoberts of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born to the late Ernest and Olive Inlow on December 26, 1944.

Karen is survived by her children: Raymond “Lee” (Delores) McRoberts, Jr. of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Michael E. (Kandi) McRoberts of Sardinia, Ohio, and Randy...

Dec 31, 2024

Augusta Jane Snider, 83, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born to the late Gus and Marguerite Beam on May 29, 1941.

Jane is survived by her husband, Kenneth “Duke” Snider of Sardinia, Ohio; her children: Christopher S. Snider of Sardinia, Ohio, John Joseph (Robyn) Snider of Canal Winchester,...