Obituaries

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...

Sep 14, 2020

Christine M. (nee Grisham) Williams of Sardinia, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 72.  She was born to the late Paul and Maxine (nee Ruggles) Grisham.

Christine is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Bill L. Williams; her caring son Bill (Kara) Williams of Sardinia, Ohio; her cherished grandchildren...

Sep 12, 2020

Margaret Virginia (nee' Helfrich) Miller, age 96, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard E. Miller. She considered her family to be her most important "accomplishment." She was the cherished mother of Julie (Chris) Coffing, Richard E. (Marsha) Miller Jr., Marcie...

Sep 12, 2020

Charlotte Faye Schwallie (nee Fiscus) passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the age of 79.  She was born to the late Charles and Vadna (nee Penny) Fiscus on April 1, 1941 in Georgetown, Ohio.

Charlotte is survived by her loving husband Albert Schwallie; her caring children Melinda (Mike) Burns of Morystown, Ohio, Pamela (Mark) Wilkinson...

Sep 12, 2020

Gary A. Ward passed away surrounded by his family on his 80th birthday, September 12, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Phyllis A. (nee' Martin) Ward, loving father of Martin G. Ward, and dear brother of Linda (Joe) Werth, and will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and...

Sep 2, 2020

Edward "Ned" Clifton Kimball IV, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 19 years to Melva Jo (nee' Snoddy) Kimball, loving dad of Edward Clifton (Callie) Kimball V, Spencer Kelly Kimball, Janiel Jenkins, Glenn (Shawna) Jenkins, and Derek (Briania) Jenkins, proud PaPa of Edmund, Marilyn, Jude, Chase, and...

Aug 31, 2020

Alexander, Mary, 80, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. Born to Tom and Georgia Hacker on December 16, 1939 in Teges, Kentucky, Mary worked with her husband, Elisha, for many years in the heavy equipment excavating industry. In her earlier years she had worked at the Mushroom Plant, Mulford Greenhouse as well as Cedar Valley...

Aug 30, 2020

Judith Alice Wright, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family on August 30, 2020, in Milford, OH. She was a caring, dedicated, and loving mother of Stacy (Jonathon) Reid of Milford, OH, Lieutenant Commander Stephanie D. Greene of Fairfax VA, and Michael (Shelly) Greene of Colorado Springs, CO. She was the very, very, proud grandma...

Aug 29, 2020

Holli DaVania, 30y of Milford, Oh. Passed suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on August 22, 2020. Holli was the loving mother to one daughter-Hayden and her favorite dog-Cairo. The most perfect daughter to Rick and Lisa DaVania. Best sister/SiL/Aunt-Alex (Lauren), Riley, Lexi, Baylee, Maxton, and Braxton. First granddaughter/precious angel to Brenda (Ken) Morgan and Jim...

Aug 23, 2020

Warren Settle Frank January 20, 1921 - August 23, 2020 Warren Settle Frank passed away peacefully at the age of 99 in Wilmington, Ohio, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born January 20, 1921 and raised in Luray, Virginia (Page County), he graduated from Luray High School. As a boy scout and young man, he and his...

Aug 22, 2020

Jacqueline "Jackie" G. Vaughan, age 71, passed away surrounded by her family on August 22, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 40 years to Randy Vaughan, cherished mother of Ryan (Molly) Vaughan, dear sister of Mary Owen, Dick Green and Nina Green, and will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and...

Aug 21, 2020

Mount Orab, Ohio – local business owner, Darrel "GENE" Bishop, a resident of Mt. Orab, died at home on Friday, August 21, 2020, at the age of 74, following a long battle from a stroke suffered in March of 2019.  Gene is survived by his wife of 52 years, Christine “Tina” Bishop; his son Shane William Bishop and his...

Aug 21, 2020

Mildred H Gilmore passed away on August 21st at the age of 99. A sixty-year resident of Terrace Park, she is survived by daughters Margie (Larry) Eggleston and Linda (Frank) Ricketts, and by five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom will miss her dearly. No Services. Please share memories...