Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

Bertha M. Duncanson of New Hope, OH passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 88.  She was born to the late Marble Marion and Thelma E. (nee McKee) Lowe on February 3, 1931 in Cincinnati, OH.

Bertha is survived by her loving children David E. (Debra) Duncanson Jr. of Georgetown, OH, Jeffrey L....

Sep 7, 2019

Ronnie Strong of Buford, OH passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 82.  He was born on March 9, 1937 to the late James and Gladys Strong in Athol, KY.

Ronnie is survived by his loving wife Helen Morris Strong of Buford, OH; his caring children Ronald James (Huyen) Strong Jr. of Colorado...

Sep 3, 2019

Wanda M. (nee' Martin) Vaught, age 87, passed away surrounded by her family on September 3, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon L. Vaught, cherished mother of Brenda L. (Michael) Deger and Kimberly A. (Mark) Burford, and proud grandma of Matthew L. (Amy Whalen) Deger, Evan M. Deger, and Emily L. (Adam)...

Sep 2, 2019

Dorothy F. Dorff of South Lebanon, OH passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 93.  She was born September 24, 1925 in Silver Grove, KY.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children Carole Atilano of Norfolf, VA, and Ed Dorff of South Lebanon, OH; her adoring...

Aug 31, 2019

John Wiley Councill III, age 76, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2019. He was the loving father of John Wiley (Susan) Councill IV, proud grandpa of Faye Councill, caring uncle of Chris (Lynn) Councill III and Cheryl Councill, dear brother of Chris Councill, and will also be missed by his former wife Diane J. Councill...

Aug 24, 2019

Zayne Thomas Frazier passed away at birth on August 24, 2019. He was the cherished son of Robert and Kiley Frazier, loved brother of Aubrey, Carter, and the late Brayden Frazier, precious grandson of Kelly (Daniel) Creech, Melissa Hess and dear great-grandson of Cathy (the late Tom) Graves, Carol Frazier, and Josephine Volle, and treasured nephew...

Aug 24, 2019

Daniel Warth LeBlond died August 24, 2019 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to the late Minor (nee' Morrow) LeBlond. He is survived by his son, Daniel, Jr. (Ellen) of Hernando, MS, and daughter, Meriwether (John) McClorey of Boyne City, MI, a daughter-in-law Sharon LeBlond of Cincinnati, OH, his...

Aug 23, 2019

Joe Bowling Jr. of Georgetown, OH passed away at University Hospital on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 55.  He was born on May 1, 1964 to Joe and Dilly (nee Jordan) Simpson in Georgetown, OH.

Joe is survived by his wife Trish Bowling; his daughter Shy Ray Ann Bowling of Hillsboro, OH; his step...

Aug 22, 2019

Harley F. Roush, age 80, passed away on August 22, 2019. He was the loving father of John (Linda) Roush, Donna (Jerry) King, and Patricia (Greg) Stoeckel, proud grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 4. He was the former husband of Barbara Roush, brother of Jerry Collins, Sherry Debruler, Linda Bright, Barbara Lou Chumbley, Patricia...

Aug 18, 2019

William J. Riddle, age 87, passed away on August 18, 2019. He was father of Patricia A. Parker, Harley (Karen) Riddle, Doug Riddle, and Wayne Riddle, Papaw of Lisa Strolb, Jill, Jeff, and Rick Parker, Matthew Swartz, William G., April M., and Jeremy A. Riddle and 12 great-grandchildren, and dear brother of Grace, Roxie, Shirley, Jack...

Aug 11, 2019

Frank Lohr an independent, confident, loyal and hardworking man, who was enjoying a full life at 97, died following a brief illness at his home on August 11 surrounded by his family and friends. Frank loved his family, was a staunch Democrat and an avid sportsman. He was married for 74 years to the late Helen...

Aug 9, 2019

Heather Dawn (nee Miller) Smith passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 44.  She was born March 27, 1975 to Jimmy and Linda (nee Ward) Miller on March 27, 1975 in Highland County, OH.

Heather is survived by her loving husband William G. Smith II of Mt. Orab, OH; her adoring son...

Aug 7, 2019

Roberta “Jean” (nee Wardlow) Beach of Mt. Orab, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 surrounded by family and friends she was 77 years old.  She was born to the late Ora and Louise (nee Irvin) Wardlow on September 2, 1941 in Brown County, OH.

Jean is survived by her loving Husband Leroy Beach...

Aug 5, 2019

Jeremy Henderson Sr. of Sardinia passed away suddenly on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 42.  He was born to the late Gilbert and Carol (nee Davis) Henderson in Brown County, OH on July 17, 1977.

Jeremy is survived by his loving wife Robyn Henderson, and his caring children Jeremy Jr, Tyler, Katelyn, Miley and...

Aug 5, 2019

Kenneth S. King of Williamsburg, OH passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 75.  He was born December 7, 1943 in McCreary County, KY.

Kenneth is survived by his children Scott (Kelly) King of Milford, OH, and Kevin (Mindy) King of Baltimore, MD; his grandchildren Kari (Alex) Strater of Loveland, OH, Brooke (Stephen)...

Aug 5, 2019

Patricia "Tricia" (nee Moore) Hendrixson formerly of Mt. Orab, OH passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 64.  She was born to John and Betty Moore on December 24, 1954 in Brown County, OH.

Tricia is survived by her daughter Cali Jo Hendrixson of Manchester, OH; grandchildren Jesston, Hali, Destiny, and Calvin; siblings...

Aug 2, 2019

Trish Riley of Bethel, OH passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 84.  She was born to the late Harold and Martha Riley on May 21, 1935.

Trish is survived by her loving nieces Karen Simpson of Amelia, OH, Martha Balser of Cincinnati, OH, Bonnie Lawson of Harrison, OH, and Kathy Watson of...

Jul 30, 2019

Susan G. Wells-Rogers, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Katherine Wells, wife of Stephen Rogers, Godmother of Lindsay (Steven) Gagyi, Heather (Dylan) Dettmann, Brett Walker, God-grandmother of Carter Gagyi and daughter in law of the late Albert and Elia Rogers. Visitation will be 9...

Jul 25, 2019

Charles Bradford passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the age of 64.  He was born to the late Isaac and Hazel Bradford.

Charles is survived by his loving children Charity Bradford-Piersall of Eastgate, OH, Chad (Michelle) Bradford of Mt. Orab, OH, and Chris Bradford of Fayetteville, OH; his cherished grandchildren Sam, Dustin, Dylan, Chase, Riley,...

Jul 25, 2019

Connie Sue Ritchie-Moore of Feesburg, OH passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the age of 54.  She was born to the late James and Maggie Ritchie.

Connie is survived by her loving children Amanda Gail Carter of Feesburg, OH, Leslie Ann Belt of Feesburg, OH, Timothy Edwin (Sarah) Marsh of Georgetown, OH,...