Obituaries

Feb 11, 2019

Beverly Lois Distler, age 78 passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019 with the love of her family surrounding her. She was the devoted wife for 61 years to Frank Distler, loving mother of Kathy (Steve) White, Frank (Wanda) Distler, Patty (Steve) King, Tim (Tracy) Distler, Dan (Patty) Distler, Chris (Missy) Distler and Tony (Tammy) Distler,...

Feb 8, 2019

Eddie Henderson went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the age of 77, he went peacefully surrounded by family.  He was born to the late Otis and Florence Henderson on October 10, 1941.

Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Esther (nee Adkins) Henderson of Mt. Orab, OH;...

Feb 7, 2019

Shirley L. Comstock, 90, beloved wife of the late Donald Comstock, and of the late James H. May. Loving mother of Anita Eigher (Kenneth), the late Gail Morehead (Ron), James "Bud" May (Mel) and Jerome May (Laura). Loving grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 3 and great great grandmother of 7. Caring sister of the late...

Feb 7, 2019

Linda Porter entered her eternal home on Thursday, February 7, 2019 after a several month battle with congestive heart disease at the age of 75. Born on July 17, 1943 in Sand Hill, KY, Linda loved spending time with her family and friends. Linda is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Don, daughters, Pam Geise...

Feb 6, 2019

Paul D. Carrington of Mt. Orab, OH passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Hospice of Hope in Adams County at the age of 81.  He was born to the late Ralph and Gladys Carrington.

Paul is survived by his loving children Rhonda (Pat) Mueller of Mt. Orab, OH, Patricia Carrington of Batavia, OH, Greg (Arnita) Carrington...

Feb 5, 2019

Becky Jo Taylor of Mt. Orab, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the age of 50. She was born to the late Robert and JoAnn Blanton.

Becky is survived by her loving children Robert Taylor of Williamsburg, OH, Janel Taylor of Mt. Orab, OH, and Kelly Jo Pope of Mt. Orab, OH; her caring...

Feb 4, 2019

Thomas A. Crozier, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 4, 2019. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 53 years, Mary Crozier, loving children Jeffrey (Bridget) Crozier and Jennifer (Mike) Walden. He was also the proud grandfather of Andrew, Forrest, Rachel, Seth, Savannah, Shay and the late Jordan, dear brother of Jim...

Feb 3, 2019

Leland M. "Lee" Cole, age 84, died far too soon of brain cancer surrounded by his family on February 3, 2019. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Carol C. (nee' Cronk) Cole, cherished father of Julia (the late David) Stephen, Nina (Michael DeBoer) Cole, and the late Ellen Beth (Donald) Irie, proud granddad...

Feb 3, 2019

Roselynn Grace Ann Bishop passed away suddenly at the age of 5 on Sunday, February 3, 2019.  She was born May 4, 2013 to Adam Bishop and Kristi Lynn Patterson.

Roselynn is survived by her parents Adam and Kristi, her brother Aidan Bishop, her maternal grandparents Peggy Morris, Michael Morris, and Chris Patterson, her paternal grandparents Tamatha...

Feb 2, 2019

Larry R. Gillman passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family he was 76.  Larry was born to the late Hugh and Doris Gillman on April 9, 1942.

Larry is survived by his loving daughter Lisa Chain of Mt. Orab, OH; his caring brother Daryel (Jenny) Gillman of Bethel, OH; his nieces Jenyel (Joe)...

Feb 2, 2019

Frank J. "Jay" Buldain, Jr., age 75, passed away February 2, 2019. He was the dear son of the late Frank J. Sr. and Elizabeth Buldain, loving brother of Roger Buldain, cherished uncle of Nathan (Megan) Buldain and Marie (Donald Clark) Buldain, and best friend to Sherry Stover. He will also be missed by other family...

Jan 26, 2019

HEFFNER, Laurie Jo Lanz, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on January 26, 2019 at the age of 63. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bennett Heffner, Jr. and loving daughter to the late Dr. George R. Lanz and Marilyn Keeler Lanz. Laurie is survived by the pride of her life, son,...

Jan 23, 2019

Edward "Ed" Wiederhold of Hamersville, OH passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the age of 69. He was born January 18, 1950 to the late Lawrence and Eleanor Wiederhold.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife Deanna (nee Spangler) Wiederhold; his caring children Mark (Mandie) Wiederhold of Fayetteville, OH, Crystal (Martin) Sell of New Castle, IN;...

Jan 21, 2019

Ronald Lee Barnhart Jr., age 53, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2019 at his home. He was the beloved son of Betty Calhoun and the late Ronald Lee Barnhart Sr. He will also be deeply missed by other family and numerous friends. Ron enjoyed fast cars, gardening, music dogs of all kinds and was an...

Jan 19, 2019

Wilma "Jean" (nee' Roark) Marshall, age 83, passed away January 19, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Billy Ray Marshall, cherished mom of Greg (Leanne) Marshall & Jeff (Melissa) Marshall, proud grandma of Cameron and Tyler Marshall, and dear sister of Pauline (the late Roy) Cannon. Jean was preceded in death by her...

Jan 19, 2019

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, our lovely mother, Melody Ruth Fullarton, passed away at the age of 69. She lived her life with joy and spread love and light to all those who had the opportunity to know her. She was an eternal optimist and believed in the good in all people. She had a wonderful...

Jan 16, 2019

Terry Eugene Griffis of Morrow, OH passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 67 surrounded by family.  He was born July 24, 1951 to the late Dewitt and Susie Oneida Coffey Griffis.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife Wanda (nee Newman) Griffis of Morrow, OH; his loving children Terry Griffis...

Jan 15, 2019

Judy Hughes of Mt. Orab passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley surround by family and friends she was 76 years old.  She was born January 6, 1943 to the late Harlan and Bernice Bowman.

Judy is survived by her loving husband Bill Hughes of Mt. Orab, and her caring...

Jan 13, 2019

Galen Earl Gatch passed away at home on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 66 surrounded by family and friends.  He was born to the late J. Earl and Betty Mae Gatch.

Galen is survived by his loving wife Bessie (nee Luke) of Mt. Orab, his caring son Mark B (Andrea) Gatch of Okinawa, Japan,...

Jan 12, 2019

Elmer Frank Hennel Elmer passed away peacefully at home on January 12 with Nancy, his wife of 61 years, by his side. He was also surrounded by his constant four-legged companion, Lady, and his children Debbie Ostendorf (Ward), Mike Hennel (Kim), and Barbara Claycomb (Phil) and his beloved grandchildren. Despite his illness, he continued to find...