Obituaries

Oct 12, 2018

Rudolph Joseph Frank was born on February 24, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana to proud parents Joseph and Lois Frank. He was the middle child of three, between older brother Joe and younger sister Lois. He will be remembered for his devout love of his family, his immense intelligence, and his steadfast leadership. He was a...

Oct 6, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" J. Poniske of West Chester, OH, age 93, passed away surrounded by his family on October 6, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Carol Jean (nee' Hilpert) Poniske, loving daddy to David (Kathy) Poniske, Jewel (Bert) Tieben, Clare (Michael) Austin, and Amy Poniske, proud Grandee to Richard, Robert, Jade, Jared,...

Oct 4, 2018

Stephen L. Craver, age 79, passed away quietly on October 4,2018. He was the devoted husband of Peggy Sue, loving father of Michelle (Scott) Singleton, proud grandfather of Conner and Justin Singleton and will also be missed by his sister, Georgeann (Lee) Ottaway and nieces Kelly (Gregg) Wehrung, Tracey (Jim) Sumner and his dear dog, Gracie....

Oct 4, 2018

Jerry L. Wallace, age 47, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2018. He was the cherished son of Flossie Wallace Wegesser, dear brother of Neanna (Rick) Helton, Wendy (David) Busch, and Susan (Jeff) Dunn, and loving boyfriend of Tammy Hock. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. He was preceded...

Sep 30, 2018

Anna L Huston, age 94, passed away September 30, 2018 at her residence in Amelia. Anna was born on February 17, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to the late Russell and Lucy (Howdyshell) Lott. She was married to the late Raymond Huston for 66 years before his passing in 2007. She was also preceded in death by...

Sep 28, 2018

Curfiss, Edna Fay of Mount Orab, Ohio passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at the age of 61.  She was born September 08, 1957 to the late John and Ella Davis. Edna was the beloved wife of Richard C. Curfiss, loving mother of Aaron Lee Davis of Sardinia, Ohio, dear sister of Archie Davis of Canaan, Indiana and Ruth...

Sep 25, 2018

Cook, Ralph of Mount Orab, OH formerly of Waynesville, OH.  Beloved husband of Patty Cook for 25 years, loving father of Steve (Jela) Cook of Trenton, OH and Tanya (Brad) Long of Mt. Orab, OH, dear brother of Ronald (Betty) Cook of Waynesville, OH, Ada (Virgil) Fox of Waynesville, OH, caring grandfather of Dakota Long of Mt. Orab, OH...

Sep 22, 2018

James L. Smith of Mt. Orab passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 82.  He was born June 21, 1936 to the late Robert and Kate Smith. James is survived by his loving children, Janie (Eddie) Ross of Mt. Orab, OH, Tina (Johnny) Partin of Mt. Orab, OH, and Todd (Kim) Smith of Mt. Orab, OH; his...

Sep 21, 2018

Mildred B. Havens of Hamersville, OH passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at the age of 93.  She was born October 20, 1924 to the late Ora and Edyth Patten. Mildred is survived by her loving children Philip O. (Sheryl) Havens of Mt. Orab, OH, and Melody (Leon) Hill of Bethel, OH; her caring grandchildren Aaron (Amiee) Havens of Hamersville,...

Sep 16, 2018

William "Billy" Dean Jimison of Georgetown, OH passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the age of 31.  He was born December 13, 1986. Billy is survived by his adored son Daimon Jimison of Georgetown, OH, his loving parents Connie Jimison of Georgetown, OH and Donald Jimison of Florence, KY, his caring sisters Rachel McGuire of Georgetown, OH, and...

Sep 15, 2018

Kenneth Cleveland Sparks of Williamsburg, OH passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by family and friends.  He was born December 31, 1944 to the late Warnnie and Jennie Sparks. Kenny is survived by his three children Dewayne, Jeffrey, and Kenneth Sparks, his siblings Alice Johns, Stella Henkley, Mary Neal, Shirley VanDePas, Barbara Watkins, Diane...

Sep 10, 2018

Edward Bauer of Georgetown, OH passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at the age of 37.  He was born June 2, 1981 to Bruce Roaden and Rosemary Bauer. Edward is survived by his loving wife Yvonne (Houf) Bauer, his three wonderful children Sacorra, Gavin, and Izabell, his caring aunts and uncles Mike Bauer of Mt. Orab, OH, Karen Powers of...

Sep 8, 2018

Cora Ann Miller, age 83, passed away suddenly on September 8, 2018. She was the cherished mother of Vickie (Mike) Little, Doug (Kim) Miller, Judy Borchers, Tim (Kathy) Miller, and Tommy Miller, proud grandma of Angela Carr, Christina Pilkington, Abigail (Ryan) McClung, Michael (Nikki) Borchers, Jennifer Borchers, Kelli Miller, Gabriella Ann Miller & 9 great grandchildren,...

Sep 7, 2018

Elsten, Melba (née Callahan), beloved wife of the late Walter ("Bo") Elsten, devoted mother of Cate Elsten and loving grandmother of Emma Beeman. Survived also by her loyal friend Clyde Williams, Jr., caring son-in-law Arthur Beeman, and niece Linda Richardson. Melba was a registered nurse and certified occupational health nurse for thirty years, working for most...

Sep 6, 2018

Paul Fonce Abrams, age 78, passed away on September 6, 2018. He was the loving brother of Doyle (Katherine) Abrams and Phyllis Williams, dear uncle of Andy (Dea) Abrams, Lesley (Greg) Lagimoniere, Gwen (Danny) Weisbrodt, and Ryan (Krista) Williams, caring great-uncle of Dalton Abrams, Hayden Abrams, Kaity Max Lagimoniere, Kylie Beth Lagimoniere, Matt Weisbrodt, Kaeli Weisbrodt,...

Sep 5, 2018

Howard "Howie" R. Schmidt was born to Roy and Hilda Schmidt in Detroit, MI. He was married to Ernestine "Ernie" Fick on September 20, 1952. Howie was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and a citizen soldier who served his community and country. He sang for over fifty years in five different Lutheran Church...

Sep 4, 2018

Dana Partin of Somerset, KY passed away Tuesday, September 04, 2018 at the age of 72.  She was born July 22, 1946 to the late Bee and Mollie Campbell. Dana is survived by her loving children Jimmie Wobbels of Somerset, KY, Bobby Hicks of Ripley, OH, Ralph Hicks of Georgetown, OH, Milford Hicks of Cincinnati, OH, Tony Hicks of Somerset,...

Sep 2, 2018

Wendell C. Cowdrey, age 91, passed away surrounded by his family on September 2, 2018. He was the loving father of Kelley (Ed Romero) Cowdrey and Wendy (Frank) Hess, proud grandfather of Chad (Krys) Hess and Kari Hess, and will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death...

Aug 30, 2018

Wanda Lucille Kelch – Willey went home to be with family, friends, and our Lord and Savior on August 30, 2018 at 5:57am, at the age of 93.

Born on December 7, 1924 to the union of Ethel and Lenna Hancock. She had five sisters – Thelma, Hazel, Mildred, Louise, and Betty.  One brother – Robert Elmo....

Aug 30, 2018

James Byron Barbeau was the son of Colonel Byron and Kathleen Ashburn Barbeau. He is survived by his wife Faye H. Barbeau. They were married for 62 years. Their children are Kennedy Matter, Drs. J. B. and Deborah Barbeau of Boston, and Thomas Barbeau, Terrance Park. Jim leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Margaux Radano, Gabrielle Matter,...