Obituaries

Dec 28, 2024

Judy Ann Mills (née Farley) of Milford, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born to the late Charles and Geneva Farley on May 10, 1950.

Judy is survived by her husband, Walt “Dr.” Mills of Milford, OH; her children: Tisha Ann (Mike) Grote (née Menchhofer) of...

Dec 26, 2024

Davis, Tina René went to be with the lord Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the age of 40. She was born January 27, 1984, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Sheila (neé Williams) Miller and the late William Davis.

She is survived by her stepfather, Berman Miller; a half-sister, Virginia Davis; three stepsisters: Kim, Tracie, and...

Dec 23, 2024

Robert Huey Stephens, 77, of Burlington, passed away, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, on December 23, 2024. He served his country in the United States Army, in Vietnam. He retired in 1995, from Cincinnati Bell, working for 28 years, as a supervisor.

Robert is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Stephens. He leaves behind...

Dec 21, 2024

Barbara Jo (née Koeniger) Gardner passed away December 21, 2024 (her late husband’s birthday), of a massive heart attack at the age of 78. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 8, 1946, to the late Harry and Eleanora Wallace.

Barbara Jo was the beloved wife of 45 years to the late Raymond Thomas...

Dec 19, 2024

Betty Jo Miller of Mt. Orab, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born on January 3, 1938, to E. and Anna Mae Ridner.

Betty Jo is survived by her children: Dorothea (Jason) Thomas of Covington, Kentucky and Sandra Marimon of Mt. Orab, Ohio; her grandchildren: Billy Graves...

Dec 16, 2024

Christopher J. McAfee of Loveland, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on June 25, 1957, to Carolyn (née Told) McAfee and the late Jack McAfee.

Along with his mother, Christopher is survived by his cousin, Suzanne (Jeff) Bischoff.

In addition to...

Dec 16, 2024

Anna Mae Souders of Cleves, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born to Michael and Anna Weisbrodt on May 15, 1928.

Anna is survived by her children: Edward P. (Darlene) Souders of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky and James A. (Wendy) Souders of Withamsville, Ohio; her grandchildren: Carey...

Dec 13, 2024

James Christopher Johnston (December 13, 1950 - December 13, 2024), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati after a tremendous and courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born in Troy, Ohio to Richard Elicker Johnston and Dorothy Hogan Johnston, the fourth of six children. A kind and loving...

Dec 11, 2024

Tommy Lee Smith Jr., 47, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. Born on April 26th, 1977, in Falls Church, Virginia, he was a passionate individual who cherished living life on his terms and often enjoyed having the final say in conversations. He had a wonderful sense of humor and possessed a remarkable talent for imitating voices and...

Dec 7, 2024

Carolyn J. Hughes of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born to the late Girdley and Rebecca Combs on August 30, 1945.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lewis E. Hughes; her children: Christina Reneé Hughes of Georgetown, Ohio, Jeannette Elaine Williams...

Dec 6, 2024

Malachai Caleb Warren was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Joshua and Brooke Warren on October 10, 2024. He went to be with Jesus on December 6, 2024, at 8 weeks old.

Additionally, Malachai is survived by his proud grandparents: Rae Jones, Ed & Kathy Creighton, and Rodney & Kimberley Warren; his loving aunts and uncles:...

Dec 2, 2024

Gary R. Forbes of Milford, Ohio, formerly of Madisonville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born to the late Jean Forbes on August 21, 1947.

Gary is survived by his wife, Carol D. (née Hunter) Forbes; his children: Steve R. Forbes of Covington, Kentucky, Kristie E....

Nov 29, 2024

Vickie M. Woodruff of Berea, Ohio, formerly of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on September 13, 1957, to the late Donald and Maxine Maher.

Vickie is survived by her husband, Steve Woodruff of Berea, Ohio; her children: Summer M. Woodruff of Berea,...

Nov 26, 2024

Brent L. Donathan of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on August 13, 1940, to the late Earl and Mildred Donathan.

Brent is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Donathan of Mt. Orab, Ohio; his children: Suzan (David) Crawford of Sardinia,...

Nov 26, 2024

Edward J. Grelle of Batavia, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born to the late Edward and Renee Grelle on August 26, 1946.

Edward is survived by his wife of 50 years, Deborah (née Timme) Grelle of Batavia, Ohio; his daughter, Allison Grelle of Cincinnati, Ohio;...

Nov 19, 2024

Helen “Lucy” Evans passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 52. She was born to the late Paul and Debra Colston in Georgetown, Ohio in 1972.

Lucy was the beloved partner of Barry Stone for 20 plus years; mother of 5 children; loving, cherished, sister of: Baldy Colston, Michael Colston,...

Nov 18, 2024

Michael J. Irving of Georgetown, Ohio, formerly of Boise, Idaho, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Hazel Mason; his first wife, Velda M. (née Lucht) Irving; his sons: Graydon Gerber and Christopher Gerber; and his siblings: Marvin Mason, Joyce Jennings and Maxine Guzi....

Nov 16, 2024

Donna Jean Wolfer, 73, originally of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away November 16, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Donna was born January 24, 1951, beloved daughter of the late Jim and Jean Wolfer. In addition to her parents, Donna was also proceeded in death by big brother, James Paul Wolfer (1964), brothers-in-law Mike Butchko (2002),...

Nov 14, 2024

Creager, Dorothy Anne of Mt. Orab, Ohio, was born on May 12, 1931, in Higginsport, Ohio to the late George and Edith Schadle. She passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the age of 93.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Floyd Creager and...

Nov 14, 2024

Charles “Chig” F. Blackmore passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 14,

2024, at the age of 82. He was born in Greene County, IN to the late

Charles and Rosanna Blackmore.

Chig was the beloved husband of 45 years to Pamela S. (née Croswell)

Blackmore and a loving father...