Obituaries

Dec 14, 2018

Ralph "Red Bud" Rarrick passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the age of 81.  He was born October 15, 1937 to the late Harry H. and Mary Rachel Rarrieck.

Ralph is survived by his loving children Carl Rarrick of New York, Tina Greenwood of Rockford, IL, Joyce Lynn Simpson of Cynthiana, KY, Teresia Crothers of...

Dec 13, 2018

Marilyn "Lynn" Nelson Terrace Park - Marilyn ("Lynn") Nelson (nee Cones), preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Nelson. Devoted mother of Holly (Nelson) Purcell and Thomas ("Tiger") Nelson. Mother-in-law of Dennis Purcell and Jean Marie Nelson. Grandmother of Erin, Stacy, Hillary and Tim Purcell, and Rachel and Mac Nelson - they were the light...

Dec 11, 2018

Nida Lee Kramer (nee Glenn) was born on August 21, 1926 in Covington, KY and passed away on December 11, 2018 in Milford, Ohio. During World War II at the age of 16, Nida left Covington, KY for Fort Wayne, IN where she worked for the Military on the war effort installing radar on aircraft. Her...

Dec 8, 2018

Charles Armstrong of Locust Ridge / Mt. Orab, OH passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 80.  He was born January 25, 1938 to the late Robert and Nellie Armstrong.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Sue (nee Ruggles) Armstrong, his caring children Janey Burchell of Mt. Orab, Becky (Gary Folger) Ober...

Dec 6, 2018

Dorothy L. (nee' Stanforth) Godfrey, age 86, passed away surrounded by her family on December 6, 2018. She was the beloved wife of 71 years to Kenneth R. Godfrey, loving mother of Kenneth L. Godfrey and Sandra Wilson, proud grandma of Lisa Schoen, Angie Maness, Kenny Wilson, Keaton Wilson, and Kevin Wilson and 11 great-grandchildren, and...

Dec 3, 2018

Robert B. Nelson, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2018. He was the devoted and loving husband of Barbara, treasured father of Kathryn (Drew) Aufhammer and Benjamin (Danielle) Nelson, proud grandfather of Weston, Ruby and Reese Aufhammer and will also be missed by his brothers John (Carol) Nelson, Benjamin (June) Nelson and a multitude...

Nov 29, 2018

Rebecca J. (nee' Edwards) Harvey of Milford, OH, died suddenly on November 29, 2018 at the age of 72. She is survived by her sister Ellen Forney, her sons Keith (Julie) and Bradley (Ella) Oerther, her grandchildren, Dylan, Drew, Olivia and Alexandra Oerther, and numerous cousins. Becky spent most of her life serving others as a...

Nov 28, 2018

Doris Kocher, also fondly known as "Dodie" was born on August 20, 1920 to the late Ingerbor and Julius Schatzman. She lived in Pleasant Ridge, attended Walnut Hills High School and received a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati, where she was an active member of the Chi Omega sorority. Doris worked in...

Nov 27, 2018

Nelia C. (nee'Crawford) Cornett, age 98, entered into eternal rest at Sem Terrace surrounded by her family and friends, on November 27, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Wathan E. Cornett, cherished mother of M. Justine (Robert) Uhrig, proud Nanny of Julie A. (Ron J. Hicks) Uhrig, Robert F. (Lora A.) Uhrig, and...

Nov 23, 2018

Faye J. (nee' Richardson) White, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 23, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. White, cherished mom of Dave (Amy) White, John (Lori) White, and Shelia Payne, proud Granny of Rachel (Dan) Kissick, Karlei Fura, Brittany Payne, and her great grandchildren, Carter,...

Nov 20, 2018

David Burnett passed away surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the age of 71.  He was born to the late Stanley and Margaret Burnett on September 4, 1947. David is survived by his caring children Tammy (Roger) Bodley of Loveland, OH, and Johnny (Janice) Burnett of Ridgeway, SC; his 14 wonderful grandchildren, his 24 cherished...

Nov 18, 2018

Darold "Bo" Ray Doss of Sardinia Ohio passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the age of 27.  He was born June 25, 1991 to Richard and Tonya Doss. Bo is survived by his loving parents Richard and Tonya Doss of Sardinia, OH, his caring brothers Richard (Kathy) Doss II of Buford, Ohio, and Ryan (Emily) Doss of...

Nov 16, 2018

A working man until the very end, Wendell Wright Neal, a resident of the Mount Orab area for nearly a century, died on Friday, November 16, 2018, at the age of 98, ready to reunite with beloved wife, Mrs. Clara Neal of Mount Orab and son, Randall Neal, also of Mount Orab who both preceded him in death. ...

Nov 14, 2018

Michael A. Drotar, age 23, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 14, 2018. He was a very devoted and caring son of Evette Terry and Edwin (Ysel) Drotar, a loving and nurturing brother of Justina, Terri Ann, Sabrina, Vernon, Cameron, Alleyah, and Bryce, a thoughtful grandson of Lori (the late Edward) Drotar, the...

Nov 13, 2018

Steven Gordon passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the age of 61.  He was born October 13, 1957 to the late Reginald Gordon and Ann Louise Noe. Steven is survived by his loving wife Tina Gordon of Cincinnati, OH; his wonderful children Jason Gordon of Florida, James Gordon of Mt. Orab, and Jennifer (Justin) Theaderman of Batavia, OH;...

Nov 9, 2018

Regina Baker passed away suddenly on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the age of 49.  She was born February 4, 1969 to Virgil and Hazel Day. Regina is survived by her loving husband Daniel Baker Jr., her cherished son Aaron Baker of Mt. Orab, OH, her caring siblings Kendra Schmidt of Hamersville, OH, Dale Day of Feesburg, OH, Robin Day...

Nov 7, 2018

Phyllis Detrick of Mt. Orab, OH passed Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  She was born on February 9, 1937 to the late Merrill and Elizabeth Hancock. Phyllis is survived by her loving son Randy Detrick of Mt. Orab, OH, her caring nieces and nephews Lonnie (Kathy) Moon of TN, Sherri Mallott of New Vienna, OH, Eric Moon of GA, her numerous...

Nov 7, 2018

Kenneth E. Blake, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Delores (nee' York) Blake, loving father of Kimberly Blake, Shelly Smith, and Justin (Heather) Ryder, devoted Papal of Alicia (Rodney) Abbott, Whitney Smith, Jacob (Michelle) Smith, and Dakota Simpson, and great grandchildren, Christopher Hacker, Lily...

Nov 6, 2018

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting any memorial be directed to the Margaret "Fran" Cooper Memorial Fund at any 5/3rd Bank, to help offset funeral expenses. Margaret "Fran" Cooper (nee Hand), age 77, passed away quietly on November 6, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted and loving wife...

Nov 5, 2018

Geno Schultz passed away suddenly Monday, November 5, 2018 at the age of 58.  He was born April 24, 1960 to the late Maynard and Emma Schultz. Geno is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, his three wonderful children Nicole (Greg) Helbling of Mt. Orab, OH, Josh (Gloria) Schultz of Mt. Orab, OH, Nick (Erika) Turner of Mt. Orab, OH,...