Obituaries

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,...

Aug 28, 2018

GRIMMET, Lois Jean of Loveland, OH. Beloved mother of Raven Alexis (Terry "Gus") Woods of Newtonsville, OH; loving grandmother of Annette (Jason) Peterson of Plainfield, IN, Terah Woods of Newtonsville, OH, Kharon Grimmet of Lafayette, IN, Jarrod (Dina) Woods of Batavia, OH and Bruce (Melissa) Grimmet Jr. of Phoenix, AZ; devoted great-grandmother of Alexa and Isaiah Peterson, Sawyer and Addison...

Aug 28, 2018

Christy Lynn Byrd, age 33, passed away surrounded by her family on August 28, 2018. She was the cherished daughter of Rick and Jean Byrd, proud mother of Joshua and Maddox Del Vecchio, loving granddaughter of Ottis Bargo, Sr., and Wanda Bargo. Christy will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. She...

Aug 26, 2018

Henry A. "Hank" Ewing, age 79, passed away surrounded by his family on August 26, 2018. He was the loving dad of Sandy (Don) Adkins and Robin (Bill) Nemec, proud Gramps of Keith (Heather) Adkins, Kelly (Paul) DeNu, Shelly (Matt) Feeny, Aaron (Paige) Adkins, and Kevin Nemec, adoring PawPaw of Kaley, Noah, Ashley, Sophie, Hayden, Abbott,...

Aug 24, 2018

David J. Stephen passed away suddenly on August 24, 2018 at the age of 68. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Julia (née Cole), daughter Judith, son Gregory, siblings Jeff (Jane), Jim, Nicki (Dennis), Larry (Jeanne), Betsy (Bruce), parents-in-law Leland M. and Carol C. Cole, sisters-in-law Nina (Mike), Ellen (Don), and several nieces and...

Aug 21, 2018

Jeramie Taylor of Mt. Orab, OH passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the age of 42.  He was born November 27, 1975 to Michael and Sheryl Taylor. Jeramie is survived by his loving wife Amanda (nee High) Taylor; his cherished children Austin Taylor, Hunter Taylor, and McKenzie High; his caring sisters Andrea Taylor of Hamilton, OH, and Mary Lou...

Aug 18, 2018

Max Blansette of Mt. Orab, OH passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 68.  He was born May 24, 1950 to the late Miles and Edna Blansette. Max is survived by his loving children: Bonnie (Andy) Foster of Mt. Orab, OH, Pierre (Cheri Moore) of Mt. Orab, OH, and Tracy Mahaney (Josh Kinnett) of Peebles, OH;...