Obituaries

Jun 30, 2025

Robert Smith of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born to the late Ralph and Madge Smith on September 14, 1945.

Robert is survived by his wife of 34 years, Judy (née Ross) Smith of Fayetteville, Ohio; his children: Cheryl L. (Brian) Drouillard of Buckeye,...

Jun 28, 2025

Christopher “Chris” Michael McGrath passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the age of 44 years old.

Chris was the caring and cherished son of Steve and Melissa McGrath; fun, loving dad of Eliza, Mackenzie, Charlotte, Rory, Sawyer, and Alistair; best friend & brother of Andy McGrath; beloved life partner of Jade Goad;...

Jun 24, 2025

Toni J. Parks of Deerfield Township, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on January 16, 1943, to the late Paul and Edna Fields.

Toni is survived by her children: Kendra (Tom) Gaitskill of Williamsburg, Ohio, Shannon (Bill) Christman of Deerfield Township, Ohio and Ryan (Alicia)...

Jun 22, 2025

Jeffrey Vaughn Dixie, 52, a devoted father, decorated law enforcement officer, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.

Born on July 5, 1972, Jeff was raised in Houston and graduated from Klein Forest High School. He continued his education at Lone Star College, further shaping the path...

Jun 21, 2025

Maradell Willmot of Milford, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lester and Gladys Avey in 1938.

Maradell was the loving mother of Kathryn Hawks and Barbara (Scott) Cripe; proud Bamie of Stephanie (Brian) Wallace-Schneider, Everett Cripe, Dellon Cripe,...

Jun 14, 2025

Diane Collier of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born to the late Raymond and Eleanor Carey on June 15, 1942.

Diane is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jerry Collier of Cincinnati, Ohio; her children: Terry (Rita Rachkowski) Collier of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Angela...

Jun 5, 2025

Allen Coy Boothby of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born February 2, 1943, to the late Eddie and Alice Boothby.

Allen is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna L. (née Rice) Boothby; his children: Deborah (Dave) Doyle of Williamsburg, Ohio, Allen (Kelly) Boothby...

Jun 4, 2025

Shirley “Mia” Jones of Hamersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born to the late Leroy and Wilma Austin on February 21, 1948.

Mia is survived by her life partner of 41 years, Bobbi Snow of Hamersville, Ohio; her daughters: Jordan Snow of Hamersville, Ohio and...

Jun 4, 2025

Donna Lynn Boeres of Summerville, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Albert and Zelia Chambers in 1946.

Donna is survived by her two sons, Doug Boeres and Gregory (Christine) Boeres; four grandchildren, Ashleigh (Noah) Waters, Andrew (Camiron) Boeres,...

Jun 2, 2025

Bill Swart Sr. of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Estel and Thelma Swart on November 13, 1948.

Bill is survived by his wife of 22 years, Ellisa Swart of Mt. Orab, Ohio; his children: Billy Swart of...

May 29, 2025

Barbara J. “Barb” Patridge of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on June 2, 1955, to the late Glenn and Dorothy (née Matt) Patridge in Milbank, South Dakota.

In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Storm Patridge.

May 23, 2025

Cecelia L. (Urton) Gulley age 70 of Seaman, OH, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family May 23, 2025. Cecelia spent her lifetime helping others both through her career as an LSW Counselor working with people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and working with other AA members in her community in her 37 years of...

May 20, 2025

Bobby Craig, 55, of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born to James Craig and the late Patricia (née Lang) Craig.

Bobby is survived by his father, James Craig of Sardinia, Ohio; his siblings: Tina F. (Carl) Spriggs of Sardinia, Ohio and Brian (Annette) Craig of Sardinia, Ohio; his aunts and...

May 19, 2025

Debbie K. Moore of Mt. Orab, Ohio, 63, passed away May 19, 2025. She was born to the late Dennie and Ruth Wooten on October 20, 1961.

Debbie is survived by her children: Rachael R. R. (Nicholas) Sellman of Eastgate, Ohio; her grandchildren: Luke Sellman and Judah Sellman; her siblings: Drema McConnell of Tipp City,...

May 19, 2025

Daphene Elizabeth Srofe of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born to the late William and Alrette Hampton on August 12, 1927.

Daphene is survived by her children: Keith (Joyce) Sissel of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Nadine (Jim) Kattine of Peebles, Ohio and Debbie (David) Basham...

May 14, 2025

Paige Lillian Lewis passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was 21 years old.

Lillian was the cherished daughter of David E. Waggoner and Carrie Lynn Carter; amazing mom of Alexis Lillian Lewis; loving sister of: Quinten Carter, David Waggoner, Damien Osborne, Maranda Osborne, & Tim Cox; caring granddaughter of Marilyn Carter and...

May 14, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Spencer Hellmann, lovingly known by family as Aunt Sue, and friends as Susan, peacefully departed this life on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Loveland, Ohio. Born on December 15, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan was the cherished daughter of the late Naomi Spencer Berning. She grew up alongside sisters Virginia Spencer Stephenson, who...

May 12, 2025

Barbara M. Kleimeyer of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was 95 years old. Barbara was born in Mannford, Oklahoma to the late Roy E. and Lillie M. Wells.

Barbara is survived by her children: David (Sharon) Kleimeyer, Dale ( Bonnie) Kleimeyer, Kathy (Christopher) Van Kleeck, & Ronald (Maggie) Kleimeyer;...

May 10, 2025

Frank Clifton of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born to the late Marion and Susan Clifton on September 6, 1953.

Frank is survived by his wife of 49 years, Tena (née Amiott) Clifton of Mt. Orab, Ohio; his children: Christopher Aaron (Jammie) Clifton...

May 5, 2025

Fred McCallister of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on August 24, 1941, to the late Hobert and Ethel McCallister.

Fred is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda McCallister; his children: Eric McCallister of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jimmy Crosier of Canton, Ohio, Adam McCallister...