Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Robert “Robbie” Eugene Hawk Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Robert and Carol Hawk in 1962. He passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 62.

Robbie was the loving father of Shannon Hawk and Justin Hawk and proud Papa of Makenna Hawk, Jewel Walsh, and the late...

Feb 28, 2025

Freddie Dale “Butch” Kirker Jr. of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away Friday February 28, 2025, in Cincinnati at the age of 58. He was born Oct. 30, 1966, to Fred Kirker Sr. and the late Barbara (née Wilder) Kirker.

Freddie is survived by his beloved wife, Kelly Cain; loving children: Brandon (Shelby Walker) Kirker...

Feb 25, 2025

Janet Frye of Sardinia, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born to the late Orvie and Hazel Hoffer on September 12, 1947.

Janet is survived by her children: Vickie (Ray) Kimberly of Sardinia, Ohio and Michelle (Greg) Chesley of Sardinia, Ohio; her grandchildren: Katherine (Rodney) Johnson...

Feb 23, 2025

Eva Lou Blank of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born to the late Clarence and Amanda Ward on June 25, 1931.

Eva Lou is survived by her children: Alvin P. (Kristi) Blank of Georgetown, Ohio and Joe D. Blank of Moscow, Ohio; her grandchildren: William...

Feb 21, 2025

Lucille J. Wolfe of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born to the late Edward and Lucille Conway on September 30, 1935.

Lucille is survived by her children: Richard E. (Jayne) Wolfe of Hillsboro, Ohio, Anna J. (Jerry) Kerr of Hillsboro, Ohio, David L. Wolfe of...

Feb 20, 2025

Stanley Mignerey of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born to the late Stanley and Bessie Mignerey on April 24, 1928.

Stanley is survived by his loving children: Patti Smith of Amelia, Ohio, David (Rita) Mignerey of Sardinia, Ohio and Steve (Pammela) Mignerey of Bethel, Ohio;...

Feb 19, 2025

Beverly Anne Good was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lue and Evelyn Caudill in 1949. She passed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was 75 years old.

Bev was the beloved wife of the late Michael G. Horton, Sr., and Mark A. Good; loving mother of the late Michelle Horton, Michael (Barb) Horton, and Matthew...

Feb 18, 2025

Roger E. Moore of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born to the late Byram and Beatrice Moore on December 31, 1948.

Roger is survived by his children: Richard (Bonnie) Webster of Covington, Kentucky, Randy (Carla) Webster of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Nick Moore of...

Feb 15, 2025

Michael Sanders of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on April 27, 1957, to the late Edward and Flossie Sanders.

Michael is survived by his fiancée, Lisa Whitby of Williamsburg, Ohio; his children: Kaela Sanders of Williamsburg, Ohio, Mariah Whitby of Williamsburg, Ohio and Crystal...

Feb 10, 2025

David C. Boman Sr. of Mt. Orab, Ohio, formerly of McCreary County, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was 79. He was born on February 18, 1945, to the late James and Ida Mae Boman.

David is survived by his children: Lisa (Jason) Roberts of McCreary County, Kentucky and Nanette (William) Thomas...

Feb 10, 2025

Maudie P. Smith of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born to the late James and Claudia House on April 24, 1933.

Maudie is survived by her children: Dale (Vicki) Smith of Galesburg, Illinois and Randy Smith of Sardinia, Ohio; as well as her six...

Feb 8, 2025

Terrace Park: Amy Minor, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 8. Amy was a devoted and enthusiastic mother, grandmother, sibling and friend. For almost 40 years, she lived in Terrace Park and was loved by so many in the community and beyond. She was a self-starter and award-winning realtor with Comey & Shepherd and previously Sibcy Cline for...

Feb 6, 2025

Loretta Smith (née Armstrong) of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on November 25, 1934, to the late Robert and Nellie Armstrong.

Loretta is survived by her children: Daryl (Jerri) Smith of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Duane (Claudia) Smith of Kansas, Donald (Jane) Smith of...

Feb 5, 2025

Marvin G. Blackburn of Bethel, Ohio died of a broken heart at the Ohio Veterans Home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He died at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by Vicki, his wife of 53 years and the love of his life, his father and mother, Obie and Roberta Blackburn, and his infant brother, Wendell....

Feb 4, 2025

Betty Jo Stevens Jarvis February 2, 1950- February 4, 2025

Betty J. Jarvis passed away at the age of 75 following a courageous battle with colon cancer. The daughter of William J. Stevens Sr and Virgie Inez Stevens, Betty (or Betty Jo, as her family called her) entered this life in Fort Dix, New Jersey,...

Feb 2, 2025

Myrtle Ann Barker was born in Beckley, WV to the late Walt and Polly Hackney. Myrtle passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was 80 years old.

Myrtle was the beloved wife of the late Vernon C. Barker; loving mom of Cynthia (Jason Williams) Stanley and the late Richard Barker Sr.; proud Mamaw...

Feb 1, 2025

Shirley Louise Klotter, born February 10, 1931, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2025. She was the only daughter of George and Louise Moormeier. She and her two brothers grew up in a house, originally owned by her maternal grandparents, on Warner Street in Cincinnati. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, her father would take her...

Jan 30, 2025

Jeff Hastings of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born to the late Thomas and Mary Ann Hastings on November 28, 1955.

Jeff is survived by his sisters: Beth (Ken) Robinson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Cyndy (Dennis) Patrick of Birmingham, Alabama; his nephews: Jack...

Jan 29, 2025

Michael Anthony Bella formally of Ossining, New York, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born in Ossining on September 21, 1948, to the late Michael Andrew Bella and Margaret (née Del Cuore) Bella.

Michael is survived by three sons: Michael, Christopher, Timothy, and a daughter, Joanne, all from New York; a brother,...

Jan 25, 2025

Carl Gene Ballein of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born to the late Howard and Goldie Ballein on November 25, 1937.

Carl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie Ballein; his children: Daniel Lynn (Ann Marie) Ballein of Mt. Orab, Ohio,...