OBITUARIES

Karen McCracken

Jan 12, 2024

Karen Christine McCracken (nee Brown) passed away on January 12, 2024 in Cincinnati Ohio at the age of 69. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to her late parents Fred W. and Clara (nee McLaughlin) Brown. Beloved wife of Ron McCracken for 40 years, loving mother of Leigh (Thomas) Cramer and friend to her devoted dog Murphy. Dear sister of...

Donald K. Bingham

Jan 9, 2024

US NAVY VETERAN - Donald "Keith" Bingham, age 67, joined his comrades on January 9th, 2024. Born September 20, 1956, to the late Donald and Janice (nee Pickens) Bingham in Scottsburg, IN. Loving father of Jacob Bingham and Ben "Kyle" (Laurie) Bingham. Beloved Grandfather to Morgan Bingham and Dylan Bingham. Cherished half-brother to Tim and Allen Bingham, and stepbrother to...

Judy A Urc

Jan 8, 2024

Judy A. Urc, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 8, 2024.  She was born on April 20, 1944, to the late Hubert and Norma (nee Conklin) Baugh.  Judy was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Urc; cherished sister of Jerry Baugh; devoted mother to Stacey (Allen) Mills, Brenda Hellmer, and Jerry (Milena) Urc.  She was...

Vernon Barnes

Dec 31, 2023

US ARMY WWII - Vernon R. Barnes, age 97, went to be with Jesus on December 31, 2023. Born February 24, 1926, in Barnesville, OH to the late Charles and Gladys (nee Niesz) Barnes. Loving husband to the late Harriet Barnes (nee Burroughs). Beloved father to Vernon Jr. (Brenda) Barnes, Teresa (Albert) Short, Sherry (Jim) Luti, William (Sherry) Barnes, Timothy...

George Hargett

Dec 23, 2023

Monroe Township - "Timmy" George N. Hargett, age 82, passed away on December 23, 2023. Born January 22, 1941 to the late Sherman and Magdalene (nee Mistler) Hargett. Loving Husband of 32 years to Patricia E. Hargett (Wright).

Timmy loved fishing and hunting and spent many good times doing so with friends and family. He leaves behind his...

Ronald Lee Ray

Dec 23, 2023

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - Ronald Lee Ray, age 77 passed away after a tough and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Claire C. (nee Smith) Ray and son of the late William Cleon and Fannie Rose (nee Richardson) Ray.

Ronnie was the loving father of Loreilie (Tony) Rhyne, Christopher Lee Ray and Nicholas Adam (Jenny) Ray. And...

Donald Gadbury

Dec 16, 2023

US MARINE CORPS Gadbury, Donald resident of Batavia, OH passed away peacefully in Cincinnati, OH on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the age of 90.  Donald was born on February 24, 1933 in Somerset, KY.  He married the love of his life and was a devoted husband of Anita Mae Gadbury (nee Ruthman).  Loving father of Todd (Sarah), Eric Gadbury,...

Tommy E. Phelps

Dec 14, 2023

UNION TOWNSHIP - Tommy E. Phelps, age 58, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1965 to Lois (nee Randall) Phelps and the late Leamon Phelps. Tommy was the dear brother of Troy Phelps, Paula (the late Charles) Theaderman, and the late Shelia (Russell) Warner, Holly (surviving Robert) Schmitt, and Carlene Phelps. Tommy is also...

Myrna J. Miller

Dec 9, 2023

Myrna (nee Menninger) Miller of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away on December 9, 2023. She was 80 years old. Her life was filled with joy with her husband, Charlie. She raised Jane (James) Keating, Andy, Max, Robin (Sean) and John. Her grandchildren, Andrew, Brady, Hannah, Jordan, Griffin, Hope, Fiona, Henry, Amber and Chase, and great-grandchildren, Virginia and Olivia, loved spending time...

Gregory Scholl

Dec 9, 2023

Gregory "Greg" Scholl of Batavia, OH, passed away on December 9, 2023, just shy of his 73rd birthday. After battling health issues for the past few years with his stubbornness and strong will, Greg passed peacefully, comfortably surrounded by his family.

Greg was a loving husband to Kathi, father to Heather, brother to Randy, brother-in-law to Karen, and uncle to...

Gloria Chaney-Marino

Dec 1, 2023

Gloria Chaney-Marino of Batavia, passed peacefully at the age of 75, on December 1st after an illness. Loving wife to Louis; mother to Vicki (Mike) Lusk and Monica (Robert) Davis. Grandmother to Benjamin, Noah, Kaden, Rebecca, and Natalie; great grandmother to Aubrielle and Aria. Gloria was born in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from Trotwood Madison High School in 1966. After...

Charles J. Weigel, Jr.

Nov 25, 2023

UNION TOWNSHIP - Charles J. Weigel, Jr., age 81, passed away on November 25, 2023. Charles was born on February 20, 1942, to the late Charles J. and Kathryn "Kay" (nee Richardson) Weigel, Sr. Charles was the devoted husband for 57 years to Christine Weigel (nee Taylor); loving father of Charles "Chip" Weigel and Lesa (Joseph) Loudin; cherished grandfather of...

Daniel Walter Maki

Nov 21, 2023

Maki, Daniel Walter, passed peacefully on November 21, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH at the age of 57.  He was born on February 5, 1966 in Kalamazoo, MI.  Devoted husband of 26 years to the love of his life, Cindy Maki (nee Huls) and loving father of Danika Maki.  His loving pets Tanner, Benny, Cody, and Teddy.  Loving father Reuben Maki...

Priscilla "Penny" Thompson

Nov 5, 2023

PINELLAS PARK, FL - Priscilla "Penny" Thompson, age 73, passed away on November 5, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1950, to the late Harry and Eileen Dinsmore. Penny was the beloved wife of 51 years to Mervin Thompson; loving mother of Tim (Rosemary) Thompson and Shannon Bower; cherished grandmother of Emmett Bower, Jack Bower, Henry Thompson, and Corey...

Wanda M. Crews

Nov 3, 2023

UNION TOWNSHIP - Wanda M. Crews, age 66, passed away on November 3, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1957, to the late Thomas and Dorsey (nee Bolin) Pfaff. Wanda was the devoted mother of Melissa Lillard, Eric (Dana) Wehrmeyer, and Allan (Stacy) Crews; loving grandmother of Cheyenne (Dade), Meagan, Jaimie, Leila, Lila, Charlotte, and Owen, with one great-grandchild...

Mary J. Waters

Nov 2, 2023

Mary J. Waters, age 79, passed away on November 2, 2023.  Born October 9, 1944, to the late Donald G. and Mary A. (Nee Levitz) Smedley.  Devoted Wife to the late Richard Waters.  Beloved mother of Joe (Sherri) Waters, Nick (Kim) Waters, Shellie (Chris) Padgett, and Matt (Donna) Waters.  Cherished Sister to Danny G. Smedley, John S. Smedley, and the...

Lawrence A. Boyle

Oct 29, 2023

Lawrence A. Boyle, age 79, left to make his tee time in heaven on October 29, 2023. Born September 3, 1944, in Covington, KY to the late Robert and Mary Boyle. Larry is the loving father of Patricia (Brian) Evans, Michelle Roberts, Lisa (Vic) Garrison, and Shawn Boyle. Cherished brother of Kenneth Boyle and Carolyn Chisenhall. Beloved grandfather of Jordan...

William H. Combs Jr.

Oct 27, 2023

William "Bill" Hopkins Combs Jr, a proud veteran of the Army, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023.  The son of William H. and Lavernia (nee Young) Combs, Sr. Bill was born on November 29, 1948 and grew up in Batavia, Ohio.  At the age of 18, Bill enlisted in the Army.  He valued this service highly and valiantly...

Helen M. Halcomb

Oct 26, 2023

Halcomb, Helen M. (nee Saunders), went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2023 at the age of 90 in Batavia, Ohio. She was born on June 22, 1933 in Adams County, Ohio. She was born to Milburn P. and Bertha (nee Fryman) Saunders. Devoted wife of many years to the late Jody Halcomb. Loving mother of Daryl Halcomb,...

Scott Painter

Oct 26, 2023

Scott E. Painter, passed peacefully on October 26, 2023 at the age of 53 in Batavia, Ohio. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 14, 1969. Scott was a 1987 graduate of Williamsburg High School and worked for UPS for over 22 years, where he was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 100. He was also a member...