OBITUARIES

Mary Frances Bryant Lea

Jan 25, 2024

From Denise Kelley, LuAnn Tarvin, David Lea and Linda Garman:

Fairy tales can come true.

It can happen to you,

If you're young at heart."

It is never easy to share the news that a loved one has passed on, yet it is part of the cycle of life. Our mother, Mary Frances Bryant Lea, left this world on January 25, 2024, at 5:20...

Evelyn Renner

Jan 23, 2024

AMELIA - Renner, Evelyn "Janie" passed away on January 23nd, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born on January 17th, 1959 to parents Jim Piening and Edna (nee Deck) Piening. Evelyn was the loving mother of Brian (Betty Coyle) Schulze, Rachel (John) Watt, and Nathan Renner, and grandmother to Brian Schulze II and Stephen Schulze. She is also...

Michael Anthony Pryor

Jan 22, 2024

MOUNT ORAB - Michael "Mikey" Anthony Pryor, age 38, passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1985, to Deborah (nee Pitman) Pryor and the late Terry Pryor, Sr. Michael was the beloved father of Clayton Pryor, Tamryn Pryor, Jacob Pryor, and Madelyn Pryor; dear brother of Christine Haynes, Terry Pryor, Jr., and the late Rita...

Robert F. Shinkle

Jan 13, 2024

MOUNT ORAB - Robert F. Shinkle passed away on January 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bob spent his early years on the farm in Batavia. He later joined the Army and the Naval Reserves. After that, Bob was a regular fixture in Batavia as a sub-contractor and handyman for many businesses. He always seemed to know what...

Amy Kisner

Jan 12, 2024

Amy Nichols Kisner passed away peacefully at the age of 64 in Pineville, North Carolina. She was born December 10, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Hugh and Doreen Nichols, the youngest of their four daughters.

Amy was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband of 24 years, Ronnie Kisner. She leaves behind her daughters Michelle Kisner Culbertson, Niki...

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...