OBITUARIES

Kathryn Florence Friend (ORME)

Kathryn Florence Friend (ORME)

Jun 6, 2022

Kathryn F. ORME (Friend) (nee Puckett), 97, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 surrounded by those she loved. She was born August 19, 1924 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Fred and Bessie Puckett. Kathryn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Leonard A. Orme, Sr. She is survived by her 4 children: Len Orme, (Ann);...

Jimmie Dale Madden

Jimmie Dale Madden

Jun 6, 2022

Madden, Jimmie Dale June 06, 2022, at the age of 72. He was a resident of Newtown, OH. Jimmie was born in Kenvir, KY on August 16, 1949 to the late Richard and Druecella (nee Dizney) Madden. Husband of 54 years to the love of his life, Beverly Jeanne Madden (nee Brown). Loving father of Tracy L. Gulleman and Jennifer...

Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams

Jun 3, 2022

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Williams, age 65, passed away on June 3, 2022. Resident of Batavia, OH.  He grew up in Newtown, OH, and is preceded in death by his mother and father, Orville and Arlene Williams, and sister Cheryl Williams Fox.

Tony leaves behind his loving spouse of 35 years, Donna McKinney, Daughter Shannon Williams, Step-Sons Joshua and Jimmy McKinney,...

Marcella Carpenter

Marcella Carpenter

May 29, 2022

Carpenter, Marcella (nee Thornberry) passed on May 29, 2022 at the age 82 years 2 months and 2 days in Anderson Township , OH.  She was born May 3, 1940 in Morehead, KY to her parents; the late Andrew J. and Mayme Thornberry.  She was the devoted wife of many years to the late Silas John Carpenter.  Loving mother of...

Paul "Ted" Grau

Paul "Ted" Grau

May 28, 2022

Paul Theodore "Ted" Grau, age 83, went to be with the lord on May 28, 2022. A resident of Newtown, OH. Beloved husband of Rita Grau (nee Becker). Loving father of Guy (Theresa) Grau, Penny (Gregory) Hill, Shelly Robbins, Sutton (the late Jerry) Buhr, and Perry (Dawn) Grau. Cherished Brother to Donald (Donna) Grau, Mary Lou (Phil) Frey, and brother-in-law...

Elmer Ray Brock

Elmer Ray Brock

May 28, 2022

Brock, Elmer Ray (US Army), passed away May 28, 2022 in Anderson Township, OH at the age of 81.  He was born in Busy, Kentucky to Chester and Ellen (Abner) Brock on June 24, 1940.  Loving Father of Lesa N. Estep (Bob), Aaron R. Brock, and Ashley J. Knox (David).  Brother of Walter Brock and the late Aaron Brock, Chester...

Jerry W. Pennington

Jerry W. Pennington

May 26, 2022

Jerry W. Pennington, age 71, passed away among his loving family on May 26, 2022.

He was born March 1, 1951 to Lily and James Pennington, in Rushville, IN. He served as a cook in the Army, leading into his 35 year career with Arbys. After leaving as Director of Operations, he started up his own trucking company, Anytime Anywhere...

Hattie Jester

Hattie Jester

May 26, 2022

LOVELAND - Hattie Jester (nee Parker), age 81, passed away on May 26, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1940 to the late Darb and Ruby (nee Thacker) Parker. Hattie was preceded in death by the love of her life, Herbert Jester, in 2014. Hattie was the beloved mother of Curt (Merlinda) Baker, Chloe Newkirk, Kenneth (Kathleen) Baker, Raymond...

James Philip Grim

James Philip Grim

May 22, 2022

James "Philip" Grim left us to be with his heavenly family on Sunday, May 22, 2022.  Philip is survived by his youngest daughter, Yvonne (Mark) Richards;  3 grandsons Jordan Elder, Zachary Elder, and Logan (Kaylynn) Wilson, and 2 great grandsons, Bryan Elder and Hoyt Wilson, one sister Janet Williamson of Athens, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Philip is preceded...

John Robert Hammon Jr.

John Robert Hammon Jr.

May 17, 2022

John Robert Hammon, Jr., 57, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

He was born April 22, 1965 in Newtown, Ohio. He was a 1983 graduate of Turpin High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in transportation logistics from The Ohio State University.

John served his country proudly in the U.S. Army National Guard and dedicated 33 years to FedEx Ground....

Edward Frank Gulden

Edward Frank Gulden

May 10, 2022

Edward Frank (Tausch) Gulden, age 80 passed away May 10, 2022 in Cincinnati OH with his loving wife (Susan), son (Tony) and daughter in law (Eileen) by his side. Ed was born July 26, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frank Gulden (Fireman) and Ruth Steuer Gulden (Later Ruth Tausch)  

Ed was an accomplished business man who loved to travel and see...

Mildred Ann Richards

Mildred Ann Richards

May 8, 2022

Richards, Mildred Ann passed at her residence in the Village of Batavia on May 8th, 2022 at the age of 86 yrs. She was born in Cincinnati, OH. on Feb 23, 1936 to James and Clair (Jennings) Davis. Devoted wife of the late Fred Richards. Loving mother of Fredrick, Jeff and Ralph Richards and the late Jack (2002), Monica (1989)...

James M. Spencer

James M. Spencer

May 6, 2022

Spencer, James Michael passed May 6, 2022 suddenly in Montgomery, Ohio at the age of 57 yrs. He was born on March 2, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH to Sandra Spencer (nee Thornton). He married the love of his life Patricia C. Spencer (Evans) of 36 loving and caring years. He was blessed with 2 children James M. Jr. (Kaitlin) Spencer...

Michael John Retzler

Michael John Retzler

Apr 30, 2022

U.S. Navy Veteran Retzler, Michael John past on 4/30/22 in Jackson Twp at his home at the age 82 years, 9 months and 30 days. He was born in Georgetown, Ohio to Michael P. and Eva C. Retzler (nee Weber). Loving father of Sharon Retzler (Dan) Colyer. Brother of Fredrick (Donna) Retzler and the late Kathleen (1985) and Mary Grace...

Hilda P Barnes

Hilda P Barnes

Apr 28, 2022

Barnes, Hilda P. resident of Batavia. Passed away at the age of 94 on April 28, 2022 in Batavia,Ohio. Hilda was born January 5, 1928 in Jackson Twp. OH to William and Nellie Sibert (nee Bordwell). Beloved wife of Vernon R. Barnes. Loving mother of Jeanine Bowling, Teresa (Albert) Short, Sherry (Jim) Luti, Timithy (Kathy) Barnes, Vernon (Brenda) Barnes, James...

Johnny J. Johnson

Johnny J. Johnson

Apr 27, 2022

US Army-Vietnam VeteranSTONELICK TOWNSHIP - Johnny J Johnson, age 71. Beloved husband of Rebecca Jay "Becky" Johnson (nee Willis). Loving father of John "JJ" (Becki) and Matt (Grace) Johnson. Dear son of Arlene "Boots" (nee Eschenbach) and the late Ralph Johnson. Brother of Jenny (Kent) Carpenter and Judy Johnson. 9 Grandchildren, 3 Great-grandchildren with another on the way. Also survived...

Janet C. Kindred

Janet C. Kindred

Apr 23, 2022

BATAVIA - Janet C. Kindred, age 78, passed away on April 23,2022 in Batavia. She was born on January 25, 1944 in Anderson, Oh. to the late James Arthur and Mary Sunderman (nee Pedro). Janet was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Kindred (August 18, 2020), loving mother of Kimberly (Benjamin) York; cherished grandmother of Avery, Brooke, and Brandon...

Sherry Ann Rahlmann

Sherry Ann Rahlmann

Apr 23, 2022

Sherry Ann Harmon Rahlmann, age 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2022 surrounded by family.

Sherry was born on April 12, 1948 in Watseka, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Roberta Hall Harmon and stepfather Lawrence B. Harmon. She married Frederick Layne Rahlmann on July 30, 1977 in Science Hill, Kentucky. Sherry was a graduate...

Dr. Joseph G Halsey

Dr. Joseph G Halsey

Apr 19, 2022

Dr Joseph G Halsey of Breathitt County, KY went to be home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years Shelia C Halsey of New Richmond, OH, his sister Brenda Miller (Barry) his children Tamarah Jo Stagg (Jon), Todd Halsey (Monica) and...

Christine Troy

Christine Troy

Apr 14, 2022

UNION TOWNSHIP - Christine Troy, age 75, passed away on April 14, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1946 to the late Philip Cranfill and Myrtle Cranfill (nee Howell). Christine was the loving wife of Gregory S. Troy; devoted mother of Chester (Sue) Troy, Virginia (Dale) Fleming, and Martha (Clinton) Troy-Sanders; beloved grandmother of Jay Troy, Gregory A. Troy,...

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