OBITUARIES

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...

Dillard Jacobs

Oct 22, 2023

Jacobs, Dillard Jr., passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2023 at the age of 41. He was born on April 26th, 1982 to parents Dillard Jacobs Sr. and Debra Geer. He is survived by his parents, devoted wife Pam Jacobs, loving daughters Liliane, Jayden, and Emery, loving sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Dillard enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and...

Wanda Lawrence

Oct 22, 2023

Wanda (nee Slaven) Lawrence, age 94, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away at Arden Courts of Anderson in Cincinnati on October 22, 2023. Wanda was born in Hilltop, KY to the late Parker Slaven and Ollie Florence (nee Tucker) Slaven on May 27th, 1929.

Wanda moved to Cincinnati after high school and worked as a secretary at Allis-Chalmers until her retirement,...

Charles Yazell

Oct 21, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Yazell Jr., of Williamsburg OH, passed away on October 21, 2023 at the age of 66. He was born to Charles Yazell Sr. and Willma Addison on July 1, 1957.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother Gary Yazell. Charles is survived by his loving girlfriend Pam; sons Charles (Teresa) Yazell III, and Timothy...

Phillip Yaden

Oct 19, 2023

UNION TOWNSHIP - Phillip Ray Yaden, age 74, passed away, surrounded by family at Vitas Hospice Drake Center, on October 19, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1949 to the late Chester and Effie Mae (nee Proffit) Yaden. Phillip was the devoted husband of 57 years to Mary Yaden (nee Cole); loving father of Donna Yaden, Chester (Tarra Geer)...

Derl Turner

Oct 14, 2023

Derl Turner, aged 78, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023. Derl was born on June 18, 1945 to William and Florence (nee Oatley) Turner. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathy (nee Haney), his children Matt, Jeff (Kelly) Turner, and Kelly (Joe) Taulbee, and his many well-loved grandchildren, Mackenzie (Derek) Clinger, Max, Jonah, Sam, Abe Turner,...

Richard Hollen

Oct 11, 2023

Richard Hollen, age 71, joined the eternal party on October 11, 2023. Born June 21, 1952, to the late Carlo and Alfreda (nee Stidams) Hollen. Survived by his lifelong partner and friend of 38 years, Sharon Bishop, his two daughters Shawna (Nate Wickemeyer) Hollen, and Rachelle Sora, his brother Robin (Debbie) Hollen, Aunt Sue Bowling of Manchester. KY, Uncle Allen...

Tammy Hardy

Oct 11, 2023

BETHEL - Tammy Hardy, age 60, passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1963, to Marian and the late Norman Wright. Tammy was the loving wife of the late Vince Hardy; devoted mother of Natasha (Mark) Halas, Cassidy (Sandra) North, and Jamison (Nick Oiler) Smith; cherished grandmother of Brianna, Leah, Isabelle, Faith, Layla, Arthur, and...

Thomas Cox

Oct 10, 2023

COX, Thomas Wayne "Tom" passed peacefully October 10, 2023 in Anderson Township , OH. He was born on  January 26, 1963 in Georgetown, OH to Glenna Cox (nee Moore) and the late James Roy Cox.  Loving brother of James, Cynthia Cox and the late Diane Breedlove. Grandfather of 1 granddaughter, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside celebration of...

Sarah Schmidt

Oct 8, 2023

BATAVIA - Sarah Schmidt, age 39, passed away on October 8, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1983 to Marc (Patty) Schmidt and Sue (Dan) Davis. Sarah was the dear sister of Stephanie Schmidt and Stacy Schmidt; step-sister of Brook Hiser and Bridget Hiser, and aunt of Addison Doughman, Anthony Moralas, Camden Smith, Quintin Hiser, and Melissa Teague. Private...

Florentine Cafferky

Oct 8, 2023

Cafferky, Florentine T., passed away on October 8th, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born on October 28th, 1932 to parents Edmund Pax and Francis (Meyer) Pax.

Florentine was a devout Catholic who spent many years as a member of the Rosary Altar Society, as well as the Worship Committee at her parish, and even made...

Janice Meranda

Sep 27, 2023

Meranda, Janice Margene, of Batavia, Ohio, passed away on September 27th, 2023, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, parents Floyd and Anabel Bowen and siblings, Edwin, Kenneth, Mary, Grace, Ruth, and Helen. She was the loving mother of Johnny Lee Meranda and Tina Townsend, the devoted grandmother “Marker” of Nate (Hannah) Townsend....

Bonney Elliott

Sep 25, 2023

Bonney Jo Elliott (nee Blanchard), 73, of Milford, OH, passed away on September 25, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH to James and Minnie Blanchard.

Bonney is survived by her daughter, Julie Edwards and son in law Will Edwards; Grandson Nathan Johnson; Granddaughter Sara Johnson; Brothers: Charlie Morrow and Rick (Barb) Blanchard, and she will...

Michael J. Voris

Sep 24, 2023

Judge Michael J. Voris was a dedicated family man, teacher, lawyer, and judge.  He passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 in Anderson, OH.  He was born in Lancaster, OH on December 11, 1937 to his late parents Clyde A. and Ann (nee Radenbaugh) Voris.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Melinda Cowherd Voris (nee Hayse) in...

Ronald Hazenfield

Sep 22, 2023

US Airforce (Vietnam), Hazenfield, Ronald J. passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 79.  Ron was born in Cincinnati on July 14, 1944 to the late Edwin and Dorothy (nee Whitt) Hazenfield.  Devoted husband of 26 years to Donna L. (nee Fish) Hazenfield.  Loving father of Ron J. (Jan), and Jeffrey (Michele) Hazenfield....