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Jean Conway
May 20, 2026
Dorothy “Jean” Williams Conway, born April 13, 1927, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, just weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday, surrounded by her loving daughters. Born in Elizaville, Kentucky, to Maud Knight and John Downing Williams, Jean was the youngest of four children and grew up on the family farm, Knightland Farm. She graduated from Fleming County High...
Michael Ray Franchi
May 20, 2026
Michael Ray Franchi, 54 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home. He was an auto mechanic. Mr. Franchi was born November 5, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mr. Franchi is survived by his mother and step-father - JoAnn and Jack Hawkins of Georgetown, Ohio; one sister – Mary Christy of Aberdeen, Ohio; one brother – William Christy...
Cathy Barclay
May 18, 2026
Catherine Mae “Cathy” Barclay, nee Smith, originally of New Richmond, Ohio and previously of Amelia and Georgetown, Ohio was called Home to be with the Lord on May 18th, 2026. She was born October 20, 1953 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Goldie Smith.
Known as Mamaw Grandma to her three grandsons, Colton Levi Ewing, whom she nicknamed Gator, Wesley Axl...
Ollie Bissantz
May 18, 2026
Ollie Jo (Jones) Bissantz, age 64 of Hamersville, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, Kentucky surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born on June 13, 1961 in Mariemont, Ohio the daughter of the late Delmor Thomas and Mable Ilene (Poole) Jones....
William "Bill" Rea
May 16, 2026
William "Bill" Delmore Rea, age 89 of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1936 in Concord, Kentucky the son of the late Roy and Lula (Fetters) Rea. His life was marked by dedicated service to both his country and his community. William proudly served in the Air Force during...
Shonda J. Wallace
May 16, 2026
Shonda J. Wallace, 61, of Mt. Orab, passed away peacefully at her home on the hill on Stony Hollow Road on Saturday, May 16, 2026. At her bedside was her husband Bruce, her children Kelly and Gunnar and her sister Michelle, along with her canine best friend Buddy. This ends her courageous 2-year battle with glioblastoma brain tumors. Despite knowing...
Daniel Keith Tuel
May 15, 2026
Daniel Keith Tuel, 74 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at his home. He was a Water and Sewer Plant Operator in California before his retirement and return to Ripley. Mr. Tuel was born July 16, 1951 in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of the late Joseph Henry and Mary Fidella (Lewis) Hughes. He was also preceded in...
Shawn A. Smith
May 12, 2026
Shawn Aaron Smith, age 47 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Centerville, Ohio. He was born November 6, 1978 in Wilmington, Ohio the son of Nina (Coffman) McCollum of Georgetown, Ohio and the late George T. Smith. Shawn was a maintenance worker for the Brown County Rural Water Association. A proud graduate of Ripley Union Lewis...
Devin Rae Bronner
May 7, 2026
Devin Rae Bronner, age 32 of Hamersville, Ohio was healed from her long battle with demons on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Though these demons affected many parts of her life they did not define who she was nor the love that she had for her family and friends. She was born December 27, 1993 in Anderson Township, Ohio the daughter...
Ralph Hodge
May 6, 2026
Ralph Phillip Hodge, age 75 of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Monarch Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was born March 8, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of the late Cecil Oakley and Ella (Pollard) Hodge, Sr. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Ralph dedicated a significant part of his life...
Dorothy Rose McFarland
May 3, 2026
Dorothy Rose McFarland, 93 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her home. She retired from RULH Schools, where she worked as a special reading teacher and secretary. She was a member of the Ripley Church of the Nazarene in Ripley, Ohio. Mrs. McFarland was born September 22, 1932 in Jefferson, Kentucky the daughter of the late...
Martha Sue Cox
May 2, 2026
Martha Sue (McElfresh) Cox passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1948, in Chilo, Ohio, the daughter of Dale and Evelyn (Little) McElfresh.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William “Billy” Lawrence Cox; stepdaughters, Jeanna Boling and Jody...
Charlene Back
May 2, 2026
Charlene Back, age 86 of Mt.Orab, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her residence. She was born August 24, 1939 in Buford, Ohio the daughter of the late Jesse and Ava (Bishop) Mount. Charlene was a devoted homemaker and a valued member of the Buford Church of Christ. She had a passion for reading and sewing, activities that...
Herbert "Herbie" Paxton, Jr.
May 1, 2026
Herbert Paxton, Jr., age 81 of Mt. Orab. Ohio passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Care Center at Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was born June 24, 1944 in Jackhorn, Kentucky the son of the late Herbert and Venice (Patrick) Paxton, Sr. Herbie was a retired welder for General Electric...
Janice Evelyn Waterfield
May 1, 2026
Janice Evelyn Waterfield, of Hamersville, Ohio and of 98 years well lived, entered her heavenly home on May 1, 2026. She left behind a rich legacy of faith and love. A proud member of a farming family, she carried a deep appreciation for hard work, stewardship of the land and the simple joys of rural life. She had a deep...
Peter Sherwood Renshaw
Apr 30, 2026
Peter Sherwood Renshaw, age 68 of Georgetown, Ohio died Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Renshaw was a graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He was the president of Renshaw Land Surveying and Mapping. He served in the United States Navy during the Gulf War. He served...
Beverly Elizabeth Lipps
Apr 28, 2026
Beverly Elizabeth Lipps, 74 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Batavia Nursing Care Center in Batavia, Ohio. She was born March 26, 1952 in Brown County, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie (Stout) Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband – Mark R. Lipps; her son – Craig Bennett;...
Cecil Lloyd Black
Apr 22, 2026
Cecil Lloyd Black, age 83, of Ripley Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 22, at Liberty Place Memory Care. A lifelong resident of Ripley and graduate of Ripley High School in 1960, he lived his life dedicated to helping others. He first started his career at Browning Manufacturing in 1961, retiring more than forty years later as a Master Scheduler in...
"UPDATED" Laraina Holder
Apr 20, 2026
Laraina Michelle Holder, age 49 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at the UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio from complications sustained in an auto accident. She was born September 6, 1976 the daughter of Esta M. (Higle) Miller and husband Edward of Texas and the late Ronald G. Cake. Laraina was a dedicated beautician and salon...
Ronnie Ernst
Apr 20, 2026
Ronnie Joe Ernst, age 72 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1953 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late Joseph and Thelma (Clifton) Ernst. Throughout his life, Ronnie was known for his dedication to his work and his deep commitment to family. He built a meaningful career working...
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