Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Linda M. Morris, age 78 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. She was a payroll supervisor for Senco for 25 years.  Linda was born August 13, 1945 in St. Bernard, Ohio the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Cecelia (Broxterman) Morris.  Besides her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 16, 2023

Joyce Marie Emery, age 65 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio with her family by her side. She was a manager for Pamida in Georgetown, Ohio for many years and retired from Dollar General in 2020.   Joyce enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, going out to...

Dec 16, 2023

Robert Gary Burbage, age 80 of Vandalia, Ohio and formerly of Brown County, Ohio died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence. He retired in 1996 from Trotwood City School District where he taught middle school science for 30 years and enjoyed golfing, camping, hiking and traveling. Gary was born November 24, 1943 at home on Starling Road in...

Dec 14, 2023

Joshua Tyler Mason

Born July 15, 1997, to the parents Mandy (Taylor) Ott (Brad Ott), Kenny Mason (Ann Puckett)

Preceded in death by Grandfather - Dennis Taylor and Aunt - Amanda Mason

Survived by the love of his life, Madison Moore, their dog Bo and cat Diesel; his twin brother - Jacob Mason...

Dec 11, 2023

Mary Anna Neu, 91 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley.  She was retired from the former U.S. Shoe Factory in Ripley and was a member of the Ripley Church of Christ.  Ms. Neu was born December 8, 1932 in Ripley, Ohio the daughter of the...

Dec 10, 2023

Dona Lou Rice, 86 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Aberdeen, Ohio.  She was retired from the former U.S. Shoe Factory in Ripley and was a member of the Ripley Church of the Nazarene.  Mrs. Rice was born November 21, 1937 in Ripley, Ohio the daughter of the late...

Dec 9, 2023

Beverly Ann Watson, age 59 of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Hospice of Cincinnati East in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was a homemaker, loved Barry Manilow and the Bengals and enjoyed working out, swimming and thrifting. Bev was born November 28, 1964 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of Mary Katherine (Mock) Watson of Georgetown, Ohio...

Dec 8, 2023

Betty Louise DeBord, age 89 of Williamsburg, Ohio died Friday, December 8, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was retired bank teller for National Bank and Trust, a farmer’s wife and a member of Living the Word Church in Bethel, Ohio, Clermont County Farm Bureau and the Henry Ford Squares. She was born September 21, 1934...

Dec 8, 2023

Lonnie Brooks, age 94 of Moscow, Ohio died Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripley, Ohio. Mr. Brooks was retired from General Motors after thirty years. He loved music, enjoyed playing the guitar and piano, fishing and traveling.  He was born May 26,1929 in Powell County, Kentucky the son of the...

Dec 8, 2023

Ruth Helen (Henize) Hall, age 83 of Mason, Ohio and formerly of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her son’s residence. She retired from the restaurant industry after 32 years and enjoyed cooking for her family for the holidays, gardening and flowers. Ruth was born October 19, 1940 in Sardinia, Ohio the daughter of the late...

Dec 7, 2023

Masako Oshiro Ellison, age 86 of Georgetown, Ohio died December 7, 2023 at the Villa Georgetown Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Georgetown, Ohio. Mrs. Ellison worked many years at US Shoe in Ripley, Ohio and Frisch’s in Bethel, Ohio. She was a practicing member of Soka Gakkai International of the Buddhist faith.  was born August 14, 1937 in Naha,...

Dec 7, 2023

Janet Adalene Preston, age 88 of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Locust Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Mt.Orab, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Janet was born April 9, 1935 in Williamsburg, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward and Alma (Grimmelsman) Kees. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband –...

Dec 6, 2023

Carolyn Rose Breisler, 88 of Lake Waynoka, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio.  She was retired from Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she was the activities coordinator and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Ripley, Ohio.  Mrs. Breisler was born...

Dec 5, 2023

Emma Kathryn Matamala, age 65 of Amelia, Ohio died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio. She worked for L3 Fuzing and Ordnance Systems and enjoyed crafting. Emma was an organ donor and helped save the lives of three people. She was born November 1,1958 in Tollesboro, Kentucky, the daughter of the late...

Dec 5, 2023

Melissa A. Bolender, age 64 of Hamersville, Ohio died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at her residence. She was a homemaker who lived every day for her family loving them unconditionally, a former surgical tech for the Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown, Ohio and a volunteer for the Hamerville Life Squad for many years. Missy was very active with...

Dec 4, 2023

Helen Louise Highfield, 95 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Villa Georgetown Nursing Home in Georgetown, Ohio.  She was owner/operator of Helen’s Variety Shop in Ripley for seventy plus years and was a member of the House of Jacob.  Mrs. Highfield was born March 7, 1928 in Fleming County, Kentucky the daughter of the...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Lee Turner, age 85 of Georgetown, Ohio went home to be with the Lord he loved and served Saturday, December 2, 2023.  He was born July 22, 1938 in Hillsboro, Kentucky the son of the late Donald and Mary Opal (Lykes) Turner. Bob attended the Hillsboro Elementary School before moving to Georgetown in 1953. He and his family...

Dec 2, 2023

Billy J. Jordan, age 59 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at his residence. He was a construction worker. Billy was born September 13, 1964 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of Mary Ann (King) Jordan and the late Eldon Jordan, Sr.

Billy is survived by one daughter – Trisha Jordan of Loudon, Ohio; one...

Nov 29, 2023

Floyd Alvin Fancher, age 84 of Anderson, South Carolina died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky. He was a retired baker working for the Bakery Production Department at Kroger and Klosterman Baking Company. Floyd was member of the Word Tabernacle Church in Anderson, South Carolina and the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and...

Nov 27, 2023

Debra Neal Scott, age 59 of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at her residence. She was a homemaker, a member of the Mt. Orab First Baptist Church and a prayer warrior.  Debra enjoyed watching birds, four-wheeling and crocheting. She was born August 6, 1964 in Mariemont, Ohio the daughter of Annabelle (Kieffer) Neal of Mt....