Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Jack Thomas Mincey, infant son of Adam and Karissa (Hamblen) Mincey passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born December 30, 2022.

In addition to his parents, Jack is survived by his big sister – Maya Mincey; grandparents – Michael and Tracee Mincey of Cincinnati, Ohio and Bobby...

Dec 30, 2022

Carolyn Jo Estep, age 82 of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the Clermont County Building Department, member of the Order of the Eastern Star Felicity, Ohio Chapter, member and former President of the Mt.Orab Garden Club, member and former President and Vice...

Dec 28, 2022

Patricia Louise Fithen, 62 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky.  She was retired from the Union Township Public Library in Ripley, where she worked as a children’s librarian for thirty-five years.  Mrs. Fithen was born May 22, 1960 in Maysville, Kentucky the daughter of the late William F....

Dec 27, 2022

Caryl June Carrington, 84 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio.  She was a homemaker, a former deputy for the Brown Co. Sherriff’s Office, a former Girl Scout Leader, a member of the Georgetown Women’s Club and a member of Clear Mountain Community Church in...

Dec 26, 2022

James “Jim” Peter Bettle, age 82 of Union Township, Ohio and formerly of Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, December 26, 2022 at his daughter’s residence in Hillsboro, Ohio. He was the Vice President of Ethicon Inc., a United States Vietnam War Navy veteran and a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ in Georgetown, Ohio and the Saltair Church of...

Dec 25, 2022

Martha Lee O’Connell, age 83 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Locust Ridge Nursing Home near  Mt. Orab, Ohio. She was retired from Georgia Pacific Multicolor Corporation. Martha was born December 30, 1938 in Winchester, Kentucky the daughter of the late Howard and Bethel (Rushford) Abney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 24, 2022

Mary Teresa “Terry” Harper, age 67 of Amelia, Ohio died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her residence. She was a case worker for the Clermont County Department of Human Services, loved BINGO and enjoyed fishing and cook outs with family and friends. Mary was born May 21, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Alonzo and Rachel...

Dec 23, 2022

Rachel Maria Richards, age 62 of Georgetown, Ohio died Friday, December 23, 2022 at her residence. She was a customer service representative for Rich Oil in Georgetown, Ohio and loved animals. Rachel was born March 6, 1960 in Escanaba, Michigan the daughter of the late Rodger Kenneth and Elaine Yvonne (L’Heareu) Richards. Besides her parents she was preceded in...

Dec 23, 2022

Brenda Sue Ayers. age 72 of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Friday, December 23, 2022 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. Brenda was born September 12, 1950 in Sharonville, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Ruhl) Wilkerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband – Gary Lee Ayers, Sr. in 2022;...

Dec 22, 2022

Elbern H. Freeman. age 96 of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Estelle’s House in Ocala, Florida. He was born May 26, 1926 in Eastwood, Ohio the son of the late Leslie and Inez (Yockey) Freeman.  Elbern graduated from Mt. Orab School, retired in 1980 from  the Ford Motor Company...

Dec 20, 2022

Shirley Ann Griffith-Healey, age 81 of Williamsburg, Ohio died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Mt. Washington Care Center in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was retired from G.E. Aircraft and a member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Shirley was born January 10, 1941 in Adams County, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary E. (Cox) Parlier....

Dec 19, 2022

Dean Edward Barrett, 77 of South Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home.  He was an assembler for Reliance Medical.  Mr. Barrett was born August 17, 1945 in Lee County, Kentucky the son of the late Dailey and Gracie (Brandenburg) Barrett.  He was also preceded in death by a son – George Dailey Barrett; grandparents...

Dec 19, 2022

Paul Dale Kautz, age 81 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Hospice of Cincinnati Inpatient Care Center in Blue Ash, Ohio. He was a retired elevator mechanic, a United States Vietnam War Marine veteran, member of the Clinton County Farmers Sportsmen Association, Marine Corp League, Courts-Fussnecker American Legion Post #367 in Ripley, Ohio, National...

Dec 19, 2022

Ruth Ellen Traylor, 77 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio.  Mrs. Traylor was born August 26, 1945 in Mowrystown, Ohio the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Stillwell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband – George Lee Traylor and a son...

Dec 18, 2022

John Francis Bender, 83 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home.  He was Pastor at Shinkles Ridge Church for thirty-one years, night manager at Save a Lot in Georgetown, Ohio for ten years, former general manager for Brown County Rural Water, former car salesman at Hilltop Ford in Maysville, Kentucky and Eastside Lincoln Mercury...

Dec 18, 2022

Hervey Allen “Sonny” Hinson, 70 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky.  He was retired from Cincinnati Milacron, a veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard and a member of the Masonic Lodge 71 in Ripley, Ohio.  Mr. Hinson was born June 27, 1952 in Maysville, Kentucky the son...

Dec 18, 2022

Jerry Wayne Nehus, age 74 of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his residence. He worked for the former White & Loudon in Georgetown, Ohio and later for the Keebler Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, a United States Vietnam War Army veteran and a member of the FOE Lodge #2293 in Georgetown, Ohio. Jerry was born August 29,...

Dec 17, 2022

Richard Lee Watters, age 75 of Georgetown, Ohio and formerly of Wilmington, Ohio died Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was a retired mechanic and a United States Vietnam War Army veteran. Richard was born November 26, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late William Watters and Elizabeth (Shaffer) Watters...

Dec 15, 2022

Deborah (Debbie) Jean Barber, age 68 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side. She was a farmer, a member of the St. Angela Merici Parish and a 1973 graduate of the Ursulines of Brown County in St. Martin, Ohio. Debbie was born December 5, 1954 in Wilmington, Ohio...

Dec 14, 2022

Bobby Ray Prickett, age 75 of Washington Court House, Ohio and formerly of Brown County, Ohio died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his residence. He was a physician’s assistant and a United States Vietnam War Navy veteran. While serving in Vietnam, he received two Purple Heart Medals. Bobby was born May 12, 1947 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of...