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Norma J. Downey

Norma J. Downey

Aug 28, 2025

Norma Jean Downey, age 81 of Milford, Ohio and formerly of Mt.Orab, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Arbors in Milford, Ohio. She was born January 9, 1944 in Goshen, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter and Clara Rebecca (Wood) Brown. Norma was a factory employee before transitioning into a cherished role as a school bus...

Donald Chapel, Sr.

Donald Chapel, Sr.

Aug 28, 2025

Donald Lee Chapel, Sr, age 83 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 13, 1941 in Northern Kentucky the son of the late William A. and Margaret Jane (Youtsey) Chapel. Donald proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, demonstrating his commitment to service and dedication to...

John H. Mahanes

John H. Mahanes

Aug 26, 2025

John Henry Mahanes, age 75 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Magnolia Springs in Loveland, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1950 in Highland County, Ohio the son of the late Oren Dallas and Virginia Belle (Truman) Mahanes. John grew up with a strong work ethic, deep faith and love of family that carried throughout...

Anna Marie Garrison

Anna Marie Garrison

Aug 22, 2025

Anna Marie Garrison, 66 of Batavia, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio. She was born July 9, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Radford and Anna Mae (Dearth) Garrison. She was also preceded in death by a brother – David Garrison.

Ms. Garrison is survived by one daughter –...

Marion Paul Gould

Marion Paul Gould

Aug 21, 2025

Marion Paul Gould, age 78 of Hamersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio with his wife and daughter at his bedside. He was born August 26, 1946 in Aberdeen, Ohio the son of the late Howard Lee and Freda Mae (Vollmer) Gould. Paul dedicated over 50 years of his life...

Susan Cluxton

Susan Cluxton

Aug 19, 2025

Susan G. Cluxton, age 74 of the Ash Ridge community in Brown County, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Care Center at Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. She was born March 27, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Russell and Madgeline (Wylie) Graham. Susan was a 1969...

Teresa Ann Johnson

Teresa Ann Johnson

Aug 19, 2025

Teresa Ann Johnson, age 52 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 26, 1973 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of Raymond David Shipman and Patricia (Vaughn) Shipman. Teresa was a dedicated member of her community and a cherished individual who touched the lives of many. A...

Vickie Sue Sweet

Vickie Sue Sweet

Aug 16, 2025

Vickie Sue Sweet, born September 3, 1949, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, with family present at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.

Vickie was the cherished daughter of the late Harold Lewis and Ruby Francis (Swearingen) Schmidt. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Truitt.

She is survived by her daughter, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, her nephew, and...

Leon P. Ward

Leon P. Ward

Aug 16, 2025

Leon Preston Ward, age 76 of Winchester, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Murray Preston and Mary Honor (Tyler) Ward. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother - Michael Ward, one brother-in-law - Steven Norton and one niece...

Phyllis Marie Mitchell

Phyllis Marie Mitchell

Aug 12, 2025

Phyllis Marie Mitchell, age 83 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Hospice of Cincinnati-East Inpatient Care Center in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was born December 23, 1941 in Ripley, Ohio the daughter of the late Roy Bernard and Alta Beulah (Bradford) Hamilton. She was retired from the US Shoe Factory in Ripley, Ohio. Besides her...

Donna Kay Brown

Donna Kay Brown

Aug 12, 2025

Donna Kay Brown, age 60 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 25, 1964 in Adams County, Ohio the daughter of the late Donald Lee and Beulah (Tumey) Brown. Donna was a dedicated employee at Cincinnati Milacron. Her contributions to the organization were valued and will be remembered fondly by her...

Gayle Jeanette Humphrey

Gayle Jeanette Humphrey

Aug 12, 2025



Gayle Jeanette Humphrey, age 72 of Felicity, Ohio died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born March 16, 1953 in Hamilton County, Ohio the daughter of the late Eldon and Amanda (Nance) Farnsley. Gayle loved to paint and was quite an artist.

Gayle is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years – Jackson Humphrey, whom she married November...

Jo Ann Bright

Jo Ann Bright

Aug 9, 2025

Jo Ann Dumford Bright, daughter of the late James Harmon and Lacy Lorie (Mowry) Dumford was born near Greenbush, Ohio on June 18, 1936 and departed this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, Ohio at the age of 89. She was a graduate of Mt. Orab High School and Wilmington...

Peggy Carr

Peggy Carr

Aug 7, 2025

Peggy Jean Carr, age 79, of Amelia, Ohio and formerly of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her sister’s residence in Wilmington, Ohio. Born on October 5, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Charles Russell and Pearl (Reynolds) Donaldson. Peggy devoted a significant part of her professional life to serving...

Ruth Eleanor Hanselman Lepper

Ruth Eleanor Hanselman Lepper

Aug 6, 2025

Ruth Eleanor Lepper, age 97 of Cincinnati, Ohio died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the Brookwood Retirement Community in Blue Ash, Ohio. She worked several years for 5/3 Bank. Mrs. Lepper was born December 18, 1927 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late Austin and Mary (Milligan) Hanselman. She was also preceded in death by her husband – Howard...

Frank Cahall

Frank Cahall

Aug 5, 2025

Harley Franklin “Frank” Cahall, age 92 of Felicity, Ohio went home to be with the Lord peacefully Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Care Center at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was born May 26, 1933 in Brown County, Ohio the son of the late Harley Gilbert and Gladys Lenora (Lindsley)...

Jane Ann Sininger

Jane Ann Sininger

Aug 4, 2025

Jane Ann Sininger, age 83 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Hospice of Cincinnati-East Inpatient Care Center in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was born September 1, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold C. and Rebecca (Frebis) Neu. Jane was a retired teacher and guidance counselor. She graduated from Georgetown High School...

Gladys Riley

Gladys Riley

Aug 2, 2025

Gladys Esther Riley, age 93, of Hamersville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio. Born on January 13, 1932, in New Vienna, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late George and Cora (Potts) Hazelbaker, Sr. Gladys dedicated many years to her career as the owner and operator of...

Sonny Bradford

Sonny Bradford

Jul 31, 2025

Orval Lawrence “Sonny” Bradford, 79 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He worked at Pepsi in Ripley for eighteen years, Steelcraft in Cincinnati for eleven years, Mac Tool in Georgetown for four years and Ripley Metalworks in Ripley for two years. He was a United States Air Force Vietnam...

James A. McElroy

James A. McElroy

Jul 28, 2025

James Alan McElroy, age 87 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away, Monday, July 28, 2025 at his residence peacefully with his family by his side. Mr. McElroy was a farmer, the owner of Buttermilk Falls Golf Course in Georgetown, Ohio and the former owner of the Brown County Oil Company. Besides his entrepreneurial ventures, Jim was very involved in civic and...

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