Obituaries

Oct 9, 2021

James “Jim” Robert Wilson, III, age 67 of Hamersville, Ohio died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his residence. He was known by many names and titles: Jim, “Ace”, Dad, Brother, Son, Uncle, “Wilson”, father figure, but his favorite was Papa. Jim was a retired Carpentry Instructor for Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown, Ohio for over 35...

Oct 9, 2021

John R. McAfee, age 69 of Ripley, Ohio, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at U.C. Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born August 23, 1952 in Russellville, Ohio the son of the late Everett and Mary (Charles) McAfee.  He was also preceded in death by his son – Justin R. McAfee; his mother-in-law – Rose Truesdell; two brothers-in-law...

Oct 8, 2021

Beatrice Kinder Hampton was born March 11, 1926 in Mason County, Kentucky to William Hobert and Mary Frances (Debord) Kinder.  She went to rest surrounded by her loving family Friday, October 8, 2021 at the grand age of 95.  She was the most amazing person that ever lived.  Mrs. Hampton was a homemaker and a member of the Aberdeen...

Oct 7, 2021

Erma Kay Russell, age 78 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home.  She was born July 3, 1943 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late John Blake and Bessie Rebecca (Adams) Hedges.  She was also preceded in death by her husband – Lawrence J. “Rusty” Russell; one brother – Kim Hedges and one...

Oct 6, 2021

Jeffery Allan Dabbs, age 57 of Lynchburg, Ohio died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his residence. He was a building maintenance supervisor for the Fechheimer Brothers Company, enjoyed cars, going to the casino, collecting coins and knives and most of all, he was a family man. Jeff was born January 11, 1964 in Warm Springs, Georgia the son of...

Oct 4, 2021

Loree Jo Highlander, age 58 of Bethel, Ohio died Monday, October 4, 2021 at her residence. Loree was born March 9, 1963 the daughter of the late William Nelson and Dorothy Janice (Myers) Highlander.

She is survived by one son – Zachary Highlander of Port Arthur, Texas; one grandson – Ryan Highlander of Port Arthur, Texas; one...

Oct 2, 2021

Donald “Gene” Price, age 48 of Ripley, Ohio died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Gene was an avid outdoorsman and was the owner of the Back 40 Farm and Land Management Company and was associated with the Redmond Hunting Industry. He was born August 11, 1973 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of...

Sep 30, 2021

Edna M. Neal, 88, of Englewood, Florida and formerly of Georgetown, Ohio, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Ripley, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Georgetown High School class of 1950, was retired from the Brown County Human Services, a member of the Georgetown Garden Club, Zane’s Trace Antique Car...

Sep 30, 2021

Carrie Lynn Parker, age 42 of Aberdeen, Ohio died Wednesday, September 30, 2021 at the Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville, Kentucky. She graduated valedictorian in 1997 from the RULH High School in Ripley, Ohio, received her bachelor’s degree in education from Wright State University in 2001 and her masters from Xavier University. Carrie was a dedicated 7 th grade...

Sep 29, 2021

Marvin R. Glassco, age 91 of Georgetown, Ohio died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripley, Ohio. He was retired from the Cincinnati Milacron Company and was a United States Korean War veteran. Marvin was born January 5, 1930 in Mt. Orab, Ohio the son of the late Thomas Wylie and...

Sep 27, 2021

Robert Jerome “Jerry” Daniel, age 72 of Ripley, Ohio, died Monday, September 27, 2021 at Locust Ridge Nursing Home near Williamsburg, Ohio.  He retired as a  Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force and a member of American Legion Post 367 in Ripley, Ohio.  He received the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, AF Outstanding...

Sep 24, 2021

Barbara Lenore McElroy, age 64 of Georgetown, Ohio, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was a legal secretary, a member of St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown, Ohio, a member of the F.O.E. Auxiliary in Georgetown and a loving grandmother.  Mrs. McElroy was born July 30, 1957 in Georgetown,...

Sep 24, 2021

Jennifer Jean Long, age 57 of Ripley, Ohio, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Mercy Health – Mt. Orab Medical Center in Mt. Orab, Ohio.  She was born November 27, 1963 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late Margene (Minton) Doyle.  She was also preceded in death by her stepfather – Bill Doyle and a brother –...

Sep 24, 2021

Danny Ray Seip, age 61 of Georgetown, Ohio, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.  He was a farmer, a route deliverer for the Clermont Sun and a member of the First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab, Ohio.  Mr. Seip was born August 30, 1960 in Brown County, Ohio the son of the late...

Sep 22, 2021

Thomas Floyd Patton, age 90 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence. He was a retired Director of Manufacturing for Cincinnati Electronics and a United States Air Force Korean War veteran. Tom received a letter of appreciation from the United States Air Force for outstanding performance while on temporary duty in 1955. After retirement,...

Sep 21, 2021

Leo Shepherd, age 83 of Georgetown, Ohio died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Shepherd formerly worked construction with the Pavestone Corporation and was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of the Belted Galloway Society and the Georgetown Lodge F.O.E. #2293. Leo was born September 17, 1938 in Clermont County, Ohio the...

Sep 21, 2021

Freddie Lee Horn, age 93, of Higginsport, Ohio died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Villa Georgetown in Georgetown, Ohio. Mrs. Horn was a bookkeeper for many years at the American Textile Company, the head dietician at the former Higginsport school and former mayor and council member in Higginsport.  She was the secretary/treasurer of the Community Improvement Corporation in Higginsport...

Sep 20, 2021

Leonard Leo Rice, age 87 of Higginsport, Ohio, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky.  He was a retired heavy equipment operator.  Mr. Rice was born September 30, 1933 in Higginsport, Ohio the son of the late Jess and Nancy (Coleman) Rice.  He was also preceded in death by a son – Leonard...

Sep 18, 2021

Kimberly Sue Hafer, age 59 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. Mrs. Hafer was a nurse aide at the former Brown County General Hospital and a home care aide. She was born July 16, 1962 the daughter of the late Ronald and Beverly (Richardson) Rogers.

Mrs. Hafer...

Sep 16, 2021

Betty A. Miller, age 90 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2021 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.  Betty was born on February 5, 1931 in Chesapeake, Ohio and was preceded in death by her parents Clyde R. Thompson and Nellie (Ellis) Thompson, her siblings Gerald, Donald, Mona, Joseph, her husband of 54 years Kenneth and...