Obituaries

May 16, 2021

Ashby Porter Shelton, age 89 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his home.  He was a United States Air Force Korean War Era Veteran and was retired from the former Carnation Milk Co. in Maysville, Kentucky.  He also farmed and raised tobacco.  Mr. Shelton was born March 18, 1932 in Aberdeen, Ohio the son of...

May 15, 2021

Robert (Bob) Neal Neu, age 80 of Hamersville, Ohio departed this earth to be with his eternal savior May 15, 2021 at his residence. Bob was born November 17, 1940 in Hamersville, Ohio the son of the late Robert L. and Bernice (Neal) Neu. He was also preceded in death by an infant son.

Bob began his...

May 14, 2021

Richard Claude Gosche, age 83 of Findlay, Ohio died Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina. He graduated from Mount St. Francis, Indiana in 1956. Richard was employed by the Tiffin Post Office and later Postmaster of the New Riegel Post Office.  He was a member of the St. George Catholic...

May 14, 2021

Susan Ann Eads, age 73 of Amelia, Ohio died Saturday, May 14, 2021 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio. She was a homemaker, loved all animals and enjoyed crafts. Susan was born February 23, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Mohmeyer) Shafer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

May 13, 2021

Josephine Stevens, age 72 of Felicity, Ohio died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Hospice of Cincinnati East in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Josephine was born July 1, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Oscar Grover and Mary Margaret (Mills) Ritchie. She was preceded in death by her husband – Lawrence Stevens in...

May 13, 2021

Gary Wayne Kilgore,Jr. age 37 of Georgetown, Ohio died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Gary was born March 25, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Pamela Mehne and the late Gary Kilgore.

Gary worked hard his entire life, learning the trade of flooring working side by side with his...

May 10, 2021

Thomas Grant Mengistu, beloved son of  BriAnna Grant and Jason Mengistu of Georgetown, Ohio entered this world February 11, 2021 at 11:15 A.M. and left this world May 10, 2021 at 12:55 P.M. surrounded by his family after losing his battle with Trisomy 18. Thomas brought so much joy, happiness and unconditional love to so many people in his...

May 10, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” Kaye Fields, age 64 of Sardinia, Ohio died Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Mt. Orab Medical Center in Mt. Orab, Ohio. She was a home health aide, attended the Faith Life Church in West Union, Ohio and loved shopping, singing, dancing and most of all, spending time with her family. Becky was born May 27, 1956...

May 10, 2021

James W. Purkiser, age 77 of Milford, Ohio and formerly of Lake Waynoka, Ohio died Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio. “Purk” as he was known to many, was retired from the Ford Motor Company after forty-two years of service. He was a Methodist Church member and a member of the Georgetown F&AM...

May 10, 2021

Barbara Ann Gladde, age 81 of Sardinia, Ohio died Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a retired title clerk for Enterprise Rental and a member of the American Legion Post #36 Auxiliary in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Barbara was born July 6, 1939 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late William and...

May 10, 2021

Lovell Dwight Hardyman, age 90 of Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripley, Ohio. Mr. Hardyman was a retired dental technician for the Veterans Administration for twenty-eight years and a United States Air Force Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church, a...

May 7, 2021

Alexander Michael Koch, infant son of Trevor J. Koch and Monica N. Seaman of Owensville, Ohio was stillborn on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents – Gerald Hilmes and Raymond and Mary Koch.

In addition to his parents, Alexander is survived...

May 7, 2021

Homer E. Thacker, Jr., age 74 of Ripley, Ohio, died Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home.  He was owner/operator of Ripley Marine for over 25 years.  He was also a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley and the Knights of Columbus.  Mr. Thacker was born July 19, 1946 in Vanceburg, Kentucky the son of the late...

May 6, 2021

Sandi Helen Trammell, age 75 of Ripley, Ohio died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence. She was involved in her community of Ripley as a member of the Red Hat Society and the Friends of the Library. Sandi loved elephants and partnered with the International Elephant Foundation to adopt an elephant at the Cincinnati Zoo. She was born...

May 6, 2021

Justin R. McAfee, age 35, of Ripley, Ohio, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville, Kentucky.  He was born December 2, 1985 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of John and Debbie (Truesdell) McAfee of Ripley, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by his fiancée – Morgan Borders; his daughter –...

May 1, 2021

Terrence Anthony “Terry” Murphy, age 82 of Fayetteville, Ohio died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Mercy Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a retired principal for the Deer Park Community School District in Cincinnati, Ohio and a member of the St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, St. Patrick Chapel in Fayetteville, Ohio, the Knights of Columbus and a...

Apr 28, 2021

Thomas Dwayne “Tommy” Greene, age 53 of Batavia, Ohio died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. He was the owner and operator of Spanky’s Custom Exhaust in Batavia, Ohio, loved hot rods, motorcycles and most of all his grandchildren. Tommy was a true family man and an amazing friend who was always willing...

Apr 25, 2021

Russell F. Fite, age 92 of Williamsburg, Ohio and formerly of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Fite was a retired machinist for Cincinnati Milacron for thirty-six years and a United States Army veteran. He loved to fish and hunt. He was born March 13, 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio...

Apr 19, 2021

Justin Shane Fultz, age 33; left this world on April 19, 2021. Born on August 6,1987 in Virginia Beach, VA to Karen (Workman) Fultz and Shane Fultz; Justin's affinity to all-things sports blossomed at a young age. A gifted athlete himself, Justin (affectionately known to many as "Ethie") rose to prominence as a basketball star at Ripley High School,...

Apr 18, 2021

Ed Brooks, age 73 of Williamsburg, Ohio died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. Mr. Brooks was retired production supervision at Milacron, a member of the Friendly Meadows Golf Club and a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran. He was born June 1, 1947 in Bethel, Ohio the son of the late Jake and...