Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

John Edd Farrell, Sr., 78 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio.  He was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran, was retired from General Electric where he worked as a jet engine repairman and was a member of the Georgetown Baptist Church.  Mr. Farrell...

Jan 9, 2025

Beverly “Kay” Casbar, age 82 of Georgetown, Ohio and formerly of Mt.Orab, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky. She was known by many names and titles: Bev, Kay, Mom, Mamaw and Ma, to name a few. Kay was a retired ward secretary for the Clermont Mercy Hospital Psych Ward...

Jan 8, 2025

Larry James Lewis, age 78, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio.  He was a carpenter and a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran.  He was born March 22, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Farley Rhanor and Mary Virginia (Wirkner) Lewis.  He was also preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2025

Curtis George Chase, age 67 of Mt. Orab, Ohio and formerly of Bronx, New York passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his residence. He was a retired New York State Trooper. Curtis was born May 1, 1957 in Bronx, New York the son of William Chase of New York and the late Maria (Daskalakis) Chase.

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Jan 6, 2025

Eileen M. Beasley, age 98, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Villa of Georgetown. Eileen was born on December 21, 1926, to the late John Garvin Vance and Ona Vance in Manchester, Ohio. She lived most of her young life in Manchester and Aberdeen before marrying her high school sweetheart, Ben Beasley, in...

Jan 2, 2025

Herbert Edmund “Bert” Freeman, 77 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2025 at his home.  He was an attorney.  Mr. Freeman was born April 1, 201947 in Maywood, Illinois the son of the late Herbert Nelson and Frances Elizabeth (Brahm) Freeman.  He was also preceded in death by an aunt – Janet Freeman and a uncle –...

Jan 1, 2025

John Allan Richey, age 59 of Hamersville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Mt.Orab Mercy Health Center in Mt.Orab, Ohio. He was a retired auto mechanic and the owner and operator of J & R Auto Sales in Hamersville, Ohio, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2293 in Georgetown, Ohio, enjoyed carpentry and landscaping and...

Dec 31, 2024

Fred Thomas, age 94 of Georgetown, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was a United States Korean War Navy veteran serving from 1950-1954. Upon discharge, Fred returned home and farmed. In 1956 he started Thomas Welding Company and Fertilize from his skills and knowledge...

Dec 27, 2024

Richard, aka Rick Vandergriff, was a man who lived life to the fullest. First and foremost, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Richard served honorably in the Navy. He also spent many years in construction as a personal manager. Richard’s greatest passion was the many years of work as a successful antique dealer. He was talented...

Dec 26, 2024

James Dwight Freeman, 79 of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his home.  He was owner/operator of Jim’s Plumbing and Electric for fifty years, a United States Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion in Sardinia, Ohio.  Mr. Freeman was born July 14, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Ralph and...

Dec 24, 2024

Joyce Ann Tull, age 75 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her residence. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Business.  She was owner/operator of The Center for Organizational Resources where she worked as a business consultant and career coach for thirty years. Ms. Tull volunteered countless hours at the...

Dec 24, 2024

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Bolender, age 70 of Hamersville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a retired store manager for IGA in Bethel, Ohio. Sandy loved her family with all her heart and loved being a grandma. She was born June 11, 1954 in Mariemont, Ohio the...

Dec 23, 2024

Gerald “Gary” Douglas Brown, age 76 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. He was a retired cylinder pressman for Shearer-Bauer, a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Georgetown, Ohio, enjoyed fishing, playing cards, mowing and loved his family dearly. Gary was born October 13, 1948 in Sterling...

Dec 20, 2024

John Robert Frost, age 66 of Georgetown, Ohio died Friday, December 21, 2024 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. He attended the First Baptist Church in Mt.Orab, Ohio and enjoyed going fishing and singing and loved traveling and going places with family and friends. John was born December 21, 1957 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the...

Dec 18, 2024

James A. Rossman, 75 of Ripley, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the U.C. Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was a retired construction worker and a 42 plus year member of the Ripley Fire Department.  Mr. Rossman was born November 12, 1949 the son of the late Allie and Rita (Haitz) Rossman.  He was also preceded...

Dec 17, 2024

Paul Edward Kleemeyer, age 78 of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a member and former custodian for the St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Fayetteville, Ohio. Paul was a kind and gentle man who loved his family deeply, had an infectious laugh, bright smile and a sense...

Dec 16, 2024

Judy Rae Burns, age 64 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Villa Georgetown Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Georgetown, Ohio. She was born August 18, 1960 in Williamsburg, Ohio the daughter of the late Maurice Dean and Helen Rae (Stroub) Wylie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers...

Dec 15, 2024

Charles William “Billy” Grimes, age 84 of Bethel, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Eagle Creek Nursing Home in West Union, Ohio. Billy was born July 12, 1940 in New Hope, Ohio the son of the late Charles Clarence and Cora Elizabeth (McGhehey) Grimes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Dec 15, 2024

Russell M. Slade, age 98 of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripley, Ohio. Mr. Slade was retired from the United States Postal Service, a farmer, a member of the Fairview Church and the Masonic Lodge F&AM #72 in Georgetown, Ohio. Russell and his wife, Lona also loved...

Dec 14, 2024

Eugenia Lynn “Jeanne” Adkins, age 67 of Fayetteville, Ohio and formerly of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her residence. She was the activities director for the Laffayette Place Apartments, a homemaker and enjoyed playing BINGO. Jeanne lived her life for her children and grandchildren and taking care of others. She was born October...