Obituaries

Jan 19, 2019

James “Bobby” Robert McKibben, age 82 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, January 19, 2019 peacefully at his residence. He worked at the O’gara-Hess and Eisenhardt Armoring Company as a welder and metal fabricator where he retired as a supervisor after 38 years of service a United States Army veteran, attended the Georgetown Church of Christ and loved working on...

Jan 19, 2019

Martha Lee Childers, age 80 of Sardinia, Ohio, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Monarch Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Seaman, Ohio.  She was a homemaker and a member of the West Fork Baptist Church near Georgetown, Ohio.  Mrs. Childers was born March 26, 1938 in Kentucky the daughter of the late Leo Kelly and Nanny Edith (McFarland)...

Jan 18, 2019

William “Bill” Rufus Jones, age 80 of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a retired foreman for over 30 years for General Electric and a United States Navy veteran. Bill was born August 26, 1938 in Mt.Orab, Ohio the son of the late John W. and Mildred J....

Jan 10, 2019

Fred Nelson Dooley, II, age 70 of Williamsburg, Ohio died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a United States Army veteran, an active and committed member of the Hedges and Highways Ministries in Fostoria, Ohio. Mr. Dooley’s career was marked by his dedication to the welfare of those with special needs, his...

Jan 8, 2019

Richard Charles “Ricky” Birchfield, age 68 of Ripley, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, Kentucky.  He was retired from the Dayton Power and Light J.M. Stuart Station after 27 years of service, where he worked as a Master Mechanic and was also a member of the Utility...

Jan 7, 2019

Dereak Douglas Boone, age 40 of Georgetown, Ohio, died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.  He was born September 7, 1978 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Douglas and Regina (Lightner) Boone of Georgetown, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and a special caregiver...

Jan 7, 2019

Ella Jane List, age 82 of Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripley, Ohio. Mrs. List was a licensed practical nurse for many years at the former Brown County General Hospital, the Brown County Health Department and the Ohio Valley Manor. She was a member of the Georgetown...

Jan 6, 2019

Ross D. James, Jr., age 93 of Mt. Orab, Ohio, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He attended Texas A&M University, was a member of the Corps of Cadets and graduated in 1946 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.  He was a loyal Aggie his entire life. Ross followed his father into petroleum refining at the Gulf...

Jan 6, 2019

Charles McAfee, age 75 of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He was a machinist. Mr. McAfee was born September 1, 1943 in New Richmond, Ohio the son of the late Grover and Virginia Daisy (Watson) McAfee.

Mr. McAfee is survived by his wife of fifty-three years – Diane (Barber) McAfee whom he...

Jan 4, 2019

John William Martin, age 72 of Round Rock, Texas and formerly of Georgetown, Ohio died January 4, 2019 at Autumn Leaves Memory Care in Georgetown, Texas of respiratory failure due to post polio syndrome. John was born May 19, 1946 the son of the late William Field and Patricia Katherine (Theis) Martin.

John is survived by his...

Dec 30, 2018

Debbie Linn (Mullen) Neal Porter, age 60 of Bethel, Ohio died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her residence. Debbie was born November 8, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Carolyn (Collier) Kortier and husband Ron of Mt. Orab, Ohio and the late Larry Mullen.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her foster parents – Ova...

Dec 29, 2018

Roger William Miller, age 73 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was a farmer, a Pioneer Seed Consultant for 33 years, a United States Army Vietnam War veteran, 1963 graduate of the Georgetown High School and a member of the Eastgate Community Church, Farm Bureau and the George...

Dec 29, 2018

Harry Hardin, age 88 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his son’s residence in Georgetown, Ohio. He was retired from the Ohio Research and Development Center in Ripley, Ohio. Mr. Hardin was born May 27, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Bennett and Lena (Price) Hardin. Besides his parents, he was preceded in...

Dec 27, 2018

Larry L. Winterod, Sr., age 69 of West Union, Ohio died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a graduate of Georgetown High School, had worked at Ellis & Watts in Batavia, Ohio and was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. Larry was born January 23, 1949 in Hamersville, Ohio the...

Dec 26, 2018

Henry Rudolph “Rudy” Lightner, age 87 of Ripley, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his daughter’s residence.  He owned and operated Lightner’s Body Shop and Radiator shop in Ripley for many years and was a United States Army Korean War Era Veteran (Paratrooper 511th Airborne).  He was also a member of the F&AM Lodge # 71 in Ripley,...

Dec 19, 2018

Kevin Brooks Mitchell, age 52 of Georgetown, Ohio died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his residence. Kevin was a 1984 graduate of Georgetown High School and was a cashier for fifteen years at Thriftway. He was born August 26, 1966 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of Phyllis (Shay) Mitchell and the late Marvin Mitchell.

Kevin is survived...

Dec 17, 2018

Harry-Joe Gregory Smitson, age 62 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Monday, December 17, 2018 at his residence. He was a polisher for Cincinnati Milacron. Harry-Joe was born May 28, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Harry and Jouette (Lykins) Smitson.

Mr. Smitson is survived by wife – Patricia (Young) Smitson; one son – Joel...

Dec 14, 2018

Belinda Sue Dick (nee Frost), age 59 of Felicity, Ohio passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1959 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late John Frost and Edith Faye (Daugherty) Hartley.

Mrs. Dick is survived by her loving husband of nearly 30...

Dec 13, 2018

June Carol (Hile) Royalty, age 86 of Hamersville, Ohio died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Royalty was born December 13, 1932 in Norwood, Ohio the daughter of the late Bertram C. and Mabel Cordella (Moore) Hile. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of...

Dec 12, 2018

Beatrice Jane Ferguson, age 96 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Locust Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Mt. Orab, Ohio.  She was retired secretary for GE Schmidt, Inc. Beatrice was born April 27, 1922 in Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of the late Oscar John and Grace Louise (Skelton) Anderson. Besides her parents, she...