Denver Martin Ruggles, 95 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, Kentucky.  He was born August 27, 1928 in Brown County, Ohio the son of the late Orel and Gladys (Groh) Ruggles. Mr. Ruggles graduated from Aberdeen High School – Class of 1946.  He was the last surviving member of the class of eight.  After graduation, he attended the School of Automotive, Body and Fender Repair in Chicago,...

James Lee Cooper, Jr. age 67 of Hamersville, Ohio died Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked for Dwelly’s Farm Supply in Feesburg, Ohio, was a member of the NWTF and Wheelsman in the Outdoor and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jim was born March 30, 1957 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late James Lee Cooper, Sr. and Patsy Ann (Hare) Cooper. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife – Linda Sue (Miller) Cooper in 2000 and two...

Frances Christine Herrmann, 95 of Ripley, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Hanford, California.  She was a cook at Ripley-Union-Lewis High School for over twenty years.  Ms. Herrmann was born January 6, 1929 in Newhall, West Virginia the daughter of the late Charles W. and Ethel E. Perry.  She was also preceded in death by two sons – Michael Wayne Herrmann and Robert Andrew Herrmann; five siblings – William Perry, Agnes...

Vonda Lynn Hodge, 62 of Manchester, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Adams County Manor in West Union, Ohio.  She was a nurse aide at Adams County Hospital.  Mrs. Hodge was born October 19, 1961 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of Dixie Lynette Scott Fite of Cincinnati, Ohio and the late Lowell L. Gifford.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter – Amanda Hodge and a brother – Scott Gifford. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Hodge is survived by her...

Elizabeth Lee Boone, 87 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Adams County Manor in West Union, Ohio.  She was a former employee of Wald Manufacturing in Maysville, Kentucky, a member of the Lawrence Creek Christian Church, a bible study group in Georgetown, Ohio and a crochet group in Russellville, Ohio.  Mrs. Boone was born June 16, 1936 in Maysville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Charles L. and Martha Ann (Hamilton) Brown.  She was also preceded in...

Jason Robert Jones, age 44 of Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1979 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of Lonnie and Edith (Kautz) Jones of Georgetown, Ohio. He loved farming and was also employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Jason was a loving dad, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He enjoyed raising tobacco from an early age and his favorite pastimes were gardening, hunting and fishing. He was fascinated with Civil...

Barbara Surilda Gundrum, age 86 of Mt.Orab, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence. She was retired from the Miller Shoe Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Barbara was born May 5, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Dallas and Janie Mae (Inebnit) Boswell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years – William J. “Bill” Gundrum, Sr. in 2020 whom she married April 12, 1975. Mrs. Gundrum is survived by four sons –...

Patricia Carol Frye, age 87 of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was a homemaker and stay-at-home mom. After her children were grown, she went back to college and began her career as a CNA for the Brown County Senior Citizens for the next 25 years. Pat was a loving wife and mother who loved her family deeply. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and baking homemade pies that everyone loved. Above all, Pat was...

Owen Lee Ashbrook, age 94 of Mt.Orab, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio. He was born March 29, 1930 in Pulaski County, Kentucky the second child born to the late Harry and Bertha (Daulton) Ashbrook. In 1947 at the age of 17, Owen joined the United States Navy and on September 5, 1953 he married Mary Alene Wright. Owen and Mary moved to Ohio where he was employed at Allis Chalmers in Cincinnati, Ohio and later,...

Matthew Lynn Hettinger, age 31 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a certified forklift operator, 2012 graduate of the Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Ohio and loved playing video games. Matt was born December 24, 1992 in Normal, Illinois the son of Brian K. Hettinger and wife Sherry of Georgetown, Ohio and Connie (Roberts) Bair and husband Stephen of Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his paternal...