Judy Rae Mortensen, age 79 of Mt. Orab, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  She retired from G.E. and lived in Glen Flora, Texas for many years with her husband Harold Mortensen until his death in 2022.  Judy was born April 22, 1945 in Casey County, Kentucky the daughter of late Ova and Beryl (Gilpin) Anderson.  In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one daughter – Stephanie Lynn Winkler; two sisters – Phyllis...

Benjamin John Germann, 61 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was a Mechanical Engineer for Glenro Inc. in Maysville, Kentucky.  Ben was a member of the Barber Shop Harmony Society of Cincinnati, Ohio, the Southern Gateway Chorus, the Sons of the American Legion and the Ripley Church of the Nazarene.  He loved singing and he loved his grandchildren. Ben was born October 28, 1962 in Maysville, Kentucky the son of...

Thelma Mae Mock, 84 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Anderson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She worked for Siemens for twenty years.  Mrs. Mock was born November 23, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Benton and Alma Woods.  She was also preceded in death by her husband – Robert Gene Mock and her son – Jeff Mock. Mrs. Mock is survived by two daughters – Melissa Whisman (Larry) of Batavia,...

Harlan Leon Broughton, age 76 of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence surround by his family. He was a retired electrician for Senco Products for 37 years, a United States Vietnam War Air Force veteran and a member of the Sardinia Mowrystown Lions Club, George A. Lambert American Legion Post #755, Sardinia Masonic Lodge F&AM #254 and the Sardinia Bible Baptist Church. Leon enjoyed camping and vacationing with his family, spending time with his McDonalds Crew,...

David Lee Bright, 77 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio.  He was a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran. He was also a piano technician and the former co-owner of The Olde Lamp Shoppe in Georgetown, Ohio.  Mr. Bright was born December 21, 1946 in Princeton, West Virginia the son of the late Lee Bright and Flora Irene Holmes.  He was also preceded in death by his sister – Pat...

James Hiram Halcomb, age 91 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio. He was a retired baker for Dolly Madison Bakery, after retirement he was a baker for Publix Super Market in Winter Haven, Florida, a United States Korean War Air Force Veteran, member of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local #253, the Williamsburg American Legion Post #288 and the...

Claunver Moran “Clay” Hayes, age 92 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was a retired Cargo Ship Captain, a United States Korean War Amy veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #506 in Morganton, North Carolina. Clay was born July 15, 1931 in Maxine, West Virginia the son of the late Lewis Gilbert and Margaret Ellen (Beaver) Hayes. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley...

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...