Obituaries

Nikki Jo Cook

Nikki Jo Cook

Sep 4, 2017

Nikki Jo Cook gained her angel wings on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was born November 8, 1978 to James "Ed" and Deborah (deceased) Keirns. Nikki was the wife of Scott Cook and loving mother to her children: Desiree Whitmer, Tamerra Cook, Brandy Cook, China Whitmer and Scotty Cook in addition to a loving grandma to Iziah Broeing. Nikki...

Harlan Shearer

Harlan Shearer

Sep 4, 2017

Harlan Shearer beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Glenn) Shearer; loving father of Sharon Loving, Judith (Rev. David) Acree, the late David Shearer and the late Steven Shearer; 10 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 9 Great Great Grandchildren; Uncle of many nieces and nephews. he was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Mary (nee Parker) Shearer;...

John Mark Pinson

John Mark Pinson

Sep 4, 2017

John Mark Pinson, 58, passed away on Monday, September 4. He was preceded in death by his father, Hanley Ozell Pinson. He is survived by his daughter, Emma Kay Pinson; his mother, Gloria June Pinson; sister, Carol Ann (Tom) McGinnis; brother, Stephen Paul Pinson; and one niece and three nephews. There will be a Memorial Service at Bible Baptist...

Joseph Elton Heidt

Joseph Elton Heidt

Sep 3, 2017

Joseph E. Heidt 1920-2017, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Garrett) Heidt; dear brother of the late Violet Donisi, Ginny Gore, and Robert Heidt; loving uncle to Diane (nee Donisi) Campbell; brother-in-law to Ellen Mae Clemons; and uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear friend to Will Sparks. Passed away peacefully on Sunday September 3, 2017. Residence Milford....

James Joseph Vennemeyer

James Joseph Vennemeyer

Sep 3, 2017

Vennemeyer, James Joseph, 62, passed September 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Tammy Vennemeyer (nee Childers); Loving father of Nathan Joseph, Brendan James and Kristof William Vennemeyer; Dear brother of Joe Vennemeyer, Nancy Geis, Shirley Poe, Diane Kniffen (deceased), Kay Hamilton, Joann Vennemeyer, Jean Lockhart and Marilyn Vennemeyer. Visitation Thursday September 7th 6 - 8 PM at Evans Funeral Home...

Billy Joe “Red” Tollett

Billy Joe “Red” Tollett

Sep 1, 2017

After a courageous battle with cancer, Billy Joe "Red" Tollett, 79, of Odessa, Texas went to be with God on September 1, 2017. He was born to father Frank Tollett and mother Vera Taylor Tollett on January 14, 1938. He joined the Army and served his days in Germany. He worked in the oilfields of West Texas. He loved...

Marilyn Ann Lawson

Marilyn Ann Lawson

Sep 1, 2017

Lawson, Marilyn A. (nee Byrne) was born in Clermont County, Batavia, OH on June 15, 1936. She attended Owensville High School, Batavia, OH and graduated in 1954. She attended the University of Cincinnati taking additional courses. Her deceased parents are mother, born 1897, Minnie A (Wassler) Byrne and Milton F. Byrne, born 1896. In 1959, Marilyn married James J....

Herman Edward Liming

Herman Edward Liming

Sep 1, 2017

Herman Edward Liming, age 87, of Blanchester, Died Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. He was born may 7, 1930 in Gioshen Township the son of Herschel and Pearl Grossnickle Liming. Herman graduated from Blanchester High School, entered the U.S. Army serving in Korea being discharged in Feb. 1953. After the Army, Herman was...

William C. Oconnor

William C. Oconnor

Sep 1, 2017

William O'Connor, devoted father of Colleen (Victor) O'Connor-Strunk and Maureen (Benjamin) Redman, loving grandfather of Theodore Strunk, Elliott Strunk and Eleonora Redman dear brother of Paul O'Connor, Mary Ann Jones and Margaret Gildea, also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph A. O'Connor and Henrietta Hoetker O'Connor. Passed away suddenly...

Orville Barber

Orville Barber

Aug 31, 2017

Orville Barber, 92, of Milford, Ohio passed away on August 31, 2017. He was a retired inspector with Ford Motor Company and a proud WWII veteran of the United States Navy Amphibious Division. Orville is survived by his wife of 70 years, the love of his life, Arrlee Barber (nee Farmer) and their two daughters, Anita and Judy, both...

James Edward Schenske

James Edward Schenske

Aug 31, 2017

Schenske, James Edward, 67, passed August 31, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Debbie Ann Schenske (nee Barlow); Loving father of Robin Schenske , Jerry (Courtney) Schenske and the late James Schenske Jr.; Dear brother of William Paul, Joseph Schenske, Mary Finley and the late Debra Eyre. Visitation Wednesday September 6th 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Funeral at 10:30 AM....

Anna Jeanne Miller

Anna Jeanne Miller

Aug 31, 2017

Anna Jeanne Milller, age 84, of Milford formerly of Madeira, passed surrounded by her family at the Hospice of Blue Ash. She was born June 19, 1933 in Brush Creek, Kentucky in Mercer County, the daughter of Fred N. and Mary (nee Semonis) Stratton. She was a buyer for for 15 years at the former Shillito's Department Store and...

Todd “Randy” Dickman

Todd “Randy” Dickman

Aug 30, 2017

Todd "Randy" Dickman, age 52, of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of the Milford area, died suddenly,Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence in Virginia. He was born November 11, 1964 in Cincinnati., and is a 1983 Milford High School graduate. Randy entered the Air Force on June 2, 1988. His first assignment was at Tyndall Air Force Base Fl...

Jeffery Lynn Ritt

Jeffery Lynn Ritt

Aug 30, 2017

Jeffrey L. Ritt, beloved husband of Greta Woods Ritt, devoted father of Jennifer (Jerermy) Barnes, Beverly (Kelly) Johnson and Erin (Randy) Ritt, loving grandfather of Faith, Noah, Alissa, Chloe, Isaiah, Dakota, Alexander, Jasper, Maddox, Kyler, Mae Mae, Jace, Bailey, Brenden and Riley, dear brother of Steven, Mark, Becky, Gwen and Raymond. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Wanda Flanigan

Wanda Flanigan

Aug 30, 2017

Flanigan, Wanda (nee Morgan) beloved wife of Carlos Flanigan for 62 years, loving mother of Mark (Susan) Flanigan Sr., Mike (Carol) Flanigan, Carla Osborne and her dog Emma, Mamaw of Kimberly Smith, Mark Flanigan, Jr., Christy Chambers, Stephanie (Kyle) Morse, Kelly (Brian) Lipka, Jennifer (Zack) Barnes and Leanne (Mike) Vroman, Great Grandmother of Alexander, Brianna, Cody, Joshua, Korbyn, Lexi,...

Nathaniel Timothy Mosher

Nathaniel Timothy Mosher

Aug 29, 2017

Nathaniel Timothy Mosher, infant son of Travis Everett and Jennifer Ann (nee Higgins) Mosher was stillborn, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital. He is survived by his beloved parents, loving sister, Jasmin Mosher, devoted grandmothers; Deborah Higgins, Sandra Conley and caring great-grandmother, Lois Smith along with aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service is planned for...

Beverly Kelch

Beverly Kelch

Aug 27, 2017

Beverly Kelch born January 15, 1938 and passed away August 27, 2017. Beloved mother of Douglas Alan Kelch and Jeffrey Lynn Kelch; dear sister of Gene Bendix. Age 79, Residence Batavia, OH. Visitation will be held at the Evans Funeral Home, 741 Center St., Milford, OH on Wednesday August 30th from 12:30 PM until time of funeral service at...

Virginia Jo Phillips

Virginia Jo Phillips

Aug 26, 2017

Phillips, Virginia Jo (Nee Derby), 76, passed August 26, 2017. Beloved wife of Clarence Phillips Jr.; Loving mother of Thomas (Lisa), Michael (Diana), Leonard (Mary), Clarence III (Theresa), Joseph (Kim), Rodney and Todd Phillips; Cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Donald & Gary Derby and sister Brenda Derby Burress. Preceded in death by...

Naomi Merkel

Naomi Merkel

Aug 24, 2017

Naomi Merkel age 89, of Milan, Indiana formerly of the Cincinnati area passed Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Ripley Crossing Nursing Center in Milan. She was born July 10, 1928 in Harlan County, Kentucky the daughter of Luther and Annie Hampton Marlar. She retired from the former Keebler Baking Company in Fairfax after almost 40 years of service....

Nancy Ruth Womick

Nancy Ruth Womick

Aug 23, 2017

Nancy R. Womick, 83, passed away early Wednesday morning August 23rd at Brookwood Retirement Center in Cincinnati, OH. She was the wife of Jerald E. Womick. They shared 60 years of marriage together. Born in Wyandotte, MI she was the daughter of Alvin and Hazel Basse most notably from Jonesboro, IL. She graduated the Anna - Jonesboro Community High...