Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

Imogene Kaufmann, a beloved wife, devoted mother, successful business owner, and a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at the age of 88. Imogene was born on November 7, 1935, in Bell County, Kentucky, to her parents, Britt and Linda Howard.

Imogene's entrepreneurial spirit led her on a remarkable...

Feb 8, 2024

LANTER, NANCY CAROL (nee PRICE) - Beloved wife of 65 years to Archie Lanter; Devoted mother of Jan (Brice) Gray and Tim (Cindy) Lanter; Loving grandmother of Derek (Heather) Lanter, Nathan (Becki) Lanter, Brennan (Ella) Gray, and Zach Gray; Great grandmother of Jacob Lanter, Alyson Lanter, Ethan Lanter, Constance Lanter, and Miles Lanter; Carol worked as a teacher's Aide...

Feb 8, 2024

Jacob Christopher Allen, age 40 of Loveland passed away unexpectedly at his residence February 8, 2024. He was born March 3, 1983 in Denver, Colorado the son of Randy Allen and Sandi (nee Jackson) Kromer. Jacob was a 2001 graduate of Clermont Northeastern High School and an estimator for the ACE Electric Company.

He is...

Feb 8, 2024

Thomas VanderWeele, 74, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. Beloved husband of Sue VanderWeele. Loving father of Christina (Kevin) Colegate, Theresa (David) Wooley, Christopher (Libby) Mock, Brian (Dana) Mock and Melissa Mock. Grandfather of Collin and Kaitlyn Colegate, Morgan and Andrew Wooley, Miles, Oscar, Eloise and Penny Mock. Also survived by sister Susan(Craig) Burrows, and brothers Dan (Lynn) and...

Feb 8, 2024

CYNTHIA "Cindi" M. DOBBS (nee ENGLERT) - Cindi was married to the late Bobby J. Dobbs for 46 years, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024. She was born April 2, 1955, to Ralph and Mary (Thuenemann) Englert in Dayton, Ohio. Cindi is survived by her sons, Randall "Randy" Dobbs, and Phillip (Crystal) Dobbs, Grandmother of Julia, Chloe, Eva,...

Feb 7, 2024

Betty Schwartz (nee Cheek), 88, passed Wednesday February 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Schwartz. Loving mother of John Schwartz, Tim (Carole) Schwartz, Jeffrey (Mary) Schwartz, Mike (Angie) Schwartz, Jamie (Pam) Schwartz and Jennifer Schwartz. Grandmother of Benjamin (Sarah), Christopher, Josef (Stephanie), Sarah, Thomas, Matthew, Andrew, Katie, and Tiffany (Kevin). Great-grandmother of Grace.  Preceded in death...

Feb 5, 2024

Marsha Lynn Day (nee Harrison), devoted mother of Christopher (Megan) Day, loving grandmother of Cora, Fisk, Dannon, and Dublin, dear sister of Wendy (Mike) Gerhardt, Scott (Kim) Harrison, Charles (Krishtyn) Harrison and the late Karen Harrison, loving aunt of Ashley (Cayden), Courtney (Ryan), Ryan, Tyler (Maggie) Josh, Sydney and Austin, great-aunt of Olivia, Rory, Josephine, Franklin and Lucas. Marsha...

Feb 4, 2024

Keith David Coy; loving husband of 48 years to the late Lucille (nee Verna) Coy; devoted father of Katherine (Charles P.) Smith and Christopher D. (Gina) Coy; dear grandfather of Zachary C. Smith, Noah P. Smith, Sophia K. Smith, Cara E. Coy, and Elena G. Coy; son of the late Bernice K. (nee Karnath) Coy and Glenn D. Coy;...

Feb 4, 2024

Tammy Lynn Cooper, 51, passed Sunday February 4, 2024. Preceded in death by grandparents: Willie Ott and Ethel Pauline Hunter of Owensville and Warren D. and Doretta June Jackson of Milford, and father Roy Hunter.

She leaves behind her mother Ellen Jackson, brother Jeffrey Hunter, 3 children, Anthony Painter (fiancé Kelsey), Brooklyn Painter (fiancé Joel) and Joshua...

Feb 4, 2024

Robert Edwin Pratt, 69, passed February 4, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Becky Pratt (nee Day). Loving father of Phyllis Pratt and Charlene (Mike) Pratt. He was a wonderful uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews Also survived by sisters Mary Cox, Trish Pratt and brother Thomas Pratt. Preceded in death by parents Phyllis and Edwin...

Feb 3, 2024

Lay, Austin Eugene - Beloved husband of 60 years to Crisandra Lay (nee Brock); Devoted father of Ron (Michelle) Lay and Steve (Shannon) Lay; Loving grandfather of Mike and Terah (Reid); Great grandfather of Zayden and Isiah; Dear brother of the late Geneva, Pearl, Bertha, Janice, and Jim; Austin worked for the Pennsylvania, Conrail, and Norfolk Southern Railroad for...

Feb 2, 2024

James Michael Dietz Sr. 79, passed February 2, 2024. Survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Linda Dietz (nee Weeks), son James Michael Dietz Jr., daughter Rebecca Ann (Bruce Jr.) Johnston, grandchildren; Robert (Lilly), Jonathan (Emma), Hailey (Tyler), Taylor, Matthew, Abbey and Jackson, great grandchildren Preston, Derek, Nicoletta and Gianna. Dear brother of Judy ( late John) Beck...

Feb 2, 2024

Taulbee, Christine (nee Brewer) -Beloved wife of 57 years to the late J.R. Taulbee; Loving mother of Jeffery (Sherie) Taulbee of Florence, Kentucky, Vernice (Ronnie) Northern of Goshen, Ohio, Betty Taulbee of Hillsboro, Ohio, and the late Dottie King; Cherished Mamaw of Brandon, Shawn, Tasha, Braxton, Jasson, and Ronnie Jr.; Great Mamaw of Kennedy, Vivian, Eleanor, Eli, Charity, Connor,...

Feb 2, 2024

Steve was born on May 7, 1950, to the late Hal and Laura (nee Hendrickson) Padgett, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Steve was the father of Laura Jeffers, Steve Padgett, and Stacey Padgett; grandfather of Miami, Korin, Jasmine, Kaitlyn, Brittany, Courtney, and Dominick; great-grandfather of Isaiah, Ava, Saer, and Gabriel. Brother of Henry, Betty, Walter, Charlotte, Jim, Barbara Jean, Caroline, and...

Feb 2, 2024

Lt. James Swader, beloved husband of Debbie Ann Swader, devoted father of Jim (Selena) Swader, Jeremy Swader Earl Thomas (Rebecca) Swader, Jennifer Ann Martin, Tammy Kay (Jeremy) Witt, Judy Nicole (Andy) Protsik, Tiffany Dawn (Larry) Nichols and Holly Lynn (Andrew) Holwadel, grandfather of Josh, Savannah, Jayden, Shelby, Brittany, Elisha, Malia, Kiley, Miley, Lexie, Alison, Tabitha, Travis, Thomas, Andrew, Adam,...

Jan 29, 2024

Beulah "Jean" Bowling, age 79 of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Jean is survived by her husband of 63 years, Vernon, their sons Scott (Lisa) and Brian (Teresa); seven grandchildren: Curtis, Alisha, Nicole, BJ, Kyle, Brittney (Cliff) and Blaine; eight great-grandchildren: Joshua, Kyleigh, Gyovanie, Hailey, Chloe, Karlah, Nova, and Enzo; and...

Jan 28, 2024

Sandra Jean Overton, 72, passed Sunday January 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Delmar N. Overton. Loving mother of Delmar Wince Isaac Overton, Robert Wayne Overton and Norman Keith Elliott Overton. Mamaw of Kristen Nicole Overton and great mamaw of Lincoln Isaac Smith.

Preceded in death by parents Leona and Zon Trantham and sisters...

Jan 28, 2024

SANKER, Ronald J. - Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Sanker (nee Garretson) and the late Carol Sanker (nee Bickel); Devoted father of Ronald J. (Adra) Sanker and Leslie Rose; Step father of Ken Zeiner, Chris Zeiner, Lisa Stein, and Lori Shaw; Loving grandpa of Madalyn Sanker, Thomas Manning, Zackary Manning, Megan Stein, Molly Stein, Marcus Shaw, Andrew...

Jan 27, 2024

Margaret F. Edwards, a beloved member of the Goshen community, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on January 19, 1936, in Corbin, KY, Margaret dedicated her life to education and touched the hearts of countless students throughout her 43-year career as a teacher in the Goshen Schools.

Margaret's...

Jan 27, 2024

Donald "Don" Ray Adkins, age 76, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home.

Don was born on March 28, 1947 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Lloyd and Joie (nee Parker) Adkins.

Don is survived by his wife Linda (nee Morgan) they married on September 4, 1971. Also survived...