Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Frederick Arthur Merwine, beloved husband of Gloria Coomes Merwine, devoted father of Fred (Kathy) Merwine Jr., loving grandfather of Monica Merwine and Thalia Merwine, great-grandfather of River Phillips and Thunder Phillips, step-grandfather of Ella Herrmann, son of the late Robert J. Merwine and the late Gladys Foust Merwine, dear brother of Virginia Jackson, Bonnie Porter and the late Helen...

Dec 20, 2023

Nora Louise Tucker was born on June 26, 1943, in McCreary County, KY to the late Ottis and Ruby (nee Roberts) Tucker. Cherished sister of James (Ola) Tucker, Leonard D. Tucker, and Gary L. Tucker. Nora is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Nora was a very likeable person and wore her heart...

Dec 19, 2023

William “Floyd” Paxton, 75, passed away December 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Pam Paxton. Preceded in death by his first wife Tawnya Sue Paxton, mother Marjorie and father Gerald. Survived by his brother Brad (Laura LePere) Paxton, children Reyna Paxton, Frank Paxton, blended family Rhonda Reynolds, Rick Stetson and Jack Stetson. Grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 2. Also...

Dec 18, 2023

HARGETT, ELAINE JANE (nee BRADLEY) – Beloved wife of 63 years to Harold C. Hargett; Devoted mother of the late Harold R. “Randy” Hargett; Gregory (Jennifer) Hargett, and Connie (the late Roger) Smith; Caring grandmother of Genesis (Olivia) Hargett, Bradley Smith, Ali (Bryan) Tyler, and Jackson Hargett; Great grandmother of Gregory, Alexander, Winter, and the late Jacob; Loving daughter...

Dec 18, 2023

Denvil “Tuffy” Ray Cole was born on March 29, 1946, in Lee County, KY, to the late Price and Mae (nee Allen) Cole. Tuffy was the loving husband of 51 years to the late Vada Mae (nee Pitman) Cole; Dear father of Scott Cole, Roy (Tawnya) Cole, Rick Cole, and Gary Cole; Cherished grandfather of Samantha Cole, Brayden Cole,...

Dec 17, 2023

In the early morning hours on December 17, 2023 family gathered closely around the hospital bed as the last chapter in the life of Virginia Bloom came peacefully to a close. Born in the cold of January, in the small town of Peebles, Ohio, in 1933, to Ralph and Minnie Newman, Virginia would be the oldest of five children,...

Dec 17, 2023

Richard “Rick” Charles Gerlach, beloved husband of 45 years to Kimberly Hough Gerlach, devoted father of Timothy (Estefanía) Gerlach and Michael (Samantha) Gerlach, loving Papi of Cece and Mara Gerlach, son of the late Charles Gerlach and the late Patricia Boyd Gerlach, dear brother of Dennis Gerlach, Claire Henke and the late Robert Gerlach. Rick is also survived by...

Dec 16, 2023

Richard A. Day, beloved husband of Janet (nee Albright) Day passed away December 16, 2023. Richard was the devoted father of Laura Shelton, Anne Barger, Richard Day, and Michael Day, father-in-law to Wendell Shelton, Randy Barger, Selina Day and Cassandra Day, and is survived by 12 grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Brennan and Brady Shelton, Hannah and Alec Barger, Whitney Day,...

Dec 15, 2023

Kyle Lee Partin, age 30 passed away suddenly at his home on December 15, 2023.

Kyle was born in Cincinnati Ohio on October 21, 1993, to Don and Christina Partin (nee Kahle).

He is survived by his daughter Faith Rose Partin, parents Tina and Don Partin. Sister Ashley Partin, niece Dakota...

Dec 12, 2023

Jacqueline Armstrong, age 92 passed away on December 12, 2023, shortly after Jacqueline passed away her husband Robert Armstrong, age 84 passed away on December 18, 2023.

Jacqueline was born on October 23, 1931, to James and Emma Banfield and Robert was born on February 5, 1939, to John and Leila Armstrong.

Together they are...

Dec 10, 2023

Lindsey Nicole Frith, beloved daughter of Timothy Frith and Gail Frith, devoted mother of Carter Legleu, dear sister of Michael (Ashley) Frith, loving aunt of Dylan Frith, Gavin Frith, Paisley Frith and Maeli Frith, also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Anna Johnson, Bob Johnson, Catherine...

Dec 10, 2023

David Allen Carter, husband of the late Julie Barbara Carter, devoted father of David Andrew Carter, Christopher Carter, Mark Carter, Tony (Janet) Carter and Patrick Carter, loving grandfather of 4. David passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 84. Family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home, Milford, on Thursday, December 14th from 9-9:45 AM....

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Ann Baker died Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Terrace Park, Ohio.

She was born on Groundhog’s Day, February 2, 1939, in Edwardsville, Indiana and was a descendant of voyagers on the Mayflower.

From a young age she showed intelligence, grit, and determination to succeed. Her professional career took her from...

Dec 8, 2023

Christopher Lee Oliver age 40, passed away on December 8, 2023.

Chris is survived by his mother Victoria Ouellette and father Kevin (Vivian) Oliver. Brother Kevin (Sarah) Oliver and Sister Meghan Oliver. Nephew Kevin Jr. and nieces Anna, Samantha, Kaitlyn and LilyAnn. Also survived by eleven aunts and uncles, twenty cousins and many friends.

Dec 7, 2023

Osborne, Steven – Dear son of Juanita Osborne (nee Mullins) and the late Charles Osborne Jr.; Loving brother of John Osborne, Roger Davidson, the late Lamar Davidson, and the late Charles Davidson; Family friend of Beth Baker.

Steve worked for Goodwill Industries in Security. He was a member of the E.T. Carson Lodge F&AM. He...

Dec 5, 2023

Robert "Bob" George Schmudde was born on March 21, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert G. and Alvera (nee Jansen) Schmudde. Loving husband of 33 years to the late Donna Rae (nee Reiners) Schmudde; Cherished father of Amy (Ralph) Vilardo, Julianne (Rusty) Fletcher, and Lori (Rob) Sherman; Dear grandfather of Taylor Brewer, Olivia Oakes, Maxwell Brewer, Will...

Dec 5, 2023

Ruth N. Cruey (nee Carroll), 95, passed December 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William D. Cruey. Loving mother of Laura (the late Dale) Harcourt, Sandra (Larry) Zimmer, William (Jeannette) Cruey Jr. and Mark (Patricia) Cruey and late Barbara Cruey. Cherished grandmother of numerous grandchildren, great – grandchildren and great - great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister...

Dec 5, 2023

McRoberts, Forrest Wayne – “Sir Frosty” Devoted father of Laura (Rod) McRoberts Jones, Forrest McRoberts Jr., April (Bryan) McRoberts Dobbratz, and Scott McRoberts; Loving grandfather of Russell Sumner, Sarah Sumner, Ashley Jones, Jodie McRoberts, Kurtis Craig, Virginia Craig, Destany McRoberts, Brandon McRoberts, Joseph McRoberts, and the late Matthew McRoberts; Great grandfather of Neveah McRoberts, the late Victoria Marie Shepherd;...

Dec 2, 2023

Keith Schrichten, devoted father of Logan (Erik) Burke and Jake Schrichten, loving grandfather of Eli Burke, beloved son of Rosemary Schrichten and the late Carl “Lefty” Schrichten, dear brother of Kenny (Karen) Schrichten, caring uncle of Sara Williams and Megan Peterson. Keith passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 57. Family will receive friends at...

Dec 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert G. Smith (1935 - 2023)

Robert G. Smith of Milford, Ohio, affectionately known as Bob, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born to Willard and Fayma Smith in Bryan, Ohio in 1935. After graduating from...