Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Janet “Tottie” (nee Borke) Gilkison, daughter of the late John Daniel Borke and the late Madeline (the late Charles) Heintz, beloved wife of the late Edward Gilkison, loving mother of Christine (Barry) Caldwell, John Gilkison, James (Tanya) Gilkison, Amy (Donald) Wilson and the late Eddie Gilkison, caring sister of JoAnn (Steve) Sandlin, the late Mickie (Jim) Brown, Dan (the...

May 5, 2023

Dillard Anderson Campbell, beloved husband of Amanda M. Campbell, devoted father of Dillard Michael (Kelly) Campbell and Melissa Anne Sutton, loving grandfather of Makayla Campbell, Cameron Campbell and Talia (Bobby) Strotman, great-grandfather of Miranda Jones, Garrett Jones, Bailey Strotman and Willow Strotman, brother of the late Kenneth Campbell, the late Erma Stacy, the late Olgie Harden and the late...

May 4, 2023

Bryan David Kirchner was born on June 18, 1956 to the late Joseph and Susanna (Nee Henning) Kirchner. Devoted husband of 28 years to Guadalupe (Nee Atalig) Kirchner; Loving father of Ian (Kaitlin) Kirchner, Ethan Kirchner, Erin (Drew) Kirchner, and Evan (Callie) Kirchner; Grandfather to Scarlett Kirchner, Violett Kirchner, Gemma Goodspeed, and the late Salem Goodspeed; Dear brother of...

May 3, 2023

Lori Lynn Ponath (nee Lovelace), devoted mother of Joshua (Christina) Ponath and Zach Ponath, loving grandmother of Amelia Ponath and Adalyn Ponath, sister of Kelli Lovelace, Laurie Musser and David Lyons, also survived by her loving dog Victoria. Passed away on May 3, 2023 at the age of 52. A celebration of life gathering will be held at Armco...

May 1, 2023

Benjamin Franklin Shilts, 86, passed May 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lou Shilts (nee Partin). Loving father of Kitty Lynn Moses, Kaye Wynn McComas, Benjamin Scott Shilts, Verna Kelly Shilts, Gregory Allen Moses and Steven Douglas Moses. Grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Brother of Jane (James) Clouser. Preceded in death by parents Clifford...

Apr 26, 2023

Michael “Kenny” Kenneth Hanchey, loving son of Michael (Julie) Hanchey and Loranne (Aaron) Willis, cherished grandson of Ronald and Bonnie Nass and Robert and Jacqueline Hanchey, beloved boyfriend for two years of Elizabeth Schleyer, caring father of Annie Scarberry, Lydia Schleyer and Kassie Schleyer, dear brother of Christina Hanchey, Jake Hanchey and JJ Hanchey, nephew of Mark Hanchey, Steve...

Apr 25, 2023

Michele “Missi” Denise McCrary was born on September 9, 1966 to the late Michael and Margaret (nee Hardy) Petro in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Loving mother of Michael Price, Nathan McCrary, Dakota (Courtney) McCrary and Taylor McCrary; Dear sister of Margie (the late Dennis) Null and the late Sandra Reeves.

Missi loved animals. She especially loved her...

Apr 24, 2023

James “Jim” Edward Spears, of Milford, Ohio, beloved husband of 33 years to Sherry L. (nee Joehnk) Spears. Loving father of Amanda (Tim) Jump and Bailey Spears. Son of Carson C. and Joyce E. (nee Preston) Spears, brother of Beth (John) Krusling, and many loving nieces and nephews. Jim passed away at the age of 59, peacefully on Monday...

Apr 23, 2023

Viola V. Rayles (nee Gross), beloved wife of Carl Rayles, devoted mother of Carl J. Rayles, James Michael Rayles and the late Barbara Ann Rayles, sister of the late Troy Gross. Passed away on April 23, 2023 at the age of 87. Visitation will be held at St. Louis Church, Owensville, on Thursday, April 27th from 10:30 AM until...

Apr 22, 2023

Bobby J. Dobbs was born on October 1, 1945, to Hastel and Gertrude (Keeton) Dobbs in Oneida, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Cindi) Dobbs, sons Randall (Randy) Dobbs, Phillip Dobbs (Crystal), Joe Schneider (Melissa), daughter Karen Schneider-Spade (Dean), grandchildren Julia, Chloe, Eva, and Jasper, great-granddaughter Elizabeth, sister Brenda Burke (Lester) and brother Charles. A professional spelunker,...

Apr 20, 2023

Seipelt, Alice “Lee”, beloved wife of 64 years to Charles Seipelt, devoted mother of Tava Lobengilo, Tom and Todd Seipelt, loving grandmother of Ali Holtz, Jeff Seipelt and Emily Schutz, great-grandmother of Eleanor Schutz, Dublin and Oliver Holtz, caring sister of Carroll and the late Tom Horton. Lee was born in Grayson, KY and was a graduate of Morehead...

Apr 20, 2023

John Wayne Burke, beloved husband of Candace Burke, devoted father of Bronwyn (Brian) Felts, Calib James Miller, Crystal (Jason) White, Kelly Books, Ian Miller, Kim (Tim) Proffitt, Sinjen (Cassandra) Miller and Tim (Teresa) Burke, loving grandfather of Aidan, Ashton, Avery, Cade, Chandler, Colt, Cooper, Erik, Hunter, Jaxson, Jocelyn, Kinley, Kiefer, Kristine, Kyle, Layla, Marie, McKenzie, Nathan, Nevaeh, Ricky, Shelby,...

Apr 20, 2023

Marcia Jean Brooks (nee Stephens), passed April 20, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harold Brooks. Loving mother of Lisa (Gary) Bauer, Sandy (David) McNutt and Jeff (Jennifer) Brooks; grandmother of Ricky (Samantha) Corcoran, Matt (Lexi) Corcoran, Amy Corcoran, Kyle (Shannon) McNutt, Amanda (Pete) Wood, Tyler Simmons and Cameron McNutt. Great grandmother of 7. Also survived by her sister...

Apr 19, 2023

Inez Jeanette Swigert (nee Spray), wife of the late Gordon Swigert, devoted mother of Teresa (Ronny) Påhlsson and Susan (Don) Venderbush, loving grandmother of Amanda, Alexander, Audrey, Jill and Donnie, great-grandmother of Milleah, dear sister of Marion, Phyllis and the late Jimmy, passed away on April 19, 2023 at the age of 85.

Jeanette attended...

Apr 19, 2023

Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Wahl, born March 18, 1924, to the late H.J. and Johanna (Nee Oenbrink) Benken, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William J. Wahl; devoted mother of Bill (Judy) Wahl, Ruthanne (Dr. Bob) Werner, Marian Moorman, Linda (Rich) Grimes, Carol (Kevin) Broderick, Gerry (Jeanne) Wahl, and Jim (Trish)...

Apr 18, 2023

Sandra Lee Karle was born on July 30, 1947 to the late Charles and Mary (nee Ruhl) Wilkerson. Loving wife of the late Karl John Karle; Dear mother of James Wethington, Joe Wethington and Traci (Brian) Essen; Cherished mamaw of Amber Wethington, Aron Wethington, Ashton Wethington, Nolan Wethington, Savana Wethington, Carli Essen and Simon Essen; Sister of Kathy (Larry)...

Apr 18, 2023

Joanne was born to Marshall and Delia Gilmore in Swartz Creek, Michigan. After graduating from high school, Joanne went on to study journalism in Birmingham Alabama and graduated from Michigan State University. It was at Michigan State that she met her future husband Jack Burns.

In 1958, Jack was employed by Kroger and they moved...

Apr 17, 2023

Donald Miller, beloved husband of the late Willa Ann Miller, loving father of Daniel (Debra) Miller, the late Dennis Lee Miller, Debbie Miller, and Dede (Robert) Louiso, caring grandfather of Danielle, Rachel, Lakin, Jerdon and Evan, great-grandfather of Jade and Jase. Passed away on April 17, 2023, at the age of 88. A graveside service will be held at...

Apr 17, 2023

FITZWATER Jr., JOSEPH MAHAM – Joseph Maham Fitzwater Jr. was born June 11, 1924, to Joseph and Clova Fitzwater. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Milford surrounded by loved ones at the age of 98 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Esther Fitzwater. Joe had two daughters, Jo Oligee and Karen...

Apr 16, 2023

BELLISSEMO, FRANK J. – Beloved husband of 57 years to Sue Ellen Bellissemo (nee Cole); Devoted father of Dan (Crissie) Bellissemo, Tricia (Joe) Cusma, Heather (Corey) Ward, Nick (Josie) Bellissemo, and Scott Bellissemo; Loving grandfather of Kelli(Andrew), Ellen (Mark), Dominic, Paige, Sierra, Spencer, Jack, Joey, Max, Nick, Grace, Bella, Lily, Drew, and Charlie; Great grandfather of Henry and Nora;...