Obituaries

Vernon L. Pennington

Jul 12, 2023

Vernon L. Pennington, husband of the late Patricia Pennington, devoted father of Nathaniel Pennington and Verna Pennington, loving grandfather of 5, dear brother of Marion Pennington, Marshall Smith, Phyllis Martin and step brother of Linda, nephew of Harold Johnson and Wanda McCaslin. Vernon was a dedicated Patriot who deeply loved his country and proudly served as a Navy veteran...

Karen Ann Grigsby

Jul 11, 2023

Karen Ann Grigsby, daughter of the late Stanley Ilhardt and the late Effie (nee Fugate) Ilhardt, loving mother of Sonya (Rick) Cox, Lawrence Wayne Grigsby III and Karen (Mark) Grant, caring grandmother of three, great-grandmother of three, sister of Danny (late Karen) Ilhardt, Sandra Daye, Thomas Ilhardt and Donald Ilhardt. Passed away July 11, 2023, at the age of...

Scott Edward Stephans

Jul 11, 2023

Scott Edward Stephans was born on March 19, 1967 to the late Earl Stephans and Ellen (Gary) MacMoore (nee MacDonald). Loving husband of 13 years to Janet Marynowski-Stephans; Dear brother of Stacy (Craig) Heilman and Tamara Stephans; Uncle to Jackson Heilman, Xander Heilman, Kason Heilman and Mara Jade Crawford.

Scott was a kind and generous...

Wanda Lee Stephenson

Jul 11, 2023

STEPHENSON, WANDA LEE (nee Harr) – Beloved wife of the late Arthur “Ray” Stephenson; Devoted mother of Tonyia (Mark) Dewitt; Loving grandmother of Lucas (Rivka) Dewitt and Mason (Kailey) Dewitt; Great grandmother of Ryker Dewitt; Daughter of the late James Jess Harr and Thelma Harr (nee Wright); Dear sister of Mary (Charles) Back, Elvie (Rodney) Turner, Dixie (Jay) Conrad,...

Othella Ann Willis

Jul 9, 2023

Othella Ann Willis (nee Hance) beloved wife of 45 years to the late James "Jim" Phillip Willis; loving mother of Colleen Hamilton, Steve Willis and the late Vicki Yetzer; cherished Grandma of Jessica Yetzer, Kimberly Green, Nicholas Hamilton, Tia Stinson, Kyle Willis; Great Grandma of Kaitlyn, Kali, Daniel, Elora, Bayli, Izaac, Lydia, Mary Rose, Claudia, Kairi, Carter and Ezekiel;...

Davida Lynn Hunt

Jul 8, 2023

Davida Lynn Hunt was born on September 2, 1962 to the late James and Gloria Hunt. Loving mother of Gloria Hunt, Nehemiah Cole and Nyla Hunt; Dear sister to the late Douglas Hunt. Davida is also survived by many dear friends and family.

Davida was a selfless woman who had a huge heart for those...

Peggy Jeanne Moreland

Jul 7, 2023

Peggy Jeanne Moreland (Haines), 83, of Frankfort, KY passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones. Peggy was born on March 17, 1940, to the late Helen Haines Grierson Lee and Bert Haines in Lexington, KY. Ms. Moreland was a business owner in Frankfort, KY, retired from Emerson Power Transmission...

Ronald Eugene Lovitt

Jul 7, 2023

Ronald Eugene Lovitt, beloved husband of 60 years to Betty Sue Lovitt, devoted father of Tina (Dwight) Smith and the late Ronald Eugene Lovitt Jr., loving grandfather of Tiara Bailey and John Bailey, great-grandfather of Baila Werner and Barrett Bailey, dear brother of Sue Byrd. Passed away on July 7, 2023 at the age of 81. A celebration of...

Raymond L. Irwin

Jul 7, 2023

IRWIN, RAYMOND L. – Beloved husband of Betty S. Irwin (nee Royse); Devoted father of Brenda (Phil) Roudeski, Michael (Rebecca)Irwin, Leslie Irwin, and Melissa Irwin; loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Vanessa), Michael (Theresa),and Bobby; Great grandfather of Lily, Mady, and Coralyn; Son of the late Archie and Ethel Irwin (nee Hill); Dear brother of Iola (the late Bob) Butler; the...

Joan Laura Whalen

Jul 6, 2023

WHALEN Joan L., 91, began her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her residence in Milford, OH. A beloved wife for 50 years of the late James J. Whalen, she was a devoted mother of Tim (Patty) Whalen, Amy (Mike) Mason, Nanette (Bill) Brothers, Lisa Russell, Mark (Anna Maria) Whalen,...

John David Johnson

Jul 4, 2023

John David Johnson, age 59, of Blanchester, was born February 27, 1964, and left to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. David grew up in the Blanchester, OH and Beattyville, KY communities. He was preceded in death by his mom Judith Ann Mason and sister, Shannon Scott. He is survived by his father John L. Johnson; son...

Shirley Grace Knoeringer

Jul 4, 2023

Shirley Grace Knoeringer (nee Spring), wife of the late Leslie W. Knoeringer, devoted mother of Patricia (Bob) Daugherty, Leslie (Ron) Price and the late John Knoeringer, loving grandmother of the late Michael Nicholl, Jason (Su) Price, Justin (Nicole) Nicholl, Trisha Price and Kathleen (Jeff) Collins, loving great-grandmother of Caden Nicholl and Abram Nicholl. She passed away on July 4,...

Kenneth W. Deem

Jul 3, 2023

Kenneth Wesley Deem

Age 84, died peacefully with hospice care on July 3, 2023

Ken was born on October 20, 1938 to Gladys B.(Mason) Deem and Norman K. Deem (both deceased) in Parkersburg WV.

He married Carol (Bowen Platt), in Cincinnati OH on March 16, 1989.

He enjoyed a 31-year long,...

Chandra Young-Rich

Jul 1, 2023

Chandra Young-Rich, ex-wife of the late Kenneth G. Rich, loving mother of Chandler Rich, and his wife Jennifer Rich of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Passed away on July 1, 2023 at the age of 65. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Rev. Norman J. Rehmer

Jul 1, 2023

Rev. Norman James Rehmer (84), of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on July 1, 2023. He was born January 30th, 1939, to the late Roland and Alma Rehmer in Iowa County, Iowa.

He attended Concordia Teachers college in River Forest, IL. and graduated in 1961. He then served as a teacher and principal for 23 years....

Margaret Uehara Draper

Jun 30, 2023

Margaret Uehara Draper, 93, passed June 30, 2023. Loving mother of Dorothy (Richard) Carlson and Joan (Mark) Thomason; Grandmother of Aaron (Darlene) Wong, Chelsea Williamson, Ian Williamson, Emily Williamson and Sarah Williamson. Preceded in death by parents Kame & Kana Uehara and siblings Saburo, Doris, Nancy, Mildred, Frank and Margaret.

A “Gathering of Friends” is...

Edward "Ed" Joseph Mestancik

Jun 30, 2023

Edward Joseph Mestancik, beloved husband of Sandy Mestancik, loving father of Krista (Doug) Starnes and Zachary (Kirsten) Mestancik, caring grandfather of Ellory Starnes, Loic Starnes, Fayla Mestancik and Syrah Mestancik, brother of the late Phillip Mestancik. Passed away on June 30, 2023, at the age of 74. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Derron White

Jun 29, 2023

Derron Scott White, age 53, of Fairfax, passed away June 29, 2023. He was born June 21, 1970 in Cincinnati, OH. He was a graduate of Mariemont High School and was a bartender at Peecox Bar and Grill. He is survived by his parents; Edward and Mary Ann (nee Setterquist) White, his sister; Tracy White, his nephew; Garrett White,...

Rene Kennedy

Jun 29, 2023

René Christine Kennedy (nee Scalise), loving wife to Patrick Kennedy from 1977 to 2006, devoted mother of Nicole Kennedy (Ryan Gaskill) and Joseph Kennedy, adoring grandmother of Claire and Emily Orozco, dear sister of Sandra Fetick, beloved friend of Paul Hawthorne, passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 65. René was preceded in death by her...

Jearl Dean Cromer

Jun 28, 2023

Jearl Dean Cromer, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Home in Georgetown,

Ohio 6/28/2023. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky to Edney and Lucretia (Rash) Cromer. He

is survived by his daughter-in-law Tami Cromer, grandchildren Anthony Conway, Kelsey

(Michael) Rosales and Elise Strickland. Sister-in-laws, June Burton, Billie Burton, Ruth (WA)

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