Obituaries

May 19, 2023

Francis A. Beatty, 83, of Blanchester, Ohio passed away Friday May 19, 2023, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio.

“Frank" retired from Airborn Express after 25 years, and was a Veteran, serving his country in the Army. He loved working on cars, especially his 1950 Chevy, taking it to car shows and cruise ins...

May 19, 2023

ALLEN H. FRY was born on March 4, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Allen and Ethel Fry (Nee Falch). Beloved husband of 74 years to Lucille Fry (Nee Langford); Loving father of Kathleen A. Niemer, Jeffrey E. (Ramona) Fry and Diane A. (Steve) Thackston; Grandfather of Jeffrey Wayne (Robin) Fry, Bryan A. Thackston, Anthony (Rachel) Thackston, Jennifer...

May 18, 2023

Paul A. Singleton, Sr., age 86, born in St. Bernard, Ohio, to Thomas and Eva Singleton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Patricia Singleton, nee Hignite. He is the father of Paul Jr. (Kathy) and Steve. The step-father of Randy Hignite (Emma), Rick Hignite,...

May 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jimmy (Jim) Setters Sr. on Thursday May 18th, 2023 at the age of 73.

Jimmy was a simple man born of humble beginnings in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 22, 1949 to Leeorah and Joseph Setters. He had a good childhood growing up with his older brother...

May 17, 2023

Martha Jane Richardson, beloved wife of Kenneth Richardson, loving mother of Linda (Jimmy) McMullen, Mary Grizzell and Kenny Richardson, caring grandmother of Michelle (Joshua) Schreffler, Eric (Saira) McMullen, Amber Suddith and Ashley Suddith, great-grandmother of Bayleigh Schreffler, Everleigh Schreffler, Olivia McMullen, and Emily McMullen. Passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 82. Family will receive friends...

May 17, 2023

Jeannette M. Steinhaus, longtime resident of Milford, OH, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a courageous four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeannette was born in New Castle, PA on July 21, 1948, to Joseph and Louise Berkos. She will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends...

May 17, 2023

Mary Madeline Riehle, 85, passed May 17, 2023. Madeline was born to Bill and Helen Riehle on August 4, 1937. At the young age of 11, she contracted polio, but did not let it stop her. Instead, she persevered with grace and was known for her sweet demeanor and kindness. After graduating from Owensville High School in 1955, she...

May 16, 2023

Billy Franklin Lambert was born on February 11, 1934, to the late John Franklin Lambert and Freida Lambert (nee Quesenberry); Beloved husband of 29 years to Joyce (nee Oliver) Lambert; Loving father of Johnny Lambert, Jill (Ron) Jones, Tina (Jim) Brewer, Orene (Mike) Lee, Dwayne (Kim) Troxell, and the late Christopher Lambert and Lisa. Grandfather of 14. Great-grandfather of...

May 15, 2023

Tyrone Haye, beloved husband of Diane Haye, devoted father of Jewelle (Tyler) Dalton, father-in-law to the late Bradley Lloyd, loving grandfather of Dexter, Raiden, Brantley, Nile, Keryssa, Maverick and Wrenley, dear brother of the late Henry Haye III, the late Viola Gross, Tom Haye, Wayne Hayee, Frieda Lewis, the late James Haye, Nona Beene and Aileen Wilson. He passed...

May 11, 2023

Shirley Feagans (nee Brodbeck), wife of over 50 years to the late Robert G. Feagans Sr., devoted mother of Shelly (Rick) Simmons, Rob (Diane) Feagans, the late Tammy (Dennis) Lester and Rodney (Shannon) Feagans, loving grandmother of Ryan Simmons, Shayna Simmons, Summer Simmons, John Adams, Kyle Feagans, Chris Adams, Josh Feagans, Derick Minton, Craig Minton, the late R.J. Feagans...

May 10, 2023

Billy Eugene Privett, 85, passed May 10, 2023. Loving husband of Pat Privett (nee Lay). Loving father of David Privett and Kathy (Gus) Lay; Grandfather of Stephen (Kayla) Privett, Austin Privett, James Webb and Angel Lay; Great grandfather of Derik Privett, Cody Webb, Mariah Webb, Ethan Frasure and Conner Harris. Also survived by sister Betty Glander and brothers Vernon...

May 10, 2023

South, Norma "Midge" (nee Buck) - Beloved wife of the late Ralph Allen South; Devoted mother of John (Mary Ann) Harrison and the late Bobby (Polly) Harrison; Stepmother of Ralph (Diannia) South, Steve South, Patricia (James) Methard, Carol (Louis) Johnson, the late Tony South, and the late Danny South; Survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren;...

May 10, 2023

Neumeier, Todd Douglas - Dear son of Paul (Lucy) Neumeier and Judy (the late Harry) Hill; Beloved husband of the late Barbara Neumeier (nee Manes); Devoted father of Charles Neumeier and Brittany (Tyler) Smithers; Loving grandfather of Teagan Smithers and Riley Smithers; Brother of Bethany (Ramesh) Soundappan; Todd enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He loved working on cars...

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...