Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Dora Mae Butcher (nee Headley), age 93, passed away of natural causes on Friday, November 18, 2022. She is survived by her children; Sandra (Sam) Kuehn, Pamela (Douglas) Miller, Richard Butcher, F. Jack (Lorrie) Butcher, John Butcher and Doralynn (Tim Ecker) Osborne along with 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 18, 2022

PUTERBAUGH, AMY JO, 52, resident of Terrace Park, Ohio, passed away November 18, 2022. Cherished daughter of the late Joan Bowen Puterbaugh and the late Edward C. Puterbaugh; Fiancé of Mike Moehring; Loving mother of Jacob Van Lieu, Carson Van Lieu, Anderson Van Lieu, Molly Moehring, Nate Moehring, and Michael Moehring Jr.; Dear sister of Dr. Douglas (Cindy) Puterbaugh,...

Nov 17, 2022

On November 17, 2022, the heavens added a bright new star when Deborah Marie Kuhn, better known as Debby, left us. Debby was born on August 31, 1970, in Dallas, Texas. She truly lived the old saying: “Once a Texan, always a Texan.” She loved all animals, and especially enjoyed horseback riding. She was among the top ten cattle...

Nov 16, 2022

WOOLUM, JESSE "BUB" – Beloved son of the late Jessie Lee and Glen Harrison Woolum; Devoted father of Jami Woolum (Ryan Bunch); Proud Pap of Taylor Bunch; Dear brother of Sherrie (Steve) Roberts; Uncle to the late Kelley Hiter; Loving friend and mother of his child, Roxanne Wilson; Doggy daddy to Sparkle; Will be missed and remembered by many...

Nov 16, 2022

Thomas Robert Luce was born in Cincinnati Ohio on August 2nd, 1936. Tom was the son of Robert and Dorothy Luce (both deceased). He was married for 65 years to his beloved wife Barbara Ellen (Boykin) Luce. Tom and Barbara are parents of Thomas II (wife Nikki), Karen Church (husband Gerald), Steven Luce (deceased), and Diane Brauch (husband Wesley)....

Nov 14, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Lanier passed away suddenly with his wife Cathie and daughter Natalie by his side, on November 14th, 2022, at the age of 78 in Milford, Ohio.

Jeff was born to the late Ward P. and Carol M. Lanier on September 6th, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the brother of...

Nov 13, 2022

Dennis Ray Parker, son of the late Tip and Ortha Parker, dear brother of Margaret Edwards, Jim Parker, Phyllis Neal and Dave Parker, father of Nicole Sturgell, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away on November 13, 2022 at the age of 72. Family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home, 1944 State Route 28, Goshen, on...

Nov 13, 2022

Tony S. Petrey, age 77, resident of Goshen, Ohio passed away on Sunday November 13, 2022. Born in Jellico Tennessee on March 20, 1945, to the late Ed and Elvia Petrey. Survived by wife Maureen Petrey; father of Jeanna Haggard, Ryan Petrey and Todd Koenig. Dear brother of Joyce Henson, Betty Merick, Jackie Addison and 6 grandchildren. Preceded in...

Nov 12, 2022

Quillen, Jon H. - 73; Passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022; Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on October 4, 1949 to the late Robert and Addie Quillen; Survived by his daughter, Christina McCormick, granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Haleigh. Two brothers, Floyd (Sue), Wayne (the late Jerri); Four sisters, Mildred (the late Bill) Camden, Betty (Roger) Kahle, Arlene (the late Mike)...

Nov 11, 2022

Guy William “Junior” Lykins beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” (nee Tudor) Lykins; loving father of Ronald “Ron” (Regina) Lykins and Kendra (Rick) Hilbold; cherished grandfather of Nicholas “Nick” Wilson and Christina Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy B. and Mabel Frances (nee Sutcher) Lykins; and siblings, Audrey Gooch and Don Lykins. Went home to be...

Nov 11, 2022

Ruth Charleen (nee Slayton/Sartorius) Elliott beloved wife of the late Kenneth C. Elliott; loving mama of Rickey Joe (Patsy) Newberry, Renae (Chet) Newberry Chaffin, Mia Lynn (Steve) Elliott Supe and Curtis "Bobby" (Aurora) Elliott; stepmom of Zane Elliott, Kenneth Elliott and Helen Elliott Nelson; cherished mamaw or grandma of Michelle (Ron) Blair, Sean (Melissa) Haulsey, Christy (David) Evans Buller,...

Nov 10, 2022

Alice J. Newman, wife of the late Leo Newman, devoted mother of Leon (Betty) Simmons, Christine (Leroy) Proud, Nathan Simmons, Barry Simmons and Terry Newman, grandmother of 11 and 1 late grandchild, great-grandmother of several, dear sister of Robert Manning, Lewis Manning, Cordia Maxwell, Mary George and Katherine George, preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters. Passed away...

Nov 10, 2022

Billy Joe Smith, 76, passed November 10, 2022. Beloved husband of Paula Cubbage. Loving father of Pamela Jo (J.T.) Smith Williams, David (Felicia Fields) Smith, Jeffrey (Micki) Smith and Heather Cubbage; Grandfather of Caleb (Breanna) Smith, Jocelyn Cubbage, Adam Smith, Noah Smith, Jakob Williams, Spencer Smith, Brady Williams and Preston Smith; Great grandfather of Theodore Smith. Also survived by...

Nov 9, 2022

Ted Brooks Rosenberger, age 85, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on November 9, 2022.

A longtime resident of Ohio, he was born in Mitchell, Indiana on November 24, 1936 to Clarence Lovell "Buck" Rosenberger and Mary Hulda (Brooks) Rosenberger.

He married Patricia (nee Crider) on December 23, 1956 in Mitchell, Indiana....

Nov 8, 2022

Beverly Ann Hobbs, wife of the late Clint Hobbs, devoted mother of Megan (Brian) Cornett and Pete (Chastity) Leonard, loving grandmother of Carolyn, Jordan, Corinna, Aaron, Ciaira, Paige and Elizabeth, great-grandmother of 7, dear sister of Jeff (Laura) Race. Passed away on November 8, 2022 at the age of 73. Family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home, 1944...

Nov 6, 2022

James Frank Auel Sr., age 88, resident of Amelia. Husband of the late Thelma (nee English) Auel; father of Beverly (life partner Ed Crouch) Brown, the late Barbara Baumgardt, Brenda Combs and James (Dianna) Auel Jr. Dear brother of Jean Casteltine and Joan Hofstetter. Also survived by nine grandchildren, many great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Preceded...

Nov 5, 2022

COOPER JR. — Gerald (Jerry) L. Cooper, “Coop,” passed away November 5, 2022 at the age of 51. A career firefighter and paramedic, he was the Assistant Chief at Sycamore Township Fire Department, and had been employed there since 1996. He dedicated his life to saving others and was passionate about their safety and well-being. Jerry began his service...

Nov 5, 2022

Mary Lou Sanker, beloved wife of Ronald Sanker and the late Jerry Rose, devoted mother of Leslie Rose, Lisa (Jeff) Stein, Lori Shaw, Ronald K. (Adra) Sanker, Kenneth Zeinner and Chris Zeinner, daughter of the late Leroy and Hazel Garretson, loving grandmother of Marcus Shaw, Andrew Shaw, Thomas Manning, Zackary Manning, Megan Stein, Molly Stein, the late Emily Stein...

Nov 2, 2022

Velten, Janet Julia (nee Gundler) – Beloved wife of the late Robert Jerome Velten; Devoted mother of Michael (Karla) Velten, Matthew (Pati) Velten, Julie (Andy) Ebel, and Amy (John) Hurlburt; Grandmother of Thomas Velten, Tori (Capt. Andrew) Thompson, Jake Velten, Emily Velten, Joseph Velten, Madison Velten, Nick Hager, Haley Hurlburt, Anna Hurlburt, Maria Velten, and the late Kaitlin Hager;...

Nov 2, 2022

Robert “Roger” Kimmerly, husband of the late Joan Elizabeth Kimmerly, father of the late Robert Roger Kimmerly Jr. and William David Kimmerly, grandfather of Robert W. Kimmerly, Stephen David Kimmerly and Randyl Lee Kimmerly, great-grandfather of 8, great-great-grandfather of 2, preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. He passed away on November 2, 2022 at the age of...