Obituaries

Sep 22, 2023

Walter Frank “Doc” Norvell, DVM, age 90 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Friday, September 22, 2023, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born July 1, 1933, in Falfurrias, Texas, the son of the late William Pitts and Helen Louise (Frank) Norvell. Upon graduating from high school, he attended Texas A&M where he completed his bachelor and...

Sep 17, 2023

Forrest Eugene “Gene” Figgins, age 76 of Hamersville, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Provisions Living in Batavia, Ohio with his family by his side. He was a 1965 graduate of Hamersville High School, lifelong farmer, owner and operator of F&F Lawn Care, retired school bus driver for Western Brown School District and former Assistant Fire Chief...

Sep 15, 2023

Rita Jane Fouch, age 44 of Georgetown, Ohio died Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence. She will be forever in the hearts of those who loved her and will be remembered for her quick wit, humor and beautiful smile. Rita was born September 3, 1979 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late Thomas G. Fouch, Sr. and...

Sep 12, 2023

Gregory Paul Wardlow, age 63 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Villa Georgetown Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Georgetown, Ohio.  He was a machinist.  Gregory was born June 24, 1960 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of Wilda (Lewis) Wardlow of Williamsburg, Ohio and the late Paul Wardlow. In addition to his father, he was...

Sep 12, 2023

Ruth Ann Spitznagel, age 83 of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Hospice of Cincinnati East in Anderson Township, Ohio.  She was a former cook for the Western Brown Local School District for 30 years and a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Ruth was born September 12, 1940 in...

Sep 7, 2023

Dale Lee Turner, age 65 of Georgetown, Ohio died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1958 in Kentucky the son of the late Edgar Odell and Barbara Jean (Carter) Turner.

Mr. Turner is survived by his wife – Amanda (Ross) Turner; one daughter – Christina Mae Turner and fiancé Bradley McCabe...

Sep 7, 2023

Mark Daniel Royalty was born on February 18, 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Steve and Brenda Royalty.  Mark was a 2007 graduate of Western Brown High School and Southern Hills Career and Technical Center where he focused on carpentry.  Mark worked in construction and in his free time he enjoyed working on cars and fishing.  He was mechanically inclined...

Sep 7, 2023

Lena Yevone Wright, age 68 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at her son’s residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob in Loveland, Ohio. Lena was born June 24, 1955 in Mariemont, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles Burline and Virginia Lucille (Sagraves) Atkins, Sr....

Sep 5, 2023

Nellie Margene Minion, age 87 of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio.  She was a homemaker,  member of the Mt. Orab First Baptist Church, the Mt. Orab Life Squad for 19 years and the Mt. Orab Women’s Club. Nellie was born March 18, 1936 in Mt....

Sep 4, 2023

William Robert Shepherd, 84 of Higginsport, Ohio passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio.  He was a EMT and owned East Ambulance for twenty-five years.  He was also a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodges in Ripley and Mt. Orab, Ohio.  Mr. Shepherd was...

Sep 3, 2023

Merena Mae Cochran, 88 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Kentucky.  She was born July 6,1936 in Maysville, Kentucky the daughter of the late John Sam and Mary Elizabeth (Hoops) Vice.

There will be no services.  Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sep 1, 2023

John R. Edgington, 67 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, Kentucky.  He was a graduate of Lakota High School and Southern Ohio College, both in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Mr. Edgington was retired from Brown Mackie College in Cincinnati where he was facilities manager and taught...

Aug 31, 2023

Peggy Renee Lang, age 42 of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her residence. She was a clerk at the Highland County Municipal Court. Peggy was born September 3, 1980 in Hillsboro, Ohio the daughter of Dale and Wilma (Wright) Doss of Sardinia, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lang is survived by...

Aug 28, 2023

Lora Ann Veeneman, age 59 of Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, August 28, 2023 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Lora was born June 8, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Dennis L. Rogers, Sr. and Virginia R. (Gloss) Rogers of Batavia, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Veeneman is survived by one son –...

Aug 27, 2023

Joy Lynn Cooper, age 65 of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Twp, Ohio.  She was a retired bank teller for Bank One and pastor’s wife and a member of the Feesburg Worship Center for twenty-one years. Joy was born December 26, 1957 in Waynesville, Ohio the daughter of the late...

Aug 27, 2023

Ramona Mae Smitson, age 93 of Higginsport, Ohio died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Ohio Valley Nursing and Rehabilation Center near Ripley, Ohio. She was a retired clerk for the US Shoe Factory in Ripley, Ohio and a member of the Higginsport Christian Church. Ramona was born July 29, 1930 at home in Felicity, Ohio the daughter of...

Aug 27, 2023

Bobby Joe Johnson “The Milkman” age 75 of Sardinia, Ohio where he considered “home” for over 40 years before moving to Lebanon, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his retirement home after a short battle with lung and liver cancer.  He was most known as the milkman.  Bobby started hauling milk with his dad and then...

Aug 25, 2023

Noreta B. Gibson, age 86 of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio.  She was a 6th grade English teacher at Batavia Local School District for 15 years, an 8th grade English teacher at Western Brown Local School District for 15 years, a member of...

Aug 24, 2023

Malena Christine Caudill, 65 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her home.  She was the Owner/Stylist of The Hair Place in Aberdeen, Ohio and was a member of Faithway Baptist Church in Maysville, Kentucky.  Mrs. Caudill was born April 27, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles Parker and Loretta Ann (Seymour)...

Aug 23, 2023

Amie Nicole Baumbach, age 47 of Ripley, Ohio died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at her Aunt’s residence in Georgetown, Ohio. She had been employed at Kroger for fifteen years. Amie was born May 27, 1976 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of Sharon (Smith) Cahall and the late Rick Watson.

She is survived by her mother – Sharon...