Obituaries

Apr 27, 2023

Todd Anthony Adams, 52 of Aberdeen, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Clovernook Healthcare in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born July 15, 1970 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late Donald Ray and Glenda Louise (Childress) Adams.  He was also preceded in death by his wife – Janet Hunt Adams; two sisters and five brothers.

Apr 25, 2023

Troy Wayne Sweet, 45 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home.  He was a construction foreman and a member the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local Union 1650.  Troy was born February 9, 1978 in Maysville, Kentucky the son of the late Mary Thompson Sweet.  He was also preceded in death by his brother –...

Apr 24, 2023

Billy Lee Cordes, 41 of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 in Boone County, Kentucky.  He was born December 12, 1981 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late Connie Adams.  Billy was raised by his maternal grandparents – the late Donald Ray and Glenda Louise (Childress) Adams.  He was also preceded in death by a sister...

Apr 17, 2023

David Bruce Crouch, age 62 of Fayetteville, Ohio passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born January 29, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Ira Wesley and Norma (Dunn) Crouch. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter – Emily “Emma Lulu”...

Apr 14, 2023

Jimmy Dale Brierly, 76 of Hamersville, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was a general contractor and “jack of all trades”.  Mr. Brierly was born September 26, 1946 in Winchester, Ohio the son of the late Arthur and Pauline (Ross) Brierly.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters...

Apr 12, 2023

Joyce Jean Harkins, age 86 of Mt.Orab, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 surround by her family at her daughter’s residence in Sardinia, Ohio. She was a retired director of house keeping for Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. Joyce was born October 26, 1936 in Afton, Ohio the daughter of the late George C. Smith, Sr. and...

Apr 10, 2023

Jewel Snider Moore, age 84 of Pensacola, Florida and formerly of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. She made an impact on everyone she met. Because of her many years serving as a military wife, Jewel made friends quickly and often became lifelong relationships. Her infectious smile and dancing eyes drew everyone in. She was born April...

Apr 5, 2023

Reggie Dean Lightner, 73 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky.  He was retired after thirty plus years as a construction laborer through the International Laborers Union, working for various companies in the Cincinnati and surrounding areas.  In his younger years, he was a volunteer for the Ripley Fire...

Apr 5, 2023

David Patrick Ward, Sr. age 65 of Georgetown, Ohio died Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was a machine operator and warehouse supervisor for CORE, Inc. and enjoyed fishing and hunting. David was born April 5, 1958 in Michigan the son of Bill Houston and Margaret (Ward) Houston. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife –...

Apr 3, 2023

Donna D. Jewell, age 80 of Hamersville, Ohio died Monday, April 3, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was retired from Siemens Industry in Cincinnati, Ohio and a member the Cherry Baptist Church near Hamersville, Ohio. Donna was born May 16, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Benton James Woods and Alma Preble....

Apr 3, 2023

Beverelee Jean Pollitt, 73 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at her son’s home in Lake Waynoka, Ohio.  She was a PCA for Southwest Ohio Developmental Center in Batavia, Ohio.  Mrs. Pollitt was born June 12, 1949 in Maysville, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her husband – Charles E. Pollitt; her parents – Clara...

Apr 3, 2023

Wendell Newsome, age 74 of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence. He was a member of the Mt. Orab Church of Christ. Wendell was born February 16, 1949 in Lyra, Ohio the son of the late Frank and Rose (Robinson) Newsome.

Mr. Newsome is survived by two brothers – Richard Newsome of...

Apr 2, 2023

Jeffrey Downing, 59 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home.  He was born February 11, 1964 the son of the late Linda Lou Fultz Kennard and Darrell Downing.  He was also preceded in death by a half-sister – Victoria Mae Kennard.

Jeff is survived by a half-sister – Betty Kennard; two half-brothers...

Apr 2, 2023

Nancy Sue Haitz, 79 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio.  She worked at the former U.S. Shoe Factory and Snappers for many years, both in Ripley.  Ms. Haitz was born December 9, 1943 in Ripley, Ohio the daughter of the late Oakey H. and...

Mar 31, 2023

Leslie Eugene Goodwin, age 98 of Sardinia, Ohio passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio. He was retired from General Electric where he received multiple awards during his 34 years of service and a United States WWII Army veteran and purple heart recipient. Leslie was active...

Mar 26, 2023

Patricia Jean Rutherford, age 86 of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her residence.  Patricia was born June 23, 1936 in Orrville, Ohio the daughter of the late Luciano and Ruth (Jones) Dalessandro.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband – Eugene Owens and two sons – Ronald and Williams Owens....

Mar 25, 2023

Deborah Ann Woods, age 62, of Fayetteville, Ohio passed on to Heaven on March 25, 2023.  She is survived by many loving friends, caring caregivers, and others.

Debbie was born February 13, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Willie and Estella Woods.  She had 5 siblings, one being Antoinette, of which Debbie kept many pictures of in her...

Mar 25, 2023

Alice Mahala Hughes, age 59 of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Alice was born September 2, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Isaac and Anna (Johnson) Sargent.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters – Marian Cantrell and Carol Pollard.

Mar 24, 2023

Daisy Gibbs, 79 of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.  She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Church near Georgetown, Ohio.  Mrs. Gibbs was born April 21, 1943 in Manchester, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lee and Lillie (Smith) Hatfield.  She was also preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2023

Luke Mitchell Mahaffey, infant son of Aaron and Maria (Jenkins) Mahaffey of Winchester, Ohio was born silent on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the UC Medical Center in West Chester, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents – Earl Mahaffey, Robert and Pat Bailey, Bonnie Amyx and Don and Glenda Jenkins and one cousin - Miryah...