OBITUARIES

Richard Corder

Feb 18, 2025

Sergeant Richard "Dick" Corder passed away peacefully in his home on February 18, 2025. Dick was born in Norwood, Ohio. He is a 1963 graduate of Princeton High School and served in the US Air Force as part of the 763 rd Radar Squadron from 1964-1970. He proudly served his community as a Clermont County Corrections Officer and Sheriff's Deputy...

Mary Blimline

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Grace Rogers Blimline

Entered into heaven to celebrate with Jesus, loved ones and friends waiting for her to join them.

She was called into ministry when she dedicated her life to Jesus at age 12. She graduated from Allentown Bible College, Allentown, PA, with a degree in children's ministry. She dedicated her life to teaching children about Jesus and...

Dolores Evans

Feb 15, 2025

Evans, Dolores A. (nee Frakes) passed peacefully on February 15, 2025 at the age of 75 in Union Township, Ohio. She was born March 18,1949 to her late parents Stanton S. and June (nee Krawczyk) Frakes. Wife of the late Vincent T. Evans (2018). Loving mother of Teresa (Jason) Wright and the late Melanie Evans. Sister of Deborah ( Roque)...

Adella Gabbard

Feb 10, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Adella June Gabbard passed away at the age of 86, on February 10th, 2025. She was born on May 24th, 1938 to the late O'dell Davis and Elizabeth (Ruble) Davis. She is survived by her children, Bryon (Judy Fernandez) Gabbard, and Tanya (Harvey Teeters) Gabbard and grandchildren Christopher, Michael and Levi. She is preceded in death by...

Daniel Montgomery Honchell

Feb 8, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Daniel Montgomery Honchell. He left this world on February 8, 2025 due to health complications. Born on October 22, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Daniel spent his life dedicated to his faith, his family, and helping others. He resided in Xenia, Ohio, where he was known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love...

Raymond Kraft

Jan 31, 2025

Raymond Eugene Kraft SR (Skipper)

February 21,1940

Son of the late Catherine Jean Kraft East (Robert) Brother of the late Thomas and Nancy Jo East, the late Bobby and Wanda East, Jack East SR (Debbie), Ronald East SR (Linda)

Husband of Martha Kay Lang Kraft. Father of Raymond Eugene Kraft JR (Suzanne), the late Brian Daniel Kraft (Patti),...

Beverly Sue Cole

Jan 31, 2025

Beverly Sue Cole (nee Warren) of Batavia, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2025 at the age of 78. Born on November 3, 1946 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Beverly was the devoted wife of 60 years to Randy Cole; loving mother of Sherry Long (Lee), Regina Tassell (Charles), Dennis Cole (Rachelle), and Deborah Cole (Allan...

Stephen Browning

Jan 28, 2025

Stephen Douglas Browning Sr., age 68, went peacefully into heaven on January 28th, 2025. Born November 2nd, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Buel and surviving Marjorie Browning (nee Douglas). Devoted husband of Lina "Jane" Browning (nee Gambrel). Loving father of Stephen Douglas (Lindsey) Browning Jr. "Doug", and Elizabeth (Nathan) Swinson "Beth". Beloved Papaw of Avery and Ellie Swinson....

Vinia Parks

Jan 27, 2025

Vinia Parks, 77, beloved Mother, Daughter, Spouse, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Mother-in-law, was called to her eternal resting place on January 27, 2025. She entered this world on October 31, 1947 in Pineville, KY, born to Otis and Margarett Napier. She is survived by her daughters Sherry Sturgill, Margarett Schrenk, Tonya Ellis. Sister of Alma Shockley. Grandmother of Amanda Vernon Thomas...

William Reynolds

Jan 25, 2025

William "Billy" Joseph Reynolds

Passed away on January 25, 2025, in Batavia, Ohio. He was the devoted husband of Connie (née Botto) Reynolds and the beloved son of Kay (née Moore) Stevenson and Kenis R. Reynolds. Cherished father of Melissa Reynolds, Kasey Reynolds Harrison, Samantha Samples, Kayta Reynolds, and Kelly Reynolds. Loving grandfather of Myles, Christopher, Bruen, and Levi.

Billy was the...

Jason Ross Hillman

Jan 23, 2025

BATAVIA - Jason Ross Hillman, age 41, passed away on January 23, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1983, to the late Bruce and Donna (nee Mueller) Hillman, Sr. Jason was the loving husband of Cati (nee Peacock) Hillman; devoted father of Isla Muroski, J.J. Hillman, Loralei Hillman, and Calliope Hillman; and dear brother of Dawn Popp, Angie (Garry)...

June Surber

Jan 22, 2025

June Elaine Hall Surber, born June 22, 1941, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2025.

June was born and raised in Batavia, Ohio, and spent summers at her grandparents' home in Williamsburg. She found joy in gardening, learning to cook, and creating lasting memories with her beloved Aunt Helen and Grandmother.

For 83 years, June called Cincinnati home. There, she married her...

Shawnta R. Brock

Jan 21, 2025

MT. ORAB - Shawnta R. Brock, age 37, passed away on January 21, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1987, to Tonya (nee Estridge) and the late Jesse Brock, Sr. Shawnta was the loving partner of Ryan Taylor; cherished mother of Branson Taylor, Rylee Taylor, Scarlett Taylor, and Maddox Taylor; dear sister of Jesse (Tina) Brock, Jr., Tera Brock,...

Chasidy Gagen

Jan 20, 2025

NEW RICHMOND - Chasidy Gagen, age 38, passed away on January 20, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1986, to Sherri (nee Reed) and the late Robert Hollen. Chasidy was the devoted wife of the late Daniel Gagen; loving mother of Michael, Matthew, Madison, Michelle, and Mackenzie; and dear sister of Amber Hollen and the late Cameo Hollen. Chasidy...

Douglas Berlier

Jan 16, 2025

Douglas Wayne Berlier, age 73, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born and raised in a close-knit family, Doug was the beloved husband of Nancy and devoted father to his two children, Jacob and Anne, and Son-in-Law Adam Walker. He was a cherished grandfather to Ava and Aleia, who brought him much joy. Doug and his wife hosted 11 students...

Jodi Querry

Jan 14, 2025

Jodi Amelia Gracheck Querry was born April 12, 1967 to Corrie and Jay Gracheck in Lincoln Park, Michigan and unexpectedly passed away in Batavia, Ohio on January 14, 2025.

Jodi was raised in Lincolk Park, Michigan and graduated from Andover High School in Bloomfield, Michigan. After a brief stint in the Navy, Jodi attended Ross Medical Education Center and was a...

Mark Salonus

Jan 9, 2025

Mark Thomas Salonus passed away on January 9th, 2025, at the age of 63, knowing he will forever be deeply loved. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Salonus, and older brother, Edward Joseph Salonus. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Salonus, his brother Michael (Cindy) Salonus of Snellville, GA, as well as his Nephews Cameron...

Tina Lorraine Hensley

Jan 5, 2025

UNION TOWNSHIP - Tina Lorraine Hensley, age 54, passed away on January 5, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1970 to Nova (nee Marshall) and the late Gordon Hensley. Tina was the loving mother of Jamie Hensley, Christina Hensley, Donald (Alex) Hensley, Nova White, Michael Hensley, Ricardo Hensley, Ilda Hensley, and Aaliyah Hensley; beloved grandmother of 33 grandchildren, 3...

Carol Ann Mersch

Jan 3, 2025

CHARLOTTSVILLE, VIRGINIA - Carol Ann Mersch, age 82, previously of Union Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1942 to the late William and Roberta (nee McMillan) Richey. Carol was the loving wife of the late Richard Mersch, and beloved mother of Carol "Carrie" J. (Bennett "JD") Rocket. 

Throughout her life, Carol enjoyed...

Theresa Marcum

Jan 2, 2025

Theresa G. Marcum finished a 68-year journey on January 2nd, 2025. Born August 4th, 1956, to the late James H. and Irene (nee Turner) Cornelison in Cincinnati, Ohio. Devoted wife of Gregory W. Marcum. Beloved Mother of Ian Marcum. Loving Sister of David (Karen) Cornelison, Douglas (Tammy) Cornelison, and Ron Spurlock. Cherished aunt to many numerous nieces, nephews, and great...