OBITUARIES

John Robert Hammon Jr.

John Robert Hammon Jr.

May 17, 2022

John Robert Hammon, Jr., 57, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

He was born April 22, 1965 in Newtown, Ohio. He was a 1983 graduate of Turpin High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in transportation logistics from The Ohio State University.

John served his country proudly in the U.S. Army National Guard and dedicated 33 years to FedEx Ground....

Edward Frank Gulden

Edward Frank Gulden

May 10, 2022

Edward Frank (Tausch) Gulden, age 80 passed away May 10, 2022 in Cincinnati OH with his loving wife (Susan), son (Tony) and daughter in law (Eileen) by his side. Ed was born July 26, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frank Gulden (Fireman) and Ruth Steuer Gulden (Later Ruth Tausch)  

Ed was an accomplished business man who loved to travel and see...

Mildred Ann Richards

Mildred Ann Richards

May 8, 2022

Richards, Mildred Ann passed at her residence in the Village of Batavia on May 8th, 2022 at the age of 86 yrs. She was born in Cincinnati, OH. on Feb 23, 1936 to James and Clair (Jennings) Davis. Devoted wife of the late Fred Richards. Loving mother of Fredrick, Jeff and Ralph Richards and the late Jack (2002), Monica (1989)...

James M. Spencer

James M. Spencer

May 6, 2022

Spencer, James Michael passed May 6, 2022 suddenly in Montgomery, Ohio at the age of 57 yrs. He was born on March 2, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH to Sandra Spencer (nee Thornton). He married the love of his life Patricia C. Spencer (Evans) of 36 loving and caring years. He was blessed with 2 children James M. Jr. (Kaitlin) Spencer...

Michael John Retzler

Michael John Retzler

Apr 30, 2022

U.S. Navy Veteran Retzler, Michael John past on 4/30/22 in Jackson Twp at his home at the age 82 years, 9 months and 30 days. He was born in Georgetown, Ohio to Michael P. and Eva C. Retzler (nee Weber). Loving father of Sharon Retzler (Dan) Colyer. Brother of Fredrick (Donna) Retzler and the late Kathleen (1985) and Mary Grace...

Hilda P Barnes

Hilda P Barnes

Apr 28, 2022

Barnes, Hilda P. resident of Batavia. Passed away at the age of 94 on April 28, 2022 in Batavia,Ohio. Hilda was born January 5, 1928 in Jackson Twp. OH to William and Nellie Sibert (nee Bordwell). Beloved wife of Vernon R. Barnes. Loving mother of Jeanine Bowling, Teresa (Albert) Short, Sherry (Jim) Luti, Timithy (Kathy) Barnes, Vernon (Brenda) Barnes, James...

Johnny J. Johnson

Johnny J. Johnson

Apr 27, 2022

US Army-Vietnam VeteranSTONELICK TOWNSHIP - Johnny J Johnson, age 71. Beloved husband of Rebecca Jay "Becky" Johnson (nee Willis). Loving father of John "JJ" (Becki) and Matt (Grace) Johnson. Dear son of Arlene "Boots" (nee Eschenbach) and the late Ralph Johnson. Brother of Jenny (Kent) Carpenter and Judy Johnson. 9 Grandchildren, 3 Great-grandchildren with another on the way. Also survived...

Janet C. Kindred

Janet C. Kindred

Apr 23, 2022

BATAVIA - Janet C. Kindred, age 78, passed away on April 23,2022 in Batavia. She was born on January 25, 1944 in Anderson, Oh. to the late James Arthur and Mary Sunderman (nee Pedro). Janet was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Kindred (August 18, 2020), loving mother of Kimberly (Benjamin) York; cherished grandmother of Avery, Brooke, and Brandon...

Sherry Ann Rahlmann

Sherry Ann Rahlmann

Apr 23, 2022

Sherry Ann Harmon Rahlmann, age 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2022 surrounded by family.

Sherry was born on April 12, 1948 in Watseka, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Roberta Hall Harmon and stepfather Lawrence B. Harmon. She married Frederick Layne Rahlmann on July 30, 1977 in Science Hill, Kentucky. Sherry was a graduate...

Dr. Joseph G Halsey

Dr. Joseph G Halsey

Apr 19, 2022

Dr Joseph G Halsey of Breathitt County, KY went to be home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years Shelia C Halsey of New Richmond, OH, his sister Brenda Miller (Barry) his children Tamarah Jo Stagg (Jon), Todd Halsey (Monica) and...

Christine Troy

Christine Troy

Apr 14, 2022

UNION TOWNSHIP - Christine Troy, age 75, passed away on April 14, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1946 to the late Philip Cranfill and Myrtle Cranfill (nee Howell). Christine was the loving wife of Gregory S. Troy; devoted mother of Chester (Sue) Troy, Virginia (Dale) Fleming, and Martha (Clinton) Troy-Sanders; beloved grandmother of Jay Troy, Gregory A. Troy,...

Joseph Byron Young

Joseph Byron Young

Apr 12, 2022

Joseph B. Young (Joe) passed peacefully on the morning of April 12, 2022 with his family nearby. He was the devoted husband of the late Linda Lee (Harvey) Young and loving father to their daughter, Emily Renee (Young) Overcash and her husband Nathan A. Overcash. Joe was born in 1944 to parents, Walton and Hallie Young. He was the eldest...

Debra Carter-Baker

Debra Carter-Baker

Apr 10, 2022

Debra Carol Plummer Carter-Baker, 66, of Batavia, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Debbie was born on November 23, 1955, to Don and Nora Plummer in Norfolk, Virginia. While just a small child Debbie’s family relocated to Goshen, Ohio where she and her sisters grew up. Debbie graduated from Goshen High School in 1973. She was a talented...

Robin L. Fite

Robin L. Fite

Apr 5, 2022

Robin L. Fite (nee Reynolds), of Williamsburg, passed peacefully on April 5th, 2022 at the age of 61. 

Her family is currently drafting the remainder of her obituary. Thank you for your patience. 

Louis H. Ridge

Louis H. Ridge

Apr 3, 2022

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Louis H. Ridge, age 82. Beloved husband of Joyce Ann Ridge (nee Bauer). Step-father of Robert (Ravuth Veung), Brian (Christine), Mark and Ron (Gina) Armacost. Brother of Otto (Ruth), Larry (Sandy) and late Bill (Frances) Ridge and the late Lenore C. Ridge and Jean Evans. Grandfather of Emily, Brian Jr., Marissa and Michael.  Family will receive friends...

James B Dapper

James B Dapper

Mar 26, 2022

 

Dapper, James B. born 11/2/42 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Passed peacefully with his wife Kathy and his daughter Lisa at his side on 3/26/22 in Amelia, Ohio. Son to the late Harry and Mildred (nee Costello) Dapper. Devoted husband of Kathy Dapper (nee Lewis) for 44 years. Loving father of Lisa (Donald) Dickerson. Brother of Mary (Walter) Karwisch and the...

Gloria Jean Hatter

Gloria Jean Hatter

Mar 25, 2022

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Gloria Jean Hatter, age 76, passed away on March 25, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1945 to the late Henry Watkins and Elizabeth Bauman (nee Waldon). Gloria was the beloved wife of Barry Hatter; loving mother of Yvette (Bob) Johnson, Erika (Dennis Winningham, Sr.) Lay, and step-daughter Beth Brulport; cherished grandmother of Timmy Alan, Nichole,...

Michele M. Wendel

Michele M. Wendel

Mar 15, 2022

WILLIAMSBURG - Michele M. Wendel, age 59, passed away on March 15, 2022.  She was born on January 11, 1963 to Michel and Yvonne (nee Mathieu) Courtey.  Michele was a cherished daughter; the devoted wife of John J. Wendel II; beloved mother of Krystal Suttles and John E. (Courtney) Wendel; loving grandmother of Zachary, Kayden, Cameron, Johnathan, and Xander; and...

Allyn Jo Martin

Allyn Jo Martin

Mar 13, 2022

Allyn (Lynn) Jo Martin, loved by many, went home to be with Jesus, March 13, 2022, at the age of 75. She was the loving wife of John Martin. Beloved mother to Timothy Martin (Missy), Mark Martin (Lisa), and Amy Swanson (Kenny). She was the beloved Grammy/Ma to 7 grandchildren: Claire, Grace, Abby, Anna, Ryan, Luke and Ava. She was...

Tina Sofranko

Tina Sofranko

Mar 12, 2022

Sofranko, Martina Barbara passed March 12, 2022, age 57.  She was born in Badkreuznach, Germany on February 20, 1965 to Kurt and Alma Honing.  Devoted wife of 35 years to Joseph P Sofranko.  Loving mother Ela and Melanie Honing, Douglas Sofranko and Kevin K. (Franklin J) Sofranko.  Sister of Mathias Honing and Gabriele Luhr.  Cherished grandmother of 3 grandchildren and...