OBITUARIES

Carol Sue Reed

Aug 9, 2024

Reed, Carol Sue, resident of Batavia passed August 9, 2024 at the age of 65 in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was born on August 16, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Paul E. and Judith C. (nee Journey) Duncan. Loving sister of Paul E. Duncan and Matthew W. Duncan. Also survived by her 2 nieces Jennifer and Amber and her adopted...

Lillian Elizabeth McGraw

Aug 9, 2024

UNION TOWNSHIP - Lillian Elizabeth McGraw, age 81, passed away on August 9, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1943 to the late Felix and Dorothy (nee Schafer) Walter. Lillian was the devoted wife of the late Harrison McGraw; loving mother of Victoria McGraw, Valerie (Evan Eldon) Simons, and Jennifer (Gregory) Ensley; cherished grandmother of Harry (Megan) Simons; Elaina...

Teresa A. Bromagen

Aug 7, 2024

GOSHEN - Teresa A. Bromagen, age 67, passed away on August 7, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1957, to the late Delbert Sr., and Betty (nee Dahlheimer) Alsip. Teresa was the loving wife of Richard Bromagen; devoted mother of Jason (Beverly) Bromagen and Amy Windisch; cherished grandmother of Matthew Bromagen, Christopher (Bailey) Windisch, and Megan Windisch; adored great-grandmother...

Saundra L. Harley

Aug 6, 2024

Saundra Lee (Gibson) Harley, longtime resident of Batavia, Ohio passed peacefully at home on August 6, 2024 with her family by her side. Saundra was born at home on February 12, 1939, to Erald and Gleneva (Lane) Gibson in New Carlisle, Ohio. She was the loving wife to Gerald Gene Harley for 63 years. Saundra dedicated her life to the...

Adron Conatser

Aug 6, 2024

UNION TOWNSHIP - Adron Conatser, age 91, passed away on August 6, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1933 to the late William and Nora (nee Walker) Conatser. Adron was the devoted husband of 70 years to the late Marie (nee Nease) Conatser; loving father of Connie Smith, Vickie Parsons, Scott (Tammy) Conatser, Donna (Joe) Thompson, and Angie (Dave)...

Brittany Brinson

Aug 4, 2024

Brinson, Brittany A., resident of Sardinia. Passed suddenly August 4, 2024 at the age 37 in Brown County, Ohio. Brittany was born July 08,  1987 in Cincinnati, Ohio to her loving parents Gordan B. and Jennifer L. (nee Moore) Brinson. Loving mother of Andrew "Andy" Cabanas and Joclynn "Josie" Jones. Dear sister of Brandy M. (Jeffrey) Kaufman and Jarred P....

Dorothy Kelley

Aug 4, 2024

Bethel - Dorothy Fern Kelley, age 92. Wife of the late Marion Earl Kelley, Daughter of the late Elbert Vernon and Goldie Marguerite (nee Long) Sells. Loving mother of Robin (Glynn) Broach and Shane (Jamie) Kelley. Sister of the late Marguerite Young and Floyd Sells. Cherished grandmother of Dylan and Christian Broach. Family will receive friends 10 AM Friday, August...

Lillian Moore

Aug 3, 2024

MOORE, Lillian M. (nee Tipton) resident of Batavia, passed peacefully in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 3, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 30, 1930 to the late James Carl and Lois Marie (nee Barber) Tipton. Loving mother of Lynn F. Brollier and the late Ronald Moore (2017). Sister of the late...

Loretta Wade

Aug 2, 2024

Loretta Wade, 72. Our beloved Mother and Wife passed away on August 2, 2024. Loretta entered this world on September 26, 1951 in Pineville, KY born to Clyde and Geneva Hensley. She met her husband David Wade in 1976 and they married February 25, 1978. Loretta is survived by her two children, Dan Wade and Amanda Aubry; husband, Dave Wade;...

Marvin Roberts

Jul 31, 2024

UNITED STATES ARMY - Marvin L. Roberts, age 86, joined his beloved in heaven on July 31, 2024. Born February 22, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Claude H. and Margie (nee Meguire) Roberts. Beloved husband of the late Teressa (nee Mackzum) Roberts. Cherished Father of Mark (Kimberly Harner) Roberts and Todd (Dana) Roberts. Loving Grandfather of Brittney, Becca,...

Mary P. Hutzel

Jul 29, 2024

Mary Patricia Hutzel, (Nee McNally), known to her friends as "Pat", born June 4,1922, in St. Paul, Minnesota died peacefully at her home in Batavia, Ohio on July 29, 2024. In the days leading up to and at the time of her death, she was surrounded by loving family members. For the last eight years of her life, she was...

William Click

Jul 25, 2024

Union Township - William Click, age 89, passed away on July 25, 2024. Born January 2, 1935 to the late John Emmett and Evelyn (nee Blaker) Click. Loving Husband of 72 years to Jeanette (nee Hensley) Click. Cherished Father of Pam (Donald) Jeffers, Sharon (John) Powers, Debbie Uhl, Peggy Sizemore, Deanna (George) Woods, Brenda Ogan, and the late Marlene Uhl...

Anna C. McKesson

Jul 15, 2024

Anna C. McKesson (nee Dansberry) entered into rest July 15, 2024 at the age of 94. Dear wife of the late Kenneth McKesson. Preceded in death by 4 siblings. Dear aunt of Diana (Henry) Crowthers, Patricia A. Oliver, Marilyn S. (Frank) Miller, Robert A. (Barb) Danner and Phillip S. (Lori) Danner. Also survived by numerous grand nieces and nephews. Services...

William F. Lucas

Jul 13, 2024

MIAMI TOWNSHIP - William F. Lucas, age 68, passed away on July 13, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1955, to the late Carl Sr., and Gladys (nee Weigel) Lucas. William was the loving father of Stacy (Todd Meece) Lucas; step-father of Robert (Lyndsay) Hagedorn; cherished grandfather of Madison and David; and dear brother of the late Carl Lucas,...

James Ward

Jul 5, 2024

US ARMY VETERAN - James A. Ward, "Jim", joined his fallen comrades on July 5, 2024. Born February 27, 1936, in Cincinnati, OH to the late John F. and Elsie (nee Brick) Ward. Devoted husband of 64 years to Betty (nee Holden) Ward. Loving Father of Cathy (Donn) Chesley. Beloved Grandfather of Jake (Lauren) Chesley and Sara (Cody) Bishop. Caring...

Roy Hiles

Jul 4, 2024

WWII United States Marine

Hiles, Roy L. Sr, peacefully passed on July 4, 2024, at The Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved husband of Doris Hiles and the late Virginia Hiles. Loving father of Nina Hogan, Mark (Donna) Hiles, Dorothy (Phillip) Wells, Roy Hiles Jr., John Hiles and the late Mary Ann Vansuch. Stepfather of Timothy McLaughlin, Tina McLaughlin, Jill...

Lakyn Hatfield

Jul 4, 2024

Hatfield, Lakyn Delilah passed, surrounded with her loved ones around her, on July 4, 2024 at 11 days old in Mt. Orab, OH.  She was born on June 23, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH to her loving parents Logan Hatfield and Delilah Seibert.  Dear sister of Emalynn Hatfield.  Cherished granddaughter of Jeffery Hatfield, Heidi Howard, Anthony Seibert, Shannon Seibert and step-granddaughter...

Bryan Sexton

Jul 2, 2024

SEXTON, Bryan D. passed suddenly on July 2, 2024 at the age of 57 with his loving family surrounding him. He was born on April 24, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio to David R. and Joan D. (nee Didday) Sexton. Loving father of Zachary Sexton and Staci (Jeremy) Hasson. Brother of Andrea (Nick) DeRose and Jeff( Pam) Sexton. Uncle of Ashley,...

Mary Lou Marker

Jun 25, 2024

Marker, Mary Louise (nee McCollum) passed peacefully June 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Mary Lou was born to Charles McCollum and Louise (nee Sheets) McCollum on August 9, 1931 in Cincinnati. Wife of the late Charles V. Marker. Dear mother of Darlene (Russ) Hensley, Drake (Mary Ann) Marker, Dean (Missy) Marker and Greg (Dayna) Marker. Dear sister of...

Danny R. Saddler

Jun 17, 2024

AMELIA - Danny R. Saddler, age 77 passed away on June 17, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1947, to the late Sherman and Zoda (nee Smith) Saddler. Danny was the loving father of Danette Chumbley and step-father of Luanne Shelton and Ted Ott; cherished grandfather of Kris (Shaunda Jones) Saddler, Devyn (Justin) West, Michael Shelton Jr., John (Nora)...