Obituaries
Obituaries
JoAnn Tobler
Aug 31, 2026
JoAnn Tobler, age 88, of Maineville, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Loving mother of Jolene (Jeffrey) Witt, Andrew (Michelle) Wilson, Jr., Carolyn Sue Wilson, and Vonda (Robert) Streicher. Cherished grandmother of Jodi (Tom) Ferrell, Christina (David) Mexiell, Nicole (Tommy) Moore, Dale (Kim) Sheridan, Jason (Aimee) Johnson, and David (April) Johnson. Proud great-grandmother...
Cecil G. Middleton
Aug 30, 2026
Cecil G. Middleton passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on June 30, 1945, in Clay County, Kentucky. Cecil Middleton will be remembered with love by his family and those who shared in his life. He is survived by his partner, Janie Fox, loving daughter, Annie (David) Middleton and son Duane (Terica) Middleton....
Orvial Miracle
Aug 29, 2026
Orvial Miracle of Maineville, Ohio. Loving husband of 71 years to Hazel Miracle. Devoted father of Rocky Miracle, Sandy Miracle (Bob) Newton, and the late Ronnie Miracle. Caring grandfather of Nikki (Austin) Berry, Natalie (Robert) Taylor, Ali (Caleb) Poston, Kristin (Nick) Lamb, Rocky Miracle and Pam Henry. Dear great-grandfather of Lilly Berry, Sloane Berry, Bobby Taylor, and Teddy Taylor. Cherished...
Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Scheiderer
Aug 29, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Scheiderer of Goshen, OH, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 68. Jeff was born on July 25, 1958, in Urbana, OH.
He was the beloved husband of the late Regina “Gina” Ann (nee Abbott) Scheiderer, loving father of Jeremy Scheiderer, Kristy (Josh) Rowland, Jeffrey (Nikki) Scheiderer II, and the late Teresa Scheiderer, caring grandfather...
Robert L. McGeorge, Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
Robert L. McGeorge, Jr. of Maineville. Beloved son of Sue Chadwell and the late Robert L. McGeorge, Sr. Dear father of Joshua McGeorge, Jacob McGeorge, Jonah McGeorge, and Jordan McGeorge. Proud grandfather of one grandchild. Loving brother of Michael and Brittany. Proud to be an uncle to Paisley, Colson, Tully and Syren. Passed away August 29, 2026 at the age...
Patricia C. Blackmer
Aug 28, 2026
Patricia C. Blackmer of Loveland, OH, passed away August 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Robert Merritt Blackmer. Cherished mother of Richard (Suzanne) Dieringer, Leanne (Gregory) Marshall, James (Kimberly) Dieringer, Randy (Melinda) Blackmer, Robert (the late Cindy) Blackmer, Kathryn (Timothy) Quinlan, and Ronald (Patricia) Blackmer. Devoted grandmother of Benjamin, Jason, Matthew, Daniel, Hannah, Rhoda,...
Bedo Merle Akers
Aug 27, 2026
Bedo Merle Akers of Milford, OH., went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on August 27, 2026, at the age of 54. Bedo was born on August 3, 1972, in Cincinnati, OH.
Bedo was the beloved husband of Vicky Akers, the loving father of Shianne Akers, cherished son of Rev. Walter Emmerson Akers and the late Rev. Caryl Jean...
Sabrina Lily Beckett
Aug 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sabrina Lily Beckett
Sabrina Lily Beckett, age 16, tragically passed away on August 27, 2026.
Sabrina was an amazing girl who was gifted with both intelligence and artistic ability, and she used those gifts to find joy in so many things. She loved art in all its forms, her dogs, anime, horseback riding, rock climbing, video games, Legos,...
Robert "Bob" E. Morris
Aug 27, 2026
Robert “Bob” E. Morris, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on August 27, 2026, in Blanchester surrounded by family. He was born on January 12, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio.
Bob will be remembered with love by those closest to him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diane Morris; by his son, Tom Morris; and by his daughter, Amy Balash....
Bernard "Barry" Michaelson
Aug 26, 2026
Bernard “Barry” Michaelson, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2026, in Blanchester, just days before his 87th birthday. He was born on August 29, 1939, in Welch, West Virginia.
Barry will be remembered as a hardworking and familiar presence in the community as the owner and operator of Blanchester Five & Ten. Through his work, he became part of...
Geneva E. Smith
Aug 25, 2026
Geneva E. Smith (nee Jeffers), age 94 of Maineville, passed away August 25, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William H. Smith. Loving mother of Billy Ray (Ann) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Christopher William Smith and Melissa Rae (Kevin) Anderson. Proud great grandmother of Emma, Xavier, and Alexander. Dear sister of Amy (the late George) Hall, Carl (Jo) Jeffers, Jerry...
Margaret Alene McPherson
Aug 25, 2026
Margaret Alene (nee Vires) McPherson of Goshen, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born on May 24, 1931, in Jackson, Kentucky, Margaret lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. She was the beloved wife of the late Reuben McPherson; the loving mother of Anna (Garry) Throckmorton,...
Anita Stanley
Aug 24, 2026
Anita (Mullins) Stanley of Goshen, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born on May 10, 1942, in Clintwood, Virginia, Anita was the cherished daughter of the late Glen and Becky (Cantrell) Mullins. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Stanley; her brother, Carl Mullins; and her sister,...
Michael Kenneth Goodwin
Aug 24, 2026
Michael K. Goodwin, beloved husband of the late Peggy Janney Goodwin, passed away August 24, 2026 at the age of 76 at his home.
Born September 9, 1949, in Roanoke, VA to Charles Michael Goodwin and Annis Lamira Jessee Goodwin.
He was formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, where he is survived by his cousin David Trail, brother-in-law Michael Janney, sister-in-law Tempril Janney, and...
Donnie Joe Raines, Sr.
Aug 24, 2026
Donnie Joe Raines Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Loveland, Ohio, on August 24, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. He was 83 years old.
Donnie was born on December 5, 1942, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Joe and Ruby (nee Poore) Raines. He proudly served his country in...
Christine Eldridge
Aug 24, 2026
Christine Mae (Wilder) Eldridge of Goshen, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2026, at the age of 96.
Christine was born on December 25, 1929, in Cincinnati, OH., to the late Otis and Adeline (Miracle) Wilder. She was the beloved wife of the late Farley Eldridge and a devoted mother to Michael (Jeanne) Eldridge,...
Danny R. Stringer
Aug 24, 2026
Rev. Danny Ray Stringer finished his race on August 24, 2026, at the age of 74. He fought the good fight, and now he gets to rest in the arms of Jesus.
He was born on November 23, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Cecil and Myrtle (née Godby) Stringer.
Pastor Danny married the love of his life, Holly (née Thomas) Stringer, on...
Michael Williams
Aug 23, 2026
Michael Williams of Williamsburg, OH, formerly of Goshen, OH., went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on August 23, 2026, at the age of 68. Michael was born on January 20, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH.
Michael was the loving and devoted father of Michael (Mandy) Williams and Melissa (Christopher) Sims, proud and caring grandpa of McKinley and McCoy Williams,...
James "Jim" Schuchter
Aug 22, 2026
James “Jim” Schuchter passed away on August 22, 2026, in Morrow, Ohio.
Jim was born in Morrow, Ohio, on his family’s farm to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (nee Hall) Schuchter. A proud United States Army veteran, Jim honorably served his country.
Jim was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Ranker) Schuchter and devoted father of Jennifer (Tyler) Woods, Elizabeth (Mike) Byrd,...
Paula J. Hannum
Aug 22, 2026
Paula J. Hannum passed away August 22, 2026, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Charles L. Hannum, Jr. Devoted mother of Micki (Todd) Hoffman and Tammy (Kent) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Lara), Mark (Cindy), Amy (Jon), and Brandon. Caring great-grandmother of Abby, Hannah, Vera, Claire, and Isabelle.
A family Celebration of Life will take place at...





