Obituaries

Obituaries

Barbara "Barb" Marsh

Barbara "Barb" Marsh

Aug 2, 2026

Barbara Irene (née Riffle) Marsh of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on July 25, 1932, to Glen Wesley and Vera Frances (née Noertker) Riffle in Milford, Ohio.

Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Eugene "Gene" Ernest Marsh, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage. She was the...

Jean Williams

Jean Williams

Jul 31, 2026

Jean (nee Tolliver) Williams passed away July 31, 2026, at the age of 82. Beloved wife for more than 66 years to Richard L. Williams. Loving mother of Cheri (Robert) Crutcher, Todd (Tammy Light-Williams) Williams, Kimberly (Dan) Seuberling, and David (Johnna) Williams. Proud Granny of ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and four great- great grandchildren. Dear sister of Debi Sturgill...

Mitzi Shults

Mitzi Shults

Jul 31, 2026

Mitzi (née McCarty) Shults of Cincinnati, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2026, at the age of 61.

She was born on August 31, 1964, in Wilmington, Ohio. Mitzi lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. She was the beloved wife of Gerald Lewis Shults Jr., with whom she shared many cherished...

Helen Marie Jones

Helen Marie Jones

Jul 30, 2026

Helen Marie Jones of Maineville. Beloved wife of the late Jack Jones. Loving mother of David (Jennifer) Jones, Steven (Amy) Jones, and Patti (Allan) Powers. Cherished grandmother of Phillip Jones, Ryan (Amber) Jones, Jeremy (Gina) Jones, Erin (John) Rathje, Nick (Sara) Jones, Nathan (Lauren) Jones, Traci (Nick) Mara, and Kelly (Victor) Viacava. Proud great grandmother of Evelyn, Isla, Booker, Konnie,...

Ronald Thomas Benge

Ronald Thomas Benge

Jul 30, 2026

Ronald "Tom" Benge, born January 28, 1941, passed away July 30, 2026. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Benge (nee Dalton) and his sister, Nancy Hicks. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 8 years, Patti Kokoski; his children, Ted Benge (Laura), Linda McCune (Mike), Kris Loughran Strater (Stu), and Bill Loughran; his grandchildren, Josh Loughran...

Joseph R. Mullaney

Joseph R. Mullaney

Jul 29, 2026

Joseph R. Mullaney passed away peacefully July 29, 2026 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Brenda (nee Webb) Mullaney. Loving father of Julie, Amy (Rob), Darren (Mandi), and Brent (Randi). Proud grandfather of Megan, Taylor, Dylan, Logan, Carson, Ava, Ella, Shawn, and Garrett. Great grandfather of Addison and Blake. Dear uncle to many...

John Robert Plummer

John Robert Plummer

Jul 29, 2026

John R. “Bob” Plummer, born on April 5, 1950, in Milford, Ohio, passed away with his family by his side, on July 29, 2026, in Hillsboro, Ohio.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Plummer; his children: Dawn (Scott) Stanfill, John Plummer, Ricky Plummer, and Marci (Zachary) Metcalfe. His pride and joy extended to his grandchildren Zachary, Jacob, Joshua, Jenna,...

Joyce A. Clark

Joyce A. Clark

Jul 27, 2026

Joyce Ann Clark, age 83, of Loveland. Beloved wife of 62 years to David K. Clark. Loving mother of Cheryl Reisinger and Joel King Clark. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey Duke, David A. Clark, Chad J. Clark, and Denise Duke. Passed away July 27, 2026.

Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a faithful Christian woman and was a member...

Julie B. Cochran

Julie B. Cochran

Jul 27, 2026

Julie Barber Cochran, 72, of Maineville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Julie was born on October 12, 1953, in Hope, Arkansas, to the late Thomas J. Barber and Lovena D. Barber. She graduated from Hope High School in 1971 before earning her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education...

Beverly E. Williams

Beverly E. Williams

Jul 26, 2026

Beverly E. Williams, born on April 1, 1930, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at the age of 96. Beverly’s long and remarkable life was a testament to devotion to her family, to education, and to the community of Blanchester, which she called home for her entire life.

Beverly’s roots in Blanchester ran deep; her family had made their home...

Gail Anita Cowell

Gail Anita Cowell

Jul 25, 2026

Gail Anita Cowell of Wilmington, Ohio. Loving wife of 58 years to the late Robert “Bob” Cowell, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, adventure, and unwavering partnership. Through the Mercy and Love of Christ, together Bob and Gail built a close-knit family centered on faith. Cherished mother of Rob Cowell, Christina (Matt) Hathaway, and Stephanie (Aaron) Mackris. Incredibly...

Sandra E. Cromer

Sandra E. Cromer

Jul 25, 2026

Sandra E. Cromer, née Beck, passed away on July 25, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 71. Sandra was born on November 3, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky.

She was the beloved mother of Justin (Minda) Cromer and Jamie (Jason Sweeney) Cromer. Her love extended to her cherished grandchildren: Jackson, Josiah, Jonas, Judah, and Kaden Cromer, as well as Liam...

Melissa A. Stewart

Melissa A. Stewart

Jul 24, 2026

Melissa Annette (nee Newberry) Stewart of Smiths Grove, KY, formerly of Milford, OH. Melissa went home to be with our Lord and Savior following a long and courageous battle with multiple illnesses, at the age of 55. She faced each challenge with strength, faith, and perseverance, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew and loved her.

Melissa is survived by...

Dakota Harlin Nash

Dakota Harlin Nash

Jul 22, 2026

Dakota Harlin Nash of Amelia. Beloved son of Austin Nash and Laura Pirtle. Cherished grandson of George & Jan Pirtle, Dan Nash, and Stacy Goodman. Dear nephew of Kristina Pirtle, Lindsay Pirtle, Clinton Pirtle, Morgan (Logan) Nagy, and Jake Nash. Passed away July 22, 2026 at 10 ½ weeks olds.

Family and friends will be received from 10 AM – 12...

Dave Luehrmann

Dave Luehrmann

Jul 22, 2026

David Henry Luehrmann of West Chester, Ohio. Loving husband of 48 years to Laura Luehrmann. Cherished father of Matthew (Adena) Luehrmann and Meghan (Jeff) Marquardt. Caring grandfather of Kylie Luehrmann, Kora Luehrmann, Jahmeson Marquardt, and Zayden Marquardt. Beloved brother of Debbie Meyer and Pam (Ed) Busan. Proud uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Son of the late Henry and Josephine...

Geraldine S. Tobin

Geraldine S. Tobin

Jul 21, 2026

Geraldine "Geri" Tobin (nee Stone), age 83, passed away July 21, 2026. Geri was born July 13, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Abraham and Shirley Stone. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Michael B. Tobin and her brother, Kenneth Stone. She is survived by her daughters, Debra (Josh) Davidson and Tammi (Jon) Fedders;...

Victor E. Wilson

Victor E. Wilson

Jul 21, 2026

Pastor Victor E. Wilson, age 76, went home to be with the Lord very peacefully on July 21, 2026. Loving husband of 55 years to Loretta Sue (nee Grantham) Wilson. Loving father to Christopher E. Wilson (Megan Montgomery) and the late Chad D. Wilson. Son of the late Arnold and Ferrol Wilson. Dear brother of Linda Smith, Vonda Eversole, Joanne...

Walter James Bunnell

Walter James Bunnell

Jul 20, 2026

Walter James Bunnell of Loveland, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026 at the age of 91.  

He is survived by cherished wife, Judith (nee Wolfe) Bunnell and his loving children, Cindy Stinson and Mike Stinson; cherished grandchildren, Nick Stinson and Kate Stinson; and numerous nieces and nephews, including B.J. Bunnell, Paul (Janet) Bunnell, Peggy (Steve) Cain, Tina...

Delois "Jean" Ebberts Penrod

Delois "Jean" Ebberts Penrod

Jul 20, 2026

Delois “Jean” Ebberts Penrod, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 66.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Allison Embry; her mother and stepfather, Dolores Jean King and James L. King; her first husband, Steven Ebberts; and many beloved fur babies who held a special place in her heart.

Jean leaves behind...

Roger Baker

Roger Baker

Jul 20, 2026

Roger Baker, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 20,2026, surrounded by the love of his family. While his family grieves his passing, they rejoice in the assurance that he is now whole, healed, and in the presence of the Savior he faithfully loved and served throughout his life.

Roger was the devoted husband...