Obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

John Derek Weeks, age 67, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, loving father of Derek and Megan Weeks, beloved son of the late James and Olive Kathleen Weeks (nee Gardner), devoted brother of James Joseph (Shelia) Weeks, Jared (Cheryl) Weeks, Juli (Freddy) Bolles and Dustin (Betsy) Weeks, also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Memorial Services will be held...

Oct 12, 2023

Michael Hathorn, age 59, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, loving brother of Linda Beckman, Susan Hathorn and preceded in death by his sister Diana Egbers, devoted uncle of Sarah, Carrie and Ethan.  Graveside Services will be held at Williamsburg Cemetery, 824 Gay Street, Williamsburg, Ohio on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11am.

Oct 6, 2023

Carolyn Helen Gaul (nee Rose), age 81, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, beloved wife of Keith Edward Gaul, loving mother of Mike (Tracey) Gaul, Teresa (James) Donley and Brenda (Brian) Woodward, loving daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude Rose, cherished grandmother of Bryce, Danielle, Ashley, Blake, Keith and preceded in death by her grandson Scotty and great-grandmother...

Oct 5, 2023

Ernest Dean Lester, age 61, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, loving father of Ariene (Hans) Nolte and Stephanie (AJ) Collins, beloved son of the late Earnest and Elanor Lester, devoted brother of Connie (Aland) Holland, also survived by many grandchildren.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  The family prefers memorial donations to help with...

Oct 4, 2023

Brian Keith Deel, age 64, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, beloved husband of Margaret Deel (nee Bishop), loving father of Alex (Michelle) Deel, loving son of Clark and the late Marilyn Deel, devoted brother of Brenda Ely, Eric (Mary) Deel and Larry (Sandy) Deel, cherished grandfather of Matt Segrist, also survived by many nieces and nephews.  In lieu...

Sep 24, 2023

Katherine Lee McKinzie, age 59, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, beloved wife of Conni Scott, loving mother of Kelly (David) James, Richard (Geri) Spitznagel, Christal (Matthew) Laws and preceded in death by her beloved friend Jeff Fite, loving daughter of Nella McKinzie Wilson (nee Henson) and preceded in death by her father Rev. Sam McKinzie, devoted sister of...

Sep 15, 2023

Marine Corps Veteran

Maynard Edward Pringle, age 84, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, beloved husband of the late Janet Belle Pringle (nee Metzger), loving father of Dean (Sheila) Pringle, Dale (Kathy) Pringle, Joseph Pringle and James (Jessica) Pringle, cherished grandfather of Bradley, Krysta, Amber, Jett and Jaxon, also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be held...

Aug 27, 2023

Marshalynn Moore (nee Brown) age 86, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, beloved wife of the late Volney Moore, loving mother of Mark (Stephany) Moore, Janice Moore, Shellie (George) Seip, Frank (Barbara) Moore and preceded in death by her daughter Norma Hammonds and her son Curtis Moore, also survived by many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.  Services will be held...

Aug 10, 2023

Helen Marie Paff (nee Smith), age 104, passed away Thursday August 10, 2023, beloved wife of the late Frank J. Paff, loving mother of Kay Christina Paff, devoted sister of the late Elizabeth Collier, Wilbur Smith, Audrey (Stover) Creager, Florence Shinkle and Clarence Smith, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was the last surviving member of the...

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Davis (nee McKinney), age 89, of Mainville, Ohio, devoted daughter of the late Estel and Lucille McKinney, beloved wife of Thomas Davis and preceded in death by her first husband William Lowry, loving mother of Mike (Fran) Lowry and Mischele (Mike) Hagood, loving sister of Pat Drostie and the late Carl and Charles McKinney, cherished grandmother of...

Jul 26, 2023

SCHOEMER, Robert "Bob", Age 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, loving husband to the late Karyn Sue Schoemer, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Service will be held at the convenance of the family

Jul 20, 2023

SHREVE, William "Bill", age 71, passed away Thursday July 20, 2023, beloved husband of Pat Shreve, loving father of Jason (Barb) Shreve, Bill (Jenn) Shreve and Elliot (Julia) Shreve, cherished grandfather Avery and Nolan Shreve, brother of Larry Shreve, Judy (Dan) Hinkle, Carol (Michael) Stucker, Linda (Rick) Smith and the late Donna (the late Bill) Allen. Services will be...

Jul 12, 2023

Raymond Lee Campbell, age 75, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, beloved husband of Lenny Campbell (nee Arnold), loving father of Sheila Adams, Sandra Campbell, Scott Campbell, Shaun (Ali) Campbell and Michael (Heather) Hornsby, also survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Services will be held at the convenance of the family.

Jun 9, 2023

Ella Christina Balzhiser (nee Justice), age 94, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, beloved wife of James H Balzhiser, loving mother of Nancy (Mike) Willis, Bonnie (Larry) Dean, Wanda (Jeff) Crenner and preceded in death by her son Lloyd (Linda) Balzhiser, cherished grandmother of Michelle, Mark, Jimmy, Dustin, Jordan and preceded in death by Eric, Travis and Logan, cherished...

Jun 5, 2023

Dexter K. Bastin, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, was born on September 19, 1952 in Danville, Kentucky. He was the son of Odes Bastin, Mary Godbey Bastin, and Helen Fritz Bastin.

He attended Williamsburg High School, University of Cincinnati, and Hamline University School of Law. He practiced law in Clermont and Brown counties for...

Jun 5, 2023

Tonya Sue Smith, age 56, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, loving mother of Jessup Smith and preceded in death by her daughter Amber Smith and her son Cody Smith, loving partner of Greg Morris, beloved daughter of Jeanette Mealton and the late Ronald Melton, devoted sister of Sabrina Melton and Josh Melton, cherished grandmother of Kambrea Smith.  Memorial...

May 13, 2023

John T. Dunn, age 59, passed away Saturday May 13, 2023, loving father of David Couch and Marybeth Jimenez, devoted brother of Barbara Watson, Jane Johnson and preceded in death by his brother Chuck Dunn and his sister's Donna West and Anna Harris, devoted step-brother of Ronnie Dunn  and Carol Dunn.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held...

May 9, 2023

Connie S. Young, age 59, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, beloved daughter of Rosella Young and the late Eugene L. Young, loving sister of Ruby Page, Regina Hudson, Richard Young and preceded in death by her sister Joann Davidson, also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Connie graduated from Batavia High School in 1982.  She will be missed...

May 1, 2023

Roberta L. Sturdivan, age 62, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, beloved daughter of the late Everett and Lucille Sturdivan (nee Cranfill), loving sister of Harvey Sturdivan, Mary Jo Metcalf, Christine Hadley, Orville Sturdivan, Tim Sturdivan, Robert Sturdivan and proceded in death by her sister's Judy Brown Anna DeLoach, Marily Dally and brothers William Brown and Jeffrey Sturdivan, devoted...

Apr 28, 2023

Ryan Jacob Healey 25, Williamsburg, Ohio went to his eternal resting place on Friday April 28, 2023. Born on July 21,1997 to Mary and Robert Healey. He is survived by parents Mary Jones Healey and Robert (Shelly) Healey. Two brothers Richard John Healey, Ronald Joseph Healey, one nephew Rowan Jensen Healey, Partner Grace Garber, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins....