All Obituaries

Lovella Johnson, 96, of Milan passed away Monday, May 20, 2019.  Lovella was born Friday, February 2, 1923 in Garner, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Rosa (Short) Watts. She married Clifton (Dock) Johnson February 23, 1940 and he preceded her in death October 26, 1994.  Lovella was a homemaker and attended Pilgrims Home Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, growing flowers, gardening, quilting, fishing, and spending time with family, especially her...

           Joyce Poole, 84, of Milan passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at The Waters of Dillsboro surrounded by her family and the loving care of the staff.  Joyce was born Tuesday, November 20, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Francis and Florence (Naegel) Langenstroer.  She married Thomas J. Poole May 28, 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1996.  Joyce was a homemaker and of the catholic faith.  She was a...

            Larry Elder, 81, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Larry was born Tuesday, August 17, 1937 in Ohio County, the son of William and Maude (Holbert) Elder.  He married ViVian Thayer October 17, 1958 and she survives.  Larry was the owner/operator of Elder service and garage for 60 years and was an auto mechanic.  He worked at I & M, was a Dillsboro firefighter for...

           Irma Leora Stacy, 102, of Milan, formerly of Moores Hill / Lawrenceburg passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Irma was born Friday, March 30, 1917 in Moores Hill, the daughter of Irvin and Lulu (Rumsey) Heller.  She married Joseph Stacy June 16, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1981.  Irma was a member of the Moores Hill United Methodist Church, former Eastern Star member and worked at...

           Crystal Kirk, 38 of Aurora passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg.  Crystal was born Wednesday, March 11, 1981 in Dearborn County, the daughter of Paul and Patty (Taylor) Kirk.  Crystal was a factory worker, enjoyed playing bingo, loved to work and loved being with family.             Crystal is survived by mother Patty Caseltine of...

            Betty Hall, 80, of Moores Hill passed away Monday 15, 2019 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Betty was born Wednesday, April 5, 1939 in Jellico, Tennessee the daughter of Vembert and Jalie (Kidd) Blankenship.  She married Charles Hall and he preceded her in death.  Betty retired from SENCO in Newtown, Ohio.  She was a former member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church, which she was very active in.  Her...

Trenton Lee Dale Bentle, 30, of Versailles passed away Friday April 12, 2019 in Ohio.  Trenton was born August 3, 1988 in Dearborn County, the son of Regina Bentle. He married  Amanda Bentle and she survives. Trenton was a factory worker, enjoyed playing music (guitar and the drums); photographer, being outdoors and like to make people laugh.             Trenton is survived by wife Amanda Bentle of Lawrenceburg; two children....

            Garry Johnson, 66, of Milan passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home with family by his side.  Garry was born Friday, January 23, 1953 in Milan, the son of Clifton “Doc” and Lovella (Watts) Johnson.  He married Jean Hartman April 24, 1976 and she survives.  Garry was a factory worker, enjoyed woodworking, spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and listening to...

            Charles William Coy, 67 of Dillsboro passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home with family by his side. Charles was born Tuesday, April 24, 1951 in Dearborn County, the son of Robert and Charlene (White) Coy.  Robert worked for Carpenters Union Local # 2 and was a former member of F & AM Masonic Lodge #122.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with family and grilling out and loved the...

            Mary Eileen Smith, 85 of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at U.C. Medical Health in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Eileen was born Saturday, December 16, 1933 in Milan the daughter of Harry and LaVerna (Freyer) Neukam.  Eileen was a homemaker and former member of Grace Church of the Valley.  She enjoyed church, volunteering at the food pantry, loved her family and spending time with...