Obituaries

Elizabeth Holton, age 95, of Decatur, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 with her family by her side at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Care Center at Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. She was born January 29, 1931 in Clermont County, Ohio the daughter of the…

Bonnie Sue Beath, age 77, of Ripley, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Hospice of Cincinnati East Inpatient Care Center in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was born December 13, 1948 in Covington, Kentucky the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Linville) Frakes. Bonnie devoted 26 years…

Joann Pence, 83, of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Pence was born January 20, 1943 in Mariemont, Ohio the daughter of the late…

Richard Wayne Hogue, age 72, of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026. Rick was born to the late Shirley Lee Hogue and Ruth (McGuffey) Hogue. Rick is survived by his wife of 51 years, Laurel Hogue, his daughter Jessica (Jonathon) Daugherty, son Benjamin Hogue, grandchildren…

Margaret Jane Stansberry, 88, of Georgetown, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a librarian at the Mary P. Shelton public library in Georgetown, Ohio for many years. She was a member of the Fairview…

Robert Wayne Platt, age 67, of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Robert K. and Esta (Goerke) Platt. Robert held the esteemed position of parts estimator at Milacron, where his expertise…

Gordon Daniel “Dan” Ruggles, age 79, of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Care Center at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was born December 18, 1946 at home in Williamsburg, Brown County, Ohio the son of the…

Merle S. Hudson, age 89, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 19, 2026 at the Highland District Hospital. He was born February 25, 1937 in Sardinia, Ohio, the son of the late William and Anabelle (Toler) Hudson. Mr. Hudson was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church…

Velma Jane Hirons, age 101, of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1925 in New Harmony, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter Harold and Cecile (McMullen) Long. Mrs. Hirons served with distinction as the office manager and accountant…

Carl E. Hanselman, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on December 31, 1937, in Buford, OH, Carl was a beacon of joy and laughter to all who knew him. He lived a life full of…