John Murphy, age 64 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville, KY.  John was born January 26, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Glenn Murphy & Geneva (Chamblin) Smith.  Survivors include his life partner Tammy Young of West Union; daughter Jaime Bayless & Danny of West Union; three sisters Linda Rafferty of Logan; Penny McNutt of Stout; Glenda Holsinger of Stout and grandchild Brayden Bayless. A...

Carla Faye Mefford was born February 20, 1967 to the late Carl and Rachel Faye Mefford in West Union, Ohio. She went home to be with her father and mother on October 17, 2021 at 5:40 AM at Sunrise Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Amelia, Ohio at the age of 54 years, 8 months and 27 days. Carla is preceded in death by her father, Carl Mefford; mother, Rachel Faye Mefford and two brothers, Michael and Jeffery Mefford. Carla has been a member of Venture Productions for many years.  She...

Steven E. Barr, 52, of West Union, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati.  He was born October 14, 1969 in Kentucky, son of the late Chester and Norma Allen Barr.  He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Patricia Burton Barr.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his special nephew, Jason Barr. Steven was a true bettn’ man. He loved his work as an Electrician and loved his Pittsburg Steelers.  He also...

Raymond “Elwood” Blythe, age 92, of South Webster, Ohio, formerly of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1929 in Adams County.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ada Blythe; his wife, Ethel Maxine Blythe; son, Robert Blythe; 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Elwood is survived by his daughter, Angela (Tim) Phelps; sons, Paul (Connie) Blythe and Jeff (Chris) Blythe; sister, Mary Lou Madewell; 7 grandchildren;...

Rodney L. Dryden, 80, of Manchester, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 on his horse farm. He was born February 1, 1941 in Adams County, son of the late Herbert J. and June Little Dryden.  He was the loving husband of Judy Taylor Watson, who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Dryden and a brother, Raymond Dryden. Rodney was a true Cowboy.  Horses and his family were the meaning behind his life. In addition to...

  Charles L. Arnold, age 57 years of Pleasant Plain, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 surrounded by his children & loved ones. Charles was born November 25, 1963 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Roy Jr & Ellen (Alsgood) Arnold.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Roy Wade & David Arnold. Survivors include daughter Christina Howell & Ricky of West Union, OH; son Roy Arnold & Brenda of Owenton, KY; sister Theresa (Terri)...

Nellie Eunice Meeker-Grooms, age 74 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center.  Eunice was born November 7, 1946 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Cecil & Daisy (Boldman) Setty.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Meeker, a son Bobby Meeker and grandson Richie Jones. Survivors include her two daughters Pam Chapman & George Doss of Winchester; Crystal Jones & Rick...

Wanda Lou Day, 61 of Winchester, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia. She was born Friday, September 2, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late George Estill and Martha "Mattie" Rose Shepherd Ray. She was the oldest of five children. She spent most of her time in Ohio as a child and as an adult. She lived briefly in St. Louis, MO and spent time in Kentucky. She was a 1979 graduate of New Richmond High School in New Richmond, Ohio....

David L. Taylor, age 74 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.  David was born March 21, 1947 in Adams County Ohio to the late Elzra & Ruth (Rothwell) Taylor.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Michael Taylor.  Survivors include his children Rhonda Burton & John of Manchester; Jenise Petrey of Walton, KY; Bryan Taylor of West Union; Eddie Petrey of Kentucky; Tara Taylor of West Union; Lisa Petrey of Florida; Nikki...

JoAnn Hall, age 86 years of West Union, OH passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.  JoAnn was born May 13, 1935 in Blue Creek Ohio to the late Wilbur & Mabel (Covert) Newman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Bill Wayne, grandson Jason Hall, and brothers Edwin, Donald and Carroll Newman. JoAnn was a member of the Shawnee Community Church, West Union Helping Hands Ladies Group, West Union Senior Citizens Club and The Gideons International...