Garry Lee Ross, age 53 years of Brown County, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026. Garry had a deep love for art and a natural gift for working with his hands. A true handyman, he could fix or build just about anything, but he especially found joy in woodworking. Garry was born July 12, 1972 the son of Garry E. Ross and Linda Scott. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Catherine Hurley; Robert Ross and Flora Kelly. Garry is survived by his parents Garry E. Ross ...

Lisa D. Purdin, age 63 years, of West Union, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1963 in West Union to Lee (Hunt) & the late Albert Emerson Wikoff. She is survived by her mother Lee Wikoff of Winchester; husband Rick Wikoff of West Union; son Chad Purdin & Jessica of Brooksville, KY; sister Diane Jessee of Winchester; and granddaughter Maya Purdin. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the ...

Timothy Meyers, 63, of Manchester, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his residence.  He was born August 27, 1962 in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Shelba and Myrtle Brown Meyers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Shirlee Meyers; brothers, Larry, Luster and Sherman Meyers. To know Timmy is to love him.  He had a smile and hug for everyone.  He enjoyed attending church at Oak Grove and spending time with ...

September 15, 1923 – April 2, 2026 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, World War II Veteran – Postmaster – Farmer – Freemason – Big Band DJ – Legend of Seaman, Ohio Ralph Willard Stern of Seaman, Ohio passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 102. He was born on September 15, 1923 in Seaman, Ohio. Ralph was born to the late J.W. and Minnie Pearl (Storer) Stern. The sixth of seven children, he grew up alongside three brothers and three sisters. He ...

Greg Garrett, age 57, of Blue Creek, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2026. Greg was born November 7, 1968, in West Union, Ohio, the son of Larry & Carolyn Garrett. He graduated from Peebles High School in 1987. Greg loved the outdoors & felt most at home in nature. Whether he was hunting, spending time in the woods, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the outdoors, it was where he found peace and happiness. More than anything, Greg loved his family. They were ...

JJ Breeze, 41, of Maysville, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  He was born May 18, 1984 in West Union, son of Brenda (Carlos) Shoemaker Rodriguez of Maysville and the late Thomas Breeze.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Della and Charlie Shoemaker; paternal grandparents, Alma and James Breeze; niece Shawna Breeze and a cousin, Jimmy Shoemaker. JJ was a die hard Bengals fan and loved to play Basketball. In addition to his ...

Donna Jean Spires, 79, of West Union, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at SOMC Inpatient Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born October 25, 1946 in West Union, daughter of the late Dillon and Josephine Bredon Johnson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeff Spires; brother, Stephen Johnson; her ex-husband, father of her children, Glenn Spires. Donna was a resident for 20 years at Eagle Creek Nursing Home, where she formed deep bonds and considered ...

Mark Schumacher, 70, of Ripley, OH, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville, KY. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Adams County, OH to the late John and Maxine (Scott) Schumacher. He retired from Milicron and was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maysville, KY. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by daughter, Lori Wallace and his sister, Julia Lainhart. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Cathy ...

Mike Johnson, 71, of West Union, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Hospice of Hope Inpatient at Adams County Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 12, 1954 in West Union, son of the late William and Minnie Mae Miller Johnson.  He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Hanson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy, Corky and Phillip. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Billy Johnson; step-children, Shannon Dethlefs, ...

Justin Jay Loucks, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home in Lake Waynoka, OH after battling a brain tumor for over twelve years. Jay was born on May 31, 1963, in Biloxi, MS and grew up in various states due to his dad being a career U.S. Air Force officer. Recognized for his sports knowledge and devotion to the Minnesota Twins and Texas A&M Aggies, Jay was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Jay was proud to carry the Aggie spirit and graduated from Texas ...