Obituaries

Holly Ann Houston, age 55, of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. She was born June 18, 1970 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late James Arthur and Helen Rose (Sams) Houston. Holly was a devoted caregiver and STNA…

Charlotte Holcomb Murray, 85, gained her angel wings on March 2, 2026, while surrounded by family at home in Mount Orab, Ohio. The daughter of a coal miner, she was born on February 25, 1941, in Powhatan, West Virginia to Elzy and Bertie Stanley. Charlotte is survived by her brothers…

Mary Kathryn, daughter of the late Florence Lawson Christopher and Annis Irene (Dunn) Weisbrodt, was born April 21, 1928, at Mercy Hospital in Portsmouth OH. She died on January 2, 2026 at Clermont Mercy Hospital. She was Valedictorian of her 1945 Class at Sardinia High School; and attended Wilmington College…

Dennie Keyes went home to his Lord February 27, 2026 after a long illness. Dennie was at his home which he requested.

Donald Lee Zipperian, age 95, of Ripley, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1930 in Ironton, Ohio the son of the late Harry and Edith (Hemminger) Zipperian. Don attended Ironton Elementary School and graduated from Ironton High School in 1949. Following…

Danny Lynn Peterson, age 78, of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1947 in Sardinia, Ohio the son of the late Daniel Clarence and Emma Lee (Arey) Peterson. Danny exemplified a life dedicated to service and family. His career was…

Carol Jean Brooks, 88, of Seaman, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman. She was born April 21, 1937 in Brown County, OH, the daughter of the late Bessie Butts. She retired from the Locust Ridge Nursing Home where…

Mildred Ruth Reedy, age 97, of Sardinia, passed away on Sunday evening, February 22, 2026 at the Salyer Adult Group Home in Hillsboro.

Richard T. Holden, 90, a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, Ohio, was born on April 2, 1935, and passed away on February 17, 2026, in Seaman, Ohio. He was a dedicated farmer who enjoyed the outdoors and had a passion for coon hunting. Richard also loved to engage with his community…

David Harman Layton was born on November 11, 1942, on the Layton family farm near Russellville, Ohio, to Harry Oscar and Frances Harman Layton. He was raised with strong family roots and lifelong ties to his hometown.