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Ohio · OhioSamuel Harvey Jewell, age 83, of Hamersville, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Sam and Agnes Ruth (Rymer) Jewell. Samuel was a dedicated member of the Northside Baptist Church, He found joy in his faith and was passionate about the life he led. He was a retired employee of New Richmond Ford… SourceRead Article
Samuel Harvey Jewell, 83

Georgetown · GeorgetownJames Alan McElroy, age 87, of Georgetown, Ohio passed away, Monday, July 28, 2025 at his residence peacefully with his family by his side. Mr. McElroy was a farmer, the owner of Buttermilk Falls Golf Course in Georgetown, Ohio and the former owner of the Brown County Oil Company. Besides his entrepreneurial ventures, Jim was very involved in civic and fraternal organizations… SourceRead Article
James Alan McElroy, 87

Higginsport · HigginsportDavid Ellis Updike, 76, of Higginsport, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born on January 17, 1949, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. David was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Glenda. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised two sons, Mike and Greg. SourceRead Article