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10/28/2025

Family and friends are invited to Mike's visitation from 11:00 AM, until the time of service at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, 216 W. Mulberry St., West Union. Burial will follow at Moores Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek.

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10/27/2025

John Benny McNeilan Jr., age 69 of West Union, Ohio passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. John was born January 22, 1956 in West Union to the late Dorys Marie (Walker) & John Benny McNeilan Sr.

Survivors include his wife Jane McNeilan of West Union; daughter Meagan McNeilan of West Union; son Christopher McNeilan & Amber Campbell of West Union; sisters Cindy Hansgen of West Union, Theresa Frey of Nevada, Ruth Modlin of West Union; brother Randy McNeilan of Wi******er; grandson Samuel McNeilan.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Noon at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Burial will follow in the West Union Cemetery with military graveside services provided by the Adams County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM till the time of the funeral service at Noon.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.

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10/24/2025

Douglas Eugene “Doug” Erkenbrecher, age 63 of Pricey Creek, Kentucky formerly of Wi******er, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Ohio State Wexner Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 2, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edith Callaham Crager of New Vienna, Ohio and the late Edward Sonny Erkenbrecher.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Speers Erkenbrecher; his in-laws, Ronnie and Dolly Speers; daughter-in-law, Tracy Erkenbrecher; son-in-law, Chuck Cecil; sister-in-law, Brandi Erkenbrecher; two brothers-in-law, Benny Jarrell and Terry Speers.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lisa Hall Erkenbrecher; three sons: David (Emilee) Erkenbrecher of Highland, Ohio, Andrew (Nikki) Erkenbrecher of West Union, Ohio, Michael (Brandy) Welch of Richardson, Kentucky; two daughters: Katherine (Dean) Welch of Greenup, Kentucky and Kendra (Josh) Welch of Ashland, Kentucky; grandchildren: Kirsten, Dylan, Caylee, Michael, Melody, Gracie, Braylynn, John, Matthew, Katelynn, Braliey, TJ, Lynn, Margaret, Liam, Preston, Makenna, Gabby, Brayson, Elijah; and eight great grandchildren and one on the way; three brothers: Jim (Wanda) Erkenbrecher, Jeff (Debbie) Erkenbrecher, and Chris Hughes; one sister, Linda Keech. In laws, Sharon Roberts, Bonnie (Danny) Jarrell, Sylvia Wilson, Debby Jarrell, Kenny (Angie) Hall, Laura (Be) Hall, Lynda (Thomas Elmo) Meade, Lee (Jeff) Hall, Heather (Harley) Rogers, Cherry (Ned) Nice, and Dawn Holcomb. Special friends, Rick Tankersley and Mike (Melissa) Welch of Whitehouse, Kentucky, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends also survive.

Doug was a die setter at Deerfield Manufacturing. He enjoyed cooking and watching wrestling, and spending time with his family, going to auctions, raising his chickens, and spending time with his fur babies: Sam, Fred, and Dudley. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We will miss you PAP!

Local funeral services will be held 1:00pm Saturday, October 25, 2025 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Lonnie Cole will officiate. Friends may visit at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00-9:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am until time of services at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Kernie Freewill Baptist Church, 2946 Johnson Fork, Salyersville, Kentucky 41465.

Services in Ohio will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Wi******er Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Rd, Wi******er, Ohio 45697. Chris Johnson will officiate. Burial will immediately follow in the Wi******er Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Out of state of arrangements will be under the direction of the Thompson Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, Ohio.

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10/12/2025

Family and friends are invited to Andy's visitation from 3:00 PM, until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, 216 W. Mulberry St., West Union. Pastors David Hopkins and John Niswander will officiate. The family will hold a private burial at Locust Grove Cemetery in Peebles.

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10/09/2025

Irena F. Shemkus age 88 of West Union, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. She was born February 1, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Reeva & Lewis Prine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Shemkus, brother Clifford Prine, her step daughter Joy Pauly, and special friend William Wilhelm.

Irena was formerly from Oxon Hill, Maryland and Maysville, Kentucky. She attended the Washington Central Church in Washington, Kentucky.

She is survived by her siblings Fran Light, Juanita Nelting, Donna Richter (Paul) and David Prine (Lois), her stepson Pete Shemkus, many nieces and nephews and several friends.

Irena donated her body to the University of Cincinnati and will be buried at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children of the Night, Operation Smile, the Children’s Home in West Union, Ohio or to the Salvation Army.

Irena will be remembered as a generous lady who gave to others and had a special place in her heart for children and animals.

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10/08/2025

Matthew Thomas Potts, age 53 years passed away Sunday, October 5,2025 at the UC Medial Center in Cincinnati. Matthew was born September 18, 1972 in West Union, Ohio to Velma Potts and the late Thomas Potts.

Survivors include his mother Velma (Abbott) Potts of West Union; sisters Jill Kennedy of Bentonville & Kathy Tolle & Aaron of West Union; nieces and nephews Brooke Kennedy, Drew Kennedy, Colin Tolle & Marnie Tolle.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM, at the McCoy’s at Poplar Flat. The Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union is serving the family.

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10/06/2025

Gary Lee Jones, 45 years of age of Seaman passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Jewish Hospital.

Gary was born on February 27, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Randy and Constance Jones.

Gary never met a stranger and would go out of his way to help anyone in need. His son and daughter were the light of his life and he worked hard to make them proud.

Gary is survived by his wife Tina Jones, one son Landon Jones, and daughter Lilly Jones all of Seaman, OH. He is also survived by a sister, Tracy Jones of Cincinnati; sister Jamie and (James) Francis of West Union, OH; a brother Justin (Stephanie) Smith of Cincinnati; a special nephew Matthew McIntire, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother Brian Smith, and nephew Ethan McIntire.

A visitation will be held from Noon till the time of the funeral service at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Countryside Church in Seaman, with Hannum Taylor officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union.

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10/04/2025

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Shelby J. Breeze age 84 years, of Manchester, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville, Kentucky. Shelby was born on August 21 1941, in West Union, Ohio. The daughter of the late Chester “Jack” and Georgia (Bentley) Whaley. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Breeze, sisters Ana Ruth Breeze, Shirley McKenzie, Rosalie Bleythe, grandson Ethan Downs, great great granddaughter Khaleesi Osborne.
Shelby was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she retired from farming and Cox’s IGA.
Survivors include her children Peggy Downs and Jeff of Seaman, Oho; Pam Fawley and Chuck of Manchester, Ohio; Randy Simmons and Pam of Cincinnati, Ohio; Alexa Roush and Adam of Manchester, Ohio; Dallas (Bo) Breeze of Manchester, Ohio; one sister Susie Kidder and Jim of Leesburg, Florida; 19 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. Very Special friends Gay Trotter, Judy Calvert, Judy Gray, buck Campbell and Robert Lee Roush and many nieces and nephews. She was loved by many.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, with Rob Blythe, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. the evening of the service, with cremation to follow
Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Kentucky.
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09/22/2025

Visitation for Linda Lou Roush Scott will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, Ohio from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Burial will follow in the West Union Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.
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09/05/2025

A visitation will be held Monday, September 8, 2025 at The Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM, with Marilyn Rhoades officiating. Burial will follow in the West Union Cemetery. Services are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.
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09/02/2025

Richard Dale Murphy – AKA Murphy; Born 6-26-1960, Passed away on 8-31-2025, at the age of 65 years old. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Doris Murphy. Also preceded in death was his sister Helen Rothwell. He is survived by 3 children, James (Jimmy) Murphy, Sarah Murphy and Kayla Murphy all of West Union Ohio; 2 granddaughters Grace Honigman and her daughter Athena Rose; Rylee Murphy and her daughter Summer Nicole that is due in January. Also leaving behind are 3 loving sisters Debbie (Jim) Hayslip, Sandy (Kenny) Grooms and Patty (Rob) Strickland. Many nieces, nephews and a host of loving friends.

What can we say about Murphy? He was the most stubborn and hard headed man ever born. He lived his life as he seen fit, right or wrong. He loved to hunt, fish, raising his garden, mostly he loved to aggravate and torment everyone he knew. If Murphy could tick you off he was happy. He was the life of the party or the one to cause a commotion, but always invited. He was loved by many and will be missed deeply.

Special note from his Sisters,
Rick, wherever you are we hope you knew “we were the best sisters we knew how to be, and will love you until our last breath on this earth” Love you Brother.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, with Jason Hayslip officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunshine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM till the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM. Services are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.

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08/29/2025

Betty J. Thacker, age 75 years of Wi******er, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio. Betty was born July 31, 1950 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Glenn & Mary (Suters) Shumaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Thacker.

Survivors include her two daughters, Lorretta Polley & Jerrol of Wi******er; Mary Scott & William of Hillsboro; two sons Alex Thacker & Angie of West Union; Sam Thacker of Wi******er; one brother Charlie Shumaker of Wi******er; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. She also raised and helped multiple children.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM – Noon, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Funeral services will be held at Noon with Ronnie Richmond officiating, with cremation to follow.

Services are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.

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