News Democrat
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Lady Broncos repeat as SBAAC American Division champs
With their 13-2 victory at Clinton-Massie on April 30, the Western Brown Lady Broncos clinched at least a share of this year’s Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division title. The Lady Broncos stood at an 8-0 SBAAC American Division record with only two league games remaining on their regular season…
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Martha Sue (McElfresh) Cox
Martha Sue (McElfresh) Cox passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1948, in Chilo, Ohio, the daughter of Dale and Evelyn (Little) McElfresh.
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Peter Sherwood Renshaw, 68
Peter Sherwood Renshaw, age 68, of Georgetown, Ohio died Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Renshaw was a graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He was the president of Renshaw Land Surveying and Mapping. He served in…
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Tony Davidson, 87
Tony Davidson, 87, of Hamersville, Ohio passed away on May 2, 2026, at the Landing at Long Cove, Mason, Ohio. Husband of the late Edna Faye Gifford Davidson. He is Survived by his Children: Anthony (Tina) Davidson, Eric (Tammy Kovach) Davidson, Lucinda Davidson and Amanda (Heather) Sproat. 12 Grandchildren: Tyler…
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Jeffery L. Gast, 66
Jeffery L. Gast, age 66, of West Union, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 21, 1959 in Georgetown, OH, to Sue (Andrews) Morris and the late Ronald Gast. He was a mechanic and an US Navy veteran.
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Cecil Lloyd Black, 83
Cecil Lloyd Black, age 83, of Ripley Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 22, at Liberty Place Memory Care. A lifelong resident of Ripley and graduate of Ripley High School in 1960, he lived his life dedicated to helping others. He first started his career at Browning Manufacturing in 1961, retiring…
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Ruth Ellen Frank, 87
Ruth Ellen Frank, friend, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and GG. A woman that has left a legacy of love grace and good. Ruth went to be with the Lord while in the arms of her son Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026, at the age of 87.
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Janice F. Gast, 80
Janice F. Gast, 80, of Russellville, OH, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born on June 19, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Arthur A. and Inez (Morrison) Brown.
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Mark Wayne Suiter, 67
Mark Wayne Suiter, age 67, of the North Union Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.
