James Richard Pottorf
, Ohio
James Richard Pottorf, age 73 of Goshen, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home. James was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 30, 1952, the son of James Elwood and Geneva (Barrett) Pottorf. James worked for Oeder and Son's Sand and Gravel, where he was a CDL Truck Driver, a job he loved and held for 41 years. When not driving the truck, he loved spending time outdoors going camping, riding his motorcycle, and playing with his dogs. He was also a gifted carpenter and loved to watch Nascar. Most of all though, he loved his family, his children, and his grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved companion Beverly Sandlin, his brother Paul Pottorf, and a grandson, Christian. He is survived by his children Dustin (Mary) Sandlin, Janine (Ronnie) Broughton, Patty (Dave) Wehrung, Rebecca (Jerry) Sehlhorst, Jamie (Dan) Pelletier, Dana (Jackie) Pottorf,…
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Beula Gray
, Ohio
Beula (Williams) Gray, lovingly known as "Grandma" to family and "Bea" to friends, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 99. Bea always told us she would live to be 99, and she made good on her promise. Bea was born on March 24, 1927 in Elliott County, KY to the late John Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Green) Williams. She was preceded in death by beloved husband William Jewett Gray, son Wendell Ray Spencer, grandson Adam Frederick Gray, and stepdaughter Sheryl (Gray) Taggart. Also predeceasing Bea were siblings John Henry, Blanche, Darrell, Robert, Ersille, and Curtis. Bea is survived by her sons John Spencer and Bill Gray (Beth); stepdaughters Donna Gray-Williams and Kathy (Gray) Howard; grandchildren Todd Spencer (Maria), Shawn Spencer (Laura), Shelly Breier (Ben), John Gray, Madelyn Gray, Lillian Gray, Dara Williams, Jeanne Ackman (Doug), Nicole Taggart, Amy (Rob) Ragland, and Chris Taggart; 15…
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Louella Jean Johnson
, Ohio
Louella Jean Johnson, age 93 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2026, at The Oaks of West Kettering. Louella was born in Logan, Ohio on September 13, 1932, the daughter of George Robert and Mary Mae (nee Guess) Emerick. In her early life she worked as a beautician for several years before going to work as a central supply aid at the former Middletown Regional Hospital, were she worked until her retirement. She was a member of Urbancrest Baptist Church in Lebanon, a church that she loved. For many years, she also volunteered with Children's Services. She loved to sew, and one of her favorite things to make were prayer bears for children and nursing home residents. One of her favorite past times was cooking and baking, and she could often be found baking cookies, making candies, or her peanut brittle.She was preceded in death by her…
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