Obituaries

Dennis “Denny” Craig Byrd, age 81 of Oxford, peacefully passed away March 8, 2025. Denny was born in Cincinnati Sept. 29, 1943, to Craig and Margaret (nee Davis) Byrd. He graduated from Amelia High School in 1961. On Sept. 7, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Jayne Ellison. Together

Jean Day Muskopf peacefully left this earth at her home on March 16. She made it her life’s work to serve others. She served thousands of hours as a volunteer at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital. She and her husband delivered meals on wheels for many years. Her community involvement earned

Jon Camille “Mikki” Robinson, age 82, died March 16, 2025. Mikki was born on Dec. 18, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky to Martha Doris (nee Williams) and John Preston Robinson. She is the beloved sister of Linda R. (Edward) Bellamy and the late Diane Embry. Mikki earned her Bachelor’s degree

Patricia Ann (Smith) Spitler, age 90, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Born in Toledo, Ohio on March 26, 1934, to Donald and Florence (Daggett) Smith, Patricia — known affectionately as "Pat" or "Patti"— was a proud graduate of The Ohio State

Laurita “Rita” (McPeek) Rhoton, 76, of Oxford, Ohio, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 7, 2025. She was born on Feb. 24, 1949, in Paintsville, Kentucky. Growing up with her three brothers in Shelbiana, Kentucky, she found joy in exploring the mountains and valleys of eastern Kentucky.

Katie Mueller Hosmer was born on April 9, 1948 to parents George and Ruth Mueller. Katie passed away on Feb. 22, 2025 at the age of 76 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley "Skip" Hosmer and the devoted mother of Melissa "Missy"