Obituaries
James J. Gross
Apr 10, 2026
James J. Gross age 75 of Hamilton passed away Friday April 10, 2026 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 21, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Raymond and Freda Gross. He was married to Edna Gross and she preceded him in death in 2019. Mr. Gross worked as a truck driver...
Kenneth Wittich
Apr 7, 2026
Ken Wittich of Hamilton Ohio passed early Tuesday 4/7/2026 at Hospice Hamilton North, after a brave cancer battle. Ken was a loving role model and father, dedicated to his son Devin (Hamilton), as well as, son of Harold (decd.) and Luanne (decd.), brother to Dave (FL), uncle to Rachael (OH), and Sarah (FL). After graduating from Anderson HS, Cincinnati and...
Raymond Evans
Apr 6, 2026
Raymond Evans age 78 of Cincinnati passed away on Monday April 6, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1948 in Covington, KY the son of the late Arthur and Elsie (nee Koelling) Evans. Raymond leaves behind two dear friends and caregivers Kitty O’Brien and Kristy O’Brien. We would like to thank the staffs of CareCore at Meadows and CareCore...
Renee Matthews
Apr 5, 2026
Billie “Renee” Matthews age 59 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday April 5, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1966 in Butler County, OH. She is survived by her loving husband of over 29 years, Joseph Matthews; six children Michael (Amanda) Curtis, Rich (Cinnamon) Ballinger, Destiny Miller, Heidi Kirby, Beth Harbison, and Tiffany Matthews; seven grandchildren Jonathan (Hannah) Curtis,...
Merle D. Smith
Mar 31, 2026
Merle D. Smith age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday March 31, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1947 in Henderson, KY the son of the late Murray and Martha (nee Hibbard) Smith. He was married to Barb Smith and she preceded in death in 2014. He is survived by two daughters Cherie Smith and Pam (Mike) Feltner;...
Timothy A. Robertson
Mar 30, 2026
Timothy A. Robertson age 71 of Fairfield passed away on Monday March 30, 2026. He is was born on August 4, 1954 in Hamilton the son of the late Lyle and Pearl (nee Willis) Robertson. He is survived by his loving wife of over 52 years Sheryl Robertson; one son Josh (Alisha) Robertson; six grandchildren Lillian Robertson, Dylan Robertson, Kyle...
Ricky D. Shaffer Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Ricky D. Shaffer, Jr. age 48 of Oxford passed away Saturday March 28, 2026. He was born June 15, 1977 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Ricky D. Shaffer, Sr. and Caren Anderson Shaffer. Ricky was a 1995 graduate of Fairfield High School. His father was a master plumber and Ricky followed in his father’s footsteps as a...
Jerry C. Adams
Mar 27, 2026
Jerry Clay Adams age 84 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 23, 1941, to the late Chester Clay and Ella (Pelfrey) Adams. In 1969 in Hamilton, he married Shirley A. Pape. Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley A. Adams...
Keira Jade Lewis
Mar 24, 2026
Keira Jade Lewis went to be with Jesus on March 24, 2026. She was born on March 24, 2026 in Cincinnati the daughter of Kevin Lewis and Brett Elam. Her loss is devastating to the family, but the brief time they had with Keira will be cherished until they see her again. She is survived by her loving parents; her...
Constance E. "Connie" Anderson
Mar 21, 2026
Constance E. “Connie” Anderson age 72 of Fairfield passed away Saturday March 21, 2026. She was born January 14, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert Hill and Ruth Kastleman Hill. Mrs. Anderson retired from McDonalds after over 20 years of service. She enjoyed following the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds. She loved computer games and...
Cora M. Gaspar
Mar 18, 2026
Cora M. Gaspar age 69 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday March 18, 2026. She was born December 3, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late John Davis and Gladys Childress Davis. Mrs. Gaspar was a member of Rock of Salvation Church and she worked as a beautician for over 35 years. She is survived by her daughter Jessica...
Michael E. Osborne
Mar 18, 2026
Michael E. Osborne age 83 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1942 in Chillicothe, OH the son of the late Elwyn “Andy” and Helen “Pat” (nee Spetnagel) Osborne. He was a graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and Miami University. Mike was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps. He...
Sandra A. Ledbetter
Mar 12, 2026
Sandra Ledbetter age 76 of Fairfield Township passed away on Thursday March 12, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1949 in Marimont, OH the daughter of the late Clayton and Marion (nee Whitaker) Bruner. Mrs. Ledbetter was a devout woman of faith and a strong Christian. She was married to Thomas Ledbetter and he preceded her in death in...
George W. Merrill, Sr.
Mar 10, 2026
George W. Merrill, Sr. age 88 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday March 10, 2026. He was born April 18, 1937 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Delmas Merrill and Agnes Elliott Merrill. On June 23, 1956 he married Phyllis Still. Mr. Merrill worked for several years in retail management. He was a member of the Fellowship Christian Center....
Nieata F. Bailey
Mar 10, 2026
Nieata Faye Bailey (nee Vaughn) 80, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1945, in London, KY to the late John Harvey Vaughn and Mollie (Harris) Vaughn. The youngest of 7 children. She graduated from London High School in 1963 and attended Sue Bennet College. She moved to Hamilton, Ohio in...
Byron Dale Hawkins
Mar 9, 2026
Byron Dale Hawkins, age 70, lovingly known as Dale, passed away on March 9, 2026 at hishome in Fairfield, Ohio. He is now home and healed with his Heavenly Father and is no longerbound to his health and physical struggles. Born on April 14, 1955, Dale lived a life defined bykindness, friendship, deep devotion to family and the love of...
Joseph E. Wright
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph E. Wright Jr., age 60, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1965, in Hamilton, the son of the late Joseph and Charlotte (née Smith) Wright Sr. Joe is survived by his wife, Karen Moeller; his son, Nicholas Moeller; his sister, Debbi (Don) Miller; sisters‑in‑law Sandra (John) Fugate, Renee (Jeff) Brinegar,...
Landon James Maneval
Mar 7, 2026
Landon James Maneval went to be with his Lord and Savior at the tender age of three months. He was born on November 21, 2026 in Cincinnati the son of Aaron and Taylor (nee Fink) Maneval. Even though he was only here a short time, his impact on his family will never be forgotten. Landon is survived by his loving...
Donald Lane
Mar 6, 2026
Donald Ray Lane born June 26, 1939 in Dallas, Texas passed away March 6, 2026. Don was a 5th generation Texan and relocated to Ohio 6 years ago. He spent the majority of his career in the food service equipment business as a buyer and designer. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Carole, son Ron (Cindi) of...
Kenneth "Mike" Ford
Mar 6, 2026
Kenneth “Mike” Ford age 70 of Fairfield passed away on Friday March 6, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1955 in Covington, KY the son of the late William and Mary (nee Moore) Ford. Mike was a proud veteran serving in United States Marine Corps from 1973-1976 earning the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Marksman Badge. Mike was...

