Obituaries
Ruth Elmyra Hodges
Nov 1, 2025
Ruth Elmyra (Rowe) Hodges was born on May 30, 1930 to G. Howard and Florence Rowe in Toronto, Ohio. She was the youngest of three children. Because her father was a Nazarene minister, she moved around with one of her favorite locations being Lake Placid where she had a chance to enjoy ice skating lessons. She attended Bethany Peniel College...
Marlene J. Mayo
Oct 30, 2025
Marlene J. Mayo age 83 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Thursday October 30, 2025 in her home. She was born August 31, 1942 in Pleasant Plain, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert Williams and Ava (nee Fee) Williams. Twice widowed, she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Ellison in 1965 and second husband, James Mayo, the...
Dottie J. Whitaker
Oct 30, 2025
Dottie J. Whitaker age 74 of Reading, OH passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1951 in London, KY the daughter of the late Floyd and Dora (nee Whitaker) Evans. Dottie retired from Saturday Knight Ltd after many years of service. She loved her dogs and spending time with family and friends. She is...
G.L. Bowling aka "Good Looking"
Oct 28, 2025
G.L. Bowling aka Good Looking age 87 of Hamilton, OH passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 13, 1938 in Hazard, KY to the late Woolrey and Lula (Begley) Bowling. G.L. loved hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family down home. He will be greatly missed by his family and...
Susan Miller
Oct 28, 2025
Susan Miller age 66 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025. She was born September 25, 1959 in Franklin, Ohio the daughter of the late Ernie Miller and Phoebe Prater Miller. Susan worked as a waitress for several years and was also employed as a housekeeper. She leaves behind her good friends Gary and Darlene Witt and other friends...
Jacqulyn "Jackie" Bechtold
Oct 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we share the passing of our beloved mother, wife, and cherished grammy, Jacqulyn “Jackie” Bechtold. She left this world as she lived in it, authentically, generously, and with a spirit that could light up any room. She suffered numerous serious illnesses over the past few years but bought fought them all...
Douglas E. Haskell
Oct 24, 2025
Douglas E. Haskell, age 59, of Hamilton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on January 31, 1966, in Hamilton, Ohio. Doug was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother whose quiet strength, humor, and faith touched everyone who knew him. He...
Robert E. "Bob" Reeves
Oct 18, 2025
Robert Erin “Bob” Reeves age 86 passed away Saturday October 18, 2025. He was born August 15, 1939 in Ottway, Ohio to the late Charlie and Nettie (Brady) Reeves. Bob loved God and family. He was a man of deep faith and a faithful member of Mason Church of God for over 30 years. He drove a semi truck for...
Shirley Ann Beles
Oct 16, 2025
Shirley Ann Beles age 89 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Thursday October 16, 2025. She was born April 29, 1936 to the late George and Elizabeth (Ferrell) Chance. Shirley worked as a secretary, and she enjoyed country music and shopping. Shirley is survived by her daughter Robin (Dennis) Johns; her granddaughter Lila Johns; her sister Sue (the late Dickie) Kimberlin;...
Linda L Wanat
Oct 15, 2025
Linda (Lin) Wanat, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, age 71, of West Chester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Born in Salzburg, Austria, she was the beloved daughter of Sonja (nee Ranz) and the late Kenneth Lamoreux. Lin loved to travel, especially to Hawaii and Grand Cayman, where her fondness for turtles grew as she dove...
Michael Gibbons
Oct 15, 2025
GIBBONS, Michael W. 62, husband of Kim Gibbons, died October 15, 2025 at his residence. A Cincinnati native, he was the son of the late Bill and Georgene Gibbons (nee Bliss). In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Meghan Gibbons and her husband, Dylan Brown, and his siblings, Jody (Tony) Russell and Julie Hayes. Special thanks...
Darrell C Hobbs
Oct 12, 2025
Darrell C. Hobbs born February 15, 1953 in Jackson County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Sunday October 12, 2025. He is survived by his two sons; Lester Hobbs (and family), Michael Hobbs (and family), two brothers; Ron Hobbs (and family), Blynn Hobbs (and family), and sister Lucille Ballard (Hobbs and family). He will...
Thomas McKnight
Oct 11, 2025
Thomas McKnight age 76 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday October 11, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1949 in Hamilton the son of the late Robert and Lillie Mae (nee Johnson) McIntosh. Thomas was married to Paula McKnight and she preceded him in death in 2021. He is survived by six children Tom McKnight, Daniel (Michele) McKnight, Deborah...
Doris J. Shircliffe
Oct 10, 2025
Doris J. Shircliffe age 84 of Colerain Township passed away Friday October 10, 2025 in her home. She was born September 19, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert Schehr and Catherine (Koepke) Schehr. She was married to Raymond Shircliffe and he preceded her in death in 2013. Doris graduated from Our Lady of Angels High School...
Eloisa Hernandez
Oct 3, 2025
Eloisa Hernandez age 82 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Friday October 3, 2025 in her home. She was born May 8, 1943 in Santa Clara, Cuba the daughter of the late Delio Hernandez and Silveria (Delgado) Hernandez. Mrs. Hernandez worked as a housekeeper and came to the United States from Cuba in 1968. She also lived in Southern California before...
James Ronnie Bailey
Oct 1, 2025
James Ronnie Bailey age 80 Fairfield passed away at his residence on Wednesday October 1, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1945 in Ypsilanti, MI the son of the late Walter and Nova Marie (nee Frazier) Bailey. James was a veteran of United States Air Force where he served honorably from 1964-1970. He loved his family and was adored...
Eddie Duane Ray
Sep 29, 2025
Eddie Duane Ray age 78 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Monday September 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 13, 1947 in Duncan, Oklahoma the son of the late Hugh Ray, Jr. and Mossie (Davis) Ray. On August 1, 1970 in Elk City, Oklahoma he married Eva Rodriguez. Eddie is survived by his wife Eva...
Clarissa Paige Wilson
Sep 27, 2025
Clarissa Paige Wilson, age 36, passed away on September 27, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Beloved daughter and sister, she is survived by her mother, Michelle Wilson Fitzgerald Taylor (Todd), father, Steve Fitzgerald, Jr. (Amber), brother, Stephen Fitzgerald III, sister, Kristen Fitzgerald, brother, Adam Fitzgerald, two nieces, three nephews, and countless other family and friends.
Clarissa was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November...
John H. Browning
Sep 26, 2025
John Henry Browning age 86 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Friday September 26, 2025 in his home. He was born July 5, 1939 in Louellen, Kentucky the son of the late Louis Browning and Lucy (Holland) Browning. Mr. Browning was a 1958 graduate of Evarts, Kentucky High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He retired...
Regina S. Lakes
Sep 25, 2025
Regina S. Lakes age 67 of Hamilton passed away on Friday September 26, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1957 in Michigan the daughter of the late Felix and Wanda (nee Wallace) Spurlock. Regina is survived by three siblings Darryl Spulock, Charyl Shiver, and Chroma (Kelly) Soehner. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, other family, and close friends....

