Obituaries

Lobeda Garrett

Lobeda Garrett

Nov 28, 2018

Lobeda Garrett age 85 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2018. She was born on July 7, 1933 in Manchester, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Chester and Elizabeth (nee Hicks) Maupin. Lobeda was preceded in death by her husband Robert Garrett and the love of her life Bobby “Poppy” Bowling. She is survived by five children Michael...

Rachel R. Sturgill

Rachel R. Sturgill

Nov 25, 2018

Rachel R. Sturgill age 22 passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born February 2, 1996 in Hamilton, Ohio. She worked as an aide in the health care field. Rachel is survived by her father Jason (Jessika) Sturgill; her mother Natalie Brown; two children Lily and Melina; siblings Ryan Brown, Desiree Payne, Paige Sturgill, Cara...

Ella Ruth Smith

Ella Ruth Smith

Nov 24, 2018

Ella Ruth Smith (nee Lacy) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24th, 2018. Born Sunday February 10, 1929 in Ripley, OH. Married to Eugene Arthur Smith on March 31, 1951, in Cincinnati, OH. They have 3 children, Denise (Edward) Dodd, Steven (Joetta) Smith and Vicky Campbell. She was a 1946 graduate of Seaman High School, graduating...

Barbara E. Ploetz

Barbara E. Ploetz

Nov 22, 2018

Barbara Ellen Ford Ploetz age 56 of Oxford passed away Thursday November 22, 2018. She was born March 11, 1962 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania the daughter of Charles and Sarah (nee McCague) Ford. She was the second of five girls. She had a great love for God and her family. Barb had a tender heart that went beyond family and...

Charlotte H. Benge

Charlotte H. Benge

Nov 19, 2018

Charlotte “Hope” Benge age 74 of West Chester, OH departed from this life on November 19, 2018 to be with the Lord. Charlotte was born November 3, 1944 in London, KY the youngest of 4 girls, to Bertha (Hale) and Chester G. Benge. Along with her sisters Naomi, Polly, and Frances she grew up helping out on the farm and...

John Robey Clark

John Robey Clark

Nov 16, 2018

John Robey Clark, age 81, passed away on November 16, 2018. Beloved husband of Judith (Craig) Clark for 58 years, he leaves loving sons, Todd R. (Beth) and Scott R. (Laurie). He was the cherished grandfather of Bryce (Alana), Madison, Mitchell, Cheyenne and Ethan Clark. A resident of Sanibel, FL for 11 years John served in many capacities in the...

Wilbert "Billy" E. Schooley

Wilbert "Billy" E. Schooley

Nov 16, 2018

Wilbert E. “Billy” Schooley age 56 of Hamilton passed away on Friday November 16, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1961 in Hamilton the son of Virginia Vandergraf and the late Jack Schooley. He is survived by his mother Virginia Schooley; one son Matthew Schooley; three sisters Dorothy Smith, Melody Schooley, and Lovetta Schooley; three brothers George Schooley, David...

Ronald K. Jones

Ronald K. Jones

Nov 14, 2018

Ronald K. Jones age 52 of Trenton passed away Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born September 28, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Loraine Akins Jones and the late Ronald J. Jones. Mr. Jones worked for many years as a machinist and enjoyed football and drag racing. He is survived by his mother Loraine...

Connor A. Alexander

Connor A. Alexander

Nov 4, 2018

Connor A. Alexander age 18 of Fairfield Township passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. He was born on April 14, 2000, in Fairfield, Ohio the son of Christopher and Cheryl (nee Harrison) Alexander. Connor was a graduate of Lakota East High School and was attending the University of Dayton. Connor was an intelligent, inquisitive, caring individual and mentor to many...

Steven R Colgate

Steven R Colgate

Nov 3, 2018

Steven R. Colgate age 61 of Hamilton passed away Saturday November 3, 2018. He was born September 3, 1957 in Bradenton, Florida the son of the late Robert Colgate and Lynn (nee Vogt) Lewis. Steven was a 1975 graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School in Hamilton and worked at Humbert’s Meats. He was also a member of Bible Baptist...

James R. Mcmillen

James R. Mcmillen

Nov 3, 2018

James R. McMillen age 73 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday November 3, 2018. He was born on March 11, 1945 in Cincinnati the son of the late Harry and Ina (nee Flannery) McMillen. On March 4, 1968 he married Cora Ann McMillen. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years. He is survived by two children...

Maynard Bates, Jr.

Maynard Bates, Jr.

Nov 2, 2018

Maynard Bates, Jr. age 41 of Fairfield passed away Friday November 2, 2018. He was born July 18, 1977 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Betty Lovins Bates and the late Maynard Bates, Sr. Mr. Bates worked as an auto mechanic. He was married to Maggie Bates and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother Betty...

Carl Brown

Carl Brown

Nov 2, 2018

Carl Brown, Jr. age 48 of Pleasant Run passed away Friday November 2, 2018 in his home. He was born March 20, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida the son of the Carl and Estella (nee Lewis) Brown, Sr. Mr. Brown was a 1988 graduate of Greenhills High School and worked as a mail handler for the Cincinnati Post Office. He loved...

Miles E. Robinson

Miles E. Robinson

Oct 31, 2018

Miles Edward Robinson age 71 of Liberty Township passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018. Miles was the son of the late Jeff and Edith (Gross) Robinson. Miles was preceded in death by two brothers Jeff Junior Robinson and William Lewis Robinson. He is survived by two sons Miles Edward “Eddie” Robinson Jr and Michael “Mike” Robinson; one sister Judy...

Maurice Becknell

Maurice Becknell

Oct 31, 2018

Maurice Becknell age 75 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born on January 23, 1943 in Hamilton the son of the late Clarence and Rhoda (nee Bell) Becknell. On July 24, 1977 he married Rhonda Becknell and she preceded him in death on July...

Homer A. Ebbing

Homer A. Ebbing

Oct 26, 2018

Homer A. Ebbing age 81 of Hamilton passed away on Friday October 26, 2018 in his home. He was born February 22, 1937 in Jennings County, Indiana the son of the late Herman and Antoinette (nee Buell) Ebbing. On July 9, 1966 in Newport, Kentucky he married Imogene Reynolds and she preceded him in death on March 3, 2012. Mr....

Ambrose Hall

Ambrose Hall

Oct 26, 2018

Ambrose Hall age 74 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday October 26, 2018. He was born July 15, 1944 in Jackson, Kentucky the son of the late Coy and Alma Rae (nee Gross) Hall. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army achieving the rank of Specialist 5 and worked for many years at Southwestern Ohio Steel. Ambrose spent...

Shirley E. Martin

Shirley E. Martin

Oct 24, 2018

Shirley E. Martin age 75 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday October 24, 2018 in her home. She was born March 23, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Stanley and Mildred (nee Adams) Corson. Mrs. Martin was a devoted homemaker and also worked for several years as a school crossing guard. She was married to Nathan Martin and...

Michael D Meade

Michael D Meade

Oct 23, 2018

Michael D. Meade age 62 passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018. He was born May 18, 1956 in South Dakota to the late Lloyd and Anna Joyce (nee Strickland) Meade. Michael is survived by his brother Dan (Michelle) Meade, sister Teresa (Jeff) Fraser and many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. The Webster Funeral Home, Fairfield, Ohio is serving the...

Mary L. Johnson

Mary L. Johnson

Oct 20, 2018

Mary L. Johnson age 89 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday October 20, 2018. She was born on April 17, 1929 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Thomas M. and LaVauda (Deering) James. She graduated from Hamilton High School and went on to work at Beckett Paper Co. She married Wade Johnson on February 3, 1962 and he preceded...