Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

Arthur Miller age 81, of Ripley, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1943, to the late Thomas and Judy (Burton) Miller in Perry County, Kentucky.Arthur owned and worked as a mechanic at Art Miller's Foreign Car Service from 1969 to 2020. In his free time he enjoyed boating, camping and fishing. His...

Oct 28, 2024

James “Jim” Sparks age 65 of Liberty Township passed away on Monday October 28, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1959 in Hamilton the son of the late James and Amy (nee Webb) Sparks. James loved his Lord, family and music. He was a huge Trump supporter and MAGA guy. He is survived by his loving wife of over...

Oct 27, 2024

Rebecca Mattscheck age 93 of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away Sunday October 27, 2024 in her home. She was born July 3, 1931 in Corbin, Kentucky the daughter of the late Thomas Anderson and Eva Chandler Anderson. She was married to Walter Mattscheck and he preceded her in death in 1990. Mrs Mattscheck worked for 35 years for Procter and...

Oct 26, 2024

Debra R. Chamberlain age 68, of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born on December 25, 1955, to the late Donald Bargo and Julia (Rogers) Woodward in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Debra is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles Chamberlain; daughter, Melissa (Eric) Byrd; grandchildren, Eric Byrd, Sarah Byrd, Chloe Chamberlain, Melissa Purtell Thomas,...

Oct 22, 2024

Christopher M. Witherby age 37 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1987 the son of Stephen and the late Laureen (nee Getz) Witherby. He is survived by his father Stephen Witherby; five aunts and uncle David (Nell) Witherby, Kathy (Travis) Tashjian, Diane (Ben) Shapiro, Elizabeth (Doug) Lindquist, and Steven (Chris) Getz....

Oct 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Brown, age 87, announces her peaceful passing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton.

Jean was born on August 28, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a graduate of Central High School in Cincinnati, East Vocational-Santa Ana, California College- Orange Coast, and the University of Cincinnati. Jean enjoyed and...

Oct 22, 2024

Dwanna L. Pate age 88 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024. She was born on September 11, 1936 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Don and Eudell (nee Isaacs) Withrow. She is survived by two sons Gregory (the late Cindy) Pate and Brian (Jennifer) Pate; six grandchildren Christopher (Jennifer) Pate, Matthew Pate, Danielle (Jimmy) Rowe, Andrew...

Oct 19, 2024

Pamela McKenzie age 68, of Reading, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1956, to the late Robert and Peggy (Wilson) Clair.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Kenneth McKenzie; sons, Tony (April) Montgomery, Mark McKenzie and Brian McKenzie; sister Lisa (Tom) Kondrat; brothers Steve Clair, Tim (Lena) Clair and Danny (Tammy) Clair and...

Oct 16, 2024

Phyllis Poffenbarger age 82 of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Wednesday October 16, 2024. She was born August 1, 1942 in Manchester, Kentucky the daughter of the late Omas Wagers and Verdie Smith Wagers. She was married to Donald Poffenbarger and he preceded her in death in 2008. Mrs. Poffenbarger graduated from Central Baptist University in Louisville, Kentucky with a degree...

Oct 15, 2024

Richard W. Martin age 77 of South Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio the son of the late John and Aline (nee Graham) Martin. He grew up in Waterford Ohio where he was surrounded by wonderful family and friends. He was involved with Boy Scouts, marching band,...

Oct 15, 2024

John David “Jay” Sparks, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Kenvir, KY, on June 29, 1930, to Roscoe and Sudie (Napier) Sparks. At the age of 13, his family relocated to Cincinnati, where Jay began working at 15 to help support his family. At the age of 18, Jay...

Oct 15, 2024

Audrey C. True age 77, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1946, to the late Walter Z. Lampley and Catherine M. (Mistler) Focht in Middletown, Ohio.

Audrey is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Danny Smith) True; brother, Rolland Hopkins; she also leaves behind her several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in...

Oct 15, 2024

Charles “Lee” Campbell age 72 of Ross passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1952 in Hamilton, OH. Charles was married to Mary Sue Campbell and she preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by two children Kristi (Don) Brown and Charles (Nicole) Campbell; four grandchildren, Olivia Brown, Madilyn Brown, Cooper Campbell,...

Oct 11, 2024

V. Edward Frazier age 77 of Trenton passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday October 11, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Dayton, OH the son of the late Jack and Mary Lou Frazier. Ed proudly served in the United States Navy in Vietnam. He served on the USS Bushnell AS-15, a Fulton-class submarine tender. Ed...

Oct 11, 2024

Bobby L. Chasteen age 80 of Hamilton passed away Friday October 11, 2024. He was born May 6, 1944 in Berea, Kentucky the son of the late Robert Chasteen and Christine Abner Chasteen. He was married to Carolyn Chasteen and she preceded him in death in 2009. Mr. Chasteen worked as an industrial machinist for several years. He is survived...

Oct 9, 2024

Margaret M. Davisson age 80, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1943, to the late Earl and Bessie (Stapleton) Davisson in Ironton, Ohio.

Margaret is survived by her nephews, Lee Vaughn, Charles Vallance, Tony Vallance, Daniel Vallance, Leslie Davisson, and Ernie Vaughn Jr; nieces, Sharon Smith, Tammy Niemer, Vickie Adkins, Sandy...

Oct 9, 2024

Richard “Rick” L. Grohs age 59 of Harrison passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2024. He was born on August 5, 1965 in Cincinnati the son of the late Richard and Cynthia (nee Pomeroy) Grohs. Rick is survived by three children Andrew (Cassie) Grohs, Amber (Patrick) Minton, and Anthony Grohs; seven grandchildren Hayli, Feyre, Katie, Amber, James, Todd, and Felix;...

Oct 9, 2024

Catherine I. Lamb age 97 of Smithfield, Virginia and formerly of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024. She was born November 29, 1926 in Stockdale, Ohio the daughter of the late Theodore Webb and Vena Miller Webb. Mrs. Lamb enjoyed a very active and busy life. She was a devoted member of the St. Clair Avenue Baptist Church...

Oct 9, 2024

Rita Colleen Cooper age 77 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1947 the daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie (nee Richardson) Land. Mrs. Cooper was married to Steven E. Cooper for over 37 years and he preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by her two children Ron...

Oct 7, 2024