Obituaries

Loraine Jones Clark

Loraine Jones Clark

Jul 5, 2025

Loraine “Nana” Jones Clark age 86 of Trenton, OH passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1938 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late George and Elva (nee Garland) Akins. She is survived by two children Kim Jones and Michael Jones; two stepsons Bob (Tonya) Clark and Tony Clark; six grandchildren Dakota Schramm, Kade...

Linda G Bowling

Linda G Bowling

Jul 5, 2025

Linda G. Bowling age 76 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1949 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Clyde and Lorraine (nee Riley) Navey. Linda was a waitress at Hyde’s Restaurant for over 30 years. She is survived by one daughter Stacey (Zach) Lowe; one granddaughter Laurel Lowe; four siblings...

David McGuire

David McGuire

Jul 4, 2025

David C. McGuire age 66, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1958, to the late Carol and Mildred (Miller) McGuire.

David is survived by his wife, Karen McGuire; son, Timothy (Amber) McGuire; daughter, Alicia (John Fields) McGuire; grandchildren, Madison McGuire, Logan McGuire, Brooke (Colby) Wheeler, Xaidan Hatfield; great-grandchildren, Braylon Gumdrum, Paisley...

Thomas A. Valerius

Thomas A. Valerius

Jul 3, 2025

Thomas A. Valerius age 77 of Cincinnati passed away Thursday July 3, 2025. He was born February 11, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Frederick A. Valerius and Marian (nee Gundlach) Valerius. Thomas was a graduate of the Cincinnati Public Schools. He was active in Leaders in Action, a self advocacy group. He retired from the University...

James Odell Clark

James Odell Clark

Jul 3, 2025

James “Jimbo” Odell Clark age 74 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1950 in Livingston, TN the son of the late Odell and Ida Mae (nee Smith) Clark. Mr. Clark was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by four children Tammy (Chris) Read, James (Katelan) Clark, Steve...

Brenda G. Eberle

Brenda G. Eberle

Jul 1, 2025

Brenda G. Eberle was born September 22, 1945 and raised in Oneida, Tennessee. In 1970, she married Tom and moved to Greenhills, Ohio where she raised her family. Brenda was a devoted wife and mother. Her life centered around her children. She enjoyed coaching their sports, helping in their schools and selflessly supporting their dreams. Brenda was a devout Christian...

Timothy Shackelford

Timothy Shackelford

Jun 29, 2025

Timothy (Tim) Shackelford, age 64, of West Harrison, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1960, to Clophas and Jeweldine Shackelford (Reedy) in Middlesboro, Kentucky. On June 14, 1980, Tim married the love of his life, Leesha. Together, they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage filled with...

Marie-Noelle Okito

Marie-Noelle Okito

Jun 26, 2025

Marie-Noëlle (Maria) Bangala Okito, 41, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, passed away on June 26, 2025. Born on December 25, 1983, in Kinshasa, DRC, she was the daughter of Devos Otto Wangama Bangala and Patience Bokwala Bokangu. Marie-Noëlle married her loving husband, Michel Okito, on October 25, 2008. They shared a 17-year marriage filled with love and...

Lolita R Simmons

Lolita R Simmons

Jun 21, 2025

Lolita R. Simmons age 73 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1951 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Wendall and Peggy (nee Fultz) Minter. Lolita retired from Mercy Hospital after many years of service. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Greg Simmons; two children Carmalisa (Bo)...

Janet L. Woodall

Janet L. Woodall

Jun 21, 2025

Janet L. Woodall age 68, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Saturday June 21, 2025 in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born September 10, 1956 in Hamilton the daughter of the late William P. Warner and Verna (Campbell) Warner. She was married to Donald Woodall and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2018. Janet was a member of...

Patricia E. Wilson

Patricia E. Wilson

Jun 21, 2025

Patricia E. Wilson age 82 of Millville passed away Saturday June 21, 2025. She was born January 19, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Floyd Patton and Margaret (Mertens) Patton. Mrs. Wilson loved fishing, camping, gardening, and spending time with her large family. She is the beloved mother of Kevin Brown, Kimberly (Ron) Estes, the late Kyle...

Vera A. Cook

Vera A. Cook

Jun 18, 2025

Vera A Cook, 91, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on June 18, 2025. Born to Paul and Lillian (née Vogt) Hingsbergen on her daddy’s birthday, December 14. She attended St. Stephen’s Elementary, graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1951, and went one semester at Our Lady of Cincinnati. She married Howard D. Cook. She was a lifetime member...

Leroy R. Oursler

Leroy R. Oursler

Jun 18, 2025

Leroy R. Oursler, age 93, of Sharonville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday June 18, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1932, to the late Raymond and Lilly (nee Fleming) Oursler. Leroy is survived by his wife; Charlene E. Oursler (nee King), his children; Rhonda(Joe) Schutte, Kim Gries, Chris(Michelle), Joe(Lori), David, Pat(Jody), his step children; Brenda(Bob), Debbie(Janee), Paula(Ken), Paul Jr.,...

Ruby J. Gibson

Ruby J. Gibson

Jun 18, 2025

Ruby J. Gibson age 90 of Springdale, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 18, 2025 in her home with her family by her side. She was born October 12, 1934 in Wise Co., VA, the daughter of the late Wint Collins and Minerva (Meade) Collins. She was married to Alonzo Gibson and he preceded her in death in 2011. She was...

John "Shorty" Ivy Jr

John "Shorty" Ivy Jr

Jun 15, 2025

John H. Ivy, Jr.

(Shorty)

Age 59 of Hamilton passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1966 in Hamilton the son of the late John and Catherine (nee Myers) Ivy Sr. Shorty is survived by his daughter Amanda Ivy; five grandchildren Amya Baldwin, Zoey Arter, Zeke Arter, Zion Munoz, and Zyla Munoz; two brothers Troy (Kelly) Ivy...

Clinton L. Rouse

Clinton L. Rouse

Jun 12, 2025

Clinton L. Rouse age 79 of Fairfield passed away Thursday June 12, 2025. He was born May 27, 1946 in Osgood, Indiana the son of the late Harvey Rouse and Alice Evelyn (Lakeman) Rouse. On May 29, 1967 he married Eva Johnson. Mr. Rouse worked for years as a senior metrologist at Cincinnati Milacron. He was a member of the...

Marcia L. Mericle

Marcia L. Mericle

Jun 7, 2025

Marcia L. Mericle age 73 of Hamilton passed away Saturday June 7, 2025. She was born April 12, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Alec Edwards and Geraldine (Schneider) Edwards. She was married to Leland Mericle and he preceded her in death in 2010. Mrs. Mericle worked as a Registered Nurse and enjoyed camping with her family....

James C. Elder

James C. Elder

Jun 5, 2025

James C. “Jim” Elder age 75 of Fairfield passed away on Thursday June 5, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1950 in Cleveland, OH the son of the late Curtis and Katherine (nee Wellman) Elder. He is survived by his loving wife Penelope Elder; his son Nicholas (Mirela) Elder; two granddaughters Riley Elder and Isabella Elder; three nieces and...

Viola Pater

Viola Pater

Jun 5, 2025

Viola E. Pater age 94 of Fairfield passed away Thursday June 5, 2025. She was born July 4, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Frank Fletcher and Elizabeth (Haas) Fletcher. She was married to Walter Broshear and Eugene Pater and both preceded her in death. Mrs. Pater owned and operated Dixie Dari Treat on Dixie Highway in...

Steven G. Fox

Steven G. Fox

Jun 4, 2025

Steven G. Fox age 48 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1976 in Hamilton the son of Gary and Deborah (nee Petersen) Fox Jr. Steve loved the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, and Miami Hurricanes Football. He loved traveling with his wife especially going the beach. Steve is survived by his loving...