Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

BAYS, William “Bill” Roe, age 67, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on 4/29/2023 from natural causes. He was born on September 10, 1955 and grew up in Dayton, Kentucky. He was never married and had no children. He retired from Astro Met, Inc. after 30 years of dedication to the company. Bill had such a knack for numbers and mathematical...

Apr 28, 2023

James C. Jones-Short. Born August 1, 1976. Passed away April 28, 2023, aged 46. James graduated in 1994 from Hamilton High School before going to Louisville for college. While there, he earned a degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, which led James on a job journey that ultimately ended with a career as a Business Analyst. After Louisville, James...

Apr 28, 2023

Teresa M. Crawford age 58 of Liberty Township passed away on Friday April 28, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1964 in Cincinnati the daughter of Audrey (nee DeRuntz) Reddy and the late Joseph Reddy. She is survived by four children Andrew Reddy, Lexi Crawford, Tiffany Breeden, and Bianca Scott; six grandchildren Jada Turner, Landen Verdon, Julian Woods, Amir...

Apr 27, 2023

Billy E. Davidson age 83 of Cincinnati passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Morley, TN the son of the late Elmer and Pauline (nee Savage) Davidson. Billy was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from General Motors after many years of service. He was married to Ethel...

Apr 27, 2023

Edward B. Waldroff age 60 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1962 in Hamilton, the son of Edward O. and the late Sonja (nee Watson) Waldroff. Edward was a veteran of the United States Navy. He did woodworking and carpentry for most of his life. He is survived by four children...

Apr 25, 2023

Jeffery S. Stephen age 48 of West Chester passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1974 in Oxford, the son of Frederick C. Stephen Jr and Judith (nee Hayes) Stephen. Jeffery was a veteran of the United States Navy. He owned a concrete company for many years. Jeff loved the Ohio State Buckeyes. He...

Apr 25, 2023

Samuel T. True III age 49 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1974 in Hamilton the son of Samuel T. and Audrey (nee Lampley) True. He is survived by his parents; and one sister Jennifer (Danny) True-Smith. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. Private services will be held at...

Apr 25, 2023

Eugene Victor Charney, left us on April 25th, 2023, at the ripe age of 70 in Fairfield, Ohio. He was born on March 29th, 1953, in Mirabel, Wisconsin, and was a true jack of all trades. From working in nuclear plants to building and remodeling houses, Eugene's career was as eclectic as his personality.

When he wasn't busy working, Eugene...

Apr 20, 2023

Margaret Elaine Needham age 74 of Fairfield passed away on Thursday April 20, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1949 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (nee Gabbard) O’Hern. She is survived by her loving husband of over 39 years Gerald Needham; two daughters Jacqueline Dillon and Jeddah Burchell; two stepdaughters Cassandra Calhoun and Diana...

Apr 19, 2023

Pamela M. Prater, age 29, lost her battle with cervical cancer on Wednesday April 19, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1993 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late James and Michelle (nee Seeley) Prater. She is survived by two daughters Alexis Prater and Aaliyah Prater; five siblings Jamie Prater, Jessica (Danny Hensley) Prater, Zachary (Lesa) Prater, Jimmy (Rhonda)...

Apr 16, 2023

Dora “Fran” Thomas age 89 of Fairfield passed away on Sunday April 16, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1934 in Beattyville, KY, the daughter of the late Hobert and Fannie (nee Neeley) Baker. Fran was married to William Thomas, on June 19, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1995. She was a manager at area Hallmark...

Apr 14, 2023

Thomas Howard Kauffung age 95 of Cincinnati, Ohio was born September 3, 1927 in Hamilton, Ohio and passed away Friday April 14, 2023. He is survived by sons Thomas (Cathy) Kauffung and Daniel (Donna) Kauffung, and Daughter Vivian Rust; grandsons Paul, Mark, Christopher, and Kyle; granddaughters Jennifer, Rachael, Carolyn, and Jenny; and great grandchildren Jacob, Makayla, and Avie; step daughter...

Apr 12, 2023

Mary Ellen “Mel” Webster age 66 of Liberty Township passed away Wednesday April 12, 2023 in her home. She was born February 16, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Harry A. Wright and Mary (nee Tschumi) Wright. Mel was a 1975 graduate of Garfield High School and attended UC. On September 6, 1975 she married Robert D....

Apr 11, 2023

Betty J. Hampton age 90 of Mt. Healthy passed away Tuesday April 11, 2023. She was born June 27, 1932 in Middlesboro, Kentucky the daughter of the late Sillous Burke and Josephine Lynch Burke. Betty was a faithful member of Faith Pentecostal Church. She loved her church family dearly and she will be waiting on all of them in Heaven....

Apr 11, 2023

Betty L. Hampton age 90 of Mt. Healthy passed away Tuesday April 11, 2023. She was born June 27, 1932 in Middlesboro, Kentucky the daughter of the late Sillous Burke and Josephine Lynch Burke. Betty worked as a lathe operator for Ford Motor Company for many years. She was a faithful churchgoer and was affiliated with the Faith Pentecostal Church...

Apr 10, 2023

Robert E. Lindsley age 90 of Fairfield passed away on Monday April 10, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1932 in Fulton, NY, the son of the late Ralph and Doris (nee Himes) Lindsley. Robert was veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War and getting awarded a Korean Service Medal and National Defense Service...

Apr 10, 2023

Thomas C. Clark age 71 of Fairfield passed away on Monday April 10, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1951 the son of the late Clifton and Billie Clark. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the USS South Carolina and being awarded a National Defense Service Medal. He retired from General Aviation after 36...

Apr 7, 2023

Betty Louise Waltner, a longtime Hamilton resident, passed away peacefully at Otterbein Middletown on Friday April 7, 2023. She was born January 2, 1931 in Springdale, Ohio to Richard and Catherine (nee Nutley) Niehaus. She married William J. “Bill” Waltner on June 12, 1954. Betty was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her life centered on her family...

Apr 7, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Bennett age 87 of Fairfield passed away Friday April 7, 2023. He was born March 13, 1936 in Ross, Ohio the son of the late Ellsworth Bennett and Marie (nee Bisdorf) Bennett. On April 5, 1957 he married Dolores Woedl Bennett. Mr. Bennett worked as a pipe fitter at Champion Paper in Hamilton for several years. He...

Apr 5, 2023

Mark S. Smith, age 66, of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Hospice of Hamilton. He was born on April 23, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana to Elzie Smith and the late Lula Smith. He retired in 2021 as a teacher at Wilson Middle School where he impacted the lives of many students and colleagues (Banana 7)....