Obituaries

Irma Ruth Schnapp

Irma Ruth Schnapp

Jan 14, 2022

Irma Ruth Schnapp age 87 of Hamilton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday January 14, 2022. She was born to the late George and Hazel (nee Belcher) Lewis. Irma was married to Cyril Schnapp Sr and he preceded her in death in 1995. Irma taught disabled children at St Ann’s Church for many years and she...

Melanie S. Embry

Melanie S. Embry

Jan 12, 2022

Melanie S. Embry age 69 of Hamilton passed way Wednesday January 12, 2022. She was born December 11, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Norbert and Dorothy (nee Kellum) Clendenin. Mrs. Embry was a graduate of Fairfield High School. She enjoyed traveling, camping, her dogs, and the ocean. She had an extensive collection of Boyd’s Bears. Melanie...

Michael R. Melton

Michael R. Melton

Jan 11, 2022

Michael R. Melton age 69 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday January 11, 2022. He was born on September 24, 1952 in Dayton, OH the son of the late James and June (nee Henry) Melton. Mike was a butcher for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of over 21 years Jennifer Melton; four children Michael (Carmen) Melton...

Regina Faye Hoskins

Regina Faye Hoskins

Jan 11, 2022

Regina Faye (Parks) Hoskins, resident of Oxford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 11th, 2022 at the age of 64 years old in her home. She was born on August 24th, 1957 in Dalton, Georgia to Jerry and Hilda (Sowder) Parks. At an early age, Regina quickly excelled in music, not only with great talent but with great...

Jeffrey P. Andrew

Jeffrey P. Andrew

Jan 11, 2022

Jeffrey P. Andrew age 64 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022. He was born August 16, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Ruford and Phyllis (nee Felty) Andrew. Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Garfield High School; an avid golfer and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hamilton. He greatly enjoyed spending time...

Karen Dees

Karen Dees

Jan 9, 2022

Karen Dees age 74 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022. She was born on August 25, 1947 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Byron and Mary (nee Mills) Proctor. Karen was married to Nelson Dees and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters Shawn (the late Rick) Pendergrass and Freda (Don) Sherman....

Mary L. Keltner

Mary L. Keltner

Jan 9, 2022

Mary Keltner age 74 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022. She was born on January 17, 1947 in London, KY the daughter of the late James and Mary (nee Johnson) Witt. She is survived by her loving husband of over 52 years Lloyd Keltner; five children Glenna Keltner, Lloyd (Rachel) Keltner Jr, Crystal (Aaron) Merriman, Sherry (...

John Thomas Horn

John Thomas Horn

Jan 8, 2022

John Thomas Horn age 19 of Fairfield Township passed away on Saturday January 8, 2022. He was born on July 16, 2002 in Fairfield the son of Dennis and Jill (nee Gibson) Horn. He is survived by his loving parents Dennis and Jill Horn; three brothers Ben Horn, Charlie Horn, and Danny Horn; grandparents Stan (Phyllis) Horn, Charles (Jan) Gibson,...

Larry W Bowlin

Larry W Bowlin

Jan 8, 2022

Larry W. Bowlin age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 8, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born to Lawrence and Virginia Bowlin on June 21, 1947 in Richmond, KY. He graduated high school from Madison County in 1965. Larry was drafted to the United States Army in 1966.LArry worked for Roadway Express for 31 years...

Lawrence Pater

Lawrence Pater

Jan 6, 2022

Lawrence Pater age 67 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born March 19, 1954, to the late Lawrence and Phyllis (Horn) Pater. Lawrence is survived by his daughter Rebecca Pater; son Lawrence (Barbara) Pater; sister Lynn (Tim) Lunsford; Sue (George) Needham; Williard (Le Etta) Pater; and his five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

David Scott Bunger

David Scott Bunger

Jan 4, 2022

David Scott Bunger, age 43, passed away on January 4, 2022. David was born on April 14, 1978 in Hamilton, Ohio. David attended Fairfield City Schools and was part of the Class of 1995. David was an avid sports fan and an extreme music lover. While in school, David was an excellent football and basketball player. David was also an...

Ethel J. Davidson

Ethel J. Davidson

Jan 4, 2022

Ethel J. Davidson age 80 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022. She was born on February 24, 1941 in Laurel Co, KY the daughter of the late Phillip and Nannie Thompson. Ethel married Billy Davidson on April 10, 1968. She worked as a beautician for most of her life, owning and operating Shear Reflections beauty salon for...

Phyllis Turner

Phyllis Turner

Jan 4, 2022

Phyllis Turner age 73 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022. She was born October 21, 1948 in Altro, Kentucky. She was married to Melvin D. Turner and he preceded her in death in 2001. Mrs. Turner was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed quilting and knitting. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great...

Pamela G. Allen

Pamela G. Allen

Jan 1, 2022

Pamela G. Allen age 60 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Tuesday January 1, 2022 in her home. She was born September 28, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Patricia Powell and the late Ronnie Grimes. She was a 1979 graduate of New Miami High School. Pamela is survived by her mother Patricia Koverman; her husband Stephen Allen; two children...

Doris G. Becknell

Doris G. Becknell

Dec 30, 2021

Doris G. Becknell age 88 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, KY the daughter of the late Hobart and Cleo (nee Pennington) Griffin. She was married to John R. Becknell for 53 years and he preceded her in death in 2002. She was a lifelong member of...

Brenda J. Jackson

Brenda J. Jackson

Dec 29, 2021

Brenda Joyce Jackson age 65 of West Chester passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021. She was born on October 17, 1956 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late Roger and Wanda (nee Richards) Clinebell. On May 21, 1977 she married the love of her life and childhood sweetheart Don Jackson. Brenda was a graduate of Lakota High School. She...

Matthew Riethmaier

Matthew Riethmaier

Dec 29, 2021

Matthew L Riethmaier age 36 of Hamilton, OH passed away Wednesday December 29th, 2021. He is survived by his parents Gary and Pam Riethmaier, brother Joey Riethmaier, sisters Mindy and Faith Riethmaier and son Zayden Riethmaier. Matthew was preceded in death by grandparents William and Mary Jo Riethmaier and Robert Waddle. Matthew will be truly missed by many for his...

Jennifer Gase

Jennifer Gase

Dec 28, 2021

Jennifer Gase age 71 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021. She was born on November 25, 1950 the daughter of the late Lester and Alma (nee Gabbard) Hymer. She is survived by her husband John Gase; one daughter Dewanna Vierling; four grandchildren Brad Vierling, Brittanie Vierling, Jaxon Bowling, and Kayla Bowling; three great grandchildren Emmett Vierling, Liam...

Sandra K. Bunger

Sandra K. Bunger

Dec 28, 2021

Sandra K. Bunger age 83 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1938 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (nee Caudill) Couch. Sandra was married to Gene Bunger and he preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by two children Randy (Denise) Bunger and Rhonda (Donald)...

Eunice M. Lewis

Eunice M. Lewis

Dec 27, 2021

Eunice M. Lewis age 88 of Hamilton passed away Monday December 27, 2021. She was born January 28, 1933 in Corbin, Kentucky the daughter of the late Hubert G. and Artie (nee Sloan) Tye. She was married to Kenneth H. Lewis and he preceded her in death in 2011. She was a devoted homemaker and was a member of the...