Obituaries

James L. Speakes

James L. Speakes

Jul 19, 2021

James L. Speakes age 83 of Milford passed away on Monday July 19, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1937 the son of the late John and Louise (nee Kohus) Speakes. James was married to Mary Speakes for over 30 years and she preceded him in death in 2014. He is survived by three children Helen Saylor, Jimmy (Lori)...

John F. Fischer

John F. Fischer

Jul 19, 2021

After a short illness with pancreatic cancer, John Fischer passed away peacefully at home with his family at the age of 78 on July 19, 2021. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 24, 1942 to the late Arthur and Kathryn (nee Hilz) Fischer. He attended Hamilton Catholic, Hamilton High, and Garfield High before entering the US Marines. After...

Karen L. Baker

Karen L. Baker

Jul 19, 2021

Karen L. Baker aged 75 of Hamilton passed away Monday July 19, 2021 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (nee Williams) Justice. Karen was a 1963 graduate of Hamilton Taft High School. She was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was also a junior...

Annette E. Rose

Annette E. Rose

Jul 18, 2021

Annette E. Rose age 59 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Sunday July 18, 2021. She was born January 4, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Stan and Jeanne (nee Elliot) Polasky. On June 13, 1987 she married Tim Rose. Mrs. Rose worked as a custodian at Lakota West High School for 19 years. She enjoyed spending time...

Richard T. Emmert

Richard T. Emmert

Jul 18, 2021

Richard T. Emmert II age 67 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday July 18, 2021. He was born on October 27, 1953 in Hamilton the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Emmert. Richard retired from Borden Dairy after over 30 years of service. He is survived by five children Ericka Morgan, Pamela Johnson, Tommy (Bethany) Emmert, Christopher Emmert, and...

Jessica Miracle

Jessica Miracle

Jul 16, 2021

Jessica Miracle age 43 of Indiana passed away Friday July 16, 2021. She was born October 19, 1977. Jessica enjoyed watching TV, listening to Tim McGraw, smiling, and most of all caring for everyone she loved. She is survived by her mother Linda Miracle; step father Steve Traum; two brothers Shawn Warren and Steven Traum; two nephews Levi and Donaven;...

Brian L Johnson

Brian L Johnson

Jul 13, 2021

Brian L. Johnson age 58 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021. He was born May 16, 1963 to the late Rufus and Dorothy (nee Marcum) Johnson. Brian is survived by his son Aaron Talbott; daughter Pricilla Johnson; four grandchildren; three sisters Loretta Johnson, Debbie Johnson, Tammy Johnson. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Mark...

Michael G. Johnson

Michael G. Johnson

Jul 12, 2021

Michael G. Johnson age 59 of Hamilton went to be with his Lord and his father Don on Monday July 12, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1961 in Hamilton the son of Rita (nee Ward) and the late Donald Johnson. In 1997 he married the love of his life Juatana Napier. Michael worked as an auto body painter...

Ronald D. Rogers

Ronald D. Rogers

Jul 11, 2021

Ronald D. Rogers age 66 of Fairfield passed away on Sunday July 11, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1955 in Hamilton the son of Dana (nee Raleigh) and the late Alton (Al) Rogers. Ron just retired from Perfection Mechanical after 26 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of over 15 years Carolyn Rogers; his...

Real Charles Joseph Bolduc

Real Charles Joseph Bolduc

Jul 11, 2021

Réal Charles Joseph Bolduc age 81 of West Chester passed away on Sunday July 11, 2021. He was born on September 8, 1939 Iroquois Falls Ontario, Canada the son of the late Albert and Jeanne Bolduc. Réal was a graduate of Toronto University where he played hockey. He was an engineer working for Sherwin Williams and then at Champion International...

Patricia K. Andrews

Patricia K. Andrews

Jul 9, 2021

Patricia K. Andrews age 79 of Hamilton passed away Friday July 9, 2021. She was born January 16, 1942 in Coshocton, Ohio the daughter of the late Harry and Thelma (nee Tish) Sprenkel. Mrs. Andrews was a teacher in the Hamilton City Schools for many years. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, and knitting and spending time with her family. She was...

Ariel L. Vetter

Ariel L. Vetter

Jul 9, 2021

Ariel L. Vetter age 29 passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 31, 1991 in Cincinnati the daughter of Doug and Karen (nee Stuard) Vetter. Ariel was a spirited fighter, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was a sales rep for Enterprise Fleet...

Rachael P. Cheek

Rachael P. Cheek

Jul 8, 2021

Rachael P. Cheek age 22 of Fairfield passed away Thursday July 8, 2021. She was born April 29, 1999 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Christopher Wayne Cheek and the late Melissa Cheek. Rachael is survived by her father Christopher Wayne Cheek; one daughter Mia Marie Cheek-Dean; three sisters Samantha Cheek, Taylor (Brandon) Tirey, and Hannah Cheek; one brother Jonathan...

Kathryn Davidson

Kathryn Davidson

Jul 8, 2021

Kathryn Davidson age 63 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday July 8, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1958 in Hamilton the daughter of the Annette (nee Jones) and the late Willard G. Taylor. She married the love of her life in 1979, James Davidson. She is survived by her loving husband of over 42 years James Davidson; her...

Jeffrey J. Pierce

Jeffrey J. Pierce

Jul 7, 2021

Jeffrey J. Pierce age 71 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday July 7, 2021. He was born August 26, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio the son of the late George and Bertha (nee Mortzfield) Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a tax accountant for the State of Ohio. He is survived by his sister Janet Peterson. Private burial will be held in Woodside Cemetery...

Anthony J. Hughes

Anthony J. Hughes

Jul 5, 2021

Anthony J. Hughes age 52 of Fairfield passed away Monday July 5, 2021. He was born November 29, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Dennis and Sharon Smith Hughes. He is survived by his beloved wife Cheryl Marksberry Hughes; two daughters Sydney Marie Hughes and Madison Bree Hughes; half brothers Scott (wife Frances) Jennings and Mark (wife Irene) Jennings,...

Earl Holland

Earl Holland

Jul 5, 2021

Earl Holland age 91 of Hamilton passed away on Monday July 5, 2021. He was born on April 9, 1930 in Clay County, KY the son of the late Melvin and Mildred (nee Rutherford) Holland. Earl married to Janet Davis in 1954. He was a veteran of the United States Army earning a Purple Heart for his courageous service in...

Linda J. Rouse

Linda J. Rouse

Jul 3, 2021

Linda Jean Rouse age 76 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday July 3, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1945 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Harold and Irene (nee Cruse) Sheard. Linda is survived by two sons Roger (Kathy) Rouse and Rodney Rouse; three grandchildren Kristina (Michael) Higgins, Amber (Brian) Conaway, and Chad Rouse; seven great grandchildren...

Charles E. Jordan

Charles E. Jordan

Jul 3, 2021

Charles E. Jordan age 63 of Manchester, Kentucky passed away Saturday July 3, 2021. He was born February 8, 1958 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Charles and Kathleen Henson Jordan. Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife Brenda Jordan; three daughters Misty (James Gist) Jordan, Michelle Jordan, and Dreama (Don) Noble; eight grandchildren Timothy Noble, Brenda Noble,...

Carol J. Butler

Carol J. Butler

Jul 3, 2021

Carol J. Butler age 88 of Hamilton passed away Saturday July 3, 2021. She was born July 20, 1932 in Somerville, Ohio the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mary R. (nee Mendenhall) Guiler. Mrs. Butler is survived by her daughter Sandra K. Coffey; 4 grandsons M. Derek Willsey, Timothy J. Coffey, Kevin M. Coffey, and Kaedyn R. Coffey; 3...