Obituaries

Jun 17, 2020

W. Richard Porteus age 78 of Fairfield, OH passed away Wednesday June 17, 2020 in Cincinnati, OH surrounded by his family. He was born April 29, 1942 in Bay Shore, NY the son of the late Richard W. Porteus and Bertha Lorena (nee Stowitts) Porteus. Mr. Porteus was a resident of Dryden, NY and then Cortland, NY for many years....

Jun 15, 2020

Ernest L. Brannon age 74 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 15, 2020 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born September 30, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Walter “Duke” and Betty (nee Johnson) Brannon Willard. Ernie as he liked to be called was born in Hamilton but grew up in...

Jun 15, 2020

Lester Parker age 70 of Hamilton passed away Monday June 15, 2020. He was born April 30, 1950 in Jackson County, Kentucky the son of the late Homer and Rhoda Ferguson Parker. Mr. Parker was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife Berta Parker; two daughters Melissa (Jeremy) Jones and Cheryl (Ken) Sullivan;...

Jun 13, 2020

John Richard Reszke, Sr. passed away suddenly Saturday June 13, 2020 at his home. John was born October 24, 1951 in Youngstown, OH to the late John and Gloria (Fokelman) Reszke. He was a graduate of Austintown-Fitch High School. On March 16, 1974 he married Paulette Barbus. He was employed by McLean Trucking and a member of Teamsters Union. He...

Jun 12, 2020

Frank Gene “Coach” Gilliland age 96 passed away on Friday June 12, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash. He was born on February 2, 1924 in Proctor, NC the son of the late William and Martha (nee Ogle) Gilliland. He was married to Lolita (nee Wentz) Gilliland who preceded him in death in 2005. Mr. Gilliland taught chemistry, physics,...

Jun 10, 2020

Russell L. Carr age 101 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born August 4, 1918 in Medora, Indiana the son of the late Charles and Ruth (nee Winters) Carr. Mr. Carr was a decorated combat veteran during World War II serving in the U. S. Army and was the recipient of 5...

Jun 9, 2020

Raquel Nikkole Chasteen age 26 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2020. She was born on May 17, 1994 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Tracy Stewart and the late Tyler Chasteen. She is survived by her mother Tracy Stewart; grandmother Kim Sizemore; one brother Jesse J. Saylor; two sisters Veronica RJ. Saylor and Stephaina R. Saylor; aunts Jodi...

Jun 8, 2020

George L. Rogers, Sr. age 50 passed away Monday June 8, 2020. He was born October 5, 1969 in Hamilton to the late Roy Rogers and Jean (nee Abney) Rogers. He is survived by his wife Laken Rogers; mother Jean Rogers; children Emmalee (Chris) Cornett, George Rogers, Jr., Gerrica Scott, Casey Rogers, Clayton Rogers; grandchildren Leonardo Barbechol, Ryan Cornett; brothers...

Jun 8, 2020

Teresa G. Mills age 59 of Fairfield passed away Monday June 8, 2020 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. She was born April 20, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio. Teresa worked as a home heath care aide for many years. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family. She is survived by her father Howard (Catherine) Samples; two daughters Madison...

Jun 7, 2020

Sandra Lee Allen age 83 of Hamilton crossed the finish line of her life’s journey on Sunday June 7, 2020 at her home with her daughter Tammy and daughter in law Beth. She was born to the late William Franklin and Faye (nee Brauchla) Gross at home during a blizzard on January 26, 1937 in College Corner, IN. She received...

Jun 6, 2020

Mary Ellen Alexander, age 77 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away June 6th, 2020. She was born on April 24, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Clifford D. Payne Sr. and Effie May Payne (nee Rucker). She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Gary James Alexander. She is also survived by their daughter, Ronda K. Niehaus and...

Jun 5, 2020

Tony Warren age 57 of Hamilton passed away on Friday June 5, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1963 in Cincinnati the son of Bill King and the late Mary Warren. Tony worked as a stone mason for most his life and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was married to JoAnn Warren and she...

Jun 4, 2020

Billy H. Bryant age 45 passed away on Thursday June 4, 2020. He was born on January 6, 1975 in Cincinnati the son of the late Billy Ray and Phyllis (nee Powell) Bryant. Billy leaves behind many family members and close friends who loved him dearly. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother Rachel Bryant. Visitation will be...

Jun 2, 2020

Sam W. Hopkins age 70 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by immediate family on Tuesday June 2, 2020. Sam was born on November 7, 1949 to George and Sue Hopkins. After graduating from Garfield High School in 1967, he attended Miami University where he studied Business Administration. After college Sam served our country valiantly in...

Jun 2, 2020

Grace L. Rackliff age 103 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday June 2, 2020. She was born on April 26, 1917 in Caryville, TN the daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie (nee Robinson) James. She was married to George Shockley and he preceded her in death in 1978. She is survived by six grandchildren Donald, Randy, Robin, Rhonda, Mitch,...

May 30, 2020

Reg Wallace (Reginald Gary Wallace) age 74 of Grand Island, Florida and formerly of Cincinnati passed away Saturday May 30, 2020 He was born February 6, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late William and Marjorie (nee Long) Wallace. Reg pursued dreams and captured them. Musician, recording engineer, electrical engineer, mechanic, and chaplain. He was proud to be...

May 29, 2020

Dorothy May Maupin, (“Dot") age 89, of Fairfield, Ohio and Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away Friday May 29, 2020 in California. She was born on July 20, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl David Fite and Catherine (nee Niederauer) Fite. She was educated in the Hamilton schools and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1948. On October...

May 28, 2020

Andrew Lee Wong, age 56, passed away on Thursday May 28, after a full and vibrant life.

Andy was born July 8, 1963, in Jerome Idaho to parents Sam and Annie Wong. He and his younger brother John grew up working in the family’s restaurant, which started him on a lifelong love of food and creating fantastic meals. According to...

May 27, 2020

Charles E. Baldwin age 71 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020. He was born July 15, 1948 in London, Kentucky. Private services will be observed by the family. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield is serving the family. www.websterfuneralhomes.com

May 27, 2020

Barbara C. Chandler age 83 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020. She was born August 20, 1936 in Dodsonville, Ohio the daughter of the late James Reed Copeland and Wilma (nee Dick) Copeland. On June 15, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio she married John F. “Jack” Chandler and he preceded her in death in 1999. Mrs. Chandler was a...