Obituaries

Bobby G. Shepherd

Bobby G. Shepherd

Jun 24, 2020

Bobby G. Shepherd age 65 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday June 24, 2020 in his home. He was born September 7, 1954 in Brookville, Indiana the son of the late Floyd and Katherine (nee Witt) Shepherd. In 1983 he married Carol McCubbins. Mr. Shepherd was a self-employed mechanic for many years. He is survived by his wife Carol Shepherd; his...

Brenda Lee Harmon

Brenda Lee Harmon

Jun 23, 2020

Brenda Lee Harmon (nee Newton) age 61 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020. She was born June 10, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Henderson and Ruth (nee Hardy) Newton. She was a 1977 graduate of New Miami High School and on April 25, 1981 in New Miami, Ohio she married Eugene Dale Harmon. Mrs....

Larry W. Gay

Larry W. Gay

Jun 22, 2020

Larry W. Gay age 59 of Hamilton passed away Monday June 22, 2020 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born February 13, 1961 in Connersville, Indiana the son of the late Steve and Marjorie (nee Schlofner) Gay. Larry was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and was the favorite uncle in the family. He enjoyed fishing and was an accomplished artist....

W. Richard Porteus

W. Richard Porteus

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....

Ernest "Ernie" L Brannon

Ernest "Ernie" L Brannon

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...

Lester Parker

Lester Parker

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;...

John Richard Reszke, Sr.

John Richard Reszke, Sr.

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...

Frank Gene "Coach" Gilliland

Frank Gene "Coach" Gilliland

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,...

Russell L. Carr

Russell L. Carr

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...

Raquel Nikkole Chasteen

Raquel Nikkole Chasteen

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...

George L. Rogers

George L. Rogers

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...

Teresa G. Mills

Teresa G. Mills

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...

Sandra Lee Allen

Sandra Lee Allen

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...

Mary Ellen Alexander

Mary Ellen Alexander

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...

Tony Warren

Tony Warren

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...

Billy H. Bryant

Billy H. Bryant

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...

Sam W. Hopkins

Sam W. Hopkins

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...

Grace L. Rackliff

Grace L. Rackliff

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,...

Reginald "Reg" G. Wallace

Reginald "Reg" G. Wallace

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...

Dorothy "Dot" May Maupin

Dorothy "Dot" May Maupin

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...