Obituaries
Harold Hamilton
Aug 4, 2019
Harold “H” Hamilton age 77 of Liberty Township passed away Sunday August 4, 2019. He was born May 28, 1942 in Mason to the late Ora and Delora (nee Farler) Hamilton. “H” was a 1960 graduate of Lakota High School and was also a proud Army veteran. On October 8, 1966 he married Marian Schueler in Hamilton, OH. Harold was...
Lorie C. Friend
Aug 3, 2019
Lorie C. Friend age 56 of Middletown passed away on Saturday August 3, 2019. She was born on July 26, 1963 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Henry and Betty (nee Noble) Farthing Jr. She is survived by two brothers David (Vickie) Farthing and Joel (Mary) Farthing; three nieces Lora, Rebecca, and Amanda; three nephews Brandon, Anthony, and Patrick....
Lena M. Smith
Aug 3, 2019
Lena M. Smith age 83 of Hamilton passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side at 9:50 PM Saturday August 3, 2019. She was born May 24, 1936 in Milford, Ohio the daughter of the late Ossie and Charlotte F. (Ralston) Lamb. Mrs. Smith met Ernest Smith at age 5 and were best buddies. They were...
Virginia L. Stewart
Aug 3, 2019
Virginia L. Stewart age 86 of Hamilton passed away Saturday August 3, 2019. She was born July 1, 1933 in Owsley County, Kentucky the daughter of the late McClellan H. and Fannie Mae (nee Pierson) Wilson. Mrs. Stewart attended Hamilton City Schools and was a member of the Allison Avenue Baptist Church. On July 1, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio she...
Nicholas Joseph Tippenhauer
Aug 2, 2019
Nicholas Joseph Tippenhauer, 87, passed away on Friday August 2, 2019 at the Tri-County Care Center in Fairfield, OH. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Ruth Elizabeth (Eggers) Tippenhauer, oldest son Nicholas Robert Tippenhauer and his wife Patricia Ferris, his second son Timothy Allen Tippenhauer and his fiancée Miranda Ghearing as well as 5 grandchildren. Born and raised in...
Willa May Phelps
Aug 2, 2019
Willa May Phelps age 84 of Fairfield passed away Friday August 2, 2019 at Tri-County Extended Care Center. She was born April 26, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of the late William and Beulah (nee Manion) Phelps. She is survived by three children Richard O’Der, Noah Phelps, and Keith (Karrin) O’Der; four grandchildren Richard O’Der, Nathaniel (Rebecca) O’Der, Stephanie...
Geneva Holloway
Aug 2, 2019
Geneva Holloway age 86 passed away Friday August 2, 2019. She was born May 28, 1933 in Manchester, KY to the late Dewey and Bernice (nee Combs) Robinson. Geneva is survived by her husband and caregiver John L. Holloway; children Lana (William) Umbstead, John (Debbie) Holloway, Jr., Debbie (Tom Gay) McClellan; four grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; brother Fred (Linda) Robinson...
Katelynn R. Dodson
Jul 29, 2019
Katelynn Dodson age 26 of Hamilton passed away on Monday July 29, 2019. She was born on December 29, 1992 in Cincinnati the daughter of John Horn and the late Jacqueline “Krissi” Dodson. Katelynn is survived by seven siblings Jennifer (Aubrey) Bellard, Seldon “Jr” Sams, Jayden Dodson, Johnny Horn, Alexis (Edward) Samoya, Austin Horn and Charlotte Horn; her father John...
Faye Durrough
Jul 27, 2019
Faye Durrough age 90 of Hamilton passed away Saturday July 27, 2019. She was born July 15, 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Dennis and Viola (nee Dawson) Dwyer. On December 18, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio she married Donald Durrough. Faye was an active volunteer all her life. She never met a stranger and loved to talk...
Tausha C. Roder
Jul 27, 2019
Tausha C. Roder age 34 of Reading passed away on Saturday July 27, 2019. She was born on December 30, 1984 in Cincinnati the daughter of Penny (Huntsberry) Smith and the late Michael Roder. She is survived by her loving son Trenton Roder; her mother Penny Smith; one brother Tyler Smith; one sister Tamber Roder; maternal grandparents Terry and Sally...
Audie Lee Benson
Jul 27, 2019
Audie Lee Benson-Bryant age 22 of Hamilton left on a new heavenly mission at 9:30AM Saturday July 27, 2019. She was born on December 18, 1996 in Cincinnati the daughter of Richard and Leona (nee Bunnell) Bryant. On October 21, 2017 she married Matthew Benson. She is survived by her loving husband Matthew Benson and his family; her Parents Rick...
Bonnie L. Smith
Jul 26, 2019
Bonnie L. Smith age 74 of Fairfield passed away Friday July 26, 2019. She was born March 15, 1945 in Scottsburg, Indiana the daughter of the late James and Minerva (Holland) Testerman. On December 9, 1961 in Newport, Kentucky she married George E. Smith. Mrs. Smith worked as a cook at Fairfield Middle School for many years. She is survived...
Paula Sutten
Jul 25, 2019
Paula Sutten age 76 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday July 25, 2019. She was born in Manchester, KY on March 2, 1943 the daughter of the late Sherman and Mae (nee Keith) Smith. Paula was married to Edward Sutten and he preceded her in death. She is survived by one son Paul Sutten; one brother Milton (Helen) Smith. She...
Mary E. Lauther
Jul 24, 2019
Mary E. Lauther age 82 of Cincinnati passed away Wednesday July 24, 2019 in her home. She was born February 6, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Cecilia (nee Tritschler) Schwecke. Ms. Lauther is survived by three children David C. Henderlight, Robyn Davis, and Kimberly Schaefer; eight grandchildren, and one brother Bill Schwecke. A graveside...
Ronald S. Dunn
Jul 23, 2019
Ronald S. Dunn age 71 of Middletown passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1947 in Frankfort, KY the son of the late Melvin R. and Amanda J. (nee Spencer) Dunn. On June 29, 1968 he married Kathy Sue DeWitt. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Kathy Sue Dunn; three...
Paul A. Gessler
Jul 21, 2019
Paul A. Gessler age 95 passed away Sunday July 21, 2019. He was born December 2, 1923 in Greenville, OH to the late Ralph and Vera (nee Harmon) Gessler. Paul was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII and a machine operator at Champion Paper. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Paul was preceded in...
Kimberly A Thomas
Jul 20, 2019
Kimberly A. Thomas age 66 passed away Saturday July 20, 2019. She was born May 5, 1953 in Hamilton to the late Wayne and Patricia (nee Henry) Rose. Kim is survived by her husband David Thomas; son Josh Thomas and his wife Amanda; grandchild Alexander Thomas; siblings Pam Longfield and her husband Gary, Tim Rose and his wife Annette; step...
Ruby A. Owens
Jul 20, 2019
Ruby A. Owens age 85 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019. She was born on June 5, 1934 in Big Stone Gap, VA the daughter of the late Roy and Rena (nee Sampson) Lane. She was married to Hershel Owens and he preceded her in death in 1978. Ruby was a member of Tylersville Rd Worship Center....
Irene Sheard
Jul 20, 2019
Irene Sheard age 93 of Hamilton passed away Saturday July 20, 2019. She was born August 22, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late William T. and Emma M. (nee Dryman) Cruse. She was married to Harold J. Sheard and he preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Sheard was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother...
Helen L. Berhalter
Jul 19, 2019
Helen L. Berhalter age 96 of Hamilton passed away Friday July 19, 2019. She was born June 8, 1923 in Richwood, Ohio the daughter of the late Coy and Clara (nee Knox) Bailey. On June 25, 1945 in Ashville, North Carolina she married John H. Berhalter and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2003. Mrs. Berhalter was a...

