Obituaries

Harold Hamilton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...