All Obituaries

BLACK Bernita June (nee Reed), age 84 formerly of Hamilton, OH, most recently of Morris, Illinois passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1938 to the late Robert and P. Lucille (Burris) Reed.  On July 26, 1957, Bernita married Larry D. Black, who preceded her in death. They were both members of Tri-County Assembly (now New Heights Church) in Fairfield. She is survived by her children, Debbie (George) Roebuck, Bill (Julie) Black and Dave (Mitchell) Black; 5...

Shirlie Coleman Shirlie Smith Coleman, 89, of Hendersonville, TN (formerly of Fairfield, Ohio) passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Hendersonville Medical Center. Born on March 3, 1934 in Mt. Salem, KY to the late Carroll and Lizzie Lucas Smith. She is the widow to the late Ernest Ray Coleman. She was a member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include two children, Britta Coleman of Hendersonville, TN and Edwin Ray Coleman and his wife, Tammy, of Russell Springs, KY; one sister,...

Brill Vivian R. – age 91 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  She was born November 22, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Philip and Clytia Rommel (nee Schirfranz).  On June 21, 1952, she married Donald Brill.  Vivian was a devoted wife and mother and worked as a secretary for U.S. Congressmen Walter Power and Tom Kindness.  After retirement, Vivian and Don enjoyed years of RV travel seeing the country.  Vivian was preceded in death by...

RONALD E. EMMEL Ronald E. Emmel of Fairfield, 80, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was born to the late Hedwig and William Emmel in Appleton, Wisconsin on March 9, 1943. He leaves behind his beloved wife Ellen (Heeg) of 42 years. Ron was the loving father of Chris Emmel (the late Brigetta Delgado-Emmel) of Seattle, WA; Steve Emmel of Cincinnati, OH; Greg Emmel (Cara) of Daniel Island, SC; Diane (Garrett) Gilreath of Cincinnati, OH. The adoring...

Carey Roger Fender Carey R. Fender of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023, at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born August 17, 1949, to the late Carey W. and Geraldine Fender in Hillsboro, Ohio. On June 15, 1980, in Mt. Healthy, Ohio he was married to D. Anne Calvert. He was a machinist for twenty-six years. He served as a Staff Sargent in the Air Force from October of 1968 through April of 1975. He remained active with other Vietnam Veterans. He was a member of Timberhill...

Peggy Lee Brockman  Peggy (Holland) Brockman, 60, of Hamilton, OH, passed away on March 11, 2023. Born December 26, 1962, in Hamilton, OH, she is predeceased by her mother, Sook Hi Yoo of Seoul, South Korea and her late husband of 20 years, Mike Brockman of Hamilton, OH.  Survived by her father, Michael T. Holland of Hamilton, OH, her brother Michael (Sheri) Holland of Ross, OH, her two children, Cody (Kelsey) Woods of Columbia, TN, and Tyler (Heather) Woods of Cincinnati, OH and...

Joseph John Dougherty – age 81 of Forest Park, passed away Friday morning, March 10, 2023.  He was born March 3, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Mary Connell.  Joseph was a veteran of the US Navy and a graduate of Xavier University.  He is survived by his children Joseph John (Marco Trujillo) Dougherty, Patrick Michael (Lisa) Dougherty and Adam Todd (Fabiana) Dougherty; sisters Mary Dougherty, Rose Marie Ipolito, Veronica Dickson and Theresa...

Bradley J. Peters, age 63, of Liberty Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. He was born on December 17th, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Donald and Geraldine (Reece) Peters. Brad is survived in death by his 4 children; Jordan (Karley) Peters, Brady (Stormi) Peters, Brooke (Mackenzie) Peters, Benjamin (Jessie) Peters. As well as 6 grandchildren; Bryson, Broden, Bailey, Bentley, Ava and Emerson, with two more expected to join us this year. He is also survived by his three...

Jayden Josue Pacheco Orellana 02.28.23 to 03.04.23 Hijo de Eduardo Pacheco y Alondra Orellana Hermanito de Daleyza y Valery Pacheco  

Frances Bowling Age 89 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  She is survived by her daughter Carla (Gary) Parsons, and two sisters Lavern True and Margret Murphy.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bowling, her parents William and Thomas Ann Peavey, and two brothers Leland Peavey and Louis Peavey.   Visitation will begin Monday, March 6, 2023, at 9:30 AM, followed by services at 10:30 AM, at Avance Funeral Home, 4976 Winton Rd, Fairfield, OH...