Obituaries

Fred D. Shropshire

Oct 24, 2006

Age 78, passed from this life on October 24, 2006 at the home of his daughter, Louise Robertson (Jerry Fisher). He was born in Bassett, VA on June 3, 1928 to Claude and Minnie (Marshall) Shropshire. After serving 28 years in the Air Force, he retired back to Virginia until coming to Hamilton in 2005.

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Gayle Knapp

Oct 19, 2006

Age 57 of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 7, 1949 in Hamilton, the daughter of Walter and Patricia (Schroer) Graf. Gayle worked as a customer service representative with Key Bank, and was a devoted member of First Saint John United Church of Christ.

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William Hughie Stephens

Oct 19, 2006

Age 81 of Fairfield, formerly of Fayetteville, TN passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Tri-County Extended Care in Fairfield, OH. He was born December 23, 1924 in Lincoln County, TN, the son of William Lonner and Emma Mae (Hargrove) Stephens. William was a member of the Church of Christ and was self-employed as a farmer and produce retailer....

Lawrence L. Baumann

Oct 17, 2006

Lawrence L. Baumann, 69, succumbed to Lou Gehring's disease at his home on October 17, 2006. Born on August 17, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois, Mr. Baumann was the eldest of 5 children born to Wilhelm and Helen (Siegwarth) Baumann.

A 1955 graduate of Spalding Institute, Mr. Baumann received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bradley...

Gobie Amburgey

Oct 16, 2006

Age 63, of Monroe, loving mother of Tina (Terry) Smades, Tracey Tinker, Bill Tinker, Toni (Dennis) Howard, Hugh (Barbie) Tinker, Trisha Tinker and the late Lawson Tinker, III; grandmother of 9; sister of Bonnie Sipe, Sandy Allen and the late Jewell Pennington; daughter of the late Woodrow Ball and Alice Martin; went home to be with the Lord on...

Angela Kohlman

Oct 14, 2006

Age 96, formerly of NCH, widow of Frank Kohlman; mother of Kenneth and Robert Kohlman and Kathleen Boutiere; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and sister, Rosemary Geiman. Preceded in death by 6 brothers and 1 sister; passed away October 14. Memorials: Edgecliff Scholars Fund c/o Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cinti, OH 45207, or charity of your choice. Visitation: 9...

Kevin Lee Botkins, Sr.

Oct 13, 2006

Age 44 of Hamilton passed away Friday, October 13, 2006 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born February 23, 1962 in Hamilton, the son of Troy Botkins and Nellie Helton. Kevin was a simple man, who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his children, grandson, brothers, and sisters. Other interest include hunting fishing and watching...

Dolores Luckadoo

Oct 12, 2006

Beloved partner to Robert Lindermann. Mother of Johnny (Keola) Luckadoo Sr., Rick Willis Jr., Anna (Batt) Masterson & Toni (Tracy) Wise. Grandmother of Brian, Johnny Jr., Gregory, Kealoha, Lakota, Heather, Kevin, Jessica, Shawna, Abigail, Alexander, Isabella, Anje, Olivia. Great Grandmother of Nathaniel, Tyler and Summer. Sister of Ann (Bootsie) Gullamann (deceased), June Dinkins (deceased)and Janet Stanfill. Daughter of the...

Claudio Bellon

Oct 5, 2006

age 64, born November 23, 1941 in Bogota, Colombia; died October 5, 2006 in Cincinnati. Loving husband of Maria Margarita (Gaitan), devoted father of Erika (Joseph) Lutmer, Daniel (Alicia) and Klaus (Beth Mazurak), caring grandfather of Johann and Anafrancina Lutmer and brother of Alvaro, Manuel and Febe.

The family will receive friends Sunday (Today), October 8, 2006;...

Douglas D. Smith

Oct 1, 2006

SMITH

Douglas D., devoted husband of Lois E. (Breuer) Smith, loving father of Robin Smith and Heather Smith Turner, beloved grandfather of Maribeth Lynn Turner and Kelsey Renee Smith and Katherine Louise Smith, and beloved uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 26, 1927, to Charles R. and Jean (Peat) Smith, he...

Catherine Urk

Sep 30, 2006

Visitation

Private

Service

Private

Bruce Collins

Sep 29, 2006

COLLINS, BRUCE

Collins, Bruce,age 53, died September 29, 2006 at Tri-County Extended Care, Fairfield. Survived by parents, Robert & Shirley Paolello, children, Brad & Elizabeth Collins, & Michelle Truebenbach, sisters, Debbie & Patti Paolello and 4 grandchildren. Visitation, Sunday, October 1st from 5 - 7 p.m. at Avance Funeral Home, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield. Funeral...

April Kathryn Moore

Sep 28, 2006

April Kathryn Moore of Hamilton, Ohio died Thursday, September 28, 2006, at

Mercy Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio. She was 50.

April was a loving wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her husband of six years, Dwight Schwing, step-daughters Leandra Schwing of Sharonville, Ohio and Jennifer Sawvel,...

Virgil T. Urk, Jr.

Sep 27, 2006

Visitation

Private

Service

Private

Ernest Ray Coleman

Sep 26, 2006

Born October 27, 1934 in Yosemite, KY. Son of Ernest and Ora Lanham Coleman. He passed away September 26, 2006.

Ernie was a wonderful, kind and caring Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather and a friend to many.

He will be greatly missed by all.

He and his...

Donna L. Eldridge

Sep 26, 2006

Visitation

Private

Service

Private

Marie M. Miller

Sep 25, 2006

Age 86 of Fairfield went home to be with her Lord Monday, September 25, 2006 at Vitas Hospice - Ft. Hamilton. She was born August 25, 1920 in Van Wert, OH, the daughter of Alfred and Ethel (Shaw) Roebeson. On August 15, 1942 she married Rev. Bernard F. Miller, also in Van Wert, OH. Marie in service with her...

Dorothy Jane Wert

Sep 23, 2006

Age 90 of Trenton passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006 to be with the Lord. She was born August 12, 1916 in Annville, KY, the daughter of Robert and Cora (Davis) Akeman. On September 9, 1972 she married Harlan Wert. Dorothy was a member of Twinbrook Hills Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children,...

Raymond James Baugh

Sep 23, 2006

Age 46 of West Chester passed away Saturday September 23, 2006 at Bethesda North Hospital. He was born November 12, 1959 in Cincinnati, the son of James and Ruth Annette Baugh. Ray was an outdoorsman and enjoyed being with his family and friends. He loved life and everyone he knew loved him. He will be deeply missed.

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Lois L. Johnson

Sep 22, 2006

Visitation

10-12 Noon, Thursday September 28, 2006 @ Avance Funeral Home

Service

12 Noon, Thursday September 28, 2006 @ Avance Funeral Home