Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

Jay Nelson Heimbold, age 63, passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2025. Born in Miami Florida on August 10, 1961, the youngest son of John and Audrey Heimbold. He has two older brothers David and Daryl Heimbold. His nickname is Jaybird, loving father of his son Joshua Sterling Heimbold. Jay’s son Joshua has two children Crimson and Scarlet making...

Apr 28, 2025

Sharon Ann Barton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025.  She was born March 15, 1939 in Bradshaw, West Virginia and moved with her family to Black Star in Alva, Kentucky at a young age where she remained until she graduated high school and married the love of her life, Donald Barton.  Sharon was...

Apr 26, 2025

EAGLE, Joyce Ann Heaven received another angel into the fold on Saturday, April 26. Joyce Ann Eagle peacefully went to be with the Lord and was reunited with her beloved brown eyed man—husband, Ben and only son, Jim. Joyce Ann was a loving and collaborative partner and wife. She was always a caring and supportive Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and...

Apr 24, 2025

Remembering Vicki Lynn Patrick.

October 20th 1958-April 24th 2025.

It is With the heaviest hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Vicki Lynn Patrick. She left this world peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving behind a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew...

Apr 24, 2025

Stephen Craig Swisshelm, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Thursday April 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and devotion.  Steve was the cherished husband of Barbara (nee Cox), with whom he shared a lifetime of memories and unwavering partnership. He was the proud father of James, Amy (Joseph) Barrett, Michael (Rachel), and William....

Apr 17, 2025

Gail Jean Thomas, age 68, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born January 21, 1957 and grew up in Lockland and West Chester. She met her high school sweetheart, Richard, at a basketball game and later wed for 43 years but together for 50. She was a hairdresser and managed a salon until she...

Apr 13, 2025

Myrna M. Goodman, age 89, of Fairfield passed away on April 13th, 2025. She was born on March 5th, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Louis and Anna Sheinberg. Myrna is survived by her children, Farrell (Nadine) Goodman, Devin (Gale) Goodman, and Danica White; grandchildren, Hannah (Cameron) Ehteshami, Beau (Sonia) Goodman, Madeline Goodman, Josh (Karen) Goodman, Kayla...

Apr 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Ernest Chrupka, age 77 of Hamilton, Ohio who passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Hospice of Hamilton.  Steve was born February 13, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio to Stephen Joseph and Beulah Esther Chrupka.  Steve loved playing golf with his golf team, competing each year for...

Apr 3, 2025

James Eldridge Bumgardner passed away peacefully in the home he shared with his daughter Jennifer Bumgardner and her family, on April 3, 2025. James was born the son of a coalminer in Harlan Kentucky on May 27, 1948. He was the youngest of three children to parents Homer and Ima Jean Bumgardner.  James moved with his family to Fairfield...

Apr 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert E. Sibert, age 76, of Fairfield, who left us on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.  Robert was a father, grandfather, and brother, a proud Vietnam veteran, and a cherished friend to many.  Robert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 6th, 1948, to Bonnie and Betty Moberly Sibert.  ...

Mar 31, 2025

Lisa Renee Green, 66, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on March 31, 2025, in her hometown. Born on January 26, 1959, also in Hamilton, Lisa spent her life rooted in the community she loved.  Lisa was a devoted mother and grandmother whose warmth and care touched the lives of many. She is lovingly remembered by her mother, Susan Stacy;...

Mar 30, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Larry V. Hardy, who went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 19, 1941, Larry lived a life filled with love, devotion, and service to his family and country.  Larry was a loving husband for 60 years to his wife, Katharine...

Mar 29, 2025

Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Josefina Palacios Escobedo, conocida como Mamá Fina, quien partió de este mundo el 29 de marzo, rodeada del amor de sus hijos y nietos. Esposa de Alfonso Acosta “Papá Poncho”, Madre dedicada de 12 hijos y amada abuela de 51 nietos, Josefina deja un legado de amor inquebrantable, fortaleza y bondad.

Mar 26, 2025

Bobby Harrison Robert “Bobby” Harrison, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 77. He leaves behind a loving family, including his devoted wife, Christi (Fox) Harrison and daughters Robin Harrison and Amanda (Patrick) Harkins.  He was a proud grandfather to twins Addison and Harper Harkins.  He will be mourned by his...

Mar 25, 2025

On March 25th, 2025, Donna Jean Lloyd of Hamilton Ohio transitioned peacefully into the unveiled presence of God, in her home and surrounded by her family. Donna is preceded in passing by her mother, Mary Carol Hughes (Richen) and father Paul Rawlins Hughes of Mt. Healthy. She is survived by her husband Larry Lloyd, her daughter Erin Lloyd Ortigoza...

Mar 25, 2025

Barbara Ann Howard (Melvin) – age 92 passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.  She was born December 8, 1932 in Pike County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Delora Melvin (Blanton).  On January 30, 1960 she married Ronald S. Howard who preceded her in death in 2009.  Barbara is survived by her son John E. Howard of...

Mar 23, 2025

Mae Chisae (Konishi) Prentice It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mae Chisae (Konishi) Prentice at the age of 97 on Sunday, March 23, 2025.  She was born July 2, 1927 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Eddie and Edna Konishi. She graduated from Seattle Pacific College with a teaching degree.  Most of her many years of...

Mar 15, 2025

VANCE, James Michael

Age 45, born January 26, 1980, came to be with our Savior on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Jimmy was a graduate of Fairfield High School class of 1998. He worked as a Mason city schools bus driver, a job he deeply loved. Jimmy enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with his children. His bright...

Mar 14, 2025

Mazie Ruth (nee Meadows) Kleiman or Micky to those who knew and loved her died March 14th, age 98.  Micky was born December 18, 1926, in Flat Top, West Virginia and was the oldest of 7. Micky met her match in Joe Kleiman whom she married moved to Ohio and lovingly raised 6 children together on Doris Jane Drive....

Mar 13, 2025

BRYANT, James Logan “Jim”

age 80, of Hamilton passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2025.

He was born on November 26, 1944, in Michigan, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Smith) Bryant.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, Loretta (Burns) Bryant; children, Jeff (Misty) Bryant, Anna Adkins, Cameron Bryant, Jimmy...