Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

Gabbard, Earl and Carolyn Earl and Carolyn Gabbard of Hamilton went to continue their journey together in the presence of the Lord. Earl, age 87 passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 9, 2021 December 14, 1933 he was the son of the late Pinia and Robert Gabbard. Carolyn, age 91 passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital...

Jan 20, 2021

ZELLER Peggy Ann – eighty two years of age, passed away on January 20th, 2021. Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton Ohio. Peggy was born March 3rd, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Frank and Bertha (Back) Murphy. She was the third child of five siblings, all whom survive her.  Peggy married Jack Zeller on June 6th, 1959 and remained...

Jan 19, 2021

JIM MILLER

Jim left this earth peacefully on January 19, 2021 at his winter home in Naples, Florida.  Jim was born in New Lexington, Ohio on July 17, 1937 to Stanley and Margaret (Gordon) Miller.  His siblings (all deceased) were Betty Miller, Bob Miller and Sue Spohn.  Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Darlene...

Jan 18, 2021

THOMAS Ruby J. (nee Boles) – age 77 of Fairfield passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.  She was born June 14, 1943 in London, KY to the late Sherman and Martha Boles (nee Rucker).  On February 12, 1966 she married Kenneth G. Thomas who preceded her in death last year.  Ruby is survived by her sons Ben Wilson and...

Jan 15, 2021

Esther Haubner Esther Marie Haubner (nee Hoelle), age 91, of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Esther was born on September 2, 1929, to the late Leo and Lorraine Hoelle.  She graduated from Ross High School and worked at Champion Paper for several years before becoming a homemaker.  Family meant everything to her,...

Jan 15, 2021

Esther Haubner Esther Marie Haubner (nee Hoelle), age 91, of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Esther was born on September 2, 1929, to the late Leo and Lorraine Hoelle.  She graduated from Ross High School and worked at Champion Paper for several years before becoming a homemaker.  Family meant everything to her,...

Jan 15, 2021

Michael Frank Venable, 49, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 15, 2021. His funeral service will be held this Friday January 22, 2021 at Avance Funeral Home in Fairfield, Ohio. The public visitation hour will be from 5:00-6:00pm and the memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm. He will be buried later...

Jan 13, 2021

BARRETT Charles “Chuck” Jr.  – age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021.  He was born March 27, 1948 to Jeanette (Brockman) and Charles Barrett Sr. in Hamilton, Ohio. Chuck retired from the Butler County Sheriff’s department in 2003.  He began his law enforcement career as a Deputy in 1993, eventually being promoted to Commander in...

Jan 12, 2021

SIMPSON, Claude Richard “Rick” Claude Richard “Rick” Simpson, was born September 25, 1950, to Austin and Agnes (Humphrey) Simpson in Hamilton, Ohio.  He passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Carline (Lierer) Simpson, daughter Amanda (Brandon) Feltner and son Bryon (Katie) Simpson. He is also survived by his mother in law, Betty Lierer...

Jan 10, 2021

Heidelberg

Dennis G. - age 66 of Fairfield, passed away on January 10th, 2021. Devoted husband of Laura Heidelberg, brother to David (Sally) Heidelberg. Loving father of Joseph (Robyn) Heidelberg, Megan (Derek) Springate and Jeffrey (Cailin) Heidelberg. Grandfather to Camden and Emma Heidelberg and Max and Annie Springate. Proceeded in death by his father Robert, his mother...

Jan 9, 2021

ROBERTS, J.C.

Age 93 of Fairfield passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.  He was born September 15, 1927 in Goose Rock, KY, the son of William and Alice (Henson) Roberts.  On July 2, 1946, J.C. married Flora Henson in Manchester, KY.  He was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church in New Miami.

He leaves behind...

Jan 8, 2021

FLORA Marcella Mae (nee Traugott) – age 90 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021.  She was born August 8, 1930 in Versailles, Kentucky; the daughter of the late James and Cordie Traugott (nee Patterson).  She is survived by her daughters Vivian Flora, Susan O’neal and Pam (Ken) Dailey; brothers Marvin, Charles (Rena) and Russell (Sue)  Traugott...

Jan 5, 2021

In loving memory of Karen Sue Jones - 7/29/1949 – 1/5/2021 Karen Jones of Jacksonburg, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital.  Karen was born to William Quinn Jones and Mary Iona Jones in Ohio on 7/29/1949, and was the oldest of three siblings.

Karen was preceded in death by her father,...

Dec 29, 2020

Isabel “Betty” Nelson, age 99, of Fairfield (OH), passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2020. Betty was born on November 20, 1921, in the small village of Noepoli (Provence de Potenza, Italy) to the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Romano) Esposito. After immigrating to the United States in 1926, the family settled near Steubenville, Ohio. It was...

Dec 28, 2020

MARVIN BROWER Marvin Brower passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home.  He was born on October 9, 1938 to Harold and Mary Brower (nee Myers) in Hamilton, Ohio.  After high school graduation, he served as a Medical Specialist in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959.  His medical training and work in the Army served him well, because...

Dec 26, 2020

CONNER Samantha (nee Quinn) – age 46, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020.  She was born October 20, 1974 in Manchester, England to parents Anthony and Jacqueline Quinn (nee Ward).  Due to her father’s occupation, Samantha lived in England and then moved to South Africa, until coming to the U.S., when she was twelve years old.  She graduated from...

Dec 20, 2020

MAURMEIER Glenn E. – age 58 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away at his home on Sunday, December 20, 2020.  He was born April 4, 1962 to Margaret Maurmeier (nee Paff) and the late Roland Maurmeier. Glenn is survived by his mother Margaret; wife Norma Maurmeier (nee Goins); daughter Sara (Shawn) Riddle and sons Austin and Aiden Riddle of Lantana,...

Dec 20, 2020

ATKINS John Henry Atkins Jr (Hank). Beloved Father of John Atkins, Justin Atkins, Earl Bruce, Lisa Bruce; loving grandfather of Zoe and William Bruce, Todd and Trey Watson, Rylie Atkins, and Adalyn Atkins; loving father-in-law of Tiffany Bruce, Tarin Atkins, and Lauri Atkins. Died December 20, 2020 at just shy of 63 years old. John was preceded in death...

Dec 13, 2020

BYRUM Herman, age 75 from Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020.  He was born October 12, 1945 to Albert and Mildred Byrum (nee  Baumgartle).   He is survived by his wife, Charlene; children Patrick Shannon Byrum, Todd Byrum , Fred Symmonds, Laurie Humphrey and LeeAnn Wogenstahl.  He also leaves behind a sister, Sandy Daswani and grandchildren Baalu,...

Dec 13, 2020

Shaffer (Johnson), Darlene Anne

Darlene A Shaffer, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born in Camden New Jersey, to Kenneth and Virginia (Shaw) Johnson. She was the first daughter of 8 children. She grew up in Levittown Pa, graduated Woodrow Wilson HS. As a youth she was known for...