Obituaries

May 1, 2020

TAYLOR

Diana Rose (nee Owens), age 70, of Fairfield passed away expectantly on May 1, 2020 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. Diana was born on August 25, 1949 in Hamilton to the late Woodrow and Hazel Owens.

She is survived by her two sisters, Shelby Carito and Darlene Cochran; two brothers, Ron Stewart and Terry...

Apr 28, 2020

WIDENER

James Jr., age 71, of Colerain Twp. passed away on April 28, 2020. He was born in Cincinnati on December 1, 1948 to the late James Sr. and Gladys (nee Coffman) Widener.

James is survived by his children, Dave Widener, Charles Widener, Scott Zinke, Lorie Elliott, Kelly Holmes, and  Michelle Mullin, ; grandchildren, Thomas...

Apr 27, 2020

WRIGHT

Michael Herman Sr. “Mike”, age 71, of Mason passed away on April 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1948 in Cincinnati to the late Ed Herman and Bertha (nee Spencer) Wright. On August 31, 1974 he married Sherry Dowdy, she survives him.

Mike is also survived by his daughter,...

Apr 22, 2020

Harold Jones, known to his friends as Ralph, passed from this earth to his heavenly home on April 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Florence, three children: Russ Jones (Anita), Rebecca Feller (Nate), Rick Jones (Diane) and his grandchildren Lindsey Leanne Fisher (Kyle), Casey Jones (Katie), Anna...

Apr 21, 2020

COLEMAN

Michael A., age 71, of Cincinnati passed away on April 21, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1948 to the late Albert and Katherine (nee Funk) Coleman. On June 7, 1969 he married Merle Schumacher; she preceded him in death on November 14, 2015.

He was a building inspector for the City of...

Apr 15, 2020

Eugene Poynter, 93, beloved husband of the late Beverly Maxwell Poynter and father of Terry Bahner, Bruce (Linda) Poynter, Brent (Sandy) Poynter and Greg (Brenda) Poynter, passed away on April 15, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is also survived by his grandchildren Stephanie (Jerry) Heise, Nathan (Nancy Jones) Bahner, Ryan Poynter, Rachel Poynter, Emily Poynter and Christopher Poynter, great-grandchildren...

Apr 5, 2020

MEES Judith Ann (nee Weidle) – age 65 of Oxford passed away at home April 5, 2020.  Born May 11, 1954 in Excello, OH.  Self described as a “horrible, mean, nasty woman..” she in fact exuded love and compassion to all.  Judy enjoyed the company of her family members, pets and loved to “boogie”.  Judith was preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2020

LEDFORD, Zola B. ,age 86, of West Chester, passed away on March 29, 2020 at her home, with loved ones by her side. She was born September 28, 1933 in Manchester, KY, the daughter of Walter and Dora (Reed) Webb. Zola graduated from High School and then moved to Ohio in 1953. She married the love of her life,...

Mar 28, 2020

Edna Rose “Rosie” Smith (1925 – 2020)

Edna Rose “Rosie” Smith, nee Barger, born in Hamilton, Ohio and lifetime resident of Fairfield, Ohio, passed on from this earth to start her new life on Saturday, March 28, 2020 after a life well-lived.

Edna Rose, known to everyone as “Rosie,” graduated from Hamilton High, after working...

Mar 25, 2020

WEBB

Alexandria Victoria Webb-Wright “Ali”, age 28, of West Chester Twp. passed away on March 25, 2020. She was born on October 2, 1991 to Matt West and Linda Pollard. On September 23, 2018, she married Nicholas Andrew Wright, he survives her.

Ali is also survived by her adoptive parents, Joe and Missy Webb; biological...

Mar 24, 2020

FOGLE

Nancy, age 92, of Fairfield passed away on March 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 22, 1927 in Grant County, KY to the late, George and Addie Lynn. On January 10, 1948 she married Orville Jackson “Jack” Fogle Jr. he preceded her in death on April 4, 2003.

Mar 19, 2020

DEATON

Mark E. “Bo”, age 69, of Fairfield passed away at home on March 19, 2020. He was born on September 5, 1950 in Hamilton to the late Harry and Mary (nee Weaver) Deaton. Bo was a member of the National Guard, AMVETS, Monkeys, FOE, and the VFW. He was also a member of Immanuel Baptist Church....

Mar 18, 2020

HART Kenneth Earl – age 72 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  He was born January 11, 1948, in Brookville, IN, the son of the late Earl and Freda Hart (nee Hampton).  On December 5, 1989 Kenneth married Edna Holcomb in Hamilton, Ohio.  Kenneth is a veteran of the United States Army having served during the...

Mar 15, 2020

James Edward Pickering – 1939 – 2020

Fairfield, Ohio – James "Pick" Pickering passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 81.  James, who was born in Urbana Ohio, is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Hallie (Turner) Pickering; his children Dawana (Jim) Dittgen, Becky (Scott) Cortner, Robert Pickering; and his grandchildren Jason...

Mar 14, 2020

Bryan Edward Keith died at age 48 on March 14th, 2020 from extenuating complications of a prior automobile accident.

His quick-witted remarks and ability to make everyone in the room laugh will never be forgotten.

Bryan is survived by his parents, Daniel and Patricia Keith; sisters, Erin Durbin (nee Keith) and Lauren Sivley (nee Keith);...

Mar 11, 2020

WYNN

Jr. Robert "Bob" M.,age 84, of  Fairfield passed away on March 11, 2020 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Hamilton, OH on 12/31/1935 to the late Robert M. Wynn Sr. and Carolyn K. (Zellner) Wynn., passed away on Wednesday morning March 11, 2020 surrounded by his adoring family at Hospice of Hamilton. On April...

Mar 9, 2020

SCARBOROUGH

Ettaleen, age 95, formerly of Fairfield passed away on March 9, 2020. She was born on September 16, 1924 in Hulen, KY to the late Richard and Alfie Calloway. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd on May 2, 2013.

Ettaleen is survived by her son, Tom and his wife Sharon; grandsons,...

Mar 6, 2020

Paula Falconi Spoerl age 86, formerly of Hamilton and Fairfield, died March 6, 2020 in Chesterfield Virginia at Lucy Corr Village Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton Ohio on April 20, 1933 to the late Paul and Julia “Jean” Falconi.

Paula is survived by her children, Chris (Nadine) Spoerl, David (Jill) Spoerl , Julia (Jeff) Spoerl...

Mar 3, 2020

BUCHANAN

Melissa J., age 64, of Hamilton passed away on March 3, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1955 in Cincinnati to John and Janet (nee Price) Buchanan. Melissa was a receptionist at Cincinnati Financial.

She is survived by her mother, Janet Lawhon; sister, Cheryl Buchanan; best friends, Pam Walker and Casey Howard; fur...

Mar 1, 2020

HOLBROOK Elwood – age 79 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2020.  He was born May 28, 1940 in Salyersville, KY., the son of the late Price and Beatrice Holbrook (nee Arnett).  On June 11, 1960, Elwood married Lou Emma Conley in Salyersville, KY.  Elwood worked at Ford Motor Company in Sharonville for over 30 years retiring...