Obituaries

Barbara Jean (Mcgraw) Turner

Feb 21, 2021

Barbara J (McGraw) Turner, 73, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 10, 1947, the daughter of Max and Margaret (Hunter) McGraw.

Barbara is preceded in death by both parents; husband, Billy Don Turner; and son, Mark...

Jo Anne S. (Spurrier) Morner

Feb 15, 2021

Jo Anne Spurrier Morner passed away in Hamilton, Ohio 02/15/2021 at the age of 76 after a 12 year battle with MBC. She was born at Maxwell Air Force base in Montgomery, Alabama on September 23, 1945. As the daughter of an Air Force officer her love for travel began at an early age as her father was stationed...

William "Bill" R. Cox

Feb 6, 2021

William R. Cox was born on June 13, 1925, in York, Nebraska, and died on February 6, 2021, at Mt. Healthy Christian Village, Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 95.

Bill was a World War II Navy Veteran and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was an industrial engineer at...

Nancy B. Miracle

Feb 6, 2021

Nancy B. Miracle, 73, passed away after a long battle with ALS on February 6, 2021, at the Hospice of Hamilton. She was born October 10, 1947, in Hamilton Ohio, daughter to Betty (Drake) Miller and Albert Miller, who she is predeceased by. Surviving in addition to her husband Robert Miracle are her son, Timothy (Jeffrey Pitzer) Miracle, daughter...

Elaine K. (Kolbenstetter) Morner

Feb 1, 2021

Morner, Elaine K. Age 96 died February 1, 2021 in Hamilton, Ohio.Born and raised in the Hamilton area, daughter of Elmer and Anna (Mueller) Kolbenstetter.)  Graduate of Fairfield High School; retired from The Beckett Paper Company.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert and her dearly beloved daughter Lynne Harrison.  She is survived by: two sons, Rick (Jo...

Mel Less

Jan 28, 2021

LESS Mel Less – age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.  He was born July 13, 1937.  Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.avancefuneralhome.com

Melvin "Mel" Less

Jan 28, 2021

LESS, Melvin L.

age 83 passed away January 28, 2021.  Services are private.  Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com

David Martin Huddleson Ii

Jan 26, 2021

David Martin Huddleson Ⅱ passed away January 26, 2021 at age 49.  He will be greatly missed.  David is survived by brother Michael Huddleson, cousin John (and Lynn) Huddleson, cousin Kathy (and Bob) Meyer, cousin Stephanie (and Chris, Kyleigh, Kolton) Kindred, Peanut and Charlie.  He was a dedicated son and preceded in death by his parents David and Judy...

William Trenton Slack

Jan 26, 2021

William Trenton Slack Trent Slack, 73 passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born on July 17, 1947 to William H. Slack & Frances (Nees) Slack in Sunbury, OH. Trent, was a graduate of Mentor HS and attended Kent State University. He enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served his country from 1965-1971. He was...

Don Cook

Jan 25, 2021

COOK Don Cook, 82, of Fairfield died January 25, 2021.  He was born June 4, 1938.  He was the beloved husband of Margie Cook for 64 years.  He retired from the Ford Motor Company, where he worked for 35 years. Don is survived by his children: Sharon (Mark) Healey, Sandy (Doug) Murphy, Donald (Pam) Cook and David (Tara) Cook....

Earl And Carolyn (Jackson) Gabbard

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...

Peggy Ann (Murphy) Zeller

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...

Jim Miller

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...

Ruby J. (Boles) Thomas

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...

Esther M. (Hoelle) Haubner

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,...

Esther M. (Hoelle) Haubner

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,...

Michael Frank Venable

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...

Charles "Chuck" Barrett Jr.

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...

Claude Richard "Rick" Simpson

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...

Dennis G. Heidelberg

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...