Obituaries

Feb 22, 2020

RICE Bobby Joe – age 81 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020.  He was born June 23, 1938 in Salyersville, KY, the son of the late Charles and Goldie Rice (nee Harper).  Bobby is survived by his children Rhonda Rice, Renee’ Jones, Robby (Carla) Rice and Randy (Brandy) Rice; grandchildren Jeremy, Dallas, Jennifer, Madison, Jordyn, Julius,...

Feb 20, 2020

BISHOP

William Boyd , age 81, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, late afternoon, doing the two things he loved dearly, spending time with the love of his wife Betty, and telling jokes.

Boyd was born in a log cabin in Avery County North Carolina on April 29, 1938, to the...

Feb 18, 2020

TAYLOR, James, age 90, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  He was born in Hamilton to the late William and Chloa (nee Melton) Taylor.  He was a 1947 graduate of Hanover High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation photographer.  James was married for 54 years to Rosella (nee Dilg) Taylor...

Feb 12, 2020

MARJAN

Melissa Annette, age 48, of Middletown passed away on February 12, 2020. She was born on September 13, 1971 in Carlisle, Ohio to “Dean” Carmon and Carol (nee Goodpaster) Todd. Melissa is survived by her children, Renee (Matthew) Dzielak, Todd Wilson, Jessica Wilson, and Hayley Minneman; grand children, Kaden, Nora, and Spencer; parents, Dean (Diane) Todd...

Feb 11, 2020

RICE Ruth Darlene (nee Robertson) – age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  She was born July 3, 1940 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dallas and Margaret Robertson (nee Wyatt).  Ruth is survived by her children Rhonda Rice, Renee’ Jones, Robby (Carla) Rice and Randy (Brandy) Rice; grandchildren Jeremy, Dallas, Jennifer, Madison,...

Feb 6, 2020

Harding, William Perry

Born July 5, 1943, Sidney, Ohio

Perry graduated from Fairfield High School 1961; Miami University 1964; US Army, 1966-1968; Vietnam for one year. He was a beloved teacher of Bible and History for 35 years at Elyria, Maranatha, and Madison Christian Schools.

Perry faithfully served the Lord in church visitation,...

Feb 4, 2020

INGRAM

Sunday, age 65, of Cincinnati passed away on February 4, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1954 in Cincinnati to the late Blaine and Pina (nee Moore) Stamper.

Sunday is survived by her children, David, Michael, Richard Ingram and Amy Clark; brothers, Butch (Linda) Stamper, Clarence (Betty) Stamper, George (Yao) Stamper; numerous nieces,...

Feb 4, 2020

OZSVATH

Lorene, age 92, of Hamilton passed away on February 4, 2020. She was born on May 19, 1927 in Hamilton to the late Ernest and Belle (nee Nicholson) Lemp. On February 14, 1971, she married William Ozsvath, he preceded her in death October 31, 2007.

She is survived by her sister, Beatrice Lucille Lancaster;...

Feb 4, 2020

SMITH

Margaret Ellen, age 88, of Fairfield passed away on February 4, 2020. She was born on September 20, 1931 to the late George and Elma (nee Pyle) West. On February 16, 1952 Margaret married Arnold Rex Smith; he preceded her in death on March 16, 2011.

She is survived by her children, Steven Arnold...

Jan 31, 2020

INGLES Mary Anne – age 51 of Hamilton passed away Friday January 31, 2020.  She was born May 26, 1968 in London, OH the daughter of George and Mona Ingles (Keaton).  On April 24, 2004 she married her husband Joseph Reeves.  She is survived by her husband Joseph; daughter Tasha (Quintin) Johnson; brothers Bret (Becky) Ingles, Brian (Betsy) Ingles...

Jan 27, 2020

MIZE

Furmon Milton, age 86 of Fairfield passed away on January 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 13, 1933 in Hamilton to the late Rossco and Lola (nee Creech) Mize. On May 20, 1967 he married Mary Wilkens, she survives him.

Furmon is also survived by his children,...

Jan 24, 2020

HAMLIN

Ernest, age 51, of Hamilton passed away on January 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 30, 1968 in Hamilton to the late, General and Josephine Hamlin. Ernest is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Breanne Elizabeth Hamlin on July 13, 2019.

He is survived by his daughters, JoAnne (Timothy...

Jan 21, 2020

Henry Yong, 87, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 peacefully at home. Gail Yong his wife of 46 years pre deceased him on December 29, 2018. He leaves behind children-daughter Lisa (Young, deceased) Chin, Nick (Kathy) Chin, Stacey (Arpit Vaidya) Chin, Tristan Chin. Son Ricky Yong, Nicole (Ishan Jain) Yong. Daughter Sonya (Rick) Hytree, Mason Hytree, Alexandra Hytree....

Jan 21, 2020

RONALD A. D’EPIFANIO

Ronald A. D’Epifanio, age 78, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 4, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Irma (Lundy) and Ikey D’Epifanio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay (Keller) D’Epifanio.

He...

Jan 17, 2020

Lelia Elva (nee Schaeffer) Kinner, age 99, of Hamilton, passed away on January 17, 2020. She was born in Cincinnati, and graduated from Seven Mile High School.  On June 17, 1939, she married Leslie C. Kinner, who preceded her in death in 2006. Lelia was a charter member and Past Matron of Ft. Hamilton Chapter, Order of Eastern Star,...

Jan 17, 2020

Imogene Hughes, age 88, of Fairfield Ohio passed on Friday, January 17, 2020 surrounded by love. She was born on September 7, 1931 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of Martin and Mallie (Campbell) Colwell.

She was educated in the Kentucky and Ohio public schools, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1951. On June 30, 1951 in Hamilton,...

Jan 16, 2020

GIBSON

Willard Homer Jay, age 77, of Fairfield passed away on January 16, 2020 at Tri-County Extended Care after an extended illness. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Dayton to the late Willard and Mary (nee Hoffa) Gibson.

He is survived by his son, Richard Gibson and his brother, John Gibson.

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Jan 16, 2020

LAKES

Karen J., age 67, of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on January 16, 2020. She was born on April 1, 1952 in Hamilton, to the late Joseph and Charlotte Nieman. Karen is survived by her beloved husband, Fred; niece Kathy Latham; and other friends and family. Karen was greeted at the Rainbow Bridge by...

Jan 16, 2020

PAYNE Joyce Ann (nee Marx) – age 78 of Fairfield passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.  She was born August 19, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Wesley and Mickey Marx (nee Mueschel).  On May 10, 1986 she married Robert Payne.  Joyce worked as an Executive Secretary and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

Jan 15, 2020

YOUNG

Shirley Lee, age 81, of Fairfield passed away on January 15, 2020. She was born on July 11, 1938 in Cincinnati to the late Morris and Edith Nimon. On February 8, 1961 Shirley married Donald Young; he preceded her in death on November 23, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon and her...