Obituaries

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...

Feb 29, 2020

Arlene C. Stuhlreyer (nee Kamphaus), age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 29, 2020 after a long, noble fight against Parkinson’s disease. Youngest daughter of Cornelius and Anna (Fath) Kamphaus and graduate of Mother of Mercy High School, she is reunited in heaven with her husband of 52 years, Robert F. Stuhlreyer and sons, Steven and...

Feb 28, 2020

MILLER

Eva Marie (née Brumley) passed away on February 28, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born on October 2, 1937 in Manchester, Kentucky, the only child of Eugene and Grace Brumley. Known to most of her family as Marie, she married Jack Miller in 1957 in Jellico, Tennessee and they eventually relocated to Cincinnati,...

Feb 27, 2020

EDWARDS

Cory Lee, age 47, of Hamilton passed away on February 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1972 in Hamilton to the late Gary Lee and Margie (nee Simpson) Edwards. Cory is survived by his son, Austin Edwards; brother, Justin Edwards; dear friend, Rene Edwards; and other family and friends. He is...

Feb 22, 2020

CHENAULT Tillie, age 78, of Fairfield passed away on February 22, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1942 in Waynesburg, KY to the late Donald and Rose Annie (nee Osborne) Roy. On August 30, 1957 in Lawrenceburg, IN, Tillie married Kenneth Chenault, he survives her. She is also survived by her sons, Randall Lee Chenault and Donald Ray...

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...