Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Stephen “Peanuts” Gordon

Stephen Michael Gordon, 66, passed away Thursday, August 8th, 2024, at Hospice of Blue Ash, Cincinnati, Ohio. Steve was preceded in death by David J. Gordon (father), Sharon Gordon (sister), and Scott Gordon (brother). Steve leaves behind his mother, Helena, daughter, Sydney (Tyler), sister(s) Stephanie (Jerry) Brewsaugh, and Susan Cummings, grandchildren Ava, Grayson, and...

Aug 7, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Kenneth (Ken) R. Colburn on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 at the age of 62 from an incredibly short battle with cancer.  Ken was born in Tuscola, Illinois to Samuel and Carolyn (Kunz) Colburn.  The family moved to Liberty Township, Ohio in 1977.  Ken  graduated  from Lakota High...

Aug 1, 2024

William Henry Margrave IV July 8, 1937 - August 1, 2024, It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Henry Margrave IV, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who left this world on August 1, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on July 8, 1937, William, affectionately known...

Jul 29, 2024

Jeanette Gillis of Fairfield, Ohio, wife of Rev. Don W. Gillis, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 90 after a long illness. Jeanette was born in Boulder, Colorado and was raised in Lexington, Kentucky.  She worked for some time as a pediatric nurse with American Nursing Care and was very involved in home and...

Jul 27, 2024

Donald Edward Kolas, age 72, passed away on July 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 20, 1951, on the South Side of Columbus. Donald was the cherished son of the late Edward and Arlene (Ward) Kolas.  Donald was a devoted husband to his "yellow rose," Teresa Kolas. He leaves behind a legacy as...

Jul 21, 2024

ADKINS, Jennifer Robin (nee Franks)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Robin Adkins-Franks on July 21st, at the age of 51. Jennifer was born on September 1st, 1972, in Dayton, OH to her surviving parents Linda Zehr and James (JD) Franks.

When Jennifer became a mother to her first...

Jul 17, 2024

Kenneth Chenault – Age 88 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024.  He was born August 7, 1935.  On August 30, 1957 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana he married Tillie Chenault (Roy) who preceded him in death.  He is a veteran of the US Army and member of Washington Lodge #17 F&AM.  He is survived by his sons Donald Ray...

Jul 14, 2024

CORNER, Mary Jo - Age 77, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born October 24, 1946, in Hamilton, to the late Herbert, and Mary Alf (Zerr). On July 28, 1969, Mary Jo married her high school sweetheart and husband of 53 years, Robert Daniel Corner. Jo worked for Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 17 years....

Jul 7, 2024

Robert (Bob) Taft Carson age 81of Fairfield, Ohio; passed away peacefully at home on July 7th , 2024 ,with his beloved wife Louetta by his side. He was born on August the 29th , 1942 in Cincinnati Ohio, the son of Howard Taft Carson & Helen Carson. On Oct 14th 1975 he married Louetta Laswell. Bob is survived by...

Jul 7, 2024

Jeweldene Baker, 92, retired Fairfield South Elementary teacher and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away in Stanton, Kentucky on Sunday, July 7, 2024 after a long illness. Jeweldene was born on June 8, 1932 in Sizerock, Kentucky. In 1960, she married her late husband Carl Baker at the First Church of God in Hamilton, Ohio.  Jeweldene was...

Jul 5, 2024

Johnathan M. Southerland – Age 35 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024.  He was born May 26, 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Jeff and Jerri Southerland (Hawkins).  He is survived by his parents; son Johnny Southerland and stepson Elijah Jones; partner Ashley Griggs; sister Jessica (Zach Moore) Southerland; grandparents Joyce Wells and Mildred Webb Sullender;...

Jul 4, 2024

Ashley VanWinkle passed away on July 4,2024.  She was born February 9, 1994 to Chris VanWinkle and Dawn VanWinkle (McIntire).  She loved to go fishing with her Dad.  In her youth she was an avid roller skater. Ashley loved animals and was a joy to be around.  She was the happiest, when helping others.  She leaves behind her children...

Jul 2, 2024

Gregory “Greg” John Maschinot, age 68, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.  He was born on September 11, 1955, to Richard and Elaine Maschinot.  He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1974.  Greg was a sales account executive most currently employed by ESJ Carriers Logistics Warehouse Products and Services. Greg is survived by his wife,...

Jun 27, 2024

John (Johnny) Vince Bonner, age 65 of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. He was born on March 5th, 1959 to Patricia (Hensley) Perez and Herbert R. Bonner in Cook County, Illinois. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1977 and served in the U.S. Air Force. On February 23rd, 1985, he married the love of his...

Jun 26, 2024

Roxanna Louise (Jean) Seith, 94, passed away, June 26th, 2024. She was born July 5th, 1929, to Mildred and Harry Hobart in Painesville, OH.

She graduated from Mentor High School in Mentor, OH in 1947, two years after World War II ended. The following year, she was married to Carl Roger Seith on May 15th, 1948, at...

Jun 17, 2024

Hazel I. (Werner) Miller Age 85 of Millville passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.  She was born in Franklin County, Indiana on July 10, 1938, daughter of Louis and Louetta Werner.  On June 19, 1956 she married the love of her life Howard (Floyd) Miller.  Hazel and Floyd enjoyed traveling and camping for many years.  Hazel also enjoyed...

Jun 16, 2024

SCHMERR, Susan L.

Susan L. Schmerr (Roth), age 73 of Fairfield, OH, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. Susan is the daughter of the late William and Eileen (Weik) Roth. She leaves her husband, Richard Schmerr of 51 years, her daughter Stacey (Mike) Rohrbaugh, son Scott (Megan Bollenbacher) Schmerr, sisters Marcia...

Jun 14, 2024

Beverly Ann Clontz (Stirrat) – age 70 of Cincinnati, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024.  She was born March 2, 1954 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Arthur and Jeanette (Jean) Stirrat (Hueneman).  She is survived by her husband Robert Clontz III; siblings James Stirrat, Michael Stirrat, Patricia (Frank) Mezger, and Susan Baute.  She was a beloved mother...

Jun 12, 2024

Mary Brace Randolph, beloved grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away in St. Louis on June 12, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born on August 17, 1929, in Eubanks, Kentucky in which she began a life that was defined by love and dedicated service to her family and community. Mary spent 40 years in...

Jun 9, 2024

VAN HOOK, James Earnest

Age 90 of Hillsboro, OH, passed away June 9, 2024, at Hospice of Hamilton.  He was born May 7, 1934, in Somerset, KY, the son of William Harding and Ada (Mounce) Van Hook.  On July 22, 1958, James married Florence Brinson in Owensville, OH and enjoyed over 65 Years of marriage. He was...