Obituaries

Joseph B. "Joe" Olding Jr.

Joseph B. "Joe" Olding Jr.

Oct 13, 2016

OLDING

Joseph B. Jr. “Joe”, age 89, of Fairfield passed away on October 13, 2016. He was born May 1, 1927 in Covington, Kentucky to Joseph B. Sr. and Helen (Amann) Olding.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Loretta Mai Olding; eight children, Joe (Adriana) Olding, Chris (Gary) Dooros, Michael(Debbie) Olding, Connie (Howie) Epstein, Becky...

Jeffrey  Allan Elrod

Jeffrey Allan Elrod

Oct 11, 2016

ELROD

Jeffrey Allan, age 50, of Hamilton passed away on October 11, 2016. He was born on October 26, 1965 in Tampa, FL to Donald E. and Virginia L. (nee Leisner) Elrod. Jeff is survived by his parents; and his brother, Butch Elrod.

Jeff’s passion was music he was a sound engineer and owned Sonic...

Richard J. Vesper

Richard J. Vesper

Oct 8, 2016

VESPER Richard J. – age 90 of Cincinnati passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2016.  He was born July 22, 1926 in Cincinnati to the late Joseph Vesper and Gertrude Vesper (nee Lehmkuhl).

He is survived by his wife Henrietta Vesper (nee Casanova); his son Joseph J. (Alice) Vesper; grandson Joseph R. Vesper and Benjamin D. Vesper;...

Leonard Dale Crabtree

Leonard Dale Crabtree

Oct 5, 2016

CRABTREE Leonard Dale – age 87 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.  He was born December 30, 1928 in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Melvin and Ida Crabtree (nee Blevins).  In 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he married his wife Mafra Crabtree (nee Rose) who preceded him in death in 2012.

He is survived by...

Dorothy E.  (Brown)  Fields

Dorothy E. (Brown) Fields

Sep 29, 2016

FIELDS

Dorothy E., age 80, of Fairfield passed away on September 29, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on April 20, 1936 in London, Kentucky to the late Rev. Earl and Hazel Brown. On January 29, 1955 she married her beloved husband, Quentin J. Fields. He preceded her in death on March 7,...

Denver Jones

Denver Jones

Sep 28, 2016

JONES

Denver, age 83, of West Chester passed away on September 28, 2016 at Chesterwood Village. He was born on July 7, 1933 to Louis and Nora Jones in Girdler, Kentucky. Denver proudly served two tours in the United States Army following the Korean Conflict and was employed by Fisher Body in Fairfield as a Press Operator...

Jack Ray Dews

Jack Ray Dews

Sep 28, 2016

DEWS Jack Ray, age 78, of Colerain Twp. passed away on September 28, 2016 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born on December 7, 1937 in Cincinnati to the late Oatley and Corrine Dews.

On June 7, 1958 he married his beloved wife, Fannie Hill, she survives him. Jack is also survived by his...

Sara J. Schrand

Sara J. Schrand

Sep 27, 2016

Sara J. Schrand 2/23/53-9/27/16

Those who knew and loved Sara (Sally) knew her for her kindness, generosity, wisdom and strength. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, and a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, friend, colleague and mentor. For 1.5 years, Sara battled aggressive stage IV ovarian cancer with incredible strength. She faced countless...

Helen Elizabeth (Dally)  Davis

Helen Elizabeth (Dally) Davis

Sep 25, 2016

DAVIS

Helen E.-  age 85, died Sunday September 25th in her Fairfield home.  Born in Elkhart, IN, on June 27, 1931, the daughter of Martha-Grace and Frank W. Dally. Graduated from Elkhart Senior High School and Gulf Park College, Gulfport, Mississippi.  Married to Craig E. Davis in Biloxi, MS on August 27, 1951. ...

Donna Marie (Chasteen)  Yockey

Donna Marie (Chasteen) Yockey

Sep 23, 2016

YOCKEY Donna Marie (nee Chasteen) – age 56 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016.  She was born March 29, 1960 to Burgess Chasteen Jr. and Joan Chasteen (nee Messer).  On October 21, 1978 in Fairfield, Ohio she married her husband  Steven Yockey.  She is survived by her parents; her husband Steven; her sons Michael (Rachel)...

Kevin Gabbard

Kevin Gabbard

Sep 20, 2016

GABBARD, Kevin

Age 47 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016.  He was born September 17, 1969 in Hamilton, the son of Calvin and Doris (Smith) Gabbard.  Kevin was a graduate of Fairfield High School and Miami University.

He leaves behind his loving parents, Calvin and Doris Gabbard; and other relatives.  Kevin was preceded...

Elaine (Schenher)  Pictor

Elaine (Schenher) Pictor

Sep 15, 2016

PICTOR Elaine C., age 80, of Fairfield, OH formerly of Merrillville, IN passed away on September 15, 2016.  Elaine was born on May 2, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Leo and Loretta Schenher.

On June 18, 1955, she married Donald L. Pictor; he preceded her in death on January 28,...

Marilyn L. (Barnes)  Tyrrell

Marilyn L. (Barnes) Tyrrell

Sep 14, 2016

TYRRELL, Marilyn L. (nee Barnes)

Age 72, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2016.  Beloved wife of James M. Tyrrell for 20 years; Loving mother of Rick, Kevin, Brian, and Brad Hawk; Dear step-mother of Debra Rose, Jim Tyrrell, Theresa Tyrrell and Angel Kinzig; Dear grandmother of 7; Dear sister to Diane Willwerth.  Graveside services...

Charlotte (Spurlock)  Hurst

Charlotte (Spurlock) Hurst

Sep 13, 2016

In Loving Memory

Charlotte Hurst, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13th 2016 at her home in Hamilton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Ryan; brothers, Arman, Gordon, and Yuill; sisters, Rossi, Lilly, and, Brenda. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Paul Sr.,...

Linda Jeanne (Heller)  Webb

Linda Jeanne (Heller) Webb

Sep 13, 2016

Linda Jeanne Webb – age 65 of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2016. She was born on September 21, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Helmus) Heller.

Linda grew up in Chicago. She graduated from Sacred Heart of Mary High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois in 1968. After high school she...

Ella M. (Johnson)  Cornett

Ella M. (Johnson) Cornett

Sep 11, 2016

CORNETT Ella (nee Johnson) – age 70 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016.  She was born October 18, 1945 in London, KY to the late Willie B. and Daisy Johnson (nee Philpot).  On November 17, 1962 in Lindenwald, Ohio she married her husband John Cornett who preceded her in death in 2005.  She is survived by...

Jerry Flora

Jerry Flora

Sep 10, 2016

FLORA

Jerry, age 54, of Fairfield passed away on September 10, 2016. He was born on September 28, 1961 to Joseph and Marcella Flora.

Jerry is survived by his mother, Marcella Flora; siblings, Susan O’Neal, Pam (Ken) Dailey, Vivian Flora, and his twin brother, Terry Flora; nieces and nephews, Lisa...

Raymond ("Buddy")  Whisman

Raymond ("Buddy") Whisman

Sep 5, 2016

WHISMAN, Raymond “Buddy”

Age 79 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 22, 1937 in Stanton, KY, the son of Lester and Cleta (Allen) Whisman.  On October 25, 1957 Buddy married the love of his life, Marilyn Sue Coleman.  He...

Jef Hart

Jef Hart

Sep 1, 2016

HART

Jef, age 37, of Fairfield, OH passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was born in Hamilton, OH on April 28, 1979 to Gary Hart and Evetta Detherage.

Jef was educated in the Lakota School district, attended the University of Cincinnati and was working for FMI Communications as a web developer and graphic designer....

Ilena (Smith)  Cornelius

Ilena (Smith) Cornelius

Aug 31, 2016

Cornelius

Ilena M., age 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born on November 4, 1926 in Fairborn, OH. On January 6, 1951 she was united in Marriage with Robert Gordon Cornelius to whom she was married for 60 wonderful years.

Ilena is survived by 3 daughters Karen (Rex)...