Obituaries

May 25, 2024

Ellen Marie Ballard (nee Wade) (nee Klumb) - Beloved mother of Sherry Lee Warner (Jerry), David Ray Wade, Robert Douglas Wade, Steven James Wade (Jen), Kenneth Scott Wade (Jennifer), Kathleen Marie Edmonds (Richard), Jennifer Lynn Walton (Sherman), Vickie Ann Prues (Seth), Michael Alfred Klumb (Gail) and Michelle Marie Klumb (James); Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; Daughter...

May 22, 2024

Jack Miller, age 83, of Fairfield, passed away on May 22, 2024, at 10:15 PM at Home surrounded by his Family, under the care of Hospice of Cincinnati and his 3 Daughters, Jackie, Jennifer and Jana. He was born on January 9, 1941, in Hamilton, Ohio, the Son of Clara Belle (Robbin) & Lee (LeRoy) Miller. Preceded in Death...

May 20, 2024

BRAUN, Mary Flo (nee Jefferies)

Age 83, of Hamilton passed away May 20, 2024, at the Woodlands of Hamilton.  She was born July 27, 1940, in Hamilton, the daughter of Virgil and Nancy (Hall) Jefferies.  On May 2, 1959, Mary Flo married Robert N. Braun in Hamilton.  She worked at Ft. Hamilton Hospital until her retirement and...

May 19, 2024

Robert Volz – Age 78 of Cincinnati, sadly left us on May 19, 2024.  He leaves behind his loving wife Karen Volz (Werner); children Mark Volz, Anne (Nick) Hageman and Lara (Ryan) Verbecken; grandchildren Grace, Luke and Lydia Hageman and Gavin and Aubree Verbecken.  Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 10AM until time of Mass (1030AM)...

May 9, 2024

Clifford “Cliff” Gerald Buchman, aged 85, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cliff, an Electrical Engineer, graduated from the University of Cincinnati. In retirement, he found joy in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. He always enjoyed a spirited conversation with many friends and neighbors. He is...

May 8, 2024

Jean Cottrill passed away quietly at her home with her daughters present on the morning of May 8th. A loving and dedicated wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, family was her greatest source of happiness.

After a childhood growing up on her family’s farm, Jean came to Cincinnati as a young woman, where she met...

Apr 26, 2024

Daniel Thomas Mikesell, age 73, passed away at his Fairfield residence on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Charles and Marjorie (Weiss) Mikesell. He was employed at Midwest Electric, then Archiable Electric until he retired in 2005. He was a member of Local 212 IBEW, Cincinnati Ohio for 49 years. Danny served...

Apr 25, 2024

Mary Kelly West Kelly West of Fairfield, OH passed away unexpectedly of a brief illness on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the age of 59.  She was the daughter of Donna Fay Ertel, and the late Sherman West.  Kelly was born in Buffalo, NY and grew up on a farm near Morrow, OH.  As a young girl, she worked...

Apr 17, 2024

Terrie Elizabeth Holahan, 54, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on April 17, 2024 following a stroke. She was born on December 2, 1969, in Louisville, Kentucky. Terrie was a trade show and event manager and an active member of the Society of Creative Anachronism where she was known as Lady Sabine.   She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy (Louisville) in...

Apr 9, 2024

SMITH

James, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Dayton to the late Melvin Smith and Fay Gaines. James was a veteran of the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. On May 1, 1954 he married June Smith (nee Behne), who preceded him in death in 2018....

Apr 9, 2024

William F. Durham Jr., age 93, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Mercy Fairfield Hospital, surrounded by family.  William was born August 25, 1930, in Hamilton, Ohio. His parents were the late Florence (Boggs)and William F. Durham Sr.  He proudly enlisted & served in the US Navy from 1947 to 1950. He worked at &...

Apr 3, 2024

Geraldine Batchelor, age 88 of Cincinnati passed away April 3, 2024.  She was born December 30, 1935 in Laurel, Indiana, the daughter of the late Armilda Eversole (nee Allen) and the late Anderson Eversole.

Geraldine is survived by her son, James (Sandra) Whitaker and daughters Diane Bobinger, Penny (David) Brown, Regina Merrill and Melinda (Kevin) Royer.  She...

Mar 30, 2024

Robert Elliott Clapper June 7, 1944 - March 30,2024 Age 79 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Fairfield Hospital Saturday March 30, 2024.  He was born June 7, 1944, in Circleville, Ohio.  Bob graduated from Pleasant View High School.  Bob honorably served his country in the Navy.  Following his military service, he pursued a career with Time Warner.  Those...

Mar 29, 2024

Tricia Ann Robinson, 52, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 29, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tricia was a quiet but strong-willed and funny individual with a mysterious and deep-thinking personality.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Gene Robinson and her life partner Linda Allphin. She is survived by her mother,...

Mar 28, 2024

Eugenia Ann (Genie) Sexton, age 70 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born November 8, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio to Eugene Sexton and Glendene Tyra Sexton Hall. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton, Ohio, there she worked with the children for many years. She is survived by brothers Gregory Glen...

Mar 25, 2024

BARNETTE, Dorothy Lee (nee Taylor)

age 88 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away peacefully March 25, 2024.  She was born November 12, 1935, in Alvin, Kentucky to Fred and Bertha Taylor.  Dorthy was preceded in death by Robert Barnette, loving husband of 67 years, her daughter Cathy Greene and sisters Erma Meadows and Grace King.

Dorthy...

Mar 24, 2024

Bobbie Jean Helfrey (nee Nabors), age 94, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Iva and Arthur Nabors.  Bobbie married Royce (Bill) Helfrey, on July 3, 1948. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie L. and a son, Royce (Steve) Helfrey,...

Mar 23, 2024

SPURLOCK, Georgetta (Chaney)

age 71 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

She was born on September 7th, 1952, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Tracy W. Sr. & Marie Chaney (Horn) of Williamsdale, Ohio. Georgetta attended and graduated from New Miami High School in 1970. On December 27th, 1971, in Covington, Kentucky, she married...

Mar 20, 2024

With great sorrow we regret to announce that James A. Mumma passed peacefully on March 20, 2024 at Trutstwell Living at Fairfield Place in Fairfield, Ohio.  Jim was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 2, 1961 to Willard H. Mumma and Judith A. Warner Mumma.  He attended Greenon High School (Class of 1979), University of Cincinnati and Sinclair University.  ...

Mar 20, 2024

James L Godsey, age 90 of Fairfield, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning March 20, 2024. He was born March 3, 1934, in Darfork, KY to the late Drew Godsey and Elizabeth (Walters) Godsey and was their only child. His chosen occupation was Sales Rep., working for Checkers Stores, Sears, Swallen’s and others. Talking with others for a living...