Obituaries

Aug 10, 2012

ROBERTS

Milford age 67 of Fairfield passed away on August 10, 2012. He is the husband of Vina (nee Lay); loving father of Randy (Linday) Roberts and Christeen (Joe) Hall; adoring grandfather of Sasha Jones, Daniel Roberts, Seth Hall, Ronnie Jones, and Ryan Roberts; great grandfather of Jordan Curry and Jenna Larrica.

Services are private...

Jul 28, 2012

BOWLING

Ethel L. (nee Hensley) age 65 of Hamilton peacefully passed away on July 28, 2012 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Hamilton on October 30, 1946 to Oakla and Marie (nee Lester). Ethel married her soul-mate Richard Bowling on November 15, 1968. Ethel was a member of Happy Corner Pentecostal Church...

Jul 26, 2012

JOHNSON

Eric Donald, age 59 of Fairfield passed away on July 26, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He is the beloved husband of Deborah (nee Schruefer); loving father of Christi Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, Michael (Kate) Johnson of Chicago, IL, and Mark Johnson of London, England. He is also survived by his brothers; Charles (Carole)...

Jul 23, 2012

WEAVER

Alverta, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield, July 23, 2012, age 88, after suffering for a short time from recent health issues. Alverta was preceded in death by mother and father, Arthur and Elsie Luechauer; sisters Marilyn (Joseph) Bacher and Saloma Burer; and husband, John.

Alverta leaves her loving daughters Nancy Wenning (Dan) and...

Jul 21, 2012

SCHMIDT

Ruth H., age 80, passed away on July 21, 2012. She is the beloved wife of the late Donald Schmidt; devoted mother of Donald (Jennifer) Schmidt, David Schmidt, Jennifer Schmidt, Jeffrey Schmidt, Christopher (Tina) Schmidt; loving grandmother of Elizabeth (Brandon) Rompies, Elise, Ian, Evan, David (Mindy), and Douglas Schmidt; great granddaughter Sloan. Also survived by her...

Jul 12, 2012

ALLEN

Michael Carl "Mike" age 64 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton after a brief illness. Mike is the beloved husband of Peggy (nee Evans) Allen; devoted father of Sean M. (Kelly) Allen and Derrick C. (Yukie) Allen; loving grandfather of Arrin Allen and Takumi "Taco" Allen; dear brother of Pam (George) Lorenz.

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Jul 11, 2012

Ford, Joseph Emmett, aged 79 years of Hamilton passed away July 11, 2012. He was born August 14, 1932 to Harold E. and Cecilia (Hickey) Ford in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Joe graduated from the University of Iowa in 1957 with a BA in Political Science. On May 3, 1958, he married Helen (Bockenthien) Ford and to this marriage, four sons...

Jul 8, 2012

GREBER

Louis V. age 90, of Palm Harbor Florida and formerly of Cincinnati passed away July 8, 2012. He was born February 4, 1922 in Cincinnati, OH to Louis and Bertha Greber. Beloved Husband of Wanda Kirby Greber, and deceased first wife Marna Spence Greber; devoted father of Cheryl (Bill) Steimle, Nancy (Tom) Gau, and Jack (Denise)...

Jul 7, 2012

GOODWIN

Betty J., age 87 of Hamilton passed away on July 7, 2012. She is the loving mother of Paul (Barbara) Anderson, James Anderson, and Barbara Rogers; grandchildren Brian Gambrell, Laura Anderson, Hayley Anderson, Robert Anderson, Chris Anderson, Susan Anderson, and James Anderson II.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Patricia Anderson; first...

Jul 5, 2012

CANTRELL

Marilyn (nee Miller) age 79 of Fairfield passed away on July 5, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton. She is the beloved wife of Robert L. Cantrell; loving stepmother of Richard, Mark, and Pamela; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her precious dog Gigi.

Marilyn was born in Bedford, IN...

Jun 30, 2012

PRATHER

Ethel, age 96 of Fairfield, OH passed away on Saturday morning June 30, 2012.

She was born in Scott Co., TN July 10, 1915 to Link and Cassie Garrett. She married Edward Prather in Nicholasville, KY in 1933. They were married for 63 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jun 28, 2012

GRAVES

James William "Jim", age 64 of Fairfield, OH passed away at his home on June 28, 2012 after a long battle with lung cancer. James was born in Knoxville, TN to James E. and Madge (nee Cupp) Graves on April 11, 1948. He grew up in the Dayton, OH area and spent time with family in...

Jun 26, 2012

NEEDHAM

Michael Gene., age 58 passed away on June 26, 2012 at Ft. Hamilton Hughes Hospital. He is the devoted father of Michael K. (Mary) Needham, Kelly (Jason Gay) Needham, Kasey Needham, Thomas (Kasey Royer) Needham, Rachel (Nick Massie) Needham, Jessica (Tyler Bowcock) Needham; loving grandfather of 19.5 and uncle of Whitney Needham.

He was...

Jun 24, 2012

STUMPF

Ruth A., age 95 passed away on June 24, 2012. She was born on November 6, 1916 to Alban and Geneva Stumpf. She is the dear sister of Alban Stumpf; much loved aunt of Jane (David) Kunkel, Regina Huffman, Dawn (William) Stonetreaker, Eric Stumpf, and Ken Stumpf; great aunt of Kimberly Kunkel and Katherine...

Jun 23, 2012

FISHER

Robin Marie (nee Anderson), age 36 of Fairfield passed away suddenly on June 23, 2012.

She is the much loved wife of Shane Fisher; loving mother of Kayla and Vinnie Vaske; daughter of Fred and Penny Anderson; sister of Fred (Tami) Anderson Jr. Robin is also survived by her mother in law Eleanor (the...

Jun 22, 2012

William D. Chamberlain

Age 70, of Hamilton, entered into eternal glory with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Friday June 22nd. He was born November 1, 1941 the son of William and Elsie (Bond) Chamberlain. Bill graduated from Talawanda High School in 1959 and began proud service to his country as a United States Marine. On...

Jun 21, 2012

LUNSFORD, Timothy W. 54 of St. Clair Township died at University Hospital in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 21. He was born in Hamilton on November 23, 1957 to Jack P. and Jean (Ballinger) Lunsford. He attended Fairfield Schools. On June 25, 1983 he married Lynn Pater. He is survived by his wife and his brother Michael (Kim) Lunsford. Aunt,...

Jun 18, 2012

MOORE

Miles Robert, infant son of Jennifer M. Bailey and Bryan K. Moore; grandson of Michelle (Jon) Brubacher, Shirley Moore, and Keith Moore; great grandson of Marilynn Reardon, Ron Newberry, Correna Watson, Jenny Moore, and Grover Moore; Aunts, Piper Moore, Kelicia Moore, and Carolanne Withrow.

Condolences may be given at www.avancefuneralhome.com

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Jun 12, 2012

STEVENS

Christine age 74, of Fairfield went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2012. She is the beloved wife of Kenneth E. Stevens; devoted mother of Greg (Sue) Stevens, Kendra (Scott) Neal, and Mark (Natalie) Stevens; very loving grandmother to Stacey, Lauren, Brandon, and Austin Stevens, Moriah Neal, Sadie, and Ansley Stevens. She...

Jun 11, 2012

WHALEN, Mary L. (nee Sampson) age 80 of Fairfield passed away on June 11, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert T. Whalen; devoted mother of Bradley T. (Linda) Whalen, Jeffrey S. Whalen, Lisa G. (Robert) Gear, Holly (Robert) Miller, and Laura (Terry) Elmlinger; loving grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 10. She is also survived...