Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

Billie "Kitty" Clarice (née Plaxico) Hesson, age 93, of Loveland, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2025. Born on September 17, 1932, in Forest City, Arkansas, Kitty was the beloved daughter of the late Carl and Mary (née Crawford) Beadles.

Kitty was the cherished wife of Edwin Dwight...

Nov 21, 2025

Annie Felheim, 81, of Clarksville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on November 21,2025.

She was radiant and ready to smile at all whom she would meet. She told me once that her mom told her that if you see someone without a smile to give them one of yours.

Generous to a...

Nov 20, 2025

Patia Lou Williams of Mason, Ohio passed away November 20, 2025 at the age of 72. Beloved daughter of the late Dr. John Howard and Rosemary Evelyn (nee Hamilton) Williams. Cherished sister of Monty (Ginger) Williams and Cherie (the late Dr. Bruce L. Hammond) Williams. Loving wife to the late Philip J. Hom. Caring Aunt of Kelson Williams, James...

Nov 19, 2025

Charles Monroe "Junior" Branham Jr., of Highpoint, OH, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2025, at the age of 51. Junior was born in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Charles Monroe Branham Sr. and Lexie (née Robbins) Branham.

Junior is survived by his siblings, Rickey (Teresa) Robbins, Christine (Scott) Ramsier, and Lisa (Steve)...

Nov 19, 2025

Jennifer L. Begue, of Maineville. Beloved wife of the late Dennis W. Begue. Loving mother of Kurk (Cindy) Begue and Kim (Greg) Skillman. Cherished grandmother of Jordan (Corey), Alex (Alyssa), Montana, Madison, Sean and Jennalyn. Great grandmother of Camden and Ophelia. Dear sister of Beatrice (Fred) Roberts. Lifelong friend of Mike and Sandy Dial. Passed away Wednesday, November 19,...

Nov 18, 2025

Elizabeth K. "Liz" Baughman of Blanchester, OH, passed away November 18, 2025, at the age of 31. Beloved daughter of David (Nicole) Baughman and Lois (Mike Fried) Collins. Cherished sister of Sara (Nate Cominsky) Baughman, Andrea Collins, Alex Collins, Brandon Baughman, and Payton Baughman. Loving granddaughter of Linda Allison, Kay Baughman, Todd and Laura Baird, and the late Bob...

Nov 17, 2025

William Eugene (Bill) Stauter, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died November 17, 2025, at the age of 87. Bill was born June 22, 1938, to Dale and Lois (Lynch) Stauter of Homer, Illinois. After receiving his B.S. in business from the University of Illinois, Bill moved to Dayton, OH, where he met his wife Geraldine (Crane) Stauter, to whom he was...

Nov 16, 2025

JoAnn Mae Steger, age 91, of Maineville. Beloved wife of 71 years to Ronald J. Steger. Loving mother of Rhonda Kroener and Lisa (Mike) Wiles. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Tevin) Young, Kayla (Dylan) Kroener, Ahron (Brittany) Wiles, Tyler (Kelsey) Wiles and Mikey (Jill) Wiles. Great grandmother of Ronnie Young, Russell Young, Eira Diss, Vincent Diss, Lexi Wiles, Alexis Swoboda,...

Nov 16, 2025

Robert P (Bob) Zurenko, formerly of Maineville, OH. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Dee Zurenko. Loving father of Don Zurenko, Mike (Nikki) Zurenko, Tom (Suzan) Zurenko, Barb (Barry) Schwartz. "Grandpa Bob" to Jeff, Sara, Anna, Dave, Carrie, Allie, Andrea, Laura, Matt, Carlee, Erika, Brad, and Brian. Great grandfather of 16. Brother of Judy DeLaet (deceased) and...

Nov 15, 2025

Barabara Ann (Cooper) Krohn, age 75 of Loveland, was born on June 7, 1950 in Columbus, OH and died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Barb was married to the love of her life, K. Harry Krohn for 53 years after meeting on a blind date and getting married on June 3, 1972. She was the most selfless, loving,...

Nov 15, 2025

Opal (nee Duffield) Taulbee of Newtonsville, OH, passed peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 93. Opal was born on October 24, 1932, in Middlesboro, KY to William and Pearl Duffield.

Opal was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth "Ken" Earl Taulbee. Loving mother of Betty Greynolds, Barbara Johnson and the late David Settles,...

Nov 15, 2025

Walter Joseph Frank, 90, of Lynchburg, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born January 1, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Henry Frank and Mary Frank-McCall. Walter spent his early years in Cincinnati before his parents moved to Blanchester during WWII. He graduated from Blanchester High School in 1955 and went on to...

Nov 14, 2025

Cornelia "Mae" Clutter of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Philip Clutter. Loving mother of Michael (Rayetta) Clutter, Jerry (deceased) (Cathy) Clutter, Keith (Debbi) Clutter, and Doris Smith. Cherished grandmother of Kelly Clutter, J.C. Clutter, Joshua Clutter, Nolan Clutter, Aaron Clutter, Bela Clutter, Wesley Clutter, Shane Smith, Brandon Smith, Amanda Reich, and Haley Potter. Proud great grandmother of Caylee,...

Nov 13, 2025

Amy Elizabeth Sheafer of Cincinnati. Amy passed away suddenly on Thursday November 13, 2025, at the age of 51. She was born in Fairfax, Virginia June 6, 1974, to parents Nelda McCord Sheafer and the late David Sheafer. Beloved mother of Mason Clark. Dear sister of Kirby Sheafer and David Sheafer. Aunt of Hannah, Will, & Charley Sheafer. Aunts...

Nov 13, 2025

Daniel Wolfer, age 86, of South Lebanon, passed away November 13, 2025. Dan was born July 19, 1939, to the late Arthur and Lema Wolfer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Louise Wolfer. Loving father of Daniel David (Carolyn) Wolfer, Jr., Mark Andrew (Kimberly) Wolfer, Katie (Dan) Quirk, Drew Keen, David Keen, and Ellen (Jeff)...

Nov 11, 2025

Timothy Jones of Springboro, OH, passed away November 11, 2025, at the age of 66. Beloved father of John Peter Jones and Landen Howard. Cherished brother of Tamara (Lars) Andersson and the late Todd A. Jones. Caring son of the late Peter and Jo Anne Jones.

Private services will be held. Donations in Timothy's memory may be...

Nov 11, 2025

Krishan Kumar Arora of Maineville, OH, left this world to be one with the Creator, surrounded by family and loved ones, on November 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Krishan was born on December 18, 1959, in New Delhi, India to the late Sunder Das and Maya Devi.

Krishan was the beloved husband of Kanchan Lata....

Nov 11, 2025

Paul "Dick" Richard Ayres of Goshen, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Dick was born on January 6, 1943, in Cincinnati, OH to Harold and Helen Ayres.

Dick was the beloved husband of 43 years to Gaylyne Joyce (nee Skaggs) Ayres. Loving father...

Nov 10, 2025

William Barry Johnson, 68, passed away on November 10, 2025. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, William later made Cincinnati, Ohio his home, where he raised his family and built a life rooted in dedication, faith, and love.

William is survived by his daughter, Claire Elizabeth Johnson, his son, Matthew Roger Johnson, his grandson, Vincent Andrew Ponterotto-Johnson, and sister...

Nov 9, 2025

Bryan Patrick Murphy, born August 26, 1956, passed away on November 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard and Gertrude (nee. Okonsky) Murphy. Bryan had three children: Heather, Caitlin (Prasheel) and Kevin, and four grandchildren: Maggie, Caroline, Lily and Jordan. He is also survived by four siblings: Ellen (Kenneth), Rich (Joanne), Kate (Ryan), and Amy (Dave),...