Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Franklin Thurman Hedges

Franklin Thurman Hedges

Aug 23, 2021

Franklin Thurman Hedges, of Batavia, Ohio, passed away on August 23, 2021 at the age of 87, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He battled kidney disease and more recently a stroke, but continued to show his courage in life's challenges with grace. Despite the pain, Frank always had a smile and continued to do what he loved doing...singing and praising the Lord....

Joan L. Elmore

Joan L. Elmore

Aug 23, 2021

Joan LaDawn (nee Heaton) Elmore of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Franklin Elmore. Loving mother of Melody (the late Juan) Rivera, Steven Elmore, Beverly (Ron) Riley, Franklin Elmore, Eric Elmore and the late Geanie Meadors and Frankie Lynn Hill. Cherished grandmother of Charmaine, Linda, Jeremy, Rebecca, Nestor, Patrick, Rachel, April, Lillian, Billy, Anna, Brianna and the late Jessica. Great...

Douglas L. Harris

Douglas L. Harris

Aug 23, 2021

Douglas L. Harris, 59 of Loveland, Ohio passed away on Monday August 23, 2021 following a long illness. Doug was born July 19, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Reverend Garfield Harris and Nora Mae Meadows Harris. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter Ashley Riley. He is survived by one daughter, Amanda Harris; two...

Judy Carol Burnett

Judy Carol Burnett

Aug 22, 2021

Judy Carol Burnett, 72, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away on August 22, 2021. She was the beloved mother of Tonya (Robert) Davidson and William Burnett; loving grandmother of Erica (Joshua) Ruh, Alexandria Burnett, Taylor Hill, Mackenzie Davidson, Samantha Shutt, and Rachel Burnett; proud great-grandmother of Madison Young, Aubrey Ruh, Greyson Ruh, Noah Bilby, Logan Bilby, Serenity Hartley, and Nolan Hartley;...

Emerie  Schandorf-Woode

Emerie Schandorf-Woode

Aug 22, 2021

Emerie Schandorf-Woode of Hamilton Township. Beloved daughter of Kobina and Andriana Schandorf-Woode. Loving sister of Ean. Cherished granddaughter of Georgetta Yebuah, Josephine Kinnah, Joseph Schandorf-Woode, and David Hufman. Dear niece of Charlotte & Catherine Vandyck, Florence Jonfiah, Gertrude Fosu and Nii Ankrah, Eric Taylor, Kojo Kunadu Agyem, and Mario Jonfiah. Survived by her lovely church family members and numerous cousins...

Gabriel Matthew Ventura

Gabriel Matthew Ventura

Aug 21, 2021

Gabriel Matthew Ventura, 20, of Loveland, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2021. He was born August 31, 2000 in Cincinnati, the son of Matthew and Connie (nee Fletcher) Ventura. He attended Kings schools and graduated from Kings High School in 2019. Gabriel is survived by his parents Matthew and Connie and his siblings Brenden, Erin, and Nolen. He also...

Charlotte Irene Bishop

Charlotte Irene Bishop

Aug 21, 2021

Charlotte Irene Fowler Bishop Passed peacefully in her sleep on August 21, 2021 at the age of 92 in Oxford, MS. Born and raised in West Palm Beach FL on December 15, 1928 to Bonnie Florence Olinger Fowler and Ralph Waldo Fowler, lived in Gainesville FL for a short time then finished high school in Boston MA. Attended College of...

Wanda Fay Sowder

Wanda Fay Sowder

Aug 21, 2021

Wanda Fay Sowder, 80, of Milford, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Dennie Sowder; two children, Denese (Mark) Dye and Rejeanna (Keith) Staton; seven grandchildren, Joetta Lawson, Hannah Huelsman, Megan Seta, Chelsia Staton, Michael Staton, Nate Staton, Joshua Staton, and Rose Staton; four great-grandchildren, Madelynn Huelsman, Reed Huelsman,...

Rev. Marion "Bud" Hampton

Rev. Marion "Bud" Hampton

Aug 21, 2021

Rev. Marion "Bud" Hampton of Blanchester, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021 at the age of 81. Bud was born on November 17, 1939 in Pineville (Bell County), KY to William and Ruby Hampton. Bud was very active in his church, being a youth director, Sunday school and bible teacher, pastor and treasurer of...

Roberta Barrett

Roberta Barrett

Aug 19, 2021

Roberta Barrett, of Williamsburg, Ohio, passed away on August 19, 2021 at the age of 76. Born on April 2, 1945 in Vonore, Tennessee, daughter of Devro Strickland and Ruth (nee Self) Blalock. She is survived by her children, Luther Barrett III, Donna (Chris) Bickel, and Camille Jones; six grandchildren, Mary, Robyn, Kevin, Nick, Samantha, and Christie; nine great-grandchildren, Jordan,...

Stephen E. Brunelle

Stephen E. Brunelle

Aug 18, 2021

Stephen Edward Brunelle of Loveland. Beloved father of Jaclyn (Phillip) Eldridge and René (Matthew) Robers. Cherished "SweetPa" of Kylie Eldridge, Fisher Eldridge, and Marion "Mari-Kate" Robers. Former spouse of Teri (nee Lotz) Vogelsang. Loving brother of the late David Brunelle, the late Beth Hanifen, and the late Mark Brunelle. Proud uncle of several nieces and nephews. Dear friend to many....

Marguerite R. "Margie" Crema

Marguerite R. "Margie" Crema

Aug 18, 2021

Marguerite R. "Margie" Crema (Nee Fiedler) of Cincinnati age 94. Wife of the late Richard Crema, Sr. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen & Richard Holmes, Linda and Kevin Malloy, Annette and Michael Yauch, Peggy and William Schomaker, Judith and David Wilson, Laura Huster, Richard Jr. and Karen Crema, Marie and David Joles, and Terese Herbig. Devoted NANA of Timothy...

Larry Clay Poling

Larry Clay Poling

Aug 18, 2021

Larry Clay Poling, 67, of Goshen, Ohio passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his bedside on August 18, 2021. Born on July 22, 1954, to Harold and Betty (nee: Weaver) Poling in Springdale, OH. Larry served in the Army for 10 years traveling the world; honorably discharged in October 1982. Larry continued to work in telecommunications in...

Clint Allen Brooks

Clint Allen Brooks

Aug 18, 2021

Clint Allen Brooks. Beloved husband of Julie Brooks (Nee Johnson). Loving father & father-in-law of Caleb Clint A and Cecilia "Cece" Brooks, Zane Zachariah Brooks, Eden Belle Brooks, and Stella Lu Haven Brooks. Devoted Grandfather of Cohen Clint-Allen Brooks and Casen Ford Brooks. Dear brother of Clifford A (Nikka) Brooks, Courtenay Brooks, Carra (Todd) Beeler, and Christopher A (Leslie) Brooks....

Sarai Elizabeth Abrams

Sarai Elizabeth Abrams

Aug 17, 2021

Sarai Elizabeth Abrams, 61, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on August 17, 2021 surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of James Abrams; loving mother of David (Kim) Abrams, Brenda (Brian) Cooper, and Anthony (Shannon) Abrams; proud grandmother of Sydney Berling, Morgan Abrams, Bailey Cooper, and Ashley (Abrams) Penker; Great-grandmother of Aubree Penker and Stevie Penker. Sarai was preceded...

David Michael Costello

David Michael Costello

Aug 17, 2021

David Michael Costello of Blue Ash. Passed away August 17, 2021 at the age of 61. Family and friends will be received from 10 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, August 21 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH 45140, where services will be held at 12 PM. Interment Maineville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations...

James J.  Gardner

James J. Gardner

Aug 17, 2021

James J. Gardner, of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, passed away on August 17, 2021 at the age of 64. Born on May 17, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Donald A. and Anna M. Gardner. He was the beloved husband of Tina Gardner; devoted father of Jessie (Craig) Rood, Jessica (Rob) Meyer, and Katie Gardner; loving grandfather of Kenzie, Miranda, Casey,...

Gregory Ray Angel

Gregory Ray Angel

Aug 17, 2021

Gregory Ray Angel of Fairfield. Beloved husband of Donna Faye (Adkins) Angel. Loving father of Eric (Ashley) Angel, Kasey (Wayne) Arthur and the late Dusty Angel. Proud grandfather of Leland Angel and Ayden Arthur. Devoted son of Gerry (Hicks) Angel and the late Raymond Angel. Dear brother of Rick Angel and Tim (Margaret) Angel. Foster brother of Jerry (Gail) Menzel....

Steve Sowder

Steve Sowder

Aug 16, 2021

Steve D. Sowder, 51, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away at home on August 16, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Doris Lewis; siblings, Joyce McFarland, Shelia Slone, Patricia Coffey, Jim Sowder, Rhonda McFerron, Stephanie Sowder. Steve was preceded in death by his father James Sowder; brothers, Roger Sowder and Ricky Sowder; step father, Elmer Lewis. A visitation will be...

Christian Travis Barnett

Christian Travis Barnett

Aug 15, 2021

Christian Travis Barnett, 28, passed away on August 15, 2021 in Hilliard, Ohio. He was born in Loveland, Ohio and later moved to Marysville, Ohio where he graduated high school. Christian attended Wilmington College and Bowling Green State University. With his larger than life personality, he formed an abundance of lifelong friendships. He had a huge heart and a love...