Obituaries

Feb 12, 2026

Mark A. Burford, age 67, of Batavia, passed away February 12, 2026. Mark was born April 8, 1958, to Donna Lou Burford. He was later lovingly welcomed into the home of Jeanne and Bob Dilley, and after Bob's passing, Jeanne and her husband, Donald L. Smith, continued to surround him with love and support.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife...

Feb 11, 2026

Maurice Robert “Rob” Howard Jr. of Loveland, OH, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 56. Rob was born on October 2, 1969, in Cincinnati, OH to Maurice and Linda Howard. Rob was the loving father of Robbie (Stephanie) Howard, Kyle Howard and the late Kayla Howard, proud grandfather of Wesley Howard, cherished son of Linda Lee...

Feb 11, 2026

Daniel R. Rolfes (Dan) of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, with his family by his side.

Devoted husband of Gail Rolfes. Cherished father of Tammy Gibbs (Ron), Carolyn Rolfes (Greg Jodrey), Angela Rolfes Daniher (Michael Vieth), and the late Daniel Rolfes. Stepfather of Brad Scheffer (Debra), Matt Scheffer, and Katie Uhrina (Tony). Proud grandfather of Brian J....

Feb 11, 2026

William Robert Kain Jr., of Mt. Orab, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026, at the age of 65, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 22, 1960, to the late William Robert Kain Sr. and Vivian (née Simpson) Kain.

He was the loving father of Chris (Mary) Studer, Keighley Kain,...

Feb 10, 2026

Donald passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Barbara J. (Van Pelt) Derrick.

He was born on May 2, 1930, in Dayton, KY, the son of the late Oda (Pete) Melvin and Anna (Weidner) Derrick and sister of the late Carol (Derrick) Warman. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law...

Feb 9, 2026

Barbara "Jean" (nee Sutherland) Shepherd, age 94, passed away February 9, 2026. Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Norman Lee Shepherd. Loving mother of Stephen (Judith) Shepherd of Clayton, NC, Marcia Renee Shepherd of Bainbridge Island, WA and Jane Stuart of Eagle River, AK. Cherished grandmother of Timothy, Patrick, Colin, Jason, Travis, Emily, Karen and Lauren. Great grandmother...

Feb 9, 2026

Marilyn Jayne Smith of Loveland, Ohio. Loving wife of 19 years to Bruce Smith. Beloved mother of Michael Cobb, Sean (Kyle) Cobb, Arielle Meehl, Jessica Smith, and Jamie (Stephen) Glasgow. Dear grandmother of Charlotte, Cecilia, Lydia, Luca, Tanner, Richie, Bentley, River, Evelyn, and Abel. Caring sister of Marsha (James) Schank. Cherished daughter of the late Norbert and Marian Meyer....

Feb 9, 2026

Brandon Allen Caddell of Cincinnati, OH, lost his long battle with liver disease on February 9, 2026, at the age of 42. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on September 22, 1983, to Gail Parks and David Allen Caddell.

Brandon resided with his grandmother, Esther Parks. He was the proud father of Devin Caddell, Damien Caddell, and...

Feb 7, 2026

Patsy McCall of Goshen, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 17, 1955, to the late John Carl and Lila Loetta (née Griffin) Pantlik.

Patsy is survived by her brothers, Raymond Carl (Susan) Pantlik and John Gary (Mary) Pantlik. She was a wonderful...

Feb 6, 2026

Beverly J. (nee Rutledge) Brady, of Mason. Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Ronald A. Brady. Loving mother of Steven M. (Robin) Brady, Craig A. (Becky) Brady, and the late Brian K. Brady. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Nathan), Matthew, Savannah, and Jenna (Logan). Very proud great-grandmother of Brady Lutz, who always put a smile on her face....

Feb 6, 2026

David Lee Cornwell of Milford, OH, went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2026, at the age of 58. Dave was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 17, 1967, to David Lee (Cheryl) Cornwell Sr. and Joyce Ann (nee Gibson) Renchen.

David was the beloved husband of Roxanna Lynn (nee Mahan) Cornwell for 23...

Feb 5, 2026

Harold Eugene Hunt, 80, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on February 5, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of Susan (Cunningham) Hunt; loving father of Henry Jay Hunt; proud grandfather of Stephen Smith, Caleb Smith, and Trenton Smith; dear brother of Karen Sue Hunt-Carlisle and Charles Ray Hunt.

Harold was preceded in death by his...

Feb 4, 2026

Glenda Jane Clift, of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026, at the age of 77.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Clift; parents, Thomas Hill and Jessie (Aslinger) Jones; brother, John (Teresa) Aslinger; grandparents, Dewey and Anna Hill; Aunts, Betty Hill and Geraldine Lawrence; uncles,...

Feb 4, 2026

E. Barry Harrison of Mason, Ohio. Loving husband of 70 years to Barbara Harrison (nee Stanley). Caring father of Diane (Stephen) Becka and Brian (Darlene) Harrison. Proud grandfather of Samantha Haun, Colton Harrison, Ashley Brown, and Marrah Harrison. Dear great grandfather of Dean Brown, Willow Haun, Harper Haun, Ellie Harrison, Lyla Harrison, and Tanner Harrison. Beloved brother of Keith...

Feb 3, 2026

David Miller

February 27, 1975 – February 3, 2026

He made us laugh. He made us think. He made us cry. David Miller's infectious smile shines on as he returned to his Creator on February 3, 2026. David led a life defined by joy, maintaining his radiant spirit even when pancreatic cancer gave him every...

Feb 3, 2026

Rondall Bert Porter was born February 09, 1934. He was the third of sixteen children of Robert Ephraim Porter and Ethel Mae Holbrook. In Rondall's early years, the family lived on a farm in the Hills of West Virginia. The family lived in very modest means, growing, raising, hunting and fishing for most of their food. Even though the...

Feb 2, 2026

Raymond M. Burbee, age 89, of Loveland, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Patricia (née Brinkman) Burbee; a loving father of Joseph (Deanne) Burbee, Anne (Gregory) Engelhard, and Edward Burbee; and a proud grandfather of Maggie Engelhard, Gregory Engelhard II, Jack Burbee, and Henry Burbee.

Ray was a dear brother of Bonnie...

Feb 2, 2026

Lemont "Monty" Payton of Loveland, OH, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on February 2, 2026, at the age of 55. Monty was born on January 5, 1971, in Batavia, OH to Miles and Barbara Payton.

Monty was the beloved husband of Tabatha Ann (nee Gibson) Payton, loving father of Armonie Payton, Kayla Herron...

Jan 31, 2026

Carolyn T. Campbell (nee Kamm) of Maineville, Ohio. Loving mother of Sarah (Mitch) Fuller, Laurie (Andy) Reagan, and Colleen Lienesch. Caring Grammy of Derek (Kaitlyn) Fuller, Hannah (Donnie Walters) Fuller, Alex Kleier, Matthew Kleier, Daniel Reagan, Katherine Reagan, Ayla Lienesch, Naarah Lienesch, Cora Lienesch, Clara Lienesch, Adelaide Lienesch, and Eve Lienesch. Dear great Grammy of William Fuller. Cherished sister...

Jan 31, 2026

Shirley Nelson Hogan of Loveland passed away at home on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Michael C. Hogan, Sr. she was surrounded by the ones who loved her most; her seven children, their spouses, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. There is no other way she would have wanted to move...