Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Clayton Michael-Gene Reynolds

Clayton Michael-Gene Reynolds

Jan 10, 2020

Clayton Michael-Gene Reynolds of Cincinnati, OH was born April 9, 1988 to Robert and Joyce (nee Bucalo) Reynolds and passed away January 10, 2020 at the age of 31. Clay worked for Jimmy Johns and loved riding dirt bikes and quads, camping, fishing, wrestling, writing poetry, chess and comic books, especially Thor. He is survived by his fiancé, Lindsey Dunham;...

William David Cook

William David Cook

Jan 7, 2020

William David Cook of Milford. Loving husband of the late Norma A. Cook. Cherished companion of Mildred Archer Jones. Beloved father of Brian (Vicki) Cook, Blaine (Debra) Cook, Brenda McFarland, the late William David Cook, Jr., and the late Joseph Brent Cook. Proud grandfather of eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Dear brother of James Luther...

Jeffery G. Dye

Jeffery G. Dye

Jan 7, 2020

Jeffery G. Dye of Middletown. Beloved husband of Kellie (nee Fox) Dye. Loving father of Christina (Adam) Hargett, Joshua Dye and Benjamin (Tiffany) Dye. Proud grandfather of Malachi Jeffery, Casey Jonathan and Trevor James. Dear son of the late Fred and Darlene (nee McGeorge) Dye. Dearest brother of Danny (E. Darlene) Dye, Melissa (Blake) Chamness and the late Richard Dye....

Larry Dunaway

Larry Dunaway

Jan 7, 2020

Larry Dunaway Born 11 Aug, 1938, Irvine, Kentucky, to Willie and Molly Dunaway. Passed 7 January 2020 of heart failure related to his long battle with Advanced Dementia. A God-fearing, Christian, gentle giant who loved babies, Larry never met one without saying hello. His passions were caring for his wife, tending to his coin and stamp collections, playing softball, gathering...

Jewell M. Lewis Ross

Jewell M. Lewis Ross

Jan 7, 2020

Jewell M. Lewis Ross, 97, of Farragut, TN passed away quietly Tuesday morning at Magnolia Springs, Loveland, OH. Jewell was born on October 6, 1922 to W. E. and Eva Lewis in Four Mile, KY. On April 22, 1943, she married her high school sweetheart, Paul Ross, who had joined the Air Force. During his career, they resided in Texas...

Andy "Harold" Cox

Andy "Harold" Cox

Jan 7, 2020

Andy "Harold" Cox of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Blanchester, OH and Columbus, OH was born October 17, 1952 in Cincinnati, Oh to Ira and Barbara (nee Allen) Smith and passed away January 7, 2020 at the age of 67. Andy was a United States Navy Veteran for 11 years. He also worked as an electrician with Sikorsky Aircraft for 32...

Everett  Eugene Mccain

Everett Eugene Mccain

Jan 6, 2020

Everett Eugene McCain of Goshen, OH. Born on December 24, 1943 in Oak Hill, OH. Passed peacefully on January 6, 2020 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Karen Ann (nee Schob) McCain. Loving father of Malissa (Jeff) Ridout and Everett (Terri) McCain Jr. Caring grandfather of Jerry Paul Miller II, Joshua Wayne McCain, Jenna Lee McCain and Meadow...

Edgar E. Hatfield

Edgar E. Hatfield

Jan 5, 2020

Edgar E. "Ed" Hatfield of Blanchester, OH. Born on July 15, 1940 in Harlan County, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2020 at the age of 79. Loving brother of Barbara Caskey, Donald Cooper and the late Bobby Cooper, Myrtle Plowman and Homer Hatfield. Cherished son of the late Irvin Hatfield and Nannie (nee Hicks)...

Carol Isabell Bradburn

Carol Isabell Bradburn

Jan 4, 2020

Carol Isabell Bradburn, 90, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2020. Born on July 1, 1929 in Waynesville, Ohio, daughter of Vernon and Edith (nee Van Atta) Sheley. She is survived by three siblings, Laura Marie Mack, Carl Sheley, and Paul Sheley. Along with her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Walker G. Bradburn; sisters,...

Linda Sue Hill

Linda Sue Hill

Jan 4, 2020

Linda Sue Hill of Loveland. Beloved wife of Ed Hill. Loving mother of Shannon Hill, Shea (Christine) Hill and Jessi (John Heal) McGillis. Proud grandmother of Emma (Otto) Snelling, Liam Hill, Sean Hill, Bryson McGillis, Koby McGillis, and Alyssa Heal. Dear great grandmother of Savannah Rose Snelling. Passed away January 4, 2020 at the age of 71. Private services will...

Lawrence Raymond "Ray" Bell

Lawrence Raymond "Ray" Bell

Jan 2, 2020

Lawrence Raymond "Ray" Bell of Milford, OH. Born on June 30, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH. Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Piccadio) Bell. Loving father of Ray (Jeanette) Bell. Caring grandfather of James (Christine) Wegg, Austin Bell, Nicole Daley, Justin Bell and Lisa Bell. Proud great-grandfather of Brayden...

Claude W.  Bentley

Claude W. Bentley

Dec 31, 2019

Claude W. Bentley, 97, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2019. Born September 25, 1922 in Littcarr, Kentucky, son of John and Eva (nee Franklin) Bentley. Claude served in the US Army as an Anti-Aircraft gunner in the Pacific Campaign. He was a barber by trade, he began his career cutting hair below the King Record building in...

Dorothy Jane King

Dorothy Jane King

Dec 29, 2019

Dorothy J. (nee Drake) King of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Donald L. King. Loving mother of Doug (Marianne) King and Dana (Lori) King. Proud grandmother of Adrian "AJ" (Tina) King, Aaron (Molly) King, Kendall King, and Kieran King. Great grandmother of Roman and Penny. Devoted sister of Judy Drake. Cherished sister-in-law of Roberta Davis. Passed away December 29,...

Nancy S. Kroener

Nancy S. Kroener

Dec 29, 2019

Nancy S. Kroener, age 74, passed away December 29, 2019. Daughter of the late Stanley and Ruby Kroener. Dear sister of Shirley (George). Loving aunt of Windy and Stanley. Great aunt of Campbell and Hadley. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 4 from 10-11 AM in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Ave., Loveland, where funeral services will...

Carl H. Swinford, Jr.

Carl H. Swinford, Jr.

Dec 28, 2019

Carl H. Swinford, Jr. of Cincinnati. Beloved husband of the late Helen F. Swinford and the late Georgellen Gay Swinford. Loving father of Janice F. Swinford and James H. (Judi) Swinford. Proud grandfather of the late Jarrod Mitchell "Mitch" Swinford. Dear brother of Helen Harrison, the late Marjorie Cromer, and the late Ralph Swinford. Passed away December 28, 2019 at...

Angelo Collins

Angelo Collins

Dec 28, 2019

Angelo Collins was born December 21, 1954 to Herschel and Jeannie (nee Sharp) Collins and passed away December 28, 2019 at the age of 65. He loved his dog Chopper and working on cars. He is survived by his son, Joe (Vieanna) Collins; a grandson, Pierce; a brother Herschel Collins; a sister Sandy McKee; half-brother, Ricky Collins; nephews Kendall and...

Jean C. Utter

Jean C. Utter

Dec 28, 2019

Jean Claire (nee Zimmer) Utter of Evendale, OH. Born on July 20, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed on December 28, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late James Utter. Loving mother of Greg (Cindy) Utter and the late Rick Utter. Mother-in-law of Carol Utter. Caring grandmother of Brittany (Chris) Simon, Makinzie Utter, Jason (Jessica) Utter and...

Helen Louise Nichwitz

Helen Louise Nichwitz

Dec 28, 2019

Helen Louise of Maineville, OH. Passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the age of 96. Cherished daughter of the late William Paul and Mary Helen (nee Bruening) Nichwitz. Loving sister of Mary Ceil Elsasser and the late Melvin Nichwitz and the late Romaine Foley. Survived by nieces and nephews; Don Elsasser, Sue Elsasser, Steve (Chris) Elsasser, Mark (Carolyn)...

Wayne Joseph "Joe" Dewald

Wayne Joseph "Joe" Dewald

Dec 27, 2019

Wayne Joseph "Joe" DeWald of Goshen, OH. Born on August 12, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2019 at the age of 62. Beloved companion of Patti Soaper. Loving father of Joseph A. DeWald, Jereme A. DeWald and Jamie Owens. Caring grandfather of Ashley DeWald, Leah Blevins and Mason DeWald. Proud great-grandfather...

Charles "Forest" Valentine

Charles "Forest" Valentine

Dec 26, 2019

Charles "Forest" Valentine of Wilmington, OH was born Nobember 30, 1954 to Robert and Jeanette (nee Wierman) Valentine and passed away December 26, 2019 at the age of 65. Forest loved woodworking, blue grass and his cat Blackjack. He worked at ABX and later retired from American Showa. He is survived by his children, Forest (Cat) Valentine and Nickole (Anita)...