Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Asher Quentin Jordan

Asher Quentin Jordan

Aug 5, 2016

Asher Quentin Jordan. Cherished newborn son of Randall and Britnee(Pratt)Jordan. Brother of Leah Renee Jordan. Grandson of Thuvan and Sandy Pratt and Regina and David Schaller. Nephew of Valorie Pratt and Thuvan Pratt. Asher passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at the age of 14 days. Graveside services will be held 11 AM Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Kerr Cemetery...

Yvonne F. Combs

Yvonne F. Combs

Aug 5, 2016

Yvonne F. (nee Engle) Combs, 77 recently of Blanchester, OH, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016 after a brief illness. Born on March 4, 1939 in Viper, KY to Granville and Gertrude Engle. She was the beloved wife of Kelson Combs; loving mother of Danette (John) Crosby and Kelson (Joanie) Combs II; proud grandmother of Tyler (Jessica) Crosby, Callie...

Rhoda Rebecca Cowell

Rhoda Rebecca Cowell

Aug 2, 2016

Rhoda Rebecca (nee Lee) Cowell of Blanchester, OH., formerly of Cleves, OH. Born on January 21, 1933 in Bluefield, WV. Handed over to Jesus on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Herbert Cowell. Loving mother of Ethan Cowell, Lawrence (Shirley) Cowell Jr., Evelyn (Jerry) Long, William Cowell, David Cowell and the...

Joseph Cooper Akers, Jr.

Joseph Cooper Akers, Jr.

Aug 2, 2016

Joseph Cooper Akers Jr. of Miami Township. Beloved husband of the late Carole Jean Farran Akers. Devoted father of Michelle (Tim) McPhail and Suzanne (Gerald) Carter. Dear brother of Marian Akers Krick and the late Jaquelyn Akers Pribble Abilmona . Joseph passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the age of 90. Friends will be received from 10 to 11...

Paul S. Woodward

Paul S. Woodward

Aug 2, 2016

Paul S. Woodward of Fort Thomas , Kentucky. Paul was born December 5, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Peter Woodward, Jr and Ruby Renner who precede him in death. Paul is survived by his wife Linda Woodward (Nee Beaver) and sister Pam (Mike) Maurer. Paul was also preceded in death by a sister Paula Smith and husband Morris Smith...

Spencer Michael Taylor

Spencer Michael Taylor

Aug 1, 2016

Spencer Michael Taylor of Loveland. Loving son of Steven and Kendra (nee Henry) Taylor. Loving brother of Branden (Ashley), Brent and Lauren. Uncle to Carson. Cherished grandson of Bud and Peachie Taylor, Ken Henry (Zezi), Vicky Watt (Dick), and Cindy Forney (Denny). Loving nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Member of Loveland Christian Church. 2016 Graduate of Kings High School...

Robert W. Gittinger

Robert W. Gittinger

Aug 1, 2016

Robert W. Gittinger. Beloved husband of 63 years to his high school sweetheart the late Janet (nee Farmer) Gittinger. Loving father of Steven (Ronnia) Gittinger of Milford and William (Evelyn) Gittinger of Windermere, FL. Cherished Grandfather of Stephanie (Jonathan) Chan, Tim (Anne) Banks, Jessica (Joe) Holland, & Logan, Brad (Amanda) and David Gittinger. Great Grandfather of Zach, Craig and Fiona....

Zachary Austin Renner

Zachary Austin Renner

Aug 1, 2016

Zachary Austin Renner of Loveland. Beloved son of Dan & Beth (nee Bowman) Renner. Loving brother of Brooke Renner and Grant Renner. Devoted grandson of Nancy Bowman, the late Charles Bowman, and the late Bonnie Renner. Cherished nephew of Tom (Linda) Bowman, Jim (Nancy) Bowman, Matt (Claudia) Bowman, Rick (Carol) Renner, and Ed (Michelle) Renner. He is survived by his...

Mattie "Martha" Smith

Mattie "Martha" Smith

Aug 1, 2016

Mattie Jane "Martha" Smith. Died peacefully on Monday, August 1st at the age of 90. She was married for 54 years to the love of her life, the late Paul D. Smith and briefly to the late Harold Hayes. She was a longtime resident of Loveland, Ohio and most recently a resident of Otterbein in Lebanon. She is survived by...

Linda Ann Newman

Linda Ann Newman

Jul 30, 2016

Linda Ann Newman of Blanchester, OH. Born on September 9, 1944 in Blanchester, OH. Passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the age of 71. Loving mother of Daniel Byous of Orlando, Fl. and the late David Newman. Proud grandmother of Dee Byous of Blanchester, OH. Dear sister of Almeda Messer of Pleasant Plain, OH. and Barbara Florea of...

Richard Ray Futrell Jr.

Richard Ray Futrell Jr.

Jul 30, 2016

Richard Ray Futrell Jr. of Pleasant Plain, OH. Born on October 10, 1944 in Barbourville, KY. Passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Janice M. (nee Tyler) Futrell. Loving father of Richard Ray (Ginny) Futrell III, Mary Christine Monhollen, Nicole Lynn (Jason) Griffis, Travis Lee (Jeny) Futrell. Caring Papaw of Richie Ray...

Carolyn Jean Minix

Carolyn Jean Minix

Jul 29, 2016

Carolyn Jean (nee Arnett) Minix, 83, of Blanchester, OH, passed peacefully on July 29, 2016 with her family by her side. Born on January 16, 1933 in Hendricks, KY to Beckham and Erin Arnett. Carolyn was a dedicated educator having spent 35 years teaching the second grade. She was a devoted wife and mother that loved spending time with her...

James "Dan" Hensley

James "Dan" Hensley

Jul 27, 2016

James "Dan" Hensley of Maineville. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Profitt) Hensley. Loving father of Polly (Glenn) Cox and D. Kevin (Diane) Hensley. Proud grandfather of Stacy (David) Crawford and Kyle (Jillian) Cox. Dear brother of Becky (Klaus Seifert) Montgomery, Roberta (Jeff) Kuhn, and the late John Hensley. Passed away July 27, 2016 at the age of 74. Family and...

Heber E. Wilfong

Heber E. Wilfong

Jul 25, 2016

Heber Ellsworth Wilfong. Beloved husband of 69 years to the late Alvera A. (nee Hiltenbeitel) Wilfong. Loving mother of Judy (Weir) Thurman, Barbara (John) McGann, Trish (David) Main, and Robert (David) Wilfong. Proud grandfather of Kevin (Bree) Main, Kristin (David) Cavuto, Erica (Matt) Kensinger, Kate (Jason) Willis, and Jon (Ellen) Main. Great grandfather of Eliot Cavuto, Isaac Cavuto, Emily Kensinger,...

Arturo R. Maldonado, M.D., Ph.D.

Arturo R. Maldonado, M.D., Ph.D.

Jul 25, 2016

Arturo R. Maldonado, M.D., Ph.D., of Loveland. Beloved husband of Katrina L. Trimble. Dear son of Arturo Maldonado and Edna Maldonado. Loving brother of Iredna Maldonado and Marissa Smith (Bill). Son-in-law of John M. and Maudie F. Trimble. Brother-in-law of James D. Trimble (Dorothy). Proud uncle of Jazmyn and Holden. Dedicated Surgeon Scientist who had a passion for music and...

Donald G. Paytes, Sr

Donald G. Paytes, Sr

Jul 24, 2016

Donald G. Paytes Sr. of Loveland. Beloved husband of 70 years to Margaret (nee Harris) Paytes. Loving father of Linda (Paul) McClelland, Donald "Sonny" Paytes Jr., Gene Paytes, Jack (Sandy) Paytes, Gayle (Barbara) Paytes, Vicki Floyd, Timothy Paytes, Jenny Paytes, Penny (Rodney) Alexander, and Mark (Frances) Paytes. Proud grandfather of 94 granchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Dear brother...

Louis Rainone

Louis Rainone

Jul 22, 2016

Louis Rainone. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Rainone. Loving father of Dean (Karen) Rainone and Dante Rainone. Devoted grandfather of Adam (Emily) Rainone, Jessica Rainone, Marissa Rainone, Keeley Rainone, Carson Rainone, and Keaton Rainone. Proud great grandfather of Harper Rainone. Cherished son of the late Saverio and Carmela (nee Monfredonio) Rainone. Dear brother of Sue Phillips, the late Vera...

Ethan Applegate

Ethan Applegate

Jul 22, 2016

Ethan Applegate was born May 16, 1991 to Scott (Angela) Applegate and Trish (Dave) Begley and passed away on July 22, 2016 at the age of 25. He loved to fish and play video games. In addition to his mother Trish and father Scott, he is survived by his step-father Dave Begley; sisters, Erin (Chris) Belieu and Terra Applegate; brother,...

Mary Kay Platt (Nee Flynn)

Mary Kay Platt (Nee Flynn)

Jul 21, 2016

Mary Kay (nee Flynn) Platt of Maineville. Foster daughter of the late John and Elenora Koester. Beloved wife of Lowell Platt. Devoted mother of Karen Noel. Mother-in-law of the late Chris Noel. Proud grandmother of Brinley and Edyn Noel. Sister of Bob Burkett (deceased) (Ann) and Ed Burkett (Mildred, deceased). Foster sister of Phyllis Haas (William), Barbara Wilkins (Dennis) and...

James R. Branham

James R. Branham

Jul 21, 2016

James R. of Loveland. Beloved husband of Edith Branham (nee Schultz). Loving father of Tina Ellerhorst, Russell Potts, Forest D. Potts (deceased) and Randy Potts. Proud grandfather of five and great grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Ann Jordan and the late Dolly Pfarr, Elmer, Billy and Charlie Branham. Passed away July 21, 2016 at the age of 77. Friends...