Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio
Charles "Chuck" Renner
Jan 1, 2013
Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Virginia L. Renner. Devoted father of Cathy Renner, Donna Renner, and Karen (Doug) Trasatt. Proud grandfather of Mitchell and Ashton Trasatt. Dear son of the late James and Elsie Renner. Passed away January 1, 2013. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 PM on Monday, January 7 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family...
Ardith Yvonne Fraley
Dec 30, 2012
Ardith "Yvonne" Fraley (nee Phelps) born October 25, 1931 in Dorothy, West Virginia to the late Homer and Lottie (nee Perry) Phelps. She passed away December 30, 2012 in Blanchester, OH at the age of 81. She was the loving wife of the late Kendall W. Fraley; dear mother of the late Valma M. Fountain; beloved mother-in-law of Bro. Ken...
James Walter "Jim" (Budweiser) Dougherty
Dec 30, 2012
James W. "Jim" (Budweiser) Dougherty, age 75, of Pleasant Plain, OH. Born on April 16, 1937 in Cincinnati, OH., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Beloved husband of 51 years to Goldie A. (Hilton) Dougherty. Loving father of James K. Dougherty, Mary K. Dougherty and Katherine A. (Dennis) Mullins. Caring grandfather of Isaac and Elliot Mullins. Dear...
Theo Caroline Payne
Dec 28, 2012
Beloved mother of Gail (Gary) Goodpaster. Proud grandmother of Matthew William Goodpaster and Andrew Stephen Goodpaster. Dear sister of Majorie J. Igo and the late Warren G. Harcourt, Lorena A. Brown, and Kenneth M. Harcourt. Loving daughter of the late Theodore J. and Bertha R. Harcourt. Passed away December 28, 2012 at age 83. Family and friends will be received...
Susan Jean Jackson
Dec 28, 2012
Susan Jean Jackson died in the comfort of her own home on December 28th, 2012. She was born on November 6, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. Susan graduated from Devilbiss High School (Toledo, OH), and was awarded a B.A. in Education from the University of Toledo where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. Susan is survived by her...
Patricia Alice (Lyons) Ledford
Dec 23, 2012
Patricia A. (Lyons) Ledford passed away early Sunday morning, December 23, 2012. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Anne (Walker) & Paul Lyons, and her former husband, Stanage B. Ledford. Loving mother of Jane Zimmel, Terre (William) Stout, Sandy (Jeff) McVey & Davis (Cynthia) Ledford. Adored grandmother of Jessica ( Jeff) Holbrook, Douglas (Beth) Mace, Kenton ( Elizabeth) Stout,...
Rev. James B. Prewitt
Dec 23, 2012
Rev. James B. of Loveland, formerly of North Side. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "June" Ball Prewitt. Devoted father of Jane (Dave) Bullock, Ruby (Steve) Turpin, Vickie (Destul) Huff, Tim (Shirley) Prewitt, Mark (Susan) Prewitt, Becky (Ken) Buttram and Samuel (Bobbie Jean) Prewitt. Loving grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren, with one on the way. Dear brother of Edna...
Edith (Nee Womack) Bates
Dec 23, 2012
Edith (nee Womack) Bates was born on December 29, 1918 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Richard and Mamie (nee Boner) Womack and passed away on December 23, 2012 in Blanchester, OH at the age of 93. Edith was the devoted wife of 61 years to the late Chester E. Bates; loving mother of Richard W. (Sharon) Bates of Columbus,...
Allen E. Wilson
Dec 21, 2012
Beloved husband of the late Ramona J. (nee Shepherd) Wilson. Loving father of Sharon (Frank) Leight, Allen E. Wilson, Jr., Pam (Ron) Noel, Terry (Missy) Wilson, Douglas (Peggy) Wiilson, Darla (Charles) Hadley, Patricia (David) Oberley, Toni (Dan) Kreps, Tim (Julie) Wilson, and Donna (Chris) Marion. Proud grandfather of 28 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents...
Donald J. Forwith
Dec 20, 2012
Donald J. Forwith of Morrow. Beloved husband of Carol A. Forwith (nee Baker); loving father of Terri (John) Beikert, Keith (Sue) Forwith and Kevin (Tina) Forwith; cherished grandfather of George (Ben), Matt (Lucinda), Kara, Kyle, Josh, Megan, Allegra, Marina and Liana; proud great grandfather of Carley and Joe; dearest brother of Rita Cook (the late Allen), David (deceased), Joan (Steve)...
Burnette Kanowia Dews
Dec 20, 2012
Wife of the late Willie S. Dews, Sr. Loving mother of William Sherman Dews, Jr. , Thomas Waitman Dews (Elaine), Sylvia Marie Scott (Don), Nelvin Sharon Scott, Margaret Diane Freeman, Linda Kanowia Dews, Mary Michelle Wright, and the late Byron Taylor Dews and Mark Anthony Dews. Devoted grandmother of 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Dear...
Larcie Cledis Higginbotham
Dec 17, 2012
Larcie C. of Loveland, OH. Beloved husband of Annis Higginbotham for 62 years. Loving father of Kathy (Mike) Gentry and Melisa (Bob) Murphy. Cherished grandfather of Keli Gentry, Brandyn LaFarge and Ashley LaFarge. Dear brother of Alice Higginbotham, Waldon Higginbotham, Jackie Higginbotham, Phyllis Hardwick and Joyce Smith. Passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2012 at the age of 82. Funeral...
Eugene L. "Gene" Timbers
Dec 15, 2012
Eugene L. "Gene" Timbers of Loveland. Beloved husband of 52 years to Maureen Timbers (nee McHugh); loving father of Jeanne-Marie Glore (Rob), Kathleen Biele (Jim), Noreen Timbers and E. Bridget Wafford; cherished grandfather of Nichole and Michael Post, Mark and Katelynn Williams, Rick Dalton and Casey, Dillon and Rachel Wafford; great grandfather of Michael Post; brother of the late Edward...
Sandy Hook Elementary School
Dec 14, 2012
Join us in sharing your prayers and support for the families and community of Newtown, Connecticut as they grieve the loss of their loved ones: Charlotte Bacon, 6; Rachel D'Avino, 29; Olivia Engel, 6; Dylan Hockley, 6; Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung, 47; Jesse Lewis, 6; Ana Marquez-Greene, 6; Grace McDonnell, 7; Anne Marie Murphy, 52; Emilie Parker, 6; Noah Pozner, 6;...
Charles Scott Stokes
Dec 13, 2012
Charles Scott Stokes, age 45, of Goshen, OH. Born on January 27, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Rachael (Crosson) Stokes. Loving father of Brian and Dylan Stokes. Dear brother of Vickie Hormel, Marty Harris, Chad Stokes and Amy Books. Cherished son of Ruth (Ruffner) Stokes and the late Charles...
Willis E. Harvey
Dec 13, 2012
Willis E. of Maineville, OH. Loving father of Beau (Debbie) Harvey, Tom (Jackie) Harvey, Sally (John) Hakemoller and Cheryl (Dale) Dahlin. Grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dear companion of Susan Jackson and former husband of Nancy Harvey. Passed away on December 13th at the age of 82. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the...
Carolyn Marie Morris
Dec 11, 2012
Morris Carolyn Marie (nee Garrison) of Goshen, OH. Loving wife of Allen Ray Morris. Dear daughter of Rosalie Garrison of Davenport, FL.; caring mother of Dawn Marie (Robert) Jackson of Goshen, Melissa Ann (Chris) Lucas of Falmouth, KY, and Amy Sue (Kevin) Baird of Goshen, OH; Proud grandmother of Brook Bachelier, Britanie Jackson, Devon Jackson, Logan Jackson, William Lucas, Ashleigh...
David L. Jones
Dec 11, 2012
David was a faithful husband to Diane and a good father to his son David. He was a loyal son to Ruth and Robert and had three brothers and two sisters. He led a department at Cincinnati Milacron and enjoyed sports. David entered the Masonic Lodge in 1972. He was worshipful master in 1980 and was accepted in the Scottish...
Rosetta (Sharp) Ayers
Dec 9, 2012
Rosetta (Sharp) Ayers, age 78, of Milford, OH. Born on September 7, 1934 in LaFollette, TN., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William Ayers. Loving mother of Mike (Jackie) Ayers and Tim Ayers. Proud grandmother of Rob Ayers, Christy (Jason) Day, Jennifer (Ty) Redmon and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...
Louis Douglas Abshire Jr.
Dec 7, 2012
Louis Douglas Jr., age 61, of Cincinnati, OH., formerly of Chicago, IL. Born on November 11, 1951 and died on December 7, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Lana (Gross) Abshire. Loving brother of Alice (Joe Kihnke) Maljan and the late Joyce Moore and Robert Abshire. Cherished son of the late Louis Douglas Abshire Sr. and Joyce Morris (Lemon) Abshire....





