Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio

Charles "Chuck" Renner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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....