Obituaries

Obituaries

Richard A. Stephens

Richard A. Stephens

Jan 6, 2013

Richard A. Stephens of South Lebanon. Beloved husband of 28 years to Kathy Renae Stephens (nee Leach); proud father of Trent K. Stephens (Jamie Johnson) and Trae B. Stephens (Michelle); loving grandfather of Takoda and Mossie; son of the late Ruhl and Betty Stephens; dear brother of Rose Mary (Tom) Wilson, Roger (Melanie) Stephens, David (Kathy) Stephens and Randy Stephens....

Jimmie Rose Jr.

Jimmie Rose Jr.

Jan 5, 2013

Jimmie Rose Jr. age 78, of Jackson TWP, OH. Born on December 25, 1934 in White Lily, KY., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Beloved husband of 48 years to Joyce A. (Whitis) Rose. Loving father of Debra (Freddie) Way. Caring grandfather of Jessica, Ashley and Michael Way and Brittany Freson. Dear brother of Irene...

William M. "Papa" Kern

William M. "Papa" Kern

Jan 5, 2013

William M. "Papa" of Loveland. Loving husband of the late Carol A. "Momma" Kern. Beloved father of Andy (Connie), Tom (Nancy), Mike (Emily), Billy (Holly), Shelly (Chad) Stafford, and the late Jeff Kern. Proud grandfather of Stacey, Krissy, Steven, Michael, William III, Sean, Cameron, and Calli. Great grandfather of Skyler, Christopher, Lydia, and Jordan. Passed away January 5, 2013 at...

Robert "Bob" Forste

Robert "Bob" Forste

Jan 4, 2013

Robert "Bob" Forste born October 29, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Carl and Emma (nee Timm) Forste. Bob passed away January 4, 2013 in Blanchester, OH at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Martha (nee Thomas)Forste; Devoted father of Marnie Forste, Barbara (Fred) Tudor, Beverly (Rick) Haines and the late Robert W. Forste; the...

Lois Ann Krieger

Lois Ann Krieger

Jan 3, 2013

Lois Ann Krieger of Loveland. Beloved wife of 55 years to Francis L. Krieger; loving mother of Carol Ann (Rob) Steier, Keith (Julie) Krieger, Neil Krieger and Michelle Vielleux; cherished grandmother of Matthew (Katie), Michael and Christina Steier and Kelly, Jill and Megan Krieger; great-grandmother of Michael Louis Steier. Passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the age of 80....

Kari Poe

Kari Poe

Jan 3, 2013

Kari (nee Rollum) Poe. Born and raised in Oslo, Norway. Loving wife of the late General Bryce Poe, II. Beloved mother of Susan (Scott) Dickson, Karen (Paul) Watts, and the late Bryce Poe, III. Proud grandmother of Miranda Dickson, Kari Watts, Braden Watts, and Bryce Poe, IV. Dear sister of Per Rollum and the late Lars Rollum. Sister-in-law of Berit...

Cleveland Puckett

Cleveland Puckett

Jan 3, 2013

Cleveland Lewis Puckett went to Heaven January 3, 2013. Husband to Linda his heart since the beginning of time and wife since 1966; father to his girls: Cherie, Terrie, Dora and Bev; papaw to his grandchildren Rebekah, Rachel and Jakob and his great granddaughter Riley; "Uncle Papaw" to Katie, Leah, Joe, Stephen, Mackensie, Jewel, Sammy, Michael and Nicholas; brother by...

Myron "Mike" Frederick Kleine

Myron "Mike" Frederick Kleine

Jan 2, 2013

Myron "Mike" Frederick Kleine of Morrow. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy Air Corps. Beloved husband of Jo Ann Kleine and the late Shirley (nee Hanford) Kleine. Loving father of Randal (Susan), Michael (Pamela), Douglas (Kathy), Nancy (Jim) Boyd, Kathy (Mike) Mason, and the late Bradley. Dear step-father of Michael (Karen) Denney. Proud grandfather of Chad, Kristen,...

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...