Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Ohio
Elizabeth "Betty" Young
May 15, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Young, a lifetime resident of Loveland. Beloved former wife of the late Eugene Young. Loving mother of Kathy (Michael) Allen and the late Robert Young. Cherished grandmother of Scot Young, Stacy Thatcher, Sara (Collin) Flannery, Brandon (Bethany) Allen, Amanda (Scott) Roettele, and Courtney (Nate) Hunt. Proud great grandmother of twelve great grandchildren. Passed away surrounded by her...
David R. Amos
May 13, 2024
David "Koolo" Ralph Amos of Loveland, OH passed away May 13th, 2024, at the age 66 after a battle with a terminal illness. Born Nov 28th, 1957, to the late Ronald and Ruth Amos (nee Lucas) of South Charleston, WV.
Dear brother of Clifford (Victoria) Amos, the late Daniel R. Amos, Colleen (the late Michael) Bauer and...
Georgia Wilson
May 12, 2024
Georgia O. (née Overton) Wilson of Blanchester, OH went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born in White Oak, TN on March 15,1928, to the late Marshall Overton and Lillie (née King) McCullah.
Caring wife of the late Sidney G. Wilson. Cherished mother of Lillian (Dewey) Marcum,...
Henk J. Schipper
May 10, 2024
In loving memory of Henk Schipper, 89, whose life was defined by his passion for engineering and a love for symphonies and family. His dedication to his work was only surpassed by his love for his family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 45 years Mary Jane Schipper, five children (Tom Tindera, Helen Fields, Beth Johnson, Wim Schipper,...
Evelyn E. Smith
May 10, 2024
Evelyn Smith, born April 2, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ohio, surrounded by her family.
She was the belove mother of Kim Wolf and Kevin (Jennifer) Smith; loving grandmother of Tim (D'Dra) Wolf, Jr., Joshua (Alexis Houk) Wolf, Nathaniel (Hannah) Smith, Brady Smith, and Landon Smith; proud great-grandmother of Savannah...
Roger Lee Roll
May 10, 2024
Roger Lee Roll, 78, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2024.
Born on October 12, 1945, in Lebanon, Ohio, son of Bird and Julia (Combs) Roll. Roger worked for Richards Industries for 30 years before retiring. He was an avid collector of old radios, loved the Las Vegas Raiders, made great mulberry pies, and gave...
Charles "Fuzzy" Christerson
May 8, 2024
Charles "Fuzzy" Christerson of Milford, OH. Passed peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on April 22, 1938, in Cincinnati, OH.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann (nee Miller) Christerson. Loving father of Michael Christerson, Shawn (Katherine) Christerson and Sabrina (Wayne) Williams. Caring grandfather of Keri Christerson, Sebastian Christerson, Desiree Mitchell, Alexis...
Reece Barger
May 8, 2024
Reece Barger of Maineville, OH. Beloved husband of the late Ruby Anne Barger. Dear father of Cindy (Michael) Hasler and Randy (Cora) Barger. Dear grandfather of Christopher Brent Barger. Also survived by his niece Linda Alioto. Passed away May 8, 2024, at the age of 95. No services will be held.
Hobert "Hobie" Rice
May 7, 2024
Hobert Rice, 97, of Blanchester, Ohio, formerly of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2024.
Born September 10, 1926, in Dry Hill, Kentucky, son of Hence and Emma (Jones) Rice. At the young age of 17, Hobert, started working in the coal mines of Kentucky. Deciding he wanted a better life for his future family,...
Jo Anne Proffitt
May 7, 2024
Jo Anne Proffitt of Clarksville. Beloved wife of 60 years to Al Proffitt. Loving mother of Douglas (Kathy) Proffitt and Kevin (Katherine) Proffitt. Cherished grandmother of Tyler (Chelsea) Proffitt, Lindsey (Nick) Baker, Shelby (Pat) Cronan, Cortney (Keith) Beck, Michael (Jamie) Farmer, Jessica (Bill) Mueller, and Eli (Emily) Proffitt. Proud great grandmother of numerous great grandchildren. Dear sister of the...
Terry Lynn Sturgill
May 5, 2024
Teresa "Terry" Lynn Sturgill of Goshen, OH. Passed peacefully on May 5, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on July 17, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH. Loving mother of Christy (Aaron) Reid. Proud grandmother of Ciera Bilby. Dear sister of Butch Short and Mike (Joyce) Short. Cherished daughter of the late James and Marjorie (nee Steele) Short. Also survived...
Steve Kenyon
May 5, 2024
Stephen E. "Steve" Kenyon Jr., of Loveland, OH, born on September 20, 1971 in Lakewood, OH. Passed away suddenly on May 5, 2024 at the age of 52. Survived by his wife Dana (nee Hoffmann) Kenyon of 27 years. Loving father of Jaylin Madison Kenyon and Olivia Michelle Kenyon. Dear son of Mary Ann (Mike May) Kenyon and the...
Vearl Richard Shepherd
May 5, 2024
Vearl Richard Shepherd of Loveland. Beloved husband of 38 years to the late Elvena (nee Monday) Shepherd. Loving father of Tammy Stivers and Denise VonBargen. Proud grandfather of Shelly (Sean) Harmon, Melissa (Steve) Alsip, and Tessa Wilkinson. Great grandfather of Reese Alsip, Toby Alsip, Juniper Alsip, and the late Leighanna Harmon. Dear brother of the late Donald Shepherd, Samuel...
Irma Jewel Smith
May 3, 2024
Irma Jewel Smith, 76, of New Vienna, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024.
Born May 3, 1948, in Knox County, Kentucky, daughter of Golden and Enda Jordan. She married the love of her life, Lewis Smith, to whom she had been married for 38 years. After Lewis passed, Irma married Floyd...
James A. Knabe Sr.
May 3, 2024
James A. Knabe Sr. of Morrow, OH, passed away May 3, 2024, at the age of 77. Beloved father of Toni (Anthony) Schutte, Jimmy (Laura) Knabe, Christopher (Jennifer) Knabe, and Jason (Sarah) Knabe. Proud grandfather of Christine Peltier, Kylee (Taylor) Knabe, Maggie (Randy) Mays, Ian Knabe, Caden Knabe, Lilah Knabe, and Samantha Knabe. Cherished great grandfather of Lincoln, Beau,...
Sabrina K. Adams
May 1, 2024
Sabrina K. Adams of Liberty Township. Beloved partner of Stephen Watson. Loving daughter of Cecilia (Frank) Yurchey and Don (Carol) Hayward. Cherished sister of David (Kristy) Hayward and Matthew (Amber) Huelsman. Proud to be an aunt to Kelsey Hayward, Risa Hayward, Elizabeth Huelsman and Benjamin Huelsman. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Kris Adams. Passed away May 1,...
Beverly Hampton
May 1, 2024
Beverly Hampton of Mason, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio December 30, 1940, to her late parents; Julius & Elizabeth (Drinnen) Nicero. Wife of the late Don Hampton. Dear Sister-in-law of Nancy & Dave Hampton. Cousin of Chad Drinnen and Dennis Drinnen. Beverly passed away peacefully Thursday May 1, 2024. Services were held at the convenience of the family. The...
Ronald E. Higgins Jr.
Apr 30, 2024
Ronald E. Higgins Jr. of Maineville, OH, passed away April 30, 2024, at the age of 57. Cherished significant other of Sherry Swigert. Beloved brother of Cheri Higgins-Jette and the late Lea Cole. Caring uncle of Josh and Zac.
Friends and family will be received from 6 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Tufts...
Alvin E. Grill
Apr 28, 2024
Alvin E. Grill of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Kay D. (nee Mollenkopf) Grill. Loving father of Douglas (Robin) Grill and the late Jeffrey Grill. Proud grandfather of Mackenzie, Alex, and Travis. Dearest brother of Marilyn (Frank) Bailey. Dear uncle of David Bailey and Victoria Knott. Passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 87.
...Roberto Vargas Ibarra
Apr 27, 2024
Roberto Vargas Ibarra of Loveland. Beloved father of Martin Vargas, Luis Vargas, Saul Vargas, Josefina Vargas, Jaime Vargas, Alejandro Vargas, and Roberto Vargas. Cherished grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Passed away April 27, 2024 at the age of 79.
A rosary service will be held from 4-5 PM on Monday, April 29 at Tufts Schildmeyer...





