Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Denise "Necie" Barrett of Lebanon, OH, passed away January 1, 2024, at the age of 68. Beloved wife of 14 years to the late Gary L. Barrett. Loving mother of Sally (Jason) Fraley (nee Louis). Proud grandmother of Paul Louis Fraley and the late Georgia Anne Cain. Cherished sister of Marilyn (Don) Matthews and Bertha (Joseph) Matthews, and sister-in-law...

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Ann Hoffman (nee Binder), age 84. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late James M. Hoffman. Loving mother of Todd Hoffman, Christopher Hoffman, and Mark (Shelley Cooper) Hoffman. Cherished grandmother of Sinjin Hoffman and Brandan Hoffman. Great grandmother of Abigail Hoffman. Dear aunt of Lisa Mallon. Passed away January 1, 2024.

Mary Ann was an...

Dec 31, 2023

"Cocky" Joe Russell Kiser of Pleasant Plain, OH. Passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 71. Born on March 8, 1952, in Mariemont, OH.

Beloved husband of Kimberly "Kim" Lee (nee Allen) Kiser. Loving father of Bridgett Plavsic and Marion Buchanan. Proud grandfather of Sativa, Jake, Damon and Laney. Dear brother of Dennis Kiser,...

Dec 30, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Franklin Heywood of Goshen, OH. Passed peacefully on December 30, 2023, at the age of 61. Born on July 18, 1962, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of 38 years to Angela Louise (nee Scott) Heywood. Loving father of Emily (Quinn) Gray, Thomas Franklin Heywood II and John (Rebekah) Heywood. Proud Papaw of Henry Gray, Emmett...

Dec 30, 2023

Timothy B. Daughton, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Mariclare Daughton; sister and brother-in-law, Samantha and Toby Smolinski; niece and nephews, William, Sophia and Jacob. He was preceded in death by his father, James "Tim" Daughton. Also survived by his many friends and family members whom he loved fiercely, and...

Dec 29, 2023

James "Jim" Chezem of Loveland, OH passed away December 29, 2023, at age 76 ending his long battle with COPD.

Jim is survived by his wife Jorjann, daughters Julie (Jeff) and Jane Alynn (Matt), sons Kyle (Ashley) and Zachary, and grandchildren Katie, Clayton, Harvey, Liam, and a granddaughter on the way. Jim was preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2023

Dorothy J. (nee Barger) Hilgeman. Loving wife of 75 years to the late Charles Hilgeman. Devoted mother of Michael (Yvonne) Hilgeman, Donald (Ann) Hilgeman, and Nancy (Tony) Armes. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Loyal and La Barger. Passed away December 29, 2023, at the age of 95.

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Dec 28, 2023

Bonnie J. Blatt (nee Weaver) of Forest Park. Beloved wife for over 40 years to Philip Blatt. Loving mother of Kathy Huffstutler, Bruce Wood, Philip (Paula) Blatt, James (Trish) Blatt, David (Bonnie) Blatt, Timothy (Terri) Blatt, Vincent (Sherri) Blatt, Mary Beth (Denver) Whitmore, and Debra Wood. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Hinterlong (deceased), Crystal (Andy) Bartlett, Elizabeth (Seth Morris) Wood,...

Dec 27, 2023

Larry "Sugar Bear" Estes of Cincinnati, OH. Passed peacefully on December 27, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on October 17, 1948, in Cincinnati, OH.

He is survived by the beloved mother of his children, Roberta Estes. Loving father of Michelle (Danny) Rickett, Lori (Tony) Sellers, Nickie Applegate, Tina (Nick) Fisher and Larry Estes. Proud grandfather...

Dec 26, 2023

Judith Ann Conover, passed away December 26, 2023, in West Palm Beach, FL. Judy was born March 7, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Ralph and Helen Epke. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Conver. She is survived by her son Jeffrey (Stephanie) Conover; three grandchildren Owen, Scarlett and Chloe; brother-in-law Andrew Conover and sister-in-law...

Dec 26, 2023

Pearl E. (nee McMullen) Royer of Milford, OH, passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 89. Born on March 14, 1934 in Cozaddale, OH.

She was the beloved wife of the late Herman G. Royer, Jr.; loving mother of Diana Irwin, Debra (Ray) Bicker, Terry (Robert) Irwin, and Gary Royer; grandmother of six, great-grandmother...

Dec 25, 2023

Daniel Lee Slocum, 81, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at home. His wife of 60 years, Jo Anna (nee Florea) Slocum, survives. He was born Feb. 8, 1942, in Blanchester, son of the late Robert E. and Evelyn M. (nee Conover) Slocum. He was a 1960 graduate of Blanchester High School.

Mr. Slocum...

Dec 24, 2023

Jason Andrew Hester passed away on December 24, 2023 at the age of 43 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will forever be inspired by the bravery, perseverance, and unwavering faith in God that he demonstrated to the very end. Throughout the last year, he drew daily strength from Psalm 46:10 - 'Be still...

Dec 23, 2023

Shirley K. Malott (nee Klosterman) of Goshen. Beloved wife of 45 years to the late Jerry L. Malott. Loving mother of Sherrie Calvert, Cristy (Jim) Mack, and Mindy (Richard) Blankenship. Cherished grandmother of Johnathon, Cortney, Renee, Heather, and Lauren. Great grandmother of Rhilee, Brooklyn, Cayden, Quinton, Hunter, Ava, and Ryder. Dear sister of David Klosterman and the late Carol...

Dec 23, 2023

Robert Raymond Reiners, known affectionately as Bob to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2023, in Maineville, Ohio, at the age of 71. Born on October 17, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio to George and Alice Reiners. He is survived by his son, Eric (Heidi), along with his grandsons, Luke, Colt, and Alec. Dear...

Dec 22, 2023

John Victor Gutierrez of Loveland. Beloved husband of 43 years to Catherine (nee Moore) Gutierrez. Loving father of Carmen Hoover, Rose Gutierrez (deceased), Juanita Gutierrez, Gloria Gutierrez, Christina Thomas, and Bethany Shisler. Proud grandfather and great grandfather of many. Dear brother of the late Gloria Morales. Retired US Marine Corp Veteran and lifelong learner. Passed away Friday, December 22,...

Dec 21, 2023

Ronald Dee Keith of Blanchester, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2023, at the age of 60. Born on May 26, 1963, in Honeybee, KY.

Beloved husband of Ada (nee Stidham) Keith. Loving father of Tristian (Bryant) Abt and Casey Keith. Proud grandfather of Landon Abt, Emersyn Abt, Camdyn Abt, Carter Bicknell...

Dec 19, 2023

David S. Walker of Fayetteville, OH, passed away December 19, 2023, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of 16 years to Lynn Walker. Devoted father of Joyce (Jamie) East, Floy Walker, Kristy Walker, Ricky (Jaime) Lehmenkuler, and Jennifer (Jason) Locke. Cherished grandfather of Walker, Carter, Bobby, Nick, Cam, Charlotte, and Jasmine. Loving great grandfather of three great grandchildren....

Dec 19, 2023

Ronald Matthews of Cincinnati, OH, passed away December 19, 2023, at the age of 75. Cherished father of Becky (George) Dean, Christopher Diamond, Ronald (the late Lisa) Matthews, Richard Matthews, Tara Matthews, and Sean Matthews. Beloved grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving brother of the late Richard Matthews, as well as Nancy (the late Allen) Mize, Steven...

Dec 19, 2023

Loretta Mildred Gest of Ormond Beach, Florida, formerly of Loveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Gest. Loving mother of Debbie (Dave Ayres) Gest. Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Eric) Johnson and Ashley (Jared Gasper) Gest. Cherished great grandmother to Amanda's dogs, Asher and Mira. Passed away December 19, 2023 at the age of 96.

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