Obituaries

Mar 25, 2023

Darlene Marie (nee Wilder) Martin of Loveland. Beloved wife of 52 years to Richard Martin. Loving mother of Tawnya (LJ) Dozier, Rick (Carri) Martin and Amy (Jason) Carman. Cherished grandmother of Kayla and Kyle Dozier, Larissa and Rylee Martin, and Taylor, Ryan and Ashley Carman. Daughter of the late Rufus and Maxine Wilder. Dear sister of Donna (deceased)(Ted) Alt,...

Mar 20, 2023

Margaret Turner (nee Gayhart) Beck of Milford, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on January 15, 1940, in Hazard, KY.

Beloved wife of 27 years to Bernard "Benny" Beck and for 35 years to the late Donald Turner. Loving mother of the late Diane Hoefler,...

Mar 20, 2023

Richard (Dick) Higgins, 78, of Maineville. Survived by his dearly beloved wife of 54 years Jane Higgins. Loving father of Scott, Angie and Bonnie. Proud grandfather of six grandchildren. Dear brother of David Higgins, Patricia Berne and the late Edward and Eugene Higgins. Warren County Realtor for 45 years and motorcycle enthusiast. Passed away March 20, 2023.

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Mar 19, 2023

Philip Dean Reed, 86, of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away on March 19, 2023 at home, surrounded by family.

Born on February 12, 1937, at the home where he resided in Clarksville, Ohio, son of Parker and Clara (Bandy) Reed.

Philip worked at the paper mill in Lockland, Ohio until he was drafted into the US...

Mar 19, 2023

Prentice Dwayne Bicknell of Loveland, OH. Died peacefully on March 19, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on June 17, 1940, in Irvine, KY.

Beloved husband of Nancy K. (nee Knapp) Bicknell. Loving father of Dwayne (Rosemary) Bicknell and Robert (Eileen) Bicknell and stepfather of Bill Combs and Kathy (Randy) Nixon. Caring grandfather of James Bicknell...

Mar 18, 2023

Janet E. Back (nee Fallon), resident of Loveland, OH, passed away on March 18th. She was 90 years old.

Janet is survived by her husband of 67 years Carl Back. She was the eldest of three children, and dear sister of her brothers Bob (late Donna) Fallon and Jim (Erna) Fallon. In her life, Janet was a...

Mar 16, 2023

Donald E. Books of Loveland. Beloved husband of the late Bobbie Rene Books. Loving father of Tim (Mary Kay) Books, Robert Books, Janice (George) Pirtle, Patty Books, David (Rachelle) Books, Mike (Mary Jo) Books, the late Donald "Art" Books, and the late Diane Books. Devoted father-in-law of Phyllis Books. Cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Dear...

Mar 15, 2023

James "Frank" Franklin Ramsey, 63, of Loveland, Ohio, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on March 15, 2023. Frank is survived by his wife, Anne, children Kurt and Jean, grandsons Erik and Shane, his sisters Janet (Arlon) Graef, Bettie Inez (Ronnie) Glover, his sister-in-law Amy Kovach, nieces Caitlyn Kovach, Eryn Graef Brochtrup, Stephenie Koerne, nephews Joshua and Joe...

Mar 13, 2023

Angela L. Maccani of Loveland. Beloved wife of Jim Maccani. Loving mother of Hope (Ed) Groves, Monica (Mike) Fickell, and Tony (Beth) Maccani. Cherished grandmother of Harry, Zara, Jonny, Alex, Tommy, Dominic, Evie, Eli, Vivien, Lucy, and Mae who all loved their Coco. Dear sister of Eileen (Larry) Bauman, Rogie (Steve) Vollmar, Vincent (Claudette) Billiter, Jr., Theresa Loux, Ed...

Mar 11, 2023

Joan Frances Byrne, age 86, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 11,

2023 after bravely battling Alzheimer's Disease.

Joan was born in Augusta, Kentucky on October 17, 1936, the beautiful daughter of Elmer and

Frances Lacey and adoring big sister of Larry Lacey. She is the loving mother of three children...

Mar 11, 2023

Jimmy Lee Oakes of Morrow, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2023 at the age of 59. Born on January 3, 1964 in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of Amy L. (nee Stokes) Oakes. Loving father of Chelsey Lee (Nicholas) Casbar, Brandon James (Jodi) Oakes, Ciara Books and Dalton Books. Proud grandfather of...

Mar 11, 2023

John W. Norris of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly March 11, 2023, at the age of 53.

He is survived by his son, Kyle Norris; siblings, Buddy (Michelle) Norris, Jackie (Mike) Mitchell, Jerry Norris, Becky Norris, Jill Norris, and Jamie (Ambur) Norris; numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin...

Mar 10, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Ann (nee Johnson) Cordes of Milford, OH. Passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 10, 2023 at the age of 71. Born on April 10, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved partner of Gerry Siebel and former spouse of Michael J. Cordes. Loving mother of Michael J. Cordes Jr., Cassie (Chris) Kathman, Matthew Cordes and...

Mar 10, 2023

Gerald Metzger, 81, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on March 10, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was the beloved father of Jerry (Leona) Metzger, Jeffrey (Debbie) Metzger, and Amanda (Kelly Hicks) Butler; loving grandfather of Katie (Kevin) Burwinkel, Jonie Metzger, Angie (Will) Thomure, Daniel (Tara) Metzger, Dana (Brandon) Grubb, Hannah (Jeremy) Jackson, and Jacob (Shelby Howell)...

Mar 10, 2023

Baldwin C. of Loveland, OH, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the age of 87. Born in Lucknow, India on January 24, 1936, he was preceded in death by his parents Harry Charles and Katherine G. (nee Gardner) Newton. Beloved husband of the late Shirley May Newton. Loving father of Beverly Ann (Ivan) Dias, Michelle Jacqueline (Mike)...

Mar 10, 2023

James Edward Fisher of Corpus Christi, TX formerly of Morrow, Ohio. Born in Wilmington, Ohio March 10, 1959 to the late Raymond and Ruby (Evans) Fisher. Beloved father and father-in-law of James E. & Carrie Smith. Beloved brother of the late Vicki Swigert. Brother-in-law of John Swigert. Grandfather of Bailey Smith, Kayla Smith, and Jacob Smith. Also survived by...

Mar 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that John Eldon Fitzgerald, 85, has passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He passed away surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Born in London, Ohio on May 26, 1937, to the late Edward Eldon Fitzgerald and the late Thelma Mae Lankford.

He is survived by his sister Alice...

Mar 8, 2023

Patricia E. Midgley passed from this life on March 8, 2023 after a brief illness. She was 96 years of age.

Pat was born in Cleveland, Ohio and spent her childhood there. She attended Rocky River High School where she was active in dance (ballet), orchestra (violin) and Girl Scouts. After graduation, she attended a school for...

Mar 8, 2023

Greg Warren of Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2023 at the age of 62. Born on March 19, 1960 in Wilmington, OH.

Beloved husband of 30 years to Misty Ann (nee Polly) Warren. Loving father of Sarah (Mickey) Parsons, Katrina (nee Warren) Butler and Samantha Warren. Dear brother of Tressa...

Mar 6, 2023

Sarah Jane Cornett Harris was called home to her Saviour's side on March 6, 2023. She arrived into this world on November 18, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH to James A and Sarah E (Caudill) Cornett. Sarah was the youngest of 10 children. She is survived by her brother, David (Genevieve) Cornett. Also left to cherish her memory are her...