Obituaries

John "JJ" Lairson

John "JJ" Lairson

Oct 29, 2025

John “JJ” Lairson Jr age 42 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1983 in Hamilton the son of the late John and Lori (nee Cornett) Lairson Sr. John was a great diesel mechanic and loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by three children Taylor Lairson, Maddisohn...

Nevaline Halcomb

Nevaline Halcomb

Nov 15, 2025

Nevaline Halcomb age 92 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1933 in Hamilton, OH. She is survived by her two children Tim Halcomb and Melody (Stephen) Coombs; grandchildren Amy (Travis) Young, Thomas Coombs, Jaymie (Sean) Dickson, and Danny Halcomb; great grandchildren Evan, Ellie, Braylen, Adalynn, Brantley, Mackenzie, and Layla. She also...

Roy "Bo" Davidson

Roy "Bo" Davidson

Nov 15, 2025

Roy “Bo” Davidson age 71 passed away Saturday November 15, 2025. He was born October 10, 1954 in Springdale to the late Thomas E. and Billie Jean (Elliott) Davidson. Bo is survived by his wife of 37 years Pamela Davidson; two children Alexis Bayrak, Tara Hines; four grandchildren Hannah, Layla, Kayla, Kelsey; siblings Ray (Donna) Davidson, Rita Davidson, Rhonda Shroyer;...

John G. Hamilton

John G. Hamilton

Nov 14, 2025

John G. Hamilton age 85 of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away Friday November 14, 2025. He was born November 26, 1940 in Newport News, Virginia the son of the late Albert Hamilton and Nettie Triplett Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from General Electric working as a systems analyst and a database administrator...

Berna M. Suttles

Berna M. Suttles

Nov 14, 2025



Berna M. Suttles age 79 of Somerville passed away on Friday November 14, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1946 in Winchester, KY the daughter of the late Taylor and Lucille (nee Eldridge) Ramsey. Berna is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years Fred Suttles; one daughter Jennifer Suttles; four grandchildren William (Kelsie) Johnson, Noah Johnson, Nathaniel...

Kenneth Prichard Sr

Kenneth Prichard Sr

Nov 14, 2025

Kenneth Prichard Sr age 67 of Fairfield Township, OH passed away on Friday November 14, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati the son of the late Dayton and Margie (nee Scheiner) Prichard. He greatly loved playing golf but most of all spending time with his family especially, especially his granddaughter Maisyn and grandson Dayton. He is survived by his beloved...

Glenn W. Pearson

Glenn W. Pearson

Nov 11, 2025

Glenn W. Pearson age 87 of Cleves, Ohio and formerly of Springdale, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025. He was born June 18, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Burton Pearson and Sallie Berry Pearson. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Mr. Pearson married Shirley Reeves Pearson in 1977 and she preceded him in...

Ronald D. "Ronnie" Parker

Ronald D. "Ronnie" Parker

Nov 11, 2025

Ronald D. Parker age 62 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025. He was born February 3, 1963 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Ronald B. Parker and Vivian Parker Stewart. Ronnie worked for many years as a welder. He loved camping and fishing and was an avid sports fan. He was a huge fan of...

Charles "Rick" Ross Jr.

Charles "Rick" Ross Jr.

Nov 11, 2025

Charles F. “Rick” Ross, Jr. age 73 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born October 23, 1952 in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Charles F. Ross, Sr. and Jane Hayden Ross. Rick worked in retail sales for many years. He was a magician and made many friends in magic...

Jared Haze Eli Waters

Jared Haze Eli Waters

Nov 9, 2025

Jared Haze Eli Waters went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 9, 2025. He was born on November 7, 2025 in Cincinnati the son of Jared and Kristina (nee Black) Waters. Although he was only with us for two days he made a huge impact on our families lives. He will be deeply missed by all of his...

Kathleen "Kathy" A. Merz

Kathleen "Kathy" A. Merz

Nov 9, 2025

Kathleen A. Merz age 73 of Hamilton passed away Sunday November 9, 2025 at Berkeley Square. She was born September 14, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl Bowman and Virginia Oser Bowman. She was a 1970 graduate of Hamilton Taft High School. She was married to Terry D. Merz and he preceded her in death on...

William "Tom" Carey

William "Tom" Carey

Nov 7, 2025

William “Tom” Carey age 76 of Fairfield passed away on Friday November 7, 2025. He was born in Hamilton on December 6, 1948 the son of the late John and Leona (nee Allen) Carey. Tom was a veteran of The United States Army. He retired from The United States Postal Service after many years of service. He is survived by...

Patricia D. Stewart

Patricia D. Stewart

Nov 6, 2025

Patricia D. Stewart age 89 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away Thursday November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM. She was born October 13, 1936 in Bethel Ridge, Kentucky the daughter of the late Howard Godbey and Nell (Allen) Godbey. She was married to James H. Stewart who preceded her in death on December 26, 2017. Pat was a loving mom, great...

Ruth Elmyra Hodges

Ruth Elmyra Hodges

Nov 1, 2025

Ruth Elmyra (Rowe) Hodges was born on May 30, 1930 to G. Howard and Florence Rowe in Toronto, Ohio. She was the youngest of three children. Because her father was a Nazarene minister, she moved around with one of her favorite locations being Lake Placid where she had a chance to enjoy ice skating lessons. She attended Bethany Peniel College...

Marlene J. Mayo

Marlene J. Mayo

Oct 30, 2025

Marlene J. Mayo age 83 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Thursday October 30, 2025 in her home. She was born August 31, 1942 in Pleasant Plain, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert Williams and Ava (nee Fee) Williams. Twice widowed, she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Ellison in 1965 and second husband, James Mayo, the...

Dottie J. Whitaker

Dottie J. Whitaker

Oct 30, 2025

Dottie J. Whitaker age 74 of Reading, OH passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1951 in London, KY the daughter of the late Floyd and Dora (nee Whitaker) Evans. Dottie retired from Saturday Knight Ltd after many years of service. She loved her dogs and spending time with family and friends. She is...

G.L. Bowling aka "Good Looking"

G.L. Bowling aka "Good Looking"

Oct 28, 2025

G.L. Bowling aka Good Looking age 87 of Hamilton, OH passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 13, 1938 in Hazard, KY to the late Woolrey and Lula (Begley) Bowling. G.L. loved hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family down home. He will be greatly missed by his family and...

Susan Miller

Susan Miller

Oct 28, 2025

Susan Miller age 66 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025. She was born September 25, 1959 in Franklin, Ohio the daughter of the late Ernie Miller and Phoebe Prater Miller. Susan worked as a waitress for several years and was also employed as a housekeeper. She leaves behind her good friends Gary and Darlene Witt and other friends...

Jacqulyn "Jackie" Bechtold

Jacqulyn "Jackie" Bechtold

Oct 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we share the passing of our beloved mother, wife, and cherished grammy, Jacqulyn “Jackie” Bechtold. She left this world as she lived in it, authentically, generously, and with a spirit that could light up any room. She suffered numerous serious illnesses over the past few years but bought fought them all...

Douglas E. Haskell

Douglas E. Haskell

Oct 24, 2025

Douglas E. Haskell, age 59, of Hamilton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on January 31, 1966, in Hamilton, Ohio. Doug was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother whose quiet strength, humor, and faith touched everyone who knew him. He...