Obituaries

Roger Caudill

Roger Caudill

Feb 28, 2026

Roger Caudill age 79, of Trenton, Ohio passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 28, 2026. He was born in Danville, Kentucky on January 31, 1947 the elder son of Chester and Bobbie Caudill. Roger was married for 42 wonderful years to the love of his life, Shirley Miller Caudill. He was preceded in death by his...

Reverend Jacob S. Flannery

Reverend Jacob S. Flannery

Feb 25, 2026

Reverend Jacob S. Flannery, affectionately known as “Jake”, age 94 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday February 25, 2026. He was born November 29, 1931 in Brookville, Indiana the son of the late Elkanah Flannery and Laura Tillery Flannery. On June 24, 1950 in Hamilton he married Roxie Sullivan Flannery and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2025 after...

Rodney "Joe" Mason Sr

Rodney "Joe" Mason Sr

Mar 4, 2026

Rodney “Joe” Mason Sr age 72 of Independence, KY passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1953 in Winchester, IN the son of the late William and Delores (nee Gilbert) Mason. Joe is survived by his loving wife Georgetta Mason; five children Joanna (the late Jason) Carpenter, Rodney (Jackie) Mason Jr, Nicholas (Erin) Mason,...

Paul Higdon Smith

Paul Higdon Smith

Mar 3, 2026

Paul E. Higdon-Smith entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the age of 72. He is survived by his loving husband Tony Higdon-Smith, mother-in-law Peggy Clary, siblings David (Chandra) Smith, Dana Smith and Heather Smith, along with so many other family members and close friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and...

Madeline Mary "Cookie" Thumudo

Madeline Mary "Cookie" Thumudo

Mar 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Madeline Mary “Cookie” Thumudo March 3, 1945 – March 1, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Madeline Mary “Cookie” Thumudo (née Roman), who left us peacefully on March 1, 2026, just two days before her 81st birthday. Cookie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and quiet strength...

Marilynn Craven

Marilynn Craven

Mar 3, 2026

Marilynn A. Craven age 82 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026. She was born February 19, 1944 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Wilson Neal and Mary Jennens Neal. Mrs. Craven was a 1962 graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School and worked for many years at Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. She was a member...

Rickey E. Carmack

Rickey E. Carmack

Mar 3, 2026

Rickey E. Carmack age 71 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026. He was born February 4, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Paul Carmack and Dorothy Crawford Carmack. He was a 1973 graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School and played football for the Griffins for three years. He was a veteran of the U. S....

Beverly M. Stange

Beverly M. Stange

Mar 1, 2026

Beverly M. Stange age 101 of Middletown passed away on Sunday March 1, 2026. She was born January 19, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of the late William and Ida (nee Ellis) Stange. She is survived by four children Bill (Joan) Stange, Mike Stange, Steve (Mary) Stange, and Karen (the late Marion) Reno; seventeen grandchildren. She also leaves behind...

Gladys F. Taveras

Gladys F. Taveras

Feb 24, 2026

Gladys F. Taveras, age 77, of Fairfield Township, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1949, in the Dominican Republic, the beloved daughter of the late Fermin and Caridad (née Valdez) Taveras.

She is survived by her siblings, Isidra Taveras and Marcos Marrero, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Rafael Genaro...

Robin S. Wood

Robin S. Wood

Feb 23, 2026

Robin S. Wood age 64 of Hamilton passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1962, in Hamilton the daughter of the late Millard and Lucy (nee Goins) Gibson. Robin is survived by her husband David Wood; brother-in-law Joe Blower, sisters-in-law Karen Gibson and Pam Gibson. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, other family...

Addie Frances Frazee

Addie Frances Frazee

Feb 22, 2026

Addie Frances Frazee age 87, of Fairfield Ohio, passed away on Sunday February 22, 2026. Born on the 16th day of August during the year of 1938, in Hazal Green, KY. Mrs. Frazee was the beloved daughter of Pearl and Lucy Sims. She was raised in Hazal Green, KY and graduated from her hometown high school. Following graduation, she devoted...

Vonda Miracle

Vonda Miracle

Feb 22, 2026

Vonda Davidson Miracle age 71 of Hamilton, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1954 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late George and Viola Wicker Davidson. As a faithful servant of God, Vonda was a devoted member of Nilles Pointe Baptist Church. She was the epitome of a...

Deborah Kupper

Deborah Kupper

Feb 21, 2026

Deborah J. Kupper, age 72, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, in her home.She was born March 14, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Autho Moore and Joanne Ernst. Deborah was a 1971 graduate of Princeton High School and worked and retired at Fisher Body, Division of General Motors.She loved shopping, baking, spending time by...

Daniel Philpot, III

Daniel Philpot, III

Feb 19, 2026

Daniel Philpot III age 65 of Middletown, OH passed away on Thursday February 19, 2026. He was born on June 28, 1960 in Hamilton the son of Judy (Angel) and the late Daniel Philpot Jr. Danny Boy is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Lisa Philpot; three children Eryn (Eric) Carter, Nick Philpot, and Keith (Heaven) Hall;...

Levi Turner Jr

Levi Turner Jr

Feb 17, 2026

Levi Turner Jr age 85 of West Chester passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 12, 1940 in Jackson County, KY the son of the late Levi and Mae (Langdon) Sr. He was married to Carol Turner and Eula Turner and they both preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter Tonia...

Leonard P. Lunsford

Leonard P. Lunsford

Feb 16, 2026

Leonard Paul Lunsford age 71 of Fairfield Township passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2026 at West Chester Hospital Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1954 in London, Kentucky the son of the late Betty Sue and Leonard Lunsford. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martina Lunsford; his daughter Paula Piercy (Darrin); his brother Michael Lunsford...

Barbara K. Wright

Barbara K. Wright

Feb 15, 2026

Barbara K. Wright 10-16-1942- 2-15-2026 was born a rebel with a cause—the second daughter in a house full of women. Two more sisters would follow, completing a family of four girls who shaped one another’s lives with love, strength, and unbreakable bonds. Barbara lived her life with grace. She was strong in ways that mattered most and loved fiercely, fully,...

Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Brown

Feb 12, 2026

Rosemary Brown age 66 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday February 12, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1959 in Mexico City, Mexico the daughter of the late Rogelio and Maria (nee Villegas) Arce. Rosemary worked for the Butler County Child Support Enforcement Agency and as a translator for Butler County Court System. She is survived by her loving...

Doris Joan Mills

Doris Joan Mills

Feb 11, 2026

Doris Joan Mills age 80 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on February 11, 2026 in her home with her family after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Known as Joan, she was born to the late Archie Minchew and Mary Cox Nichols in Waycross, Georgia on February 5, 1946. Joan moved to Hamilton in 1964 where she met and...

Kenneth E. Barger

Kenneth E. Barger

Feb 7, 2026

Kenneth E. Barger, loving son, brother, and Studio Dad was born March 11 to Betty and Frank Barger. Beloved brother to Larry, Doug, Rebecca, Dan, and Mary Ann. Ken had been a member of Job Club and was an artist at Visionaries and Voices. They were his adopted family and gave him the name Studio Dad. Ken liked to pass...